i'm going to start manufacturing of bodyshell, but slabside or fia ? - Page 10

*13* · #1 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 07:26 AM

Looks Great! Not much longer & you'll have paint on it! When do you expect to paint?

Ozgur_Tan · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 08:24 AM

i know i've to stop playing.
but good news is this's the last modification
and start working on primer and paint
i hope that painted bodyshell will be ready within 3 or 4 weeks
peace
ozgur

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Originally Posted by *13*

Looks Great! Not much longer & you'll have paint on it! When do you expect to paint?

rustyBob · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 03:27 PM

Looks awesome Ozgur...........what color? stripes or no stripes?

Ozgur_Tan · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 07:45 AM

some alternatives;

1. gulf colors; powder blue with orange single stripe
2. viking blue with twin white stripe
3. powder blue with twin white stripe

i'm thinking to paint fenderflares and front lip to different than main body color

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Originally Posted by rustyBob

Looks awesome Ozgur...........what color? stripes or no stripes?

gdorn · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 01:25 AM

I am too late to offer any suggestions but on you-tube there is a hard top movie some one built- looked okay at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyNzylqpz-c

although the door style is not my cup of tea.

chow

rustyBob · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 09:48 AM

those are some great choices to choose from and i am sure it will be a tough decision for you............i am sure it will be awesome when finished............keep up the good work..........

Ozgur_Tan · #7 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 12:22 PM

hi
I've installed permanently body and opening panels (doors, trunk and hood) into chassis.
You'll see picture of painted car as soon as finished
peace
ozgur

Ozgur_Tan · #8 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 12:15 AM

hi
what do you think about attached paint scheme ?
peace
özgür

Paul F · #9 (**permalink**) 07-11-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozgur_Tan

hi
what do you think about attached paint scheme ?
peace
özgür

Ozgur,

I saw this article today and was reminded of your early paint scheme. Was it inspired by the Ferrari?

See link - World

Ozgur_Tan · #10 (**permalink**) 07-15-2012, 01:10 AM

Hi Paul
I've remembered particular Lotus Super 7 paint scheme when I create this quick&dirty sketch.
But lots of other racing cars adopted similar outfit.
Peace
Ozgur

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Originally Posted by Paul F

Ozgur,

I saw this article today and was reminded of your early paint scheme. Was it inspired by the Ferrari?

See link - World

*13* · #11 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 06:38 AM

I'm a fan of the Gulf colors & ths layout looks great!

Buzz · #12 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 07:57 AM

Your fabrication process was impressive and the color scheme is interesting, but that blister on the hood is too bulbous and sits too far forward. It clashes with the classic lines you so painstakingly replicated and makes the front of the car resemble an SUV.

To reiterate - your skills are impressive and it's all yours to finish in a way that makes you happy. I was following the build with enthusiastic interest, but that is fading as this becomes less of a Cobra and more of a Krazy Kustom Kar project!

You are having fun with it and that is what matters! Carry on and enjoy!

Ozgur_Tan · #13 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 01:41 PM

yes, the most important thing is to find some project to work on it.

my blank canvas is base 289
than start modifying thing

hey, i'm an mechanical engineer and love to play with my toys

to improve front lift @ high speed problem with front lip & front fenders
to reduce windscreen lift @ high speed problem with thick stainless steel wind screen and more rigid mounting method to chassis
location of engine is not so rearward to increase pedal area ergonomics
but locating 24 gallon (90 lt) stainless steel petrol tank @ top of rear suspension
more modern interior with center consol & dashboard
moving of hand brake to left side of driver seat to improve ergonomics
etc. etc.

maybe second or third one will be street trim without ugly hood bulge and fender extentions

peace

ozgur

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Originally Posted by Buzz

Your fabrication process was impressive and the color scheme is interesting, but that blister on the hood is too bulbous and sits too far forward. It clashes with the classic lines you so painstakingly replicated and makes the front of the car resemble an SUV.

To reiterate - your skills are impressive and it's all yours to finish in a way that makes you happy. I was following the build with enthusiastic interest, but that is fading as this becomes less of a Cobra and more of a Krazy Kustom Kar project!

You are having fun with it and that is what matters! Carry on and enjoy!

Buzz · #14 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 05:10 PM

The fender extensions actually look quite good and integrate nicely with the body. I understand why you had to move the scoop forward. I guess I was so taken with the sleek lines of your 289 body that it really hurts my eye to see the bulge in that position.

But you didn't put all this effort in to please me - so as long as you're happy, I'm happy for you. I wish I could produce my own Cobra bodies and if I could, who knows - I would probably experiment a little bit too!

Tommy · #15 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Ozgur,
Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, so I offer my opinion only because you asked. Had you maintained the original body lines I would have found the paint scheme to be too unconventional and not desirable. But given the custom look your car has evolved to have, I think the paint scheme goes well. If you are happy with it, that's all that matters.

Ozgur_Tan · #16 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 12:00 AM

thank you for your comments guys

*13* and Tommy
I saw my first cobra with gulf colors in fresh at Cobra Club meeting Lelystad/Netherlands years ago. She looks very bold. When I saw Ferrari 430 spyder with powder blue with tan interior when ride to workshop, I start to play with idea of powder/baby/gt40 blue. single or traditional twin stripes, front/rear fender extensions and front lip color change apperance of the car drastically. frankly my previous cobra is dark metallic blue with tan interior without stripes.

Buzz
Because of location of the engine I could not move bulge to rearwards, but thinking about reduce height of it.

Paul F · #17 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 09:49 AM

Most impressive Ozgur. I am envious of you talents. How many people can say "I want to build a car" and then actually do it! It looks like you are having a great time putting your car together.

It's nice to see someone step out of the white-stripes-on-blue mold.

rustyBob · #18 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 10:24 AM

Ozgur i think that your choice is certainly "bold" to say the least BUT it is different than most every thing you will see and i have to say that i kinda like because it is different, once you actually get paint on it i'm sure it will look completely different than your rendering that you posted and i also think you are doing a fantastic job......keep going cant waite to see it finished.

Ozgur_Tan · #19 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 12:16 AM

primer and sanding

*13* · #20 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 06:57 AM

The forward mounted engine is odd at first but I suspected the reason you did that was quite intentional. I think it, being an intentional placement, is very cool! Why not try to improve on the original performance such as manufacturers like JBL. Keep up the good work! I'd be in there working a sander with you, or getting the beer, if you weren't so far away.