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Projects 54 Capri Roadster

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by 296moon, Jan 17, 2018.

  1. Johnnyolds98
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    With all that flowing lines in the front part of the car including the shape of the doors - please make sure the rear does not look too "blocky" or cut off. It needs to swoop or end in something as highly stylish as the front.
     
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  2. 296moon
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    ^^^ Dont worry it will...........................
     
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  3. 296moon
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    This imagineering lark takes ages, only ever get half of what i want to get done for the hours spent [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  4. 296moon
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    Need to play with the boot lid angle a bit more but I happy with the CAD (cardboard aided design) [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  6. wisdonm
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    Instead of tearing up the hood, why didn't you get a cheap Chinese aluminum cross flow radiator?
     
  7. 296moon
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    The hood is torn up to dehump it and add a subtle scoop, the rad will still clear
     
  8. Buffman
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    I had a '54 4 dr. but daammnn it sure didn't look like that, WOW just wow!!!
     
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  9. 296moon
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    Got the extended boot lid in the right place so much scaffolding needed to form the rear deck [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  10. Wow, just, wow.


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  11. 296moon
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    Rear deck now in metal, I happy [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  12. Stunning, absolutely stunning.


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  13. Definitely like the less is more approach - so smooth and uncomplicated. Looks great!
     
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  14. 'Mo
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    1950 Ford front fender wheel openings have a great shape and wonderful rolled edge, making them perfect for seat shrouds.
    EDIT: Kinda like this...

    [​IMG]

    I believe Kustom7777 tried this on "Telstar". Search his old posts, or better yet, PM him for pictures.
     
    Last edited: Sep 22, 2018
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  15. 296moon
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    Moved the trunk forward a couple of inches to lay the spare down, much better angle now, trunk hinges next and match the drivers door to the passenger side............................. [​IMG]
     
  16. 296moon
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    Got the door matched and should have the trunk opening tomorrow............... [​IMG]
     
  17. wowzers. Thats definitely a full custom. Lookin' gud.
     
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  19. Love your style and method. This is a fun build to watch. Thanks for sharing it!
     
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  20. OahuEli
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    That is bad ass! Have you thought about making the opening in the fender hip the same shape as the door?
     
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  21. 296moon
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    Got an hour playing [​IMG]
     
  22. 296moon
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    Made a start proper on the front end, these form the inner front part of the wings, they will go back a bit inside the wings and up slightly then make the outer [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  23. Outstanding!


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  24. OahuEli
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    I was wondering what you were going to do with that ugly duckling front end and definitely like what I'm seeing.!
     
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  25. 296moon
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    Trying different front shapes, think this will suit when trimmed back as the light buckets, although looking at from this angle am thinking about going asymmetrical...............................[​IMG]
     
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  26. I like it, I like it.


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  27. 'Mo
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    I'm sure it will change; but as it sits, it reminds me of Gene Howard's ultra-radical Buick.[​IMG]
     
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  28. 296moon
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    Qne of my favourite Kustoms mo when it was in lavender, hope to make some frosted lite inserts too............
     
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  29. 19Fordy
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    OUCH! to the front end.
    Going radical for the sake of being extreme erases the beauty of the front end.
     
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  30. Hogman
    Joined: Nov 22, 2011
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    very cool
     
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