Car was vandalized in 2009, finally getting new paint.
My "friend" dropped hi GSXR into the rear quarter.
Rear door kicked in, this was after it was pushed back out from the inside.
Some of the key marks sanded down.
Rear quarter pulled out and ready for filler.
holes welded in and filled
Body work getting ready for primer.
ProStock all smooth and primed with epoxy primer. Had some DEEP gouges in the fiberglass.
rear quarter fixed - That door is getting replaced. Not gonna even bother with trying to fix the dents.
Trunk smoothed and ready for final sanding
bodywork done and ready for a final sanding
More pics as it gets closer. - Gonna sit for a week or so to allow the Epoxy primer to shrink/set properly before sanding and the first coat of paint is applied.
Also finally installing My Dream sound system. I'll post pics of the gear in a while.
The driver's side rear door and BOTH front fenders are being replaced. Also, the car is being taken completely apart for paint. All the jambs, under the hood, under the trunk, firewall, shock towers, and radiator support will all have fresh paint and clear coat. Tired of the lack of shine where GM doesn't apply Clear.
Also adding a few touches which will be revealed when it is finished.
Sticking with same color?
~2014 New Z under the knife, same heart different body~
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For the most part. Indigo Blue Metallic Basecoat.
Nice James! Now this is the post Ive been dying to see you post! Coming along amazing!
what exactly was the circumstances of the vandalization? where/how did it happen, etc? sucks people do that crap.
should look extra sexy when done. i assume something snky with pearl/kandy/misc?
Car vandals should be deballed for said crime.
Nice to see itwill make a bigger and badder ass return. Righteous.
J03Y wrote:what exactly was the circumstances of the vandalization? where/how did it happen, etc? sucks people do that crap.
should look extra sexy when done. i assume something snky with pearl/kandy/misc?
Our club use to host an annual Summer and Fall Car Shows. Our show was on a Saturday and my car was vandalized the following Tuesday. Don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but we had a few people upset about not winning awards etc. My car for 8 years sat in the road in front of my mother's house. I was at work and got a call from my step father saying he noticed a dent. Came home and the entire car was keyed very badly. Got a few estimates ranging from $3-4,500. Lost motivation and just left it alone til now. Bought a GSX-R last year and just didn't care anymore. I was more upset about getting it fixed than what actually happened. I only want it painted once, I never want to get it redone and I'm picky. so it took a while to see if who I would have paint it. Whoever did the damage did it DEEP. That rear door is garbage to me. I bought a dent/rust free door from a 2005 Sedan. Also bought new fenders. I didn't want any more filler than necessary.
My goal is to have the car complete for Autorama 2012 and debut it there. Obviously some sneek peeks here.
I'll gather my equipment and show you guys the amazing system I have in store for this last and final round. Buying a 2011 Dodge Charger R/T here in the very near future, so this needs to be finished so I don't lose interest. :-)
This Cav will be ten years old next month, bought it new November 21st 2001. Gonna be a nice 10year Anniversary phot this year.
looking forward to updates
RIP JESSE GERARD.....Youll always be in my thoughts and prayers...
Audio
2 Chrome 450/4 Limited Edition Amps for the mids/highs
1 Chrome 1000/1 Limited Edition Amp for the sub
2 Sets of Hertz Mille MLK 2TW - 1 pair for each door
1 Set of Hertz Hi-Energy 163.4 for the rear (mostly for looks)
THE ONLY 13W7 ANNIVERSARY EDITION IN CHROME - SIGNED BY LUCIO PRONI AND BUILT FOR ME. :-)
3 Kinetik 2,000amp Powercells
I already have my Kenwood KOS system installed for the controls.
Adding our Prodigy1.2 Navigation box (we will be releasing it at SEMA later this month, I work for DIRECTUS)
Pics of the gear:
The amps
THIS SUB IS AMAZING
Front Doors
Gotta make room for 4 of these MONSTERS - 11"x6"x2" X-overs
The Rear speakers
I'll have the amps for the front bridged on all channels, so 300Watts RMS to each door and 300watts rms to the rear deck.
As soon as the car is back from paint, going to my buddies shop to cut out the trunk floor and weld in a battery rack to flush mount the 3 62lb batteries in the floor. Mount all the air ride under the car.
Plexiglass will be used to show off the Sub. Still figuring out how I will do the box. I will be show quality and perform. Most show cars have Tons of tvs, lots of speakers but none of it is ever on. This system will be designed to perform first, then figure out how to make it look good.
Updates as they come.
Can't wait to see more updates on the car James. Since i've had my Sedan yours has and still is one of my top favorite sedan's here on JBO. I sold mine last year and bought a suzuki GSX600.
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Awesome dude! I love this post lol! Keep the updates coming bro! Cant wait to see this beast progress!!!! Also good for you on not letting stupid punks ruin your modivation! It may have taken a lil time, but here you are again lmao!!
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I cant wait to see this comeplete
It was so hard to finally drop my car off for paint. Paranoid I guess. But Tommy does great work, I'm sure this will turn out great too. He knows the car is well know and will debut @ Autorama, so I think he's gonna make sure it looks 100% and get some more work from it.
Looking awesome. You should shave the gas tank door also.
@!#$ assholes... I can't stand people who gotta hate and vandalize other people's belongings. My friend's Cavalier actually got totalled after being vandalized, so I'm glad to see this one still going.
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MRThompson (jrthompson) wrote:Looking awesome. You should shave the gas tank door also.
Do this and the antenna as wellI'mIm not building a "show" car and will doing it as well. s
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Can't relocate the gas door to the drip rail since I installed the Vert hinges. They are welded in to the bottom if the drip rail.
ROKN20S - aka JuicyJ wrote:Can't relocate the gas door to the drip rail since I installed the Vert hinges. They are welded in to the bottom if the drip rail.
are you sure there is no room? or atleast another filler setup? kinda like got2begt fuel door? it would clean up that quarter to match the rest of the car being custom.
I was going to relocate to The drip rail. Once we welded in the Vert hinges I realized it will not fit there now. They are welded directly where the cap would go. Not too worried about it, leaving the handles too. I actually drive the car a lot in the summer months. It will be an overall good looking car in every area, doubt it will be noticed that much.
Hey James it's about time you got that shish together HA, car is looking good Bro. Can't wait to we the new trunk set up, it will look great as always. Keep the updates comming.
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91 cavy, 99 sunfire, 00 cavy
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Nice man I can't wait.to.see the update. I have always like your car from when you drive all the way here to KY to now. Also vandals can suck it.......
Sure do miss my JBOK buddies.
Those were DEF GOOD TIMES
