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CaptB
11-18-2021, 08:37 AM
I got the panels done but it was late and I didn't have a chance to take photos, anyway here's the frame:
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ggunter
11-18-2021, 08:45 AM
Nice job and nice color. I wish I would have gone with that color other then the flat black FFR offers. Looks much brighter and cleaner looking and doesn't make the engine bay so dark when you look into it.
CaptB
11-18-2021, 09:00 AM
Well it's not like you'll see a lot of the frame when everything is hung, but when you look underneath I'm expecting a very different look. Does that matter? Well it does to me, I sold this project by telling my wife I'm not only building a racecar but this is also going to be artwork.
herb427sc
11-18-2021, 09:08 AM
Looks a lot better than the Factory Five powder coat.
BEAR-AvHistory
11-18-2021, 09:15 AM
Like the color, well done.
Very cool a nice change up from the flat black FFR uses.
Jeff Kleiner
11-18-2021, 09:57 AM
Nice! What finish for the panels?
Jeff
CaptB
11-18-2021, 10:14 AM
Nice! What finish for the panels?
Jeff
When I get out to the garage today I'll post a couple of pics. They are Silver Hammertone though. I'll post and discuss, might be a little dark but man you can beat that hammertone finish though. More to follow.
Norm B
11-18-2021, 10:17 AM
Very nice job and colour. I noticed you're missing the weld splatter that is included with the FFR powder coat.
Norm
Blitzboy54
11-18-2021, 10:47 AM
Love it.
You see more of the frame than you might think. I think it looks fantastic.
CaptB
11-18-2021, 10:50 AM
Very nice job and colour. I noticed you're missing the weld splatter that is included with the FFR powder coat.
Norm
I did some cleaning before taking it up there, smoothed some welds, basically cleaned it up. Artwork man!
ydousurf
11-18-2021, 10:52 AM
Chassis looks awesome, CaptB! I really dig the color! The one thing I found with my own build is that having the frame a different color other than black, well, that then really accentuates all the parts that are black and just brings a really cool perspective and blend. Like with the IRS rear-end or even the sway bars, etc... It just makes all those kind of dull black colored components really standout, instead of getting lost in the black frame and not seeing them too well. I know you'll appreciate that, since I do on mine. Anyway, have a ton-of-fun building your dream! I'll be following along...
Ted G
11-18-2021, 11:52 AM
Looks great! I plan on powdering mine blue once I get it in March or April. Can I ask what you paid for PC the chassis and Panels? I have been getting quotes all over the place. My ranges for the frame are between $1500 and $3000. I'll be following your build.
Kodiak
11-18-2021, 12:42 PM
That looks Great on the frame beautiful finish .
Christopher
11-18-2021, 12:45 PM
Love the color. Can't wait to see more
CaptB
11-18-2021, 02:18 PM
Looks great! I plan on powdering mine blue once I get it in March or April. Can I ask what you paid for PC the chassis and Panels? I have been getting quotes all over the place. My ranges for the frame are between $1500 and $3000. I'll be following your build.
Sure, Memphis, TN it was $700 and all panels done for $300.
Blitzboy54
11-18-2021, 04:16 PM
Sure, Memphis, TN it was $700 and all panels done for $300.
That’s a really good price
CaptB
11-18-2021, 05:29 PM
Ok guys, finally got out and took some pics (corporate slave job was working me today). Here are the photos of the panels.
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mosh1999
11-18-2021, 07:24 PM
The frame and panels look great!
Ted G
11-18-2021, 07:37 PM
Sure, Memphis, TN it was $700 and all panels done for $300.
Compared to California, that is more than half our price.... I hate this state
2FAST4U
11-18-2021, 11:36 PM
Sweet!
CaptB
11-19-2021, 07:46 AM
Compared to California, that is more than half our price.... I hate this state
I was stationed in San Diego and Oakland during my few tours there. Love the things to do and see. But I'm grateful that I've got no state income tax, low property tax and everything else that Tennessee has even if I don't have all the great ocean and other places to visit. Come on out here, people are friendly and the cost of living is cheap, just keep California, well...in California.
philg
11-19-2021, 04:10 PM
CaptB
Would you have a name and number of the powder you used that you could share? Looks Great!
Thanks
Ted G
11-19-2021, 07:52 PM
I was stationed in San Diego and Oakland during my few tours there. Love the things to do and see. But I'm grateful that I've got no state income tax, low property tax and everything else that Tennessee has even if I don't have all the great ocean and other places to visit. Come on out here, people are friendly and the cost of living is cheap, just keep California, well...in California.
I lived in Tennessee back in my Army days. Ft. Campbell (border of KY and TN) to be exact. Maybe once my kids have flown the coupe (or the Roadster).
Joe Campbell
11-20-2021, 11:17 AM
Good choices. Anything but the basic black.
https://sites.google.com/site/ffr3144rebuild/020310-FrameDone/FramePowdercoated2_020310.jpg
Hey @CaptB, any other pictures of the panels attached to the frame? Would love to see how these colours flow together.
Also, did you drill your panels / frame before powder coating?
With FF powder coating price increase, I am thinking about getting both powder coated as well and am leaning towards the colors you chose :).
CaptB
01-17-2022, 08:04 AM
Hey @CaptB, any other pictures of the panels attached to the frame? Would love to see how these colours flow together.
Also, did you drill your panels / frame before powder coating?
With FF powder coating price increase, I am thinking about getting both powder coated as well and am leaning towards the colors you chose :).
https://www.facebook.com/100058257157971/videos/pcb.349923336959569/668102670988837
Hopefully this helps. I did not drill my panels first.
This is my first build and there are a lot more experienced and smarter folks that have built these cars so I don't have all the answers.
I have seen where people have had a heck of a time working their panels after powder coat but 1st get a really good powder coat on, and take your time. Tape off where you need to and it worked out fine for me (so far).
Capt. B
ggunter
01-17-2022, 09:15 AM
Wow Joe that is a powerful blue..
GoDadGo
01-17-2022, 09:15 AM
Hey Captain,
This Is Going To Be One Heck Of A Build!
You are on your way to building a Masterpiece!
Steve
Blitzboy54
01-17-2022, 01:20 PM
Nice Wheels!!
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https://www.facebook.com/100058257157971/videos/pcb.349923336959569/668102670988837
Hopefully this helps. I did not drill my panels first.
This is my first build and there are a lot more experienced and smarter folks that have built these cars so I don't have all the answers.
I have seen where people have had a heck of a time working their panels after powder coat but 1st get a really good powder coat on, and take your time. Tape off where you need to and it worked out fine for me (so far).
Capt. B
So clean. So amazing.
CaptB
01-17-2022, 03:32 PM
Hmm wonder Marine, where did the inspo (as my wife calls it!) come from?
Jammer369
01-17-2022, 08:09 PM
Looks awesome!! I am going to follow in your footsteps. Ordered mine uncoated since I was going to do a few mods to the frame and wanted it to be silver. Got a quote from a shop here in Phoenix that does quite a few frames for $800.
Sdonnel
01-17-2022, 08:38 PM
For those of you modding your frames before powder coat, I suggest adding some steel in front of the seat pan to protect your legs. I added AR500 plate to mine as well as some vertical supports to hold the seat belt bar up between the seat belt slots. I also cut the V shaped tube in the trunk and added the Russ Thompson drop pan kit. Once I finished all the mods and ground off the weld splatter, I got all panels and chassis powder coated a nice Grey with metal flake. The silver looks awesome as well.
Scott
Jammer369
01-17-2022, 09:26 PM
For those of you modding your frames before powder coat, I suggest adding some steel in front of the seat pan to protect your legs. I added AR500 plate to mine as well as some vertical supports to hold the seat belt bar up between the seat belt slots. I also cut the V shaped tube in the trunk and added the Russ Thompson drop pan kit. Once I finished all the mods and ground off the weld splatter, I got all panels and chassis powder coated a nice Grey with metal flake. The silver looks awesome as well.
Scott
Scott, do you have some pics of the aded AR500 plate and added vertical supports?
rich grsc
01-18-2022, 08:48 AM
AR500??????? think someone is taking a shot at you with a 50cal:rolleyes:
Sdonnel
01-18-2022, 10:13 AM
The plates were added to help with ricochet's off the road. Knowing how thin the aluminum is, I wanted some more protection. In addition to the plates, I also used 1/4 aluminum diamond plate in the bottom of my footboxes as well. It avoids the risk of a floormat under the gas pedal. Only downfall is that the plate acts like a cheese grader on my driving shoes. Here are the pics that were requested.
Scott
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