The roadster gets a more sinister look.

[beatnik]

After working some bugs out and scorching the body, I finally got some time to weld on some turn downs, and primer the car black (who am I to change the trends) Truth is I was hoping to have time to actually shoot black paint on the car before the drags, but I have run out of time. I need some shoe polish for the trunk "H.A.M.B drags or bust"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/beatnik/26T%20Project/Dscf0015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/beatnik/26T%20Project/26RDSTER01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/beatnik/26T%20Project/26RDSTER02.jpg

[hotrodladycrusr]

WOW! Looks totally different in Black...... say, where are the red wheels???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, all your hard work has paid off, ride looks rad!

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Nice lookin pipes. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Never said that one to a guy before. Sober. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Looks like a lot of fun!

[**DONOTDELETE**]

That thing definitely has "the look".....!!!!

Way to go ! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[slammed]

Color change was dramatic. Sinister indeed. Pipe's look cool.

[flatheadpete]

She's come along way from the last time I saw her!! Very nice.

[Tony]

Very cool!!!!!!!!!

[fab32]

Way to go Gus. That thing just keeps looking better and better. Just about the only thing left to do is the SBC swap and it will be done. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Frank

[Levis Classic]

Its a different car back in black!

[fab32]

Now that we have the sarcasm out of the way, I've got a question. How are the winshield posts anchored to the body? The reason I ask is that the winshield looks quite tall and it is bound to be pushing quite a bit of air at say 70MPH. I'd hate to see you wearing that windshield after a high speed run down the Mokan dragway.

Frank

[flatheadpete]

Your right, Frank......it needs to lose about 7 inches of windshield!?

[kustombuilder]

looks tough as hell. the black makes the interior look alot more at home too. the tall windsheild gives it a real period look. dig it man. i gotta get a ride one day soon..


Mike

[RileyRacing]

Looks good Beatnik... now I definately have to snake a ride! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jay

[Fat Hack]

Aw, ya really went and DID it, didn't ya????

(I liked the "burned grey" look myself!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

Looks good in black...just don't trip over it at night! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[TINGLER]

It looks better in black.

Primer grey always equals "hillbilly" in my mind.
and remember.... nobody wants to associate themselves with dirty hillbillies.

(thats why I've got no friends) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[old beet]

My brothers W/S broke at about half track on his "T". On a 10.60 run. If ya got an automatic, maybe ya got a hand free to catch it. Sumptin to think about............OLDBEET

[beatnik]

Thanks Everyone, missed a few shows, thrashes, and RRT BBQ builds to get it done.

Frank, The posts have three bolts going through a steel plate from the under side of the body and into the posts. It's a lexan windshield from Percy's. It's seemed ok so far. I have set screws that go through the pillars and the windshield. It does flex some in the center due to lack of support, I may remove it for drag strip runs. I've been thinking of getting a piece of safety glass cut for it, but I'd like to get some more driving time in before I do anything.

Here a pic of the first try at the windshield I cut 2" off just to get it to where it's at, and I agree it's too tall. I'd like to cut the windshield down some for the right look, but keeping it this height will let me drive in the rain so I can still hide behind it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/beatnik/26T%20Project/windshield003.jpg


old beet, It is an automatic, but I wont be going nearly that fast, unless I find some time to put a gear in it, I'd be suprised If had to use 3rd gear at all, at the strip.

[Fat Hack]

It'd look MEANER if it wuz GREENER!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fast Elvis]

Looks tuff in black Guss!!..........nice work! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Crease]

I see no shame in burnt grey, but the black looks damn nice!

[DIRTYT]

damn i was kinda leary about the black idea but now that i see it im diggin it! needs some stripe work on it now or something perhaps.

[40StudeDude]

Been keepin' up with your posts on the roadster, Gus, and while roadsters don't do anything for me, yours has come a long way and is looking good...

1.) The interior really makes the car...even if it was a homemade job...it looks nice and fits the car.

2.) I like the blak better than the gray, but in my artistic opinion you need another color to set the whole car off...red wheels-NO!!! Try sumthin' different: Lavendar! AND...pinstripe the car in Lavendar and Lime Green.

3.) The windshield is too tall...it needs to come down a couple of inches anyway...and REAL HARDCORE roadster drivers don't let a little rain stop them...say, didn't you take a trip with HRLC a year or so back and she NEVER had a top on that car...and didn't it rain...a lot????

4.) The headers are perfect, now...never liked the look of exhaust burning the body anywhere.

5.) Paint the grille shell the same color as the car --NOT shiny blak...that's for frames only.

6.) Thin trim rings would help with the period look.

All in all Gus, I'd say you gotta winner!!!

R-

[AnimalAin]

Goggles will really help for trips longer than down to the corner store. And a hail hat for those traveling adventures while on the road......

[4t64rd]

Just playing...

[Dat Dirty Rat]

Now thats a different look...

Serious tho,,the roadster really looks kool holmes.
Nice job!

Dirty

[hotrodladycrusr]

I rode in his roadster last week without the windshield, it wasn't pleasent. There was NOTHING to block the wind. If this was just a run about town ride, a shorter windshield wouldn't be a problem BUT next week he is DRIVING it to L'ville for the Nats, over 7 hours one way and two weeks later he's DRIVING it to the HAMB Drags, 12 hours one way. We all agreed it would look better with a lower windshield BUT sometimes function needs to come before looks.

As it is, it's a white knuckle ride similiar to a go-cart and he's got huge konas for driving it the distances that are planned.

Plans are for some pin-striping, in fact last Friday nite we all discussed having a stripping party at my place this fall with Safarinut55 doing the honors.

[40StudeDude]

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Plans are for some pin-striping, in fact last Friday nite we all discussed having a stripping party at my place this fall with Safarinut55 doing the honors.

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Now THAT would be a PAR-TAY!!! A striping and stripping adventure combined...strip poker I assume...my kinda party!!!

Yes, function should be considered...that's one reason I would never own a roadster...can't stretch my legs out!!!

R-

[jalopy43]

Looks great Gus! And you know, flatblack is radar absorbing(that's the REAL reason WE paint our cars flatblack) is'nt it?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif now all it needs is a Malteez xross!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

and considering there will probley be 20 guys in attendence to everyone one female, I'm looking forward to the guys stiping and stripping as well http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[4t64rd]

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and considering there will probley be 20 guys in attendence to everyone one female, I'm looking forward to the guys stiping and stripping as well http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Striping pictures good http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Stripping pictures bad. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Playing some more...

[jonnycola]

I love your interior. That car fucking rules.

[fishtank]

Man, that thing is bitchin. I bet it plays hell on the ears after cruising a while.
White wheels might provide a nice contrast and tie into the interior. Perhaps even a white radiator.

[GRADY]

I like this look...seriously nice ride man http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[GRADY]

the last one 4t64rd did that is

[Nick32vic]

I really liked the gray, and I really like the black. So either way, I LOVE it gus, great job! I STILL cant wait to go for a ride in it at the nats! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

O ya, i also really love 4t64rds last photoshop job, that just looks perfect!

See ya in Louisville!

Nick

[TINGLER]

I didn't come out and say it, but here it is.....

GREAT JOB. that car does look great and you DO have a winner there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Tony Bones]

Man, that thing does have the look. I love it. Simplicity at its finest. No striping, no scallops and no red wheels. Just black. Baaaaad.

[leadsleadolds]

Do the wheels in lime green

[pj 32]

Everybody says what more should be done. IT LOOKS GREAT!!!
Leave it alone and drive it!!

[beatnik]

Holy Shit Mike, That last photoshop freaking rules.

Thanks to everyone for the comments.

I was shooting for just black. There was a coupe someone had posted that influenced me quite a bit on the look, but I'm starting to get some other ideas now.

[roadstar]

Grey,Black,Green,Scalopped, It doesn't really matter.

IT'S STILL A ROADSTER!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif And it's yours.

Looks great Gus. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Fat Hack]

Man! That second 4t64rd photohack is da BOMB!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

(Cool car regardless...and it's actually quiet, believe it or not. Hardly hear it at all!)

[Rocky]

Tom Medley would love it! Has a definite arin cee look to it except for the motor. Gus, I don't think I'd change anything except maybe a shiny black paint job and ribbed trim rings on the wheels..the end.

[dvlscoupe]

When you pulled in to McD's on Friday I was druling but black has given your car an excellent look! Oh and if you want some bullet proof glass I have some half inch plexi sittin' in the garage.

[CherryBlossom]

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Man! That second 4t64rd photohack is da BOMB!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif




[/ QUOTE ]

I agree completely (minus the ghetto slang) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Django]

Looks great!

I like the blue scalloped photochop too!

[4t64rd]

So we're all in agreement, nobody likes this idea.