dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 I got my new side panels and hood put on this weekend. Josey @ Sick Sand Travel did them and did a pretty nice job. They look sweet, but I still have to decide on either a color or just run a DA sander over them and clear coat em. I also still have to insulate them between the panels and the frame. I don't want these damn things rattling AT ALL! new hood... So far this summer... I have also put in some new Crow belts... a new chain and sprocket... ....and rewired the HID's to eliminate the key fob switch for them. I also did this because I think the tranmitter had a draw that was killing the battery after sitting for long periods of time. I also put in a brand new battery and serviced the CV's with new grease. The only things I have left are touch up the frame where the welds were made for the (this is Kens Color's specialty), insulate the panels, and put in some fresh gas and off I go. I can't wait. Quote
high octane junkie Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 mucho nice. i think you should clearcoat 'em. Quote
Co-Driver Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 How much did he charge you for the panels on the sand buggy Quote
Co-Driver Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 i only have a left arm and i'm not amidextrious Quote
MAXDOUT Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 LOOKS SWEET. HE DID A GOOD JOB ON THE METAL WORK. I AGREE...DA & CLEAR COAT. SEE YOU OUT THERE Quote
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Posted September 26, 2006 How much did he charge you for the panels on the sand buggy About $500 plus another 50 for the hood. That included all mounting tabs welded on the frame and all hardware as well. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 hey turn the hood over... honestly it looks like asss... the flames that is!! the hood there is cool.. the flames Just my 2 cents Quote
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Posted September 26, 2006 hey turn the hood over... honestly it looks like asss... the flames that is!! the hood there is cool.. the flames Just my 2 cents Well thanks for your input, Nick. :no_no: I think it looks just fine. I'm leaving it, thanks. Quote
Kens Colors Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 Well Pete I hate to agree with Nick on this one............. so I won't. Wonder if I should lay some paint in the flame grooves? If you DA'd and clearcoated would that be powdercoat or paint? Quote
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Posted September 26, 2006 If you DA'd and clearcoated would that be powdercoat or paint? I believe powdercoat. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 2 stage powder... a candy and a clear... and hey its just my opinion dont get all asshurt over it.. the guy has awesome talent when it comes to metal work and building cars.. but when it comes to artwork a 5y/o could draw better flames than that! Quote
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Posted September 26, 2006 2 stage powder... a candy and a clear... and hey its just my opinion dont get all asshurt over it.. the guy has awesome talent when it comes to metal work and building cars.. but when it comes to artwork a 5y/o could draw better flames than that! I'm not a$$hurt about anything. I just think you are looking way too far into the whole "graphic design" of the "flames". He just ran the grinder over the hood to give it a lil something extra. It's not like it is down the whole side of my car. Quote
EY3BA11 Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 im not looking too far into it... im calling it as i see it.. LOL but whatever.. you like it thats all that counts... Quote
trickyLS-2racer Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 Looks like a whole new car Pete!!!! :no_no: We will see you halloween weekend !!! Quote
lvnalolife Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 looks sweet Pete. Maybe you wont eat so much sand now! Quote
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Posted September 26, 2006 looks sweet Pete. Maybe you wont eat so much sand now! I really didn't eat any more sand that any other rails before. I doubt panels make much more of a difference for blocking out any sand, but we'll see. Quote
Don29palms Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 My car has the grinder marks with the 2 stage candy powder over the top. That looks really great with candy red. Those panels look good with the natural finish also. It does look like a whole different car. Now with all that extra weight I might be able to keep up with you. Quote
high octane junkie Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 i only have a left arm and i'm not amidextrious you gave your right arm to be ambidextrous and it didn't work? heh. =P Quote
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Posted September 26, 2006 My car has the grinder marks with the 2 stage candy powder over the top. That looks really great with candy red. Those panels look good with the natural finish also. It does look like a whole different car. Now with all that extra weight I might be able to keep up with you. all that extra weight? What like 10 lbs? The panels are pretty thin and didn't really add any additional weight at all. And no...you still won't be able to keep up. :no_no: Quote
Co-Driver Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 all that extra weight? What like 10 lbs? The panels are pretty thin and didn't really add any additional weight at all. And no...you still won't be able to keep up. :no_no: well actually i lost it in a motorcycle accident Quote
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