4 Years Later: Green Dragon's Body is DONE
10-15-2013, 08:37 AM
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woah talk about a blast from the past!!
you have made some significant changes since the last time i saw it, hard to believe its a trans am from the front view. but I really like the detailing on the hood to match up with the new headlights. Lot of great ideas and even better execution.
still one of my favorite cars and i would love to have the same side vents on mine, maybe oneday i will have the time to tinker again
i havent posted on here in ages so its nice to see some of the old timers still kicking and great to see this car still around.
you have made some significant changes since the last time i saw it, hard to believe its a trans am from the front view. but I really like the detailing on the hood to match up with the new headlights. Lot of great ideas and even better execution.
still one of my favorite cars and i would love to have the same side vents on mine, maybe oneday i will have the time to tinker again
i havent posted on here in ages so its nice to see some of the old timers still kicking and great to see this car still around.
10-19-2013, 12:59 AM
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Looks like some amazing fabrication work, I wouldn't want to even guess the amount of time put into it, headlights are the only part I really like, but even though the rest isn't my cup of tea its your ride and you did an awesome job.
11-15-2014, 07:13 PM
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Well it's time for my yearly update...
More kids and new job make working on it harder and harder, but I am getting close to firing it FINALLY. I started another project, just because I could, I designed a cantilever setup that I want to test out on this car before I do the front and rear on my 1969 Camaro. It turned into a lot more work than I anticipated, but they always do. Anyway here are the pics and one of my 69 Camaro.
Cantilever being designed and mocked up
Just about done, I think I need to pin the setup since the front is rising under the weight of the car.
Headlights, FMIC, and wheels blacked out
Looks completely different with a little satin black paint
This is what I really want to be working on!!!
More kids and new job make working on it harder and harder, but I am getting close to firing it FINALLY. I started another project, just because I could, I designed a cantilever setup that I want to test out on this car before I do the front and rear on my 1969 Camaro. It turned into a lot more work than I anticipated, but they always do. Anyway here are the pics and one of my 69 Camaro.
Cantilever being designed and mocked up
Just about done, I think I need to pin the setup since the front is rising under the weight of the car.
Headlights, FMIC, and wheels blacked out
Looks completely different with a little satin black paint
This is what I really want to be working on!!!
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11-15-2014, 11:33 PM
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I am not a fan of the front, but it's unique. But everything else looks awesome. The wheels and brakes on that camaro if the entire body was left with the same over all patina...Would be so cool.
11-16-2014, 08:43 AM
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Amazing work man! Not crazy about the paint/color but that's just my opinion! Very unique and as long as you love it that's all that matters! That 69 is going to be sick, want to see progress on that!!
11-16-2014, 12:39 PM
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this thing looks pretty dope. I think the green is kind of overwhelming just because of the giant block up front. Any thoughts on bringing the two tone forward in front of the wheel arch and then tapering it down? I think some clear headlight covers similar to the ones you can find for old z cars would look cool.
DAT SUSPENTION DOH!
this is some GREAT work. I'd drive the **** out it.
DAT SUSPENTION DOH!
this is some GREAT work. I'd drive the **** out it.
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In case you don't visit the LTx forum here is an update of the engine bay.
I have finished the covers (both sides and front close out).
I have to repaint them since there was some kind of contamination after cleaning them. Since they have to be repainted I am thinking of going with a flat clear coat over the same charcoal color. The other color option is Lime Green, same as the top color on the car (but if I went with that should I stick with gloss clear or go with flat clear coat?).
Any thoughts on the color of the 3 panels?
I have finished the covers (both sides and front close out).
I have to repaint them since there was some kind of contamination after cleaning them. Since they have to be repainted I am thinking of going with a flat clear coat over the same charcoal color. The other color option is Lime Green, same as the top color on the car (but if I went with that should I stick with gloss clear or go with flat clear coat?).
Any thoughts on the color of the 3 panels?
