Pace 427 Alumina #69

[leroy17]

I don't have a face book, but I am lovin these pics.

This is worth the wait, great decision to go the Alumina.

Freeking awesome that this is getting done, nearly in my own back yard (compared to you over there in WA).

[750hp]

As another option Leroy, I'm not sure if this link works if you aren't logged in to Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/marknugent.com.au/

[leroy17]

Originally Posted by 750hp

As another option Leroy, I'm not sure if this link works if you aren't logged in to Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/marknugent.com.au/

Thanks mate, looks awesome, worth every cent of the $3k upgrade I would say .

[leroy17]

Said with big smiley face as pace owners have a WTF moment, then realise my Saturday morning humour.


Regardless, this is artwork which takes the form of one of the worlds coolest cars.

[albanycobra]

Oh I thought it was rebate if swapped to alloy body???

[boxhead]

Wow, that is a seriously great priced upgrade if it is only $3k up from standard body.

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by boxhead

Wow, that is a seriously great priced upgrade if it is only $3k up from standard body.

I'd guess you probably need to add a zero to that number.

[albanycobra]

Ha ha yep.....Hey John going to send you an email later.

[Langers]

AlbanyCobra,
well done on the decision. Would have loved an Alumina if the budget allowed so looking forward to seeing yours in the flesh.

Hard to resist a Pace once seeing them in real time

Cheers Chris

[albanycobra]

Thanks Mate....it been a long road....far longer than expected ( into our second year now) but that's not Paces fault in the slightest. Hopefully the next few bodies will get done in an orderly amount of time. I'm looking forward to going to Pace and checking it out.

[400TT]

By going the completely hand-made approach by such a skilled craftsman we are producing a much higher quality aluminium body than our competitors have with their pressed section bodies.

Which means much cheaper and easier brushed and polished finish if desired. Also means cheaper to paint as less prep work needed.

Also has the cool factory have a completely hand-made body.

Then we have stepped it up on the mounting technology used. The aluminium body will be supported by an infused epoxy carbon frame structure that mounts to our aluminium chassis. The body surface itself is only contacted in the same sort of areas if you were using a steel frame.

The aluminium body is also removable, so you can assemble the kit without the body attached as per our composite carbon body versions.

Albanycobra has been a pleasure to deal with, he knows we are trying to achieve something pretty special and his patience at being our first Alumina customer will be rewarded. Plus we gave Albanycobra an incredible deal to work with us on the first one.

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by 400TT

By going the completely hand-made approach by such a skilled craftsman we are producing a much higher quality aluminium body than our competitors have with their pressed section bodies.

Whilst I agree it certainly has a cool factor, and the body is looking just awesome, Im curious how a hand formed panel can be more accurate than one formed in a press or stretched over a die. Aren't the press and die perfect in shape and create perfectly repeatable panels? Not having a go, just curious.


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[boxhead]

I visited Marks shop this morning, very accomodating and willing to share projects and insight on them.
Some of the cars he has in there currently, are simply jaw dropping lay awesome.

[400TT]

Tenrocca, even a pressed panel body needs the panel sections welded together and most of the distortion occurs during the welding process.

There is a reason we are using the person we do, he has the skill, pride and attention to detail to produce exceptional aluminium bodies.

[albanycobra]

Progress on the workshop....new benches made, 15m worth, plasma hung.....floor next.

[xb-60]

It's quite nice
....but I wouldn't like one that big myself

Cheers!
Glen

[Jac Mac]

I did not realise you had a few chev's as well Dave, that's the only reason I can think of for all that bench space...

[Aussie Mike]

Love the benches Dave. Really nice work.

Cheers

[albanycobra]

I have a bit of time now Im unemployed so wanted to sort out benches, i love bench space and wanted solid benches, 4mm tops, 75x50 tube......they are rock solid and the 15m worth of shelving under bench will fill up quick....lol

[albanycobra]

Got to have your Pace Manual on the big screen...