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[1badg35]

the way the hood mounts and the overhang wont work (will check though) with mounting the hood from a different spot.

before I actually cut into anything, i will be trying to devise a plan, but I appreciate the thought you guys are putting into this. I actually thought at one point to mount the pins upside down and mount the threaded post into the hood below the surface so you dont see it, but i literally have no access to stick my hand into pop the hood. haha

ill figure something out... Will happen this weekend most likely

[rsingh3g]

I can't wait to see what amazing plan you have for the hood

[Verdigrie]

That makes sense, I hadn't really considered how narrow the cowl area of the Z so you would be limited in available "place and slide" space. Plus the indent on the underside of the hood, especially around the strut tower tops, would probably interfere.

Anyway, thank you for taking the suggestion as a compliment to the awesomeness of this project and not a doubt in your abilities. I'm sure whatever solution you device will be on par with the rolling artwork that is this car

[frink84]

I may mount them in a way that is flush to the hood so they do not protrude up, but ill never smooth them into the hood. The paint on almost the entire car is original, so i wont be messing with paint on the hood.

could you color-match them? might help blend in.

[1badg35]

already done. they were painted this morning along with the hood hinges and the radiator support area that was smoothed

[1badg35]

She's back..

[notsolow]

Super excited Vince. Can't wait to see the final out come

[rsingh3g]

Pics please!

[Tomahawk]

Need more of this perfected beaut of a fairlady

[1badg35]

pictures will be up shortly.. she is coming back together on nights after work.

things left at this point
-finish the heater core delete (some tig welding of coolant hardpipes basically as the rest is done)
-harness -ugh
-new radiator.... scheming here as im going to be doing a one off unit
-mount the hood hold downs
-finish the shaved wiper cowls

[Chuckdee]

Will be looking for pics! That bay is too damn clean.

[righteousrags88]

Your new project will be a 911 huh?

[LowMain]

this car has always been an inspiration to me, was hoping to see you back at staggered 2013 this year.

any plans for a first show with the new changes?

can't wait to shoot some photos of this.

[1badg35]

yeah i thought i was going to make it, but the only thing that stopped me was the wiring harness.. waiting on the second military spec connector so i can finish up the wiring.

the car is all ready to go otherwise. the temp wheels should be on it in a matter of days too.

[1badg35]

The intent of this build was never to attract mass attention, but over the years it has gained a humongous following, almost a cult from all over the world that follows the car.. 9 magazines last year, countless Internet features, so on... BUT

With that said, this link just sent to me threw things over the top. Someone from a part of the world that I can't even pronounce was so inspired by the car, they actually hand built a model of my car.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1088670

Ridiculously awesome is an understatement