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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Hey guys,
I fnally got around to shooting some primer on the chassis part of the targa this past weekend, I just rattle canned it flat black for now to somewhat give you an idea of the look...I didn't wanna bother base and clearing it because it can get done when the body is done...I wanted to get it sealed so you could see the product roughly when it's complete, I will sand it and hit it again with some primer...I just wanted kinda hide some of the areas I did work to it so you can scratch your heads....






I have a lil sanding to do on the actual top, so I'm not revealing pics just yet....Believe it or not I should have the interior complete around mid Feb for pics for all you to enjoy...
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Awesome ..... nice to see something different! Don't forget to post the pics when is done, I think it would look BAD ***!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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its lookin great man
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Very nice, when you're done I'll pay you to do mine as well.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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lol alright!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Cool man. What are you doing for a roof panel?
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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CF, with T-Top latches, and convt. lactches....

It's an honor to have you post in my thread, you were the inspiration!!
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I have to ask: what was going through your mind when you took the sawzall to the roof?


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Nothin.....just the simple thought of no turning back, and the motivation to make it look OEM
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wow .. Whistler any pics of your targa??? Love to see it
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Originally Posted by XxXTransAmXxX
Nothin.....just the simple thought of no turning back, and the motivation to make it look OEM
lol, Ala Bam Margera cuttin up his Lambo

Lookin good so far. Cant wait to see final pics
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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You guys are crazy as hell. I would never take a saw to my car!
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Is this going to affect the strength and integrity of the vehicle? Isnt the body more prone to twisting now? What did you do to strengthen the body?
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The roll cage does wonders, along with a set of SFC. It should be fine.
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great progress, can't wait to see it finished
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bad ***!


and VSGLS1, when the hell did you become a mod?!
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Originally Posted by scrmnws6
Is this going to affect the strength and integrity of the vehicle? Isnt the body more prone to twisting now? What did you do to strengthen the body?
WHAT HE SAID....WONT IT FLEX MORE ...EVEN WITH THE SFC'S
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Cant wait to see it done..
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Very nice man! Way to have the ***** to tackle something like this.
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WHAT HE SAID....WONT IT FLEX MORE ...EVEN WITH THE SFC'S
He's got a cage in there
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