Fresh paint and Landers TII Conversion!
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From: Raleigh/Cary, NC - USA
Originally Posted by JEC-31
I think it's sweet as hell.
Ditto
If you don't mind me asking... how much did you pay for the conversion and to get it painted... as I'm hoping to do the same before the end of this year
Paint looks really good btw... but MORE PICS
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From: Seymour, TN
Few more. Still got a bit of interior work to do. Already redid the drivers seat in 'faux' leather, passenger one is next.
Kevin already had the engine in stock, he had gotten a deal on it somewhere, so it only cost installed around $1800. Paint was $1300, I paid 1K originally for the car.
Also, I just installed and ACT street/strip clutch ALL BY MYSELF (With Kevin doing phone/email tech support).
Kevin already had the engine in stock, he had gotten a deal on it somewhere, so it only cost installed around $1800. Paint was $1300, I paid 1K originally for the car.
Also, I just installed and ACT street/strip clutch ALL BY MYSELF (With Kevin doing phone/email tech support).
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i like it..but then I am partial to turbo verts..just look at my sig
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Need an E6x
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Your car is very nice man. where did you get the seats redone? i'd really like to do that soon in my vert once i get her up and running (this weekend.)
Also mind if i ask about a few details on your paint job? just like basic color, how many coats, just a few details? My vert also needs a new PJ, and i hope mine looks half as good as yours does.
Matt
Also mind if i ask about a few details on your paint job? just like basic color, how many coats, just a few details? My vert also needs a new PJ, and i hope mine looks half as good as yours does.
Matt
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There is a local 'mom and pop' uphostery shop in my area..they do incredible work. I was wondering how they would handle the speakers in the headrest, I didn't want them covered with leather, and holes in the leather are tacky as well.
They covered the speaker parts with cloth with leather in the center, very nice IMO. All for $125.00
The paint I'm not so sure about, I'll ask. I know it's 'standard GM red".. the body guy said he puts 4 coats of clear, I'm unsure of how many coats of base color.
Then, he said red doesn't always take clear very well, peels in a few years. Therefore, he mixes clear with the red. I think that's the way mine is.
Here's the headrest: Zipper is in the bottom if needed as well.
They covered the speaker parts with cloth with leather in the center, very nice IMO. All for $125.00
The paint I'm not so sure about, I'll ask. I know it's 'standard GM red".. the body guy said he puts 4 coats of clear, I'm unsure of how many coats of base color.
Then, he said red doesn't always take clear very well, peels in a few years. Therefore, he mixes clear with the red. I think that's the way mine is.
Here's the headrest: Zipper is in the bottom if needed as well.
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From: Knoxville, TN 37916
Originally Posted by mwpayne
There is a local 'mom and pop' uphostery shop in my area..they do incredible work. I was wondering how they would handle the speakers in the headrest, I didn't want them covered with leather, and holes in the leather are tacky as well.
They covered the speaker parts with cloth with leather in the center, very nice IMO. All for $125.00
The paint I'm not so sure about, I'll ask. I know it's 'standard GM red".. the body guy said he puts 4 coats of clear, I'm unsure of how many coats of base color.
Then, he said red doesn't always take clear very well, peels in a few years. Therefore, he mixes clear with the red. I think that's the way mine is.
Here's the headrest: Zipper is in the bottom if needed as well.
They covered the speaker parts with cloth with leather in the center, very nice IMO. All for $125.00
The paint I'm not so sure about, I'll ask. I know it's 'standard GM red".. the body guy said he puts 4 coats of clear, I'm unsure of how many coats of base color.
Then, he said red doesn't always take clear very well, peels in a few years. Therefore, he mixes clear with the red. I think that's the way mine is.
Here's the headrest: Zipper is in the bottom if needed as well.
Need an E6x
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally Posted by mwpayne
He does indeed.
BTW, expect an announcement from him on the forum very soon.....
BTW, expect an announcement from him on the forum very soon.....
HAHAHAHA dude don't say stuff like that i get way too excited to keep a calm normal head. does it have something to do with moving to minnesota????
do you know anything about this and are sworn to secrecy?
dammit now you got me all excited....
Matt
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thanks mwpayne. damn i wanna find a good *** deal like that round here. yoru seat looks pimp and for only 125, damn that's... let me see.... only like 300 bucks for both seats to be done then! AweSum Yo!!!!!11111
and yes i was joking around. thakns for the info,
Matt
and yes i was joking around. thakns for the info,
Matt
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From: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
Originally Posted by mwpayne
No, I'm using the stock drivetrain. I'm old so it'll hold up...!
If you keep the tire size down to 205 with a high treadwear number, the tires will slip before the tranny input gear breaks.
