The evolution of my GS400
#107
Thanks tiger.
Thinking it may look that way since the front stands out more in primer. I know it was something he mentioned when positioning the rear and it looked like he added very close to the same amount of metal f and r. The rear does look "flat" comparatively in the pics. A little bit of it is the shape of the front arches compared to the flat edge of the rear too I believe. Here's another angle.
#108
Body work is done, I like the way it came out but currently fighting some significant rubbing issues at the front of the fenders in the rear. Hoping to get it worked out with some suspension tweaks instead of taking it back in but he didn't do quite enough testing to make sure there was enough clearance in actual road conditions.
Anyway, took a few quick pics last night.
Anyway, took a few quick pics last night.
#111
your best bet is to try a local hot rod shop they're usually real good with metal work
#112
Thanks guys!
I like the look of the serialnine, considered going that route for a minute. Total bill was $2400 with the fender work, a repaint and slight repair on the rear bumper, fixing a few other little things, and the performance shop next door welding on the new exhaust tips. Didn't get other quotes but felt that was reasonable. Guy who did it is a one man operation who does normal body work too but specializes in metal fabrication.
I like the look of the serialnine, considered going that route for a minute. Total bill was $2400 with the fender work, a repaint and slight repair on the rear bumper, fixing a few other little things, and the performance shop next door welding on the new exhaust tips. Didn't get other quotes but felt that was reasonable. Guy who did it is a one man operation who does normal body work too but specializes in metal fabrication.
#113
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That is an awesome price. I have shaved fenders and went past the spots welds. A few years ago the inner fender separated from the outer where the lip is made. I asked a local shop to seam weld it and the told me they would only replace the quarter panel for $3k. I just went ahead and used 3m panel bond on it myself. Local shops near me suck, but I live out in the country.
#115
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Thanks tiger.
Thinking it may look that way since the front stands out more in primer. I know it was something he mentioned when positioning the rear and it looked like he added very close to the same amount of metal f and r. The rear does look "flat" comparatively in the pics. A little bit of it is the shape of the front arches compared to the flat edge of the rear too I believe. Here's another angle.
Thinking it may look that way since the front stands out more in primer. I know it was something he mentioned when positioning the rear and it looked like he added very close to the same amount of metal f and r. The rear does look "flat" comparatively in the pics. A little bit of it is the shape of the front arches compared to the flat edge of the rear too I believe. Here's another angle.
#116
I've always kept the sideskirts even off the ground, the lower rear arch means more tire is tucking in the rear when the car is sitting even. I may try raising the rear 1/2" or so to see how much it helps the rubbing but I don't want the rear sitting too much higher than the front.
#117
Brian, there was some filler added angling and adding a little shape to it but I know what you're saying. Wouldn't be too hard to have him add a little more shape to them and respray, got the impression the actual metal work is what's more time consuming for him.