actually they're the same. what makes it look short is the long glass hatch. the FD's hatch glass is smaller. i took measurements before i did all this.

Im just changing the carpet, putting bucket seats, and maybe just maybe a custom enclosure for a sub or two. Maybe...

 

My hats off to you, its just amazing the amount of work you are doing. I'm really jealous of your skillz!!

**Originally Posted by REVHED
I don't see the point. Might as well get an FD.

anyone can buy an FD, only a handfull can build a FD from an FB

 

BLOWNandTWISTED stop being a teaser and SHOW US A GAZILLION PICS!

cmooon, I check this post every couple of hours looking for updates

 

I love the what your doing with the car and im with everyone else i want some more f'n pics!!

 

pix *******! LOL! I miss the teggy front end but this is moi bueno! Get some stock tails on there those altezzas are horrible! other than that fawking awesoem work. Build your own FD!

 

bump for a post that deserves more pics

 

haha got more pics?

 

thats badass man, plans for the go-fast goodies yet?

oh, and i also know your secret method

 

LOL, Dude you totally misread what I was trying to say . The question was asked why doesn't he just buy an FD.

My point was like posted above. Anyone can buy one. Not everyone can build one. He doesn't want to be "like" a guy who goes and buys an expensive car and doesn't know how to change plugs. I'm saying there are alot of people out there like that and he don't want to be like that.


Nuther shameless bump for pics!!!

Later,
Bill

 

there are lots of us who know what we're doing, bill

 

BLOWNandTwisted good job

 

What the heck does changing spark plugs have to do with the price of fish? I just don't understand the point of building an FB to look just like an FD.

That being said, I do admire the effort and workmanship put into it and am looking forward to seeing some more detailed pics. Until then I'll reserve my full judgement.

 

incredible work man . hats off to you for a incredible ride and incredible work. .

 

Well...... if you take spark plugs and fire them off under water, the shock waves stun the fish and they are easier to catch and brings the prices down.....


My point was just that he is a guy who likes to do his own work, not pay someone to do it for him. And he likes to be creative and different. That is the point of building an FB to look like an FD.

And I agree, awesome work, can't wait to see it finished!!

Later,
Bill

 

I'm gonna have to try that next time I go fishing actually, I'll try it in a fish tank first, hehe.

 

It is not shameful to pay someone else to work on your car. If the quality of work is better or it is more cost-effective, it is logical to pay someone else. Not in this case, but other amateur attempts to repair and customise have ruined many cars.

 

You know, after reading your post, ^^ I had to think about that for a bit. I think you may be right.... to a point. Many people who are not mechanically inclined like to own nice cars, but do not know how to repair anything on it. That should not keep someone from owning a nice car. I do think that everyone (especialliy car nuts) should know the basics like checking/changing oil, checking fluids, tire pressure, periodic maintainance, etc. But I realise that in reality not everyone does, nor are they going to, learn these basic things.

So I guess in retrospect. I guess that my reasoning to 'why would he do all this work to make an FB look like an FD' is simply because he wanted to, and he can.

Later,
Bill

 

this should be neat to see when its done

 

this guy got me so excited that I convinced a friend who owns an fd to make molds of all the body panels to make fiberglass parts