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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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We cut the fenders! cont of new wheels thread.

Here are some pics of installing the FEED body kit. Thanks to my friends at STCC for the help!

Basically we cut the outer fender to what we thought would clear the new wheels/feed fenders. then cut the inner fender. then bent the inner fender upwards and spot welded the fender back together.

We will fill the holes and smooth and paint entire inner fender with an undercoat. (later today)

Here's what I have now.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Wow, I bet that was hard to watch! Lookin good though.. Finish it up and get completed pics up!
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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that car will never be the same
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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keep us updated on the progress with pics. feed is the only way I would go if it was not being kept stock. great looking car, is the color seal grey from porsche. nice color what ever it is.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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is that the original paint (grey)? IF so, can you tell me the name of it?
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarrett H
that car will never be the same
I'm not sure, but I think that's the idea.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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is that the original paint (grey)? IF so, can you tell me the name of it?
I can tell you that is not the original color, but he would have to tell you the name.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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no, car was originally vintage red.

now tickle me elmo grey metallic
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarrett H
that car will never be the same
So?
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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You sir are the honorary Hamfist of the month!

-Anyone cut fronts to fit race rubber?
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by s1mpsons
You sir are the honorary Hamfist of the month!

-Anyone cut fronts to fit race rubber?
Well thank you sir!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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awesome!! I want to see the finish product!! Work faster darnit!! lol!! just kidding! Awesome man!!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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cool! keep us updated!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Nice work. If I can ever bring myself to actually cut the car up and do a wider fender the FEED kit is definitely on the list. I am looking forward to seeing finished pics!!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Thread is two-years old!

You guys do realize that S1mpsons bumped a two-year old thread? Zonblitz (kenny) has had the car finished for quite some time, and later redone on one side
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by caredden
You guys do realize that S1mpsons bumped a two-year old thread? Zonblitz (kenny) has had the car finished for quite some time, and later redone on one side
For someone who wasnt at DGRR 2008 (where Kenny won Best in Show) you sure do know an awful lot Charles
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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LOL

This happen to me twice already i need to pay attention to the dates now.hahahaha
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
For someone who wasnt at DGRR 2008 (where Kenny won Best in Show) you sure do know an awful lot Charles

I actually met Kenny when he first got the car in New Orleans...He has spent a lot of time and money on that car.

Being in the military, I have had the opportunity to meet several members in different geographical locations.

Let's just say that I get around
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by caredden
Being in the military, I have had the opportunity to meet several members in different geographical locations.

Let's just say that I get around
As an AF brat growing up and serving 5+ years active duty Army I know whatcha mean hooah
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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^^^

I too was an AF brat growing up and am currently serving in the service farthest from the AF...USMC for almost 17 years now. OOHRAH!
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Yeah I met Charlie back in 2005 at DCP Motorsports just 3 months before Katrina hit.

The car took 2nd at Nopi Nationals just 2 days after completing the FEED body. The paint was still tacky when we put it in the trailer.

and yes I did put it in a guard rail at DGRR08. Got it back together and went to DGRR09. Since I track the car more often and actually it is massively dissasembled at the moment.

Doing a new build with Gorilla Race Engineering in New Orleans and it should be something special.

New more aggressive ported motor, single turbo, custom one off v-mount, turbo manifold, new fuel system, roll bar, seats, tons of feed bracing and a few items I'm not willing to divulge just yet.

Here is a pic of the car on the track this past summer
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zonblitz
Yeah I met Charlie back in 2005 at DCP Motorsports just 3 months before Katrina hit.

The car took 2nd at Nopi Nationals just 2 days after completing the FEED body. The paint was still tacky when we put it in the trailer.

and yes I did put it in a guard rail at DGRR08. Got it back together and went to DGRR09. Since I track the car more often and actually it is massively dissasembled at the moment.

Doing a new build with Gorilla Race Engineering in New Orleans and it should be something special.

New more aggressive ported motor, single turbo, custom one off v-mount, turbo manifold, new fuel system, roll bar, seats, tons of feed bracing and a few items I'm not willing to divulge just yet.

Here is a pic of the car on the track this past summer
Sigh, Katrina and NOPI Nationals. I was there for both and both times with my car. Ahhh the memories... Good to hear things are still progressing with your car! Give me a call when you get a chance bud, we got lots to catch up on!
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