TELSTAR...LOST IN SPACE,,i think i finally nailed the profile i was after,,

been doing more pondering than welding these days,,,,,,i was mostly happy with the profile of the car, but something just didn't seem quite right,,,the first problem involved the headlight area, , at first i was thinking maybe they stuck out too far,,,then one morning i realized that the angle was the problem,,it was too straight,,i fabbed up a swept back angled "hood" for it, with an angle that complimented the other angles on the car (windshield, fin, quarter, rear of the cove),,,i feel like it flows much smoother now and doesn't work against the rest of the lines of the car,,,,,the second problem involved the curve at the top of the doors,,,,it didn't transition smoothly enough,,,,after a lot of trial and error with the masking tape.....the car now seems to flow with no "hiccups" to break up the lines,,,i will trim off the piece of metal showing above the tape line, make some filler pieces to tie the cowl in, and it should be good to go,,

 

I have no idea what you're talking about... but I do know I'm in serious Lust with that car... NICE!

 

I've been waiting for an update! looks great

C.L.

 

Damn man You should be well on your way.....
To outer space!
i know this is that secret project the government is doing for 2012, right?
Great work buddy!!!

 

It just keeps getting better.................

 

Amazing fab work you doing.I woiuld give my front seat in hell to follow my signnature below.I would do it for free if i lived closer

 

That thing should do...what? Warp factor 9.5? Set phasers to stun beeyotch!!!

Thing looks sweet, man....git r done already!!!!

 

Looks good Jim. I was going to say your shop looks bare but then I remembered you are moving!!!!!!! When is the big day?

 

You crack me up! It's good to know I'm not the only one with OCD ! I too have spent many hours alone, sitting, staring...somethings not quite right... The good news is it always comes to you. When I look at the passenger door where there is alot of contrast , I see the hiccup you're talking about. Carry on! SCOTT

 

HELL yes, I wanna drive it!

 

I dunno...I just can't get into this build. Cool car but just doesn't do it for me.

 

You suck, just paint this thing already dammit.

 

nope everything is all wrong... brake all the tacks loose and start from the beginning again

 

my buddy Konrad, hamber (1960chevy) came to your shop to buy some impala quarters. when i found out thats where he went, and actually saw the Telstar, i wanted to kick his ass!!! it looks better with every new idea you come up with! CARRY ON!

 

This is an interesting build, in that there seems to be no time table. Looks like one of those 50's factory experimental cars. One of a kind indeed, just hope to live long enough to see it in paint.....................

 

I believe a public linching is in order for this man!!

That's a nice subtle change that made a big difference in the flow, Jim...it's lookin awesome!

 

Not everyone understands design, not everyone understands passion and certainly not everyone understands why someone would build a car like this.

I'm just curious Jim, what are you going to do for an encore...???

R-

 

lookin real good.......john

 

You did the right thing. When the lines don't click in your brain, ya gotta step back and study the beast. The connection between the eye and brain will tell you when it's right. You should have gotten that positive message this time. Rock On Brother.

 

I wouldnt say that. Some people just dont do over the top.
Myself, I like subtle. I LOVE looking at a car and trying to nail whats been done to it.
Dont get me wrong, I still like customs and the well done over the top cars, but I'll like a 3" chop on an A over a 6" chop....... just how I am.

 

I love it!

 

Maybe it's just the angle of the photo but is the seating position too low in relation to the cowl. In other words have you sat in it and can you see the road ahead?

 

Don't jinx the project by talking about "warp factor" when there's still 100 miles of welding left to do. How 'bout Mach 9.5?

 

Ahhh Could I have that car when you are done........just asking

 

The Telstar has improved so much in just the last year! Looks great Jim! Paint in 2010?

 

Looks damn good... Really god damn good.....

 

yep,,that's my goal.....
i don't do deadlines...

 

Awesome is not a word I use often... i saw your avatar and had to find some pics. Oustanding.

 

I like the changes to the doors!

 

I usually don't ask guys this, but can I see your rearend. Did you keep the hood/trunk? Love the profile.