New JBL Coupe Build

[951mat]

Another video post attempt. Just to show everyone the car is still progressing.

JBL Coupe - YouTube

[vector1]

do you think it sounds different with the twin side pipes than it would with a single side pipe?

[Clois Harlan]

I can answer that? Yes, it definitely sounds different and unique.

[blykins]

I thought he was going to lock the hubs in and go four-wheeling for a minute.

[vector1]

if you drop it down to minimum ride height like 3.75/4.50, the roll center is -1.2/-.475. kind of helps with the weight problem.

[951mat]

A couple more pics to show body work is coming together. Gas caps are figured out. Door button/locks are figured out. Pontoon molds will be done this week. Headlight bucket molds should be done soon too. The side windows and rear hatch should be shipped out this week, so I'm hopeful it will be here soon. Getting more excited all the time.





Mat

[vector1]

What's up with the Matmobile?

[951mat]

The matmobile has been getting alot of small detail stuff finished up. Main body is on the chassis with headliner glued in. The Pontoons are done and fitted to the car. Hood latches are fitted and functional. Hood just need holes cut for headlights and buckes made for fog lights. Door latches are frenched in and done. Rear hatch frame is done. Rear duckbill is in the mold I belive. Guess I better finalize my paint colors pretty soon. I'll get more pics today or tomorrow.

Mat

[xlr8tr]

looks very cool. What size tires/rims are you running?

[Clois Harlan]

I think Mat told me he was running 335/35/17 Nittos and 275/35/17 Nittos. I think Mat wants plenty of rubber on the track.

[xlr8tr]

that will do it! Nice to see that big rubber all tucked under fenders.

[951mat]

Clois is close. 17x 275s in front and 17x315 in back. Wheels are by Team III. I think they do a very nice job. When I get some track wheels, I'll most likely be running 335s in the back, hopefully on 18" rims. Just haven't picked them out yet. I wish Team III made them, but they don't yet. Those 315s should be pretty nice though. Can wait to try them out soon!

Mat

[Clois Harlan]

It's a short term memory thing Mat. I just asked you on Sunday what the sizes were and forgot within hours. I'm hosed!!!

I went to Larrys' yesterday to take a look at the windows and latches he installed and I couldn't be more impressed with his meticulous efforts to make sure your coupe is perfect. You are going to have a Coupe that will actually be worth a $100,000. I think it will be something special on the track and on the street. The craftsmanship is impecable, I bet you couldn't be more pleased.

Clois

[vector1]

the glass helps the body lines, makes it look much better. a person still doesn't get the right perspective of height and width unless another from a different manufacturer is next to it.

oh, and who's purple car? Brett's?

[951mat]

The Purple one goes to a gentleman in TX. Michael Ruddick put that one together. Its a standard chassis with a coyote motor in it. Everyone has their own take on the coyote motor, but I think it look fantastic under the hood. The paint job is stunning as well with the plum crazy purple and graphite stripes/roll bars. I love that color combo. You don't see those every day, that's for sure!

Mat

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by 951mat

The Purple one goes to a gentleman in TX. Michael Ruddick put that one together. Its a standard chassis with a coyote motor in it. Everyone has their own take on the coyote motor, but I think it look fantastic under the hood. The paint job is stunning as well with the plum crazy purple and graphite stripes/roll bars. I love that color combo. You don't see those every day, that's for sure!

Mat

Correct, I want to be unique, but not plum crazy unique Going with Mini-Cooper colors, British Racing Green II with Pepper White Stripes. Also threw a challenge at Larry, ultra thin pen stripes bordering the white stripes via stainless steel wire so as to catch the sun at any angle - we'll see if that gets a rise out of Larry!

[Clois Harlan]

Now that you have color can you post some more pictures once it is all toghether?

[951mat]

All is painted (except duckbill) Dash is covered and interior work will be coming soon. Shooting to be ready for Tulsa Ford/Shelby show starting June 12. Here's a few pics of body with paint and buffed. Still need final wax.







Mat

[xlr8tr]

i saw a picture at one point of a JBL competition cobra beside a "traditional" cobra, the difference was huge- it would be cool to see that side by side with the coupe.

Any pics of the coupe with glass in?

[xlr8tr]

i saw a picture at one point of a JBL competition cobra beside a "traditional" cobra, the difference was huge- it would be cool to see that side by side with the coupe.

Any pics of the coupe with glass in?