| jeffy |
02-20-2011 11:45 AM |
Come to think of it, I deleted the bungee holes for the same reason: looks better without them, but they can always be added later for authenticity.
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| xb-60 |
02-20-2011 02:15 PM |
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Glen-
I'm the contrarian. After I saw the body of my car painted, I decided to minimize any distractions to the shape and eliminated both the the lift-a-dot snaps and the holes for the side-curtains, opting for art over practicality! Doug told me he was surprised by how much difference it made to the cars appearance:
Without a heater, this is definitely a fair-weather car. I'll stow a full cover in the trunk for emergencies!
Jeff
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Jeffy - I like the 'art over practicality' thinking better than the 'oops, why did I drill these holes?' Safest approach, as can always do it later if/when practicality yells loader.
Glen |
| xb-60 |
02-20-2011 07:13 PM |
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Come to think of it, I deleted the bungee holes for the same reason: looks better without them, but they can always be added later for authenticity.
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What about this argument....without the tonneau pins and the bungee cord, it's lighter and therefore more in keeping with the spirit of the original (LOL)?
But I wish you would stop posting pics of your car Jeff - it's upsetting me!
At this point, this is the best pic I can manage...
Glen |
| cscobra |
02-20-2011 11:02 PM |
Using double-sided tape for the badging instead of holes sounds like a great idea.
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| jeffy |
02-21-2011 09:39 AM |
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Originally Posted by xb-60
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But I wish you would stop posting pics of your car Jeff - it's upsetting me!
At this point, this is the best pic I can manage...
Glen
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I love that car! Has the 289 grill and riveted hood, as well as the split tonneau! Very nice. |
| ack fia |
02-21-2011 03:31 PM |
Driving Your FIA
Jeff,
I noticed your Avon Tires. If you drive your car at all you are going to get stone chips on the leading edge of the rear fenders. The Avons throw stones and sand wherever you drive. Are you planning to cover the fenders some way or just live with it? The original cars were sandblasted in that area.
Pat
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| xb-60 |
02-21-2011 08:00 PM |
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I love that car! Has the 289 grill and riveted hood, as well as the split tonneau! Very nice.
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Yeah but I've got long legs so it's a bit small :) |
| xb-60 |
02-21-2011 08:15 PM |
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Jeff,
I noticed your Avon Tires. If you drive your car at all you are going to get stone chips on the leading edge of the rear fenders. The Avons throw stones and sand wherever you drive. Are you planning to cover the fenders some way or just live with it? The original cars were sandblasted in that area.
Pat
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Could worry about it, or just live with it. View the chips in the same way some hot rodders leave their paint as black primer. Looks like you mean business. Adds patina.
Glen |
| jeffy |
02-22-2011 10:11 AM |
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Originally Posted by ack fia
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Jeff,
Are you planning to cover the fenders some way or just live with it? The original cars were sandblasted in that area.
Pat
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Peter P. and Walt both raised that issue and I told them I'd live with it, which pleased Peter and confused Walt!
Jeff |
| xb-60 |
02-22-2011 07:53 PM |
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Originally Posted by jeffy
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I love that car! Has the 289 grill and riveted hood, as well as the split tonneau! Very nice.
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Another thought -you like mine... I like yours. Maybe we could organize a swap? :LOL: |
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