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Ummgawa
07-11-2005, 09:01 PM
Here is the progress so far> It should look a whole lot better in a few weeks. It is really coming together. Roy and Paul(my body dudes) are doing a great job. These guys are old school young guys. If you notice, There are Cuda's, a 442,a Nova, three 69 Camaros and more in line. These guys are the stuff.
907rs
07-11-2005, 09:06 PM
Looks sweet Jim. :thumbsup: Are you going to add a waterfall that forms the console from the rear?
Ummgawa
07-11-2005, 09:21 PM
Yes. this is very preliminary. I was almost reluctant to post these pix as they are at the very early stages. The lip will have a slight roll and the Cascade will be built this week. I just got excited about the progress. I will post more this week. :thumbsup:
Ummgawa
07-11-2005, 09:32 PM
By the way I have purchased leather 2003 Viper seats for the Vert, they should be here this week so we can mount the roll bars.
tndude
07-11-2005, 09:33 PM
Look'n good Jim. :thumbsup: Did you mini tub it or is that my imagination.

Keep those pics coming. :)
Ummgawa
07-11-2005, 09:40 PM
Look'n good Jim. :thumbsup: Did you mini tub it or is that my imagination.

Keep those pics coming. :)

Yes it is mini tubbed. The 335's are waiting!!

Don't let anybody tell you different, mini tubbing a Vert is a pain in the Butt. Lots more stuff to cut and reposition. I estimate that if I weren't making a speedster, the cost to replace all of the vert pieces would make the cost of tubbing double. Very Labor intensive. I saved a lot of $$ by cutting out all of the vert stuff myself.
Ricochet
07-11-2005, 10:17 PM
Looking good Jim!! I love the idea of a Speedster. I was going to do a 68 in the same fashion, but decided to the 55 first. I'll be doing the 68 after this.

Can't wait to see yours done!! :thumbsup:
camcojb
07-11-2005, 10:36 PM
Looks awesome Jim!:thumbsup:


Jody
Rick Dorion
07-12-2005, 04:41 AM
Simply beautiful. More pics !
67Sally
07-12-2005, 05:45 AM
It looks great Jim. Keep the progress pictures coming.
W.
mdprovee
07-12-2005, 08:06 AM
Looking good Jim, The cover over the rear seat is great addition, I like it!

Mike
Musclerodz
07-12-2005, 11:27 AM
Looks good Jim. Waterfalls have become popular lately. I can't wait to see one done and in a magazine.

Mike
Ummgawa
07-12-2005, 01:23 PM
Looks good Jim. Waterfalls have become popular lately. I can't wait to see one done and in a magazine.

Mike

I know a lot of guys here have won shows, been in all kinds of magazines. I figure I could die and go on to my reward if it made a Mag. :thumbsup:
69rs
07-12-2005, 02:12 PM
That's gonna be cool, Jim! :thumbsup: What shop is doing the work? Sounds like they know what they're doing!
61Bubbletop
07-12-2005, 07:56 PM
That looks fantastic Jim, Congrats, I can't wait to see it come together. I can tell you from experience that you will LOVE the Viper seats :yes: :thumbsup:
Ummgawa
07-13-2005, 11:50 AM
That looks fantastic Jim, Congrats, I can't wait to see it come together. I can tell you from experience that you will LOVE the Viper seats :yes: :thumbsup:

Jeff

Thanks man! I knew these seats were in another car! They are way comfortable. :D