Trendsetta68 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just a very mild custom lowrider in the works ... Complete with a 70's vibe paint scheme ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Interesting idea to cover the rear side windows. Looking at your picture of the body it looks as if you're going to change the shape of the "B" pillar. If that's your intent you might want to consider how that would effect the back edge of the door line. The door glass would have to descend into the door jam based on the line you have drawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 5 hours ago, espo said: Interesting idea to cover the rear side windows. Looking at your picture of the body it looks as if you're going to change the shape of the "B" pillar. If that's your intent you might want to consider how that would effect the back edge of the door line. The door glass would have to descend into the door jam based on the line you have drawn. Awesome ... yes I like the side profile of the '73 better..... so I'm changing this '76 Caprice up a little bit ..... ??? The taillights will also have a subtle change to them as well ..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 10 hours ago, espo said: Interesting idea to cover the rear side windows. Looking at your picture of the body it looks as if you're going to change the shape of the "B" pillar. If that's your intent you might want to consider how that would effect the back edge of the door line. The door glass would have to descend into the door jam based on the line you have drawn. You could always throw in a small fixed quarter glass to maintain the door window geometry, something like used on a last generation El Camino. One solution... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 I am aiming towards the profile of this '73 ..... With a little less pronounced rear window shape (custom) ..... door line stays the same ..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Now I understand what you're trying to do. You'll have a good sized area to work with, maybe something about half the size of the window on the green Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Yep... I left the back pillar just a tad over sized in order to accommodate my paint scheme ... and murals ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 ..... I think I finally have the side profile I was going for ..... so I started to work on the taillight section ..... "very" mild custom look ..... Trying to make guys take a second look and realize "hey something looks different about this Caprice " ..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Finally have both pillars where I want them... Got the body shaved and molded in the door handles... Started working on getting the deck lid opened (little tedious this time) ... Support lip and hinging will be a lot of fun ... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I like the new profile of the side windows! I'll definitely be keeping up with this build! If you don't have enough room to hinge the trunk to the tulip panel, you can hinge it to the package tray. I did it on a build a few years ago and it works just the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 1:39 AM, bisc63 said: You could always throw in a small fixed quarter glass to maintain the door window geometry, something like used on a last generation El Camino. One solution... I love that idea of having a fixed side glass in that smaller area ... thanks ! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Got the trunk lip going and decided to add a smooth shaved firewall.....(future area for a mural) ... Torn between to hinge the hood or not .....?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Cool, always glad to see a lowrider being built ! Remember some of your builds from LIL forum, looking forward to seeing this Caprice come together ! Are you still producing the transfer sheets ? Awesome designs, i always planned on getting some ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 23 hours ago, Lowlife ! ! said: Cool, always glad to see a lowrider being built ! Remember some of your builds from LIL forum, looking forward to seeing this Caprice come together ! Are you still producing the transfer sheets ? Awesome designs, i always planned on getting some ! Thanks a bunch ... yep FranklinINKdecals is still kickin' ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Small update..... I have the trunk hinged and the deck lid boxed ... Now some filling out and sanding ..... Then on to the chassis, engine, and interior ..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 1:39 AM, bisc63 said: You could always throw in a small fixed quarter glass to maintain the door window geometry, something like used on a last generation El Camino. One solution... I love that idea of having a fixed side glass in that smaller area ... thanks ! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 1:39 AM, bisc63 said: I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Now that the trunk is hinged I moved on to an upgraded chassis ... Test fit the '67 Impala and frame underneath... It's a tight fit but it will suffice... Also it will support a custom built interior better ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Man that’s some nice work you’ve done there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 9 hours ago, 66belair said: Man that’s some nice work you’ve done there. Thanks very much !!! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 The '67 Frame looks like a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 12:16 PM, espo said: The '67 Frame looks like a perfect fit. Thanks, it's working ok so far ... ??? Can't decide how to approach the chassis itself... (color or chrome) ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Very cool project . And I think you already know the chassis needs to be chrome ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Do the frame which ever way looks best to you. A chrome frame would standout and even reflect any colors you might add to the under body. Painting the frame the color of the main part of the body color would blend in nicely also. It all boils down to how elaborate you want the undercarriage to be. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 6 hours ago, tbill said: Very cool project . And I think you already know the chassis needs to be chrome ? Thanks a bunch ??? ... I'm leaning towards a chrome chassis now that I've pondered over it for awhile ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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