73-2014 swap

[Don C]

I like the old style better, you can do them body color, too. If I did switch it would be for the Kindig style handles

https://www.kindigitapparel.com/collections/kindig-it-parts

Because of the price I would probably make my own.

 

[mrxerox]

First off, amazing work there. I vote the old handles as well but maybe lose the door lock. I think you want to keep most of the old personality of the car intact but add all the creature comforts and tech of the new ones. Its a fine line and obviously subject to personal opinion but the only drastic outside change I have ever liked on these cars is when I saw someone change the tail lamps out to shelby style.

 

[Robsweden]

The new ones they Rock, good job

 

[Vinnie]

I'd vote new ones. I don't like how the old ones feel. New ones also look better I think.

You're doing a great job btw, very interesting project you got going there!

Cheers,

Vincent.

 

[protouringstang73]

I like the new style handles, that would look good. But if I had to say something about the mirrors, then I would have cut the plastic triangle of and made a bracket to be placed in what’s left of the plastic and installed it in the original position where the original mirror are placed

 

[Vinnie]

Not much to show, did get the door harnesses installed

Are you not worried that the big hole will weaken the structure too much?

 

[Cainsable]

Thanks guys for your I put I am leaning towards new handles just extra work,

Vinnie the panel there is double wallled and I am going to weld them together like a tunnel so I hope it’s not to much

 

[Lancelot72]

I like the old style better, you can do them body color, too. If I did switch it would be for the Kindig style handles

https://www.kindigitapparel.com/collections/kindig-it-parts

Because of the price I would probably make my own.

Wow! Kindig is proud of his parts!  I wonder if you could use actual Tesla model 3 door handles.  I looked on ebay.  You can pick them up for about $100 each.  They are electric switches instead of mechanical so you would need door lock actuators but they are cheap and if you are going to shave the locks anyway that seems like a cool way to go.

 

[BeerDontCount]

Thanks guys for your I put I am leaning towards new handles just extra work,

Vinnie the panel there is double wallled and I am going to weld them together like a tunnel so I hope it’s not to much

H'mm.  More work, less chrome.  I'm definitely in the more shiney stuff camp.  New ones would be a cleaner look if thats the priority.

 

[Cainsable]

Slow progress did start on the door panel mock up, changed the rear gears plumbed the fuel cell

 

[Cainsable]

Got the motor running, finished up all the little things in the engine bay

 

[mrxerox]

Man thats a tight fit! Did you have to do anything to the towers? What exhaust mainfolds did you use? Again, nice work!

 

[Cainsable]

Nothing to the towers, built my own custom headers

 

[Cainsable]

Finished up the exhaust put back on the ground, need to finish brakes and order drive shaft

 

[Cainsable]

More done

 

[Don C]

Nice progress, looking good.

 

[Horsin' Around]

Very nice!

Can you please fill us in on the filler panel over the radiator/headlight area. Thanks.

 

[mrxerox]

Love the seats. Currently putting the same ones in mine. Super stoked.

 

[mach71351c]

Nice job.

 

[Cainsable]

Very nice!

Can you please fill us in on the filler panel over the radiator/headlight area. Thanks.

I bought it online last year can’t remember where