DeeCee Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) This is my second Foose Firebird for the year, the first was basic, and difficult to get as low as i wanted, so this one needed to be DIFFERENT, and LOW.. I blended the Firebird with a DTM Mercedes....... to get my DTM Firebird. The DTM Chassis was played with quite a bit to get it to fit inside the Firebird body, but i managed to retain all the DTM suspension etc, and most of the interior too, just made the Firebird dash fit around the roll cage, which was modified to fit inside the body. There is a huge amount of body work, as you can tell, to fit the wheels under the body, also scratch made the rear wing. Paint is Orange Auto Acrylic. This was a lot of fun just trying to make everything work. Edited August 6, 2017 by DeeCee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helix Posted August 5, 2017 Nicely done Dale, I like it mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TarheelRick Posted August 5, 2017 That my friend is some outstanding kit-bashing. Of course there will be some Mercedes purists screaming sacrilege, but who cares. It is so low to the ground, I think it would probably scrape on a new dime. Overall an excellent build, I love everything about it. Two thumbs up, and that is because I only have two thumbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PARTSMARTY Posted August 5, 2017 I'm a firm believer in originality rules and thinking out of the box and you nailed it absolutey perfect.There isn't one thing you could've done better-simply mind blowing-wow-I love it !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6bblbird Posted August 5, 2017 Very interesting......and different! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donb Posted August 5, 2017 I'm a firm believer in originality rules and thinking out of the box and you nailed it absolutey perfect.There isn't one thing you could've done better-simply mind blowing-wow-I love it !!!Yeah what he said x2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger U Posted August 5, 2017 I'm a firm believer in originality rules and thinking out of the box and you nailed it absolutey perfect.There isn't one thing you could've done better-simply mind blowing-wow-I love it !!!x3, I totally agree with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Draggon Posted August 5, 2017 Wow, that was a shock! It sure looks a whole lot better than that Foose creation. Job well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
espo Posted August 5, 2017 Very impressive body work. I like the wheel flares and the splitter, the paint is really smoooooth. The hood scoop seems a little large until you see the injection system on the engine. Chassis detailing looks good also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeCee Posted August 6, 2017 Very impressive body work. I like the wheel flares and the splitter, the paint is really smoooooth. The hood scoop seems a little large until you see the injection system on the engine. Chassis detailing looks good also. Thanks guys very much, and yes, the scoop is a tad huge, but as you saw, needed to be.. It was a fun build though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno Posted August 6, 2017 Man, that is wicked looking Dale. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
426 pack Posted August 6, 2017 I'm a firm believer in originality rules and thinking out of the box and you nailed it absolutey perfect.There isn't one thing you could've done better-simply mind blowing-wow-I love it !!!x4 it is amazing and gives me some ideas for a future build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perspective Customs Posted August 7, 2017 That's insanely cool. Thinking way outside of the box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phildaupho Posted August 7, 2017 Very wild and wide machine. Very well done modifications. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maindrian Pace Posted August 7, 2017 Very unusual and nice, great execution. Looks wicked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metaldrumm Posted August 7, 2017 Very interesting......and different!my thoughts exactly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted August 7, 2017 Talk about thinking out of the box. Wonderful build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestoModGuy Posted August 7, 2017 Impressive, nice craftsmanship all around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoom Posted August 8, 2017 Looks fast and nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dann Tier Posted August 9, 2017 That is one Well-built-tough-looking BEAST. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim N Posted August 9, 2017 I would have never thought of combining those two kits. You did a superb job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites