[project] laidlow,pt.2 pg.3

That looks awesome, Ant!

toomanytoyz wrote:

That looks awesome, Ant!

thanks...
its trying my patience
i might be done with it if i thought 2 steps ahead.
i make alot of cuts i dont need to, which just makes more work.
if it comes out half as good as im picturing in my head, it will be sweet.

You still using the skull switches?

toomanytoyz wrote:

You still using the skull switches?

OH YEAH..
thats where the extra trimming will come in.
im going to build it up some, that area will probably only be about half as deep as it is now.

that is going to be sharp. ant. nice job.

Me be drooling.

iceman3201 wrote:

that is going to be sharp. ant. nice job.

thanks Ron.

IMPALADAKID wrote:

Me be drooling.

thanks Bill.

a little more progress on the console.
dont mind the odd shaped gauge holes, i just need to
keep track of where they are for now.

i love pics like that. then you can compare before and after. keep them coming.

more progress on the console.
ive got to try and finish this before it gets nice out.
im running out of things to do with out the gauges and switch box hooked up.

That musta been a pretty nasty sneeze!

I always wanted to make things outta fiberglass, and then I see the process and chicken out. That pic and the sanding that follows is the reason I make stuff out of wood and metal.

Updates?

just a small update.
the weather has finally started cooperating and ive been able to get alot of
work done this week.
just about done with the console need one more thin coat on a few spots.
thought i would throw in a before pick.




stay tuned for some nice updates this weekend.

damn ant that looks great. i could never do that. and dont want to. but i can picture it done. excellent work.

Doing a great job Anthony! I can't wait to see it finished.

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished project.

laidlow91 wrote:

AAAHHHH, MY EYES! Put that gray carpet in!

BTW: I totally bashed my head on the giant "pigeon" sculpture in the yard yesterday while weed whacking Mom & Dad's and I had to explain to my mother why I called it a "stupid Pigeon Asshole" out loud...

Pooge wrote:

BTW: I totally bashed my head on the giant "pigeon" sculpture in the yard yesterday while weed whacking Mom & Dad's and I had to explain to my mother why I called it a "stupid Pigeon Asshole" out loud...

OK now how about explaining to us???

Very impressive console work btw, once you decide what you want I see there's no stopping you

sdstick wrote:

Pooge wrote:

BTW: I totally bashed my head on the giant "pigeon" sculpture in the yard yesterday while weed whacking Mom & Dad's and I had to explain to my mother why I called it a "stupid Pigeon Asshole" out loud...

OK now how about explaining to us???

Very impressive console work btw, once you decide what you want I see there's no stopping you

Ok, now THAT was funny!!! (Even if we weren't there to see Ant smash his head on it and call it that! )



Lookin' good man! Are the bags done yet? Gonna be ready for paint soon? MY truck is a 1/2 day's prep away from being ready....

ok, not to steal Ant's thunder here about his project, but I did not think you guys would pick up on my BTW...

When Anthony came over to my parents house where I was working on one of my parts cars to pickup the carpet from it, he also brought his cute little daughters as he always does...

My parents have a GIANT eagle sculpture on their front lawn, infront of their flag pole (They are going for biggest patriots in town I think), here is a picture of my sister drunk on her birthday doing a photo op with it:

One of Anthony's daughters, I believe the younger one, got out of the truck as soon as they got there and said something like "That is a huge Pigeon" to which I laughed and told her I usually hit my head on it while mowing the lawn.

Not as funny when explained...BACK TO THE TECH!

Pooge wrote:

One of Anthony's daughters said "That is a huge Pigeon" ...BACK TO THE TECH!

I dont think he'll mind, inquiring mands wanted to know, hopefully he'll be on page 6 with this weekends update.
This is the 1st time I've seen this so I'm impressed with how easy he slashes up that auto & transforms it

thanks for the comments guys.

the console is the only progress worth pictures to date.
the rest is just wiring, plumbing of air lines and all the little bs things
nobody would want to see pics of.

the car is still on stands in the same place its been since memorial day.
between the weather, family health issues, and every other thing
you could imagine to keep me from finishing the car.

i know i sound like a broken record...BUT...
if the weather is good there will be pics of the car on the ground
by the end of sunday at the latest....

ill try to get pics up tomorrow of what i get done.

**Doug sorry to hear the pigeon is hostile, glad the kids stayed away. **

just some random pics.

made some good progress today.
the console is 99.9% finished, got one more thing im going to try with it.
its not perfect but way better than i thought it would be.
dont know if the paint can was marked wrong but its supposed to be SATIN.




got the sway bar spacers in.

and got most of the front put back together.


just got a few things to finish up then ill bolt the bags in.

Console and switches look effin BAD ASS!!!!!

Awsome job Anthony. See it in your head, then build it.
Anthony, what you can do is give it another coat then after a couple minutes fog on a light coat. This will give it a texture, and make it appear more satin.

I had been staring at the progress pics of the console trying to figure out what that spot was next to the gauges...Now that I see the skull it makes sense!

Looks great, can't wait to see it tomorrow.

Doug

ant. wow. now is the skull going to be luminated? meaning just the red eyes. thats a nice piece of work.

thanks Ron, yes the eyes do light up.

ok, just finished up a little while ago.
the interior still needs to be put in and few small things done.
BUT, the car is on the ground and goes up and down under its own power.

i want to give BIG THANKS to Doug.
he came down today to give me a hand, probably wouldnt be done if not for his help.

and now the moment weve all been waiting for.

i like that. thats cool. ill have to see this in person. ok whats your next project? im taking a break. try to save some money.

Looking good Anthony. Billy likey.

heres a little video.

NO WORDS....




















THAT THING IS SICKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!

This is awesome. Nice vid, got to do this to my Silhouette.

NICE!

Great job Anthony. Can't wait to see it.

A vehicle truly befitting the club name!

I LOVE it! Looks killer dude!

WOW!!!! Thats UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Fantastic job, I'm impressed
Glad you let us see the progress

I like the bags they bring the whole car together nicely.

Any more information on the sunroof(brand, install time, cost) & the front grill; custom?

I'm impressed with the speed of the bags. Nice!

How's it drive? A lot different?

I was lucky enough to have some time to come over and help Anthony a bit, and I am glad I did, I have never been involved with a bag setup and it was VERY cool. The reward of watching that baby pop up and down was worth the drive and the work for sure.

Can't wait till next time I see the car with the interior back in it and get my much needed ride in it!

This thing kicks ass in person guys!

Doug

Is that video sped up? It does move quick.

I liked the red carpet. Do you still have it?

Alignment this weekend?

I never cared for the air ride setups most guys tend to run. I will admit though that your vid made me want to do the exact same thing to my car. Too bad I'm not skilled enough to pull it off.

thanks guys.

havent gone for a ride yet, still tryin to get the interior back in.
the goal is to get it done by friday.

the speed of the system is perfect.
i thought it would be slower do to the weight of the car.
but was glad to see it moves pretty good.

Jim ill get in touch with you friday if the interiors all set.
maybe come down sat. afternoon or sunday.
i still have the red carpet if you want it.

mass9c1 wrote:

Any more information on the sunroof(brand, install time, cost) & the front grill; custom?

found the sunroof at the u pull it yard, $10-15 i think.
took me about a hour to install. been tryin to find a bigger one.
the grille is custom.
https://badass-of-ne.forumotion.com/bad-talk-f5/new-look-for-my-grilleinstalled-pics-added-t84.htm?highlight=grille

ive had the car aired up since sunday and have not lost
any air in the bags or the tank.
im very pleased, usually a fitting or two needs a little tweaking.

i put it up on ramps tonight to check the clearance around the bags.
everything looks good. should be able to test drive this weekend.

took a few pics while i was under the car.

took the car to work today.
the truck is a 2wd.




and this is my favorite pic, and now my wall paper.

Woot!

So... How'd it drive?

toomanytoyz wrote:

Woot!

So... How'd it drive?

drives great.
ive put about 100 miles on it so far.
you gonna be around this w/e?
ill stop by with it if you are.

laidlow91 wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Woot!

So... How'd it drive?

drives great.
ive put about 100 miles on it so far.
you gonna be around this w/e?
ill stop by with it if you are.

I'm in and out. Have a cookout each day.

I should be here in the mornings anyways...

damn ant. that is sick. i envy all you guys who can do this. cant wait till you get it painted. note to self. dont park next to ants ride. mine is just a plain jane roadie with a six speed. buts yours is a ride which i would gladly say hes my friend.and i belong to the same car club.excellent job. now when you go on vacation and you swing by billymacs. lmk what day youll be there. ill swing by and see it.ok? im only a hr away. well 45 mins if i kick it in the ass.

Looking good Ant! Did you finish the console yet?

iceman3201 wrote:

damn ant. that is sick. i envy all you guys who can do this. cant wait till you get it painted. note to self. dont park next to ants ride. mine is just a plain jane roadie with a six speed. buts yours is a ride which i would gladly say hes my friend.and i belong to the same car club.excellent job. now when you go on vacation and you swing by billymacs. lmk what day youll be there. ill swing by and see it.ok? im only a hr away. well 45 mins if i kick it in the ass.

thanks Ron.
hope you can make it by Bills id like to check out the roadie.

Pooge wrote:

Looking good Ant! Did you finish the console yet?

thanks Doug.
i tried to airbrush the console, came out alright.
when i cleared it thats when the problems started.
not sure what happened but the clear reacted with the airbrush paint and wrinkled.
had to resand the whole thing down and repaint.
so its just black like it was when you saw it.
ill take some pics today with it installed.