Custom Hearse Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nice !!! Are you gonna have a top on it or an all glass top ? Thanks Billy! Solid top, with side windows in the center, and removable T-tops over the driver and passengers seats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Cool !!! You should put a bar in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 I got some liquor bottles from Lee Rilea (aka Midnightprowler) for just such an occasion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I got some liquor bottles from Lee Rilea (aka Midnightprowler) for just such an occasion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Very interesting build you have there. 2 years ago, while in Southwest Florida I saw, and photographed a VW Bug Limo. It belongs to an exterminator named Truly Noland. Interesting guy, his company is huge and he has classic and antique cars parked all around Naples, Florida with his name on the side....interesting way to advertise his business....anyway, his VW limo had his signature mouse ears on the roof. Pretty neat...so when I got back home I picked up a Revell beetle for a some day conversion. Well, anyway, I am following your build and conversion because I am looking for any hints and tips I can pick up from your build. So far I am impressed....your very long Vette is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Very interesting build you have there. 2 years ago, while in Southwest Florida I saw, and photographed a VW Bug Limo. It belongs to an exterminator named Truly Noland. Interesting guy, his company is huge and he has classic and antique cars parked all around Naples, Florida with his name on the side....interesting way to advertise his business....anyway, his VW limo had his signature mouse ears on the roof. Pretty neat...so when I got back home I picked up a Revell beetle for a some day conversion. Well, anyway, I am following your build and conversion because I am looking for any hints and tips I can pick up from your build. So far I am impressed....your very long Vette is looking great. You want hints and tips from me? You're one of the premier builders on this forum. My builds are a small hobby compared to the work I've seen you do. I'm honored!!! I've seen pictures of the Beetle you're talking about, very cool! Thanks, I appreciate the compliment!!! I'm working on the interior now, and Billy wants me to hurry with the frame, 'cause he really wants to see it up on it's wheels! I think he's enjoying this more than I ever will... I'll have an up date soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Very interesting build you have there. 2 years ago, while in Southwest Florida I saw, and photographed a VW Bug Limo. It belongs to an exterminator named Truly Noland. Interesting guy, his company is huge and he has classic and antique cars parked all around Naples, Florida with his name on the side....interesting way to advertise his business....anyway, his VW limo had his signature mouse ears on the roof. Pretty neat...so when I got back home I picked up a Revell beetle for a some day conversion. Well, anyway, I am following your build and conversion because I am looking for any hints and tips I can pick up from your build. So far I am impressed....your very long Vette is looking great. i remember back in the old days, living in the old country i would watch the british version of the discovery channel and they had a show called thunder races the precept was simple 3 teams of 3 people each of them had to build a vehicle to the same purpose each team got a certain amount of money with which to buy the car (or cars) used and all the materials they then got 3 days to build in fully furnished garages after that....they raced my all time favorite was where they had to build a 4 wheel drive they bought two VW golfs, cut the front off the one and the rear of the other they then welded the front of the one where the rear of the other was missing link the throttle and trannies and done but i digest i knows its spelled "digress" its an inside joke there was one episode where they had to build a limo and one of them was indeed a beetle (your story reminded me of that) also, click the link for the street truck build in my siggy to see what im doing with a beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Okay... I've sliced, diced, chopped, cropped, and generally cut up the interior for this build. Still have a lot more cutting and filling with sheet plastic to do on this, but it will be done... More soon! Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Tonight I added the center roof to the body... Hope ya like! Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Okay Billy... Ya got your wish! I cut and pieced the frame together today... More coming soon! Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good to see it sitting on it's own wheels! I like this one, being an old limo driver. I used to drive stretched Volvos and Ford Scorpios - built by Coleman Milne. They were ugly as hell, but "user friendly". Then there were some Caddys as well, a Rolls that was terrible to drive, unless you were a midget..... it had a fixed bulkhead behind the front seats. Ohh, the stories I could tell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good to see it sitting on it's own wheels! I like this one, being an old limo driver. I used to drive stretched Volvos and Ford Scorpios - built by Coleman Milne. They were ugly as hell, but "user friendly". Then there were some Caddys as well, a Rolls that was terrible to drive, unless you were a midget..... it had a fixed bulkhead behind the front seats. Ohh, the stories I could tell.... Do tell... Thanks Hans! It's a work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Very nice....I like how you did the top, it is "spaced out" just right. Being on it's own wheels makes a big difference. You would never know, from looking at the pictures that the frame was extended so far...that looks great. Nice job on this one. This is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) QUOTE(Peter Lombardo @ Nov 25 2009, 05:38 AM) Very nice....I like how you did the top, it is "spaced out" just right. Being on it's own wheels makes a big difference. You would never know, from looking at the pictures that the frame was extended so far...that looks great. Nice job on this one. This is looking great. Thank you Sir! I really appreciate it! Here's the update for today... I added some(?) 2 part putty to the roof, and then sanded it down, and then primed it whit to check for flaws... It needs a little more work, but all told, it looks like it's good! More soon! Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefheart22 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Starting to take shape. Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Starting to take shape. Looking good. Thanks Nathan! I'm happy with the way it's turning out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) Here's the update for today... I modified the rear T-tops by using 2 sets of T-tops. The front ones didn't need any modifications to them. I cut one set apart and glued them to a stock set. All I need to do to finish them is add a little 2 part automotive putty and then sand them smooth. More soon! Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Great looking Splice job.. i wonder if it would handle the same? LOL... Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Great looking Splice job.. i wonder if it would handle the same? LOL... Nice work. Thanks Rodney! I don't think it'll corner too well though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) Here's today's update. I filled the in the interior floor with sheet plastic, and added a divider between the drivers cabin and the passenger area. The divider took a loy of sanding and fitting to get it correct, but I think it came out pretty good... Hope you like... I'll have another update soon. Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) I'm trying to decide what engine to put in the car. I have the 454 from the Tom Daniels "California Vette", or the 350 that came with this kit... The Daniels engine... I will more than likely change several things on it, like the air cleaner and fanbelt... The stock 350... Let me know what you think... Edited January 13, 2010 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Sport Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) I like the 455 better. Edited November 28, 2009 by RS Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 I like it too, but I'm not sure if it's what I want to use ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Body work is looking fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Even though it would be mostly fiberglass a real vehicle like that would probably need a 454 to deliver the expected 'Vette performance. Now if you could get ahold of a dual-quad 427... hoo boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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