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Forum: Automotive Projects 04-13-2024, 04:48 PM
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Posted By Superleggera
Not applicable for this build of yours, but for...

Not applicable for this build of yours, but for your next project try to rent a drop deck trailer (normally hydraulic). It will lay deck on the ground for unloading. Normally used for moving big...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-04-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 545
Views: 580,464
Posted By Superleggera
there is about two minutes of this Jag in the...

there is about two minutes of this Jag in the middle of this youtube video:

Youtube video starting at 2624 seconds (https://youtu.be/8Kw2iYbtpqQ?t=2624)
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 02-21-2024, 11:39 AM
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Views: 2,523
Posted By Superleggera
Ditto here in Arizona. Issue at the server or...

Ditto here in Arizona. Issue at the server or hosting facility most likely.
Forum: Introductions 07-16-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By Superleggera
Welcome! I still remember your groundbreaking...

Welcome! I still remember your groundbreaking 1969 "RodBuster" Karmann Ghia years ago and what it did at the ISCA series. It reset the playing field for everyone after that to be honest in the car...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-25-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 148,189
Posted By Superleggera
Great post! It looks like you have the right...

Great post! It looks like you have the right mentality to building this correctly and locking in the important key details first before building the aluminum skin itself.

I have my own 275GTS/C...
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-10-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 204,476
Posted By Superleggera
A few pictures of Joel's C5 250 GTO project...

A few pictures of Joel's C5 250 GTO project today. [Fotos courtesy of DJ who forwarded them to me]

https://modenawest.com/AMS/JoelPV1.jpg
https://modenawest.com/AMS/JoelPV2.jpg...
Forum: Announcements 05-21-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,818
Posted By Superleggera
Thank you Bill Tromblay for stepping up to the...

Thank you Bill Tromblay for stepping up to the plate to assist administration!

Also a big thank you to the admin [founding] core over the past fourteen years who have done a fantastic job in...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-12-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,472
Posted By Superleggera
I'm assuming that is the Raffi Minasian project...

I'm assuming that is the Raffi Minasian project he created for the Franklin Mint? You should be in good shape given the designers talents.
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-12-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
Simpler = better. Good to recognize it at this...

Simpler = better. Good to recognize it at this point in time and addressing it. It won't be a lot of fun to try and resolve in the far future. (or alongside the ride if something should not work...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-27-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 253,024
Posted By Superleggera
What was the curved donor glass originally from? ...

What was the curved donor glass originally from? (thanks for the update -- looks great!)
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-22-2021, 07:21 PM
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Posted By Superleggera
My opinion: Beads should match everything else...

My opinion: Beads should match everything else for continuity. Let the logo be a standout feature (even if it differs) and thus more visual focus upon it as a result.
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-08-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
Definitely share a picture (or a few) of the...

Definitely share a picture (or a few) of the transaxle bolted to the Coyote engine as a standalone assembly if possible to showcase for visual reference.

This would NOT fit in an actual Miura...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-27-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
One of the perks of having that buck structure...

One of the perks of having that buck structure nearby is you can define where that outer skin is at by pulling reference templates off of it while building the inner structure first. Thus when you...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-28-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
When there is a will there is a way! Definitely...

When there is a will there is a way! Definitely much clearer vision of what you are creating and how to squeeze that big engine sideways into such a small place and get the power to the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-02-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
The bonus for building your Miura from the inside...

The bonus for building your Miura from the inside outward is your skillsets will be honed from much practice! The dividend will be delivered later once you do the external skin itself over the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-06-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By Superleggera
[artwork] Bottom edge of the openings raised...

[artwork] Bottom edge of the openings raised upward per your mention.

note: Remember the color you paint the truck will also change how it looks ultimately. You are seeing a lot of "black"...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-24-2020, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By Superleggera
I think there are six bolts in the Willys front...

I think there are six bolts in the Willys front bumper. How about a JK-style driving or small off-road light (round) integrated into the bumper between the 2-3 and 4-5 bolts? Leave the bolts or...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-10-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 204,476
Posted By Superleggera
You undoubtedly have an interesting selection of...

You undoubtedly have an interesting selection of cars in the garage to enjoy (and sometimes even for daily use knowing yourself). 427 Cobra "kit" that you cut your teeth upon. This 250GTO which...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-27-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
Job well done. I've seen too many "door...

Job well done. I've seen too many "door projects" result in doors that do not properly open as intended. Final test is for yourself to open the door and get inside and it closes as expected. It is...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-25-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 295,592
Posted By Superleggera
Again you are doing construction in the correct...

Again you are doing construction in the correct order. Too many people would have put the buck together and immediately started making aluminum panels without thinking of what they mount to or how...
Forum: Introductions 07-26-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,198
Posted By Superleggera
It is always good to see something being built...

It is always good to see something being built that is truly different and that the builder is deeply passionate about. Love the idea and concept and direction you are going with it. Thanks for...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-26-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By Superleggera
Looking at the small running board on the front...

Looking at the small running board on the front fender, it makes me wonder if one could incorporate that styling into the rear fender itself (front and rear edges perhaps)?? It would look "factory"....
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-25-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By Superleggera
You have shown 3 vertical pieces. Try it with 4...

You have shown 3 vertical pieces. Try it with 4 or do a double element at the rear most tailgate junction. There are some visual tricks you can do if you play with your mockup further that will...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-23-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 4,892,377
Posted By Superleggera
I like the proportions between tire vs bodywork...

I like the proportions between tire vs bodywork of this 30.5 setup best
Forum: Announcements 06-01-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,135
Posted By Superleggera
Congrats on ten years and I agree with all the...

Congrats on ten years and I agree with all the above!

But I also want to add a "thanks" to the admin crew for doing the backups as needed. One never knows when they might be needed (migration...
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