WIDE-BODY KIT FROM SCRATCH

[Wide-body71]

The one at the show is actually a Javelin. AMX is a much shorter car.

 

[Wide-body71]

So this weeks focus will be on the tail light panel and assembly. The 4 pieces that make up the panel have been bonded together and is getting an IR blast to cure the resin. 8 studs were inserted for mounting. Tomorrow it gets painted and installed. Then final lenses get trimmed to fit.

 

[Wide-body71]

“Ivan the fussy” saw something he didn’t like. Let’s just say I can take coal and make a diamond right now. He’s laughing. Lol. Great to have passionate people on your side.

 

[Wide-body71]

Painted

 

[Wide-body71]

 

[luxstang]

That looks sweet!

Nothing is ever gonna look bad on that car but I wonder what it would look like if you gave it the same color as the stripes so it would contrast with the black paint.

 

[Wide-body71]

I agree with you. I was going to charcoal it out but I had done a sample and the colour sitting inside that pocket somehow didn’t look as polished. What I am going to do is add texture to the bezels. This way I touch on differences on colour, texture and shine.

 

[Fabrice]

Looks awesome!

I do not see a white back light on your lenses, is it allowed to have a red backlight in Canada? Or do you have relocated another light else where for this?

 

[Wide-body71]

That’s right. We took it away from the center of the lenses because in this case we thought it would look better. It’s going to be relocated as a separate light along the lines of 67-70 reverse lights.

 

[mudbilly]

Since you have 3 red lenses are you going to make the turn signals sequential ?

 

[Wide-body71]

Yes sir!! Already have the LED panel.

 

[vozaday]

At work they block certain images, and for some reason yours never get through. Then on days off I'm rarely near a computer. So every time I see a new post at work I am always curious how it looks. It has been a while since I got to see your images. When I seen the paint and graphics on your car it sent shivers down my back. I don't think looking at a car has ever done that to me before. Absolutely amazing. I like the black way better than the white or yellow you were previously thinking of. The graphics blew me away. Suits the car perfectly. Great job!

 

[vozaday]

Although I think you should consider JW Speaker or Sealed7 headlights for it. Keep with the black look. I do believe some come with halos now also.

 

[Wide-body71]

Thanks for the great compliments my friend. I will look into those headlights

 

[EBSTANG]

Thanks for the great compliments my friend. I will look into those headlights

I agree about the headlights...they stand out too much and would (imo) look better blacked out. Here's the link to the ones I put on my car last year. Love them and they required no mods to the buckets & no mods to the electrical system (no relays) as they pull less watts then stock since they're LED.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M63N6PJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Wide-body71]

Wow. Those are ultra modern. My friend has those on his Jeep. I like them. I chose these because the turn signal is self contained. I do have a set of black lights. They were in my much earlier build photos.

 

[EBSTANG]

The turn signals (amber) and the driving lights (white) are self contained in the bulb housing...the partial halos turn amber and/or white depending on how you wire them.

 

[Wide-body71]

I know you have all probably had your fill of this tail light panel but I just spent a few hours sanding, taping and spray texturing the bezels. Then the whole thing got a satin clear to knock down the sheen. Has a very factory original feel about it up close. Glad things went my way today. I wouldn’t know how to deal with a paint issue on this intricate thing at this stage. Lol.

 

[luxstang]

The textured areas was the first thing I saw when I looked at your new pictures. That's another great idea that adds a "factory made" feel to it. Great job!!

 

[EBSTANG]

...never too much talk about any of the project details. The project details (or any project details) is what separates a project like yours from the amateurs.

The texture is perfect for this panel. It is the finishing touch...well, we still need to see that inset logo! Great f'ing job Angelo!