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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 10:49 AM
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Any pics with the Wheels..
Not yet, need to do some bodywork to make them fit. Thats the next update..
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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 10:54 PM
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After sealing them up with marine grade Amazing Goop (UV resistant) and some black silicone along the seal, I installed the acrylic tails on the car. Love the way they look. It'll be raining over the next week, we'll see how they hold up to my weather sealing abilities



gif of them in action

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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 01:09 PM
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I told you I was going all out.





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Old Feb 6, 2019 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Will_GS400
I told you I was going all out.





Can't wait to see these go on!
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Old Feb 16, 2019 | 12:13 PM
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Looking good!!! Love those tail lights.
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Will_GS400
I told you I was going all out.





Nice! Looking forward to this!
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Old Feb 19, 2019 | 12:39 PM
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Serial Nine fenders....you sir, have my attention...
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Old Feb 19, 2019 | 01:04 PM
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Okay, so the first test fitting of the wheels and fenders before I get the car into a paint shop. This looks ridiculous on the stock body and ride height





Temporarily taped the fender on. The offset fills the gap nicely but I know the fender will end up sitting closer to the body once fitted to the car. With the S9 adjustable rear upper control arms, I'm hoping to dial the camber in the rear so when I'm aired out, it'll tuck just under the fender nicely.

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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 07:51 AM
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Looking good. Keep up the good work!
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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 11:32 AM
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Great build, looking forward to what you have planned for the future.

My car has paint peeling on the side mirror as well as some rust beginning to form right above the 'Vertex' badge. What do you plan to do on those areas? I was thinking maybe just wrapping my side mirrors, but didn't have a clue on what to do about the rust.
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 11:58 AM
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The side mirrors will be painted but I have some plans for an aftermarket side mirror. Just need to get that going when the time comes.

As for my rust, they're going to cut it all off. Its like a cancer, it'll spread so they will cut off all the rusty metal, weld and seal it up, coat and paint it so it won't rust any more.

So the update is I dropped off the car at the body shop this week. They know exactly what they need to do for the fenders and the fender cutting to fit the big wheels on air. It'll be there for about a month but I'll try to drop by to get updates on the car.



Also, a bit of a sneak peak for some more body work going on the car:

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Old Apr 4, 2019 | 11:46 PM
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Body getting prepped, almost at the point of no return!



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Old Apr 9, 2019 | 12:15 PM
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Any updates on the body work yet?! Curious to see how all the cutting went and how they sealed it all up. Excited to see the final product!
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 10:52 AM
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This was the nasty patch up job that was done to the rear quarter panel



The shop cut out all the affected metal, welded and sealed it up. More space for the wheels in the back when it gets slammed with the widebody



The other side after it was cut before sealing it up.

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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 10:54 AM
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One more after it was welded and sealed. You can see the welder on the left and a better look of how they sealed it up.

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