OK I couldn't stand how ugly it was so another layer of sheet metal and 20 hours of work LOL!
Got rid of the wart look I think but will know for sure with paint. Hope to get it all one color in about a week.
OK I couldn't stand how ugly it was so another layer of sheet metal and 20 hours of work LOL!
Got rid of the wart look I think but will know for sure with paint. Hope to get it all one color in about a week.
Last edited by charchri4; 06-02-2014 at 04:13 PM.
Jim Stainer
96 Miata powered by an 02 Camaro SS
95 Miata automatic, all options all stock but if an LFX auto came along cheap...
http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/
This might be my new favorite miata. You should get a smoothie rear finish panel to accentuate the fenders.
100% BRG 0% Primer
Oh man that looks great!!!!!!!
"My For Sale Items"
"My 2014 Club"
1994 Laguna Blue - (Runabout)
2005 BM MSM #751 of 1428 - someone else is playing with her now
"Nardi Steering Wheel Restore"
91 SD Italia
Good work, much patience have you
The force is indeed strong with this one! I can't wait to see it painted.
Last edited by charchri4; 06-23-2014 at 09:32 AM.
Jim Stainer
96 Miata powered by an 02 Camaro SS
95 Miata automatic, all options all stock but if an LFX auto came along cheap...
http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/
Needs more tire shine ;) i personally think the wheels are to big but i understand why you have them. The flares look great, honestly way better than expected.
I don't know why but the thing has always looked fugly in photos compared to looking at it in the driveway. It is a satin color that shows a bit more glossy in the photos than it really is too. And yeah it is pretty dirty here being straight out of paint and dusty. Probably give it a bath in about a week.
Last edited by charchri4; 06-23-2014 at 09:33 AM.
Jim Stainer
96 Miata powered by an 02 Camaro SS
95 Miata automatic, all options all stock but if an LFX auto came along cheap...
http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/
Looking good so far. I can't wait to see your cleaned up pics.
This turned out very well!!!!!!!!!!!!
"My For Sale Items"
"My 2014 Club"
1994 Laguna Blue - (Runabout)
2005 BM MSM #751 of 1428 - someone else is playing with her now
"Nardi Steering Wheel Restore"
91 SD Italia
Looks good
Well done! The flares look good. Is that a rear wing bracket? I'd like to see that fitted. I think a wing would suit your car.
Yes sir that is a wing bracket! Actually it's a combo wing / luggage rack bracket and one of these days I need to build a wing...
I have a different rack sized to fit my bass drum so I can gig with the car.
Jim Stainer
96 Miata powered by an 02 Camaro SS
95 Miata automatic, all options all stock but if an LFX auto came along cheap...
http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/
The bad news and the good news. I thought it would be a grand idea to fill the void between the flare and the fender with foam. Till I got it out in the sun and the foam expanded and blew right though the flare!
So I spent the next hour creating reliefs for any other uncured foam to escape from. Yeah that whole one step forward 2 back thing...
But wait there is great news! SUCCESS! Not one hit on the flares anywhere! I may even drop the car a bit more...
Yeah you caught that at the 10 second mark right... LOL!
Jim Stainer
96 Miata powered by an 02 Camaro SS
95 Miata automatic, all options all stock but if an LFX auto came along cheap...
http://jimsmiata.blogspot.com/
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