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How about black with a red-pearl-in-clear topcoat? It would be subtle yet dramatic when you walk around it, flashing red-pearl highlights to show off the sculptural bodywork.

I've always wanted to know how to paint this effect. Any tips? Thanks (yep, noobie!)

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I've always wanted to know how to paint this effect. Any tips? Thanks (yep, noobie!)

Any time I have done something like this, I used a pearl powder added to the intercoat clear before the clear topcoat.

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Very interesting build and nice body work going on. I can't wait to see how you do the front end.

Thank you, the front grille will be created with rods to resemble billet. The front suspension however, that is going to be interesting.

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Not sure on the motor yet, been busy with body work. Got more progress.......one more sanding session needed with 600 grit. Sorry they are a little blurry. Silly camera!

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one more sanding session needed with 600 grit. Sorry they are a little blurry. Silly camera!

Now now, it's not the camera. Your hand was still in sanding mode and didn't turn off for the picture!!!!!!! LOL

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one more sanding session needed with 600 grit. Sorry they are a little blurry. Silly camera!

Now now, it's not the camera. Your hand was still in sanding mode and didn't turn off for the picture!!!!!!! LOL

You know you are probably right.... :D

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Back with some more progress.........decided to go with a 32 valve supercharged cobra motor.

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Rotora 6 pot calipers.....

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Tein s-tech springs

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Body will be in paint soon......going with candy tangerine over molly orange.

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Hey guys! Got some more progress on this build......

Front grille soldered.....the black is only sharpie.

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Had to make new mounts for the rear suspension due to the MUCH larger wheels.

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Finally sitting on four wheels!

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Comments are welcome. Thanks!

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i would have made wheel base longer B)

I did have to stretch the wheelbase another 3/8" to accomodate the larger wheels.

That's sweeeeet! Ben

Thank you Ben.

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