I came to the realization the bubbletop was not going to make it to Detroit. Plus I'm gonna need some cash to finish it too. So I decided to throw the sport coupe I have together for Detroit. So far I've got a ch***is just about done. It's on 32 rails kicked front and back. The front is bobbed so the axle will hang just infront of the grill. Spring and everything else will be behind. It's got cutouts in the frame for the exhaust to run through right infront of the rear tire. I got the chop done this weekend. Angled the windshield back a little and laid the B pillar forward just a little. Also rounded the back corner of the door to allow the top to flow better. I haven't made up my mind on color yet...either black or dark maroon. Clark PS..I'll get back to the bubbletop as soon as this is done!
Got some more done on the sport coupe last week. Went a little crazy with the header above the windshield and the mirror bracket. It didn't look right till I drilled it....then what was I to do about a mirror with that hole in the middle. Also reworked the area were the top goes behind the doors. When I decided to make a gl*** top for it I had to add some hieght to that area cause the door latches stuck up too high. Well ...I just added the extra beltline like a coupe has. I wonder how many people will notice. Then things got real fun and I started on the top. Now it's starting to look like something. If there's interest I'll do a tech on how I did it. Tomorrow the buck should be done and I can startlaying the gl***. Clark
I like how you leaned the windshield back. Looks like you are starting with a pretty solid car for once.
You go, brother! I believe you can pull it off. I dig the guage cluster. What's it from? Bil p.s. got any spare dropped axles?
yea clark looking good i,m in with brace holding the visor on when in doubt drill holes in the *****.later b.
Clark, if you haven't laid 'gl*** before on blueboard, be aware the resin will eat into the board big time. PM me for some tips on preventing. Keith
Hey Clark, I sold all that old stuff on E bay and got a dollar for the whole pile. I'm going to give you fifty cents. SCORE!!!! : ) Spike
Spike..I only paid fitty cents for it all....I get my money back! Kieth...I usually cover the bluboard with tape. this time I'm going to try friscet or whatever it's called. It's the stuff artist use to cover a large area and cut it out for designs. It's also what sign guys put their vynl lettering on. Johnny...Most of the bodywork is done. Someone started to restore the car and got about 90 percent done. He p***ed away and his stepson sold it to me. Clark
Wow,take more pictures. I want to see it up on tires.. Great job. I never really liked the sport coupe,but you got this one looking GREAT so far. Detroit? that's in Canada right? I gotta buy an Atlas...
I plan to make a removable top for my Sport Coupe. Of course I moved mine back into storage yesterday. Family first , I guess. Glad to see you making progress. I'd like to see how you do your top.
My brothers got a sport coupe that he doesn't plan on turning into a coupster. I'll send this too him cause it looks like yours is going in a great direction.
you've got plenty of time Clark. Detroit is only about a month away. ...now get out there and get to work.
Crease...Hillman. It's an English car. not sure of the year. Sorta screwed up. The needle on the speedo goes from right to left. Clark
i don't really like sport coupes , but i can tell this one is going to be killer . keep up the good work
dig the extra reveal.. and I think I will like this one ALOT with the top up.. your makin me wish I had bought it..
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