7shades Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Posted November 19, 2007 Oh yeah... this is a budget buildup for sure. My current outlays are $175, the new paint I will have to pay for, but I have a dude on staff that can apply it for beer and conversation. Add 100 or so for consumables, and 200 or so for the interior trim (GF's friend is a seamstress, handy) The most expensive part will be the tyres, at about 600 Then just some sundry outlays for low springs and other pimp related accessories and she's pretty much done. I'm setting a target of sub - $1500 for the entire project, not including whatever stonkingly large engine may end up in it later. Quote
HRV-00S Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 I'm surprised no one has has photoshopped it yet? :lolcry: :lol: I'd give it a go, but I suck at this hole computer thing :y: sounds pimp enough tho Quote
ca18rolla Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 I d bush bash it and torch the piece of shit who cares how good it is for its age! Just my view.... Quote
7shades Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) This from a man who spent 15k + on a late 70's shopping trolley with two doors. I found the build thread on that luce somewhere... dude certainly wasn't afraid to spend a bit o coin, but the end result is excellent Edited November 19, 2007 by 7shades Quote
towe001 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 This is the Luce Rotary: I'm damn sure those wheels would look a hell of a like nicer on my car :lol: :lolcry: Quote
camerondownunder88 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 Wheels are over rated.......Just run large disc rotors... Quote
Nitephyre Posted November 20, 2007 Report Posted November 20, 2007 Nice work Seven of Shades... Pimping 80s jap barges FTW... I still haven't got off my arse to start fixing my Century, but alas... :D Quote
7shades Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Posted November 21, 2007 I want a Century, I have a Mazda. We work with what we have :D Quote
andro0o Posted November 23, 2007 Report Posted November 23, 2007 vip-13b is one of the best built cars, please follow along those lines... Quote
7shades Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) Well, I've decided to put the big bitch on the road. I have no idea why, but I am. Swapped the nosecone for one which doesn't have towbar prints in it. Swapped the 4 speed for a 5... was a rather, um, messy exercise... Also picked up a couple of new bits for it... only needed tierods and balljoints for RWC. THIS little bastard piece of nylon, however, was the most expensive part to procure.... how can a bloody shifter bush be worth $30? Aaah. Thats right, its a Mazda. Should be on the road next week, whitewalls and moonies are on the way.... just gotta work out what diameter the springs are so I can find some ultralows for it. Pimpin. Edited February 6, 2008 by 7shades Quote
camerondownunder88 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 I WANT THE sign on your garage wall... Cheap plutonium NICE... That is all Cameron Quote
7shades Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Posted February 6, 2008 I had that made up when I had an industrial shed. Everyone else in the complex had one above their door, so I figured I'd better get one as well. Got some interesting looks from the neighbours ;) Quote
camerondownunder88 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 HAHA As you prob know I'm the nut case at work so that would go GREAT on my work desk in my work shop..LOL MM imagine driving into that complex with some military security person..LOL The look on the face when they first saw it HOW COOL..lol Cameron Quote
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