The new wheels should be delivered this coming Monday!
The new wheels should be delivered this coming Monday!
I just got a few more pictures from Jeff. The car is coming right along.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...6&d=1569089857
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...7&d=1569089866
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...8&d=1569089876
Wow, looking good. Nice to see things moving along!
Looks like I can expect to have the car back in my garage the third week in October if all goes to plan. I have a shipper lined up for the week of October 20th. One of my neighbors just bought a Back Draft Racing Cobra. Watching and hearing him disturbing the peace in the neighborhood has me getting anxious to get mine back.
Excellent. Just in time for some fall cruising.
Talked to Jeff today and locked in on my color selections so he can pick up the paint. No hesitation or doubt...going Spectra blue with pearl white stripes. Stripes will be two wide with pin stripes and done top & bottom on the hood & trunk.
Dave-
Great color choice! I am sure it will look awesome! You must be really excited about getting her back all dressed up for the ball.
Will you have any driving left when she gets home? Or, are you planning on just slowly putting everything back together for a spring launch?
Either way, very exciting, and I look forward to seeing more in progress pics from Jeff.
Regards,
Steve
Colorado weather provides quite a few opportunities for driving throughout the winter. I'll need to go through the VIN and registration process and then I can start to enjoy it. About the only thing I'll need to do with the car after Jeff is done is install the Simpson belts and set the ride height and alignment. I'll also be looking for a tuner to dial in the Sniper, as the car is still running rich.Quote:
Originally Posted by WIS89
More dirty work by Jeff!
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...3&d=1569535501
That was 2 days and 10 pounds of dust ago! As of 1:00 this afternoon it's all gray again...a different gray...this time 2K primer surfacer. That'll get sanded both dry and wet then be ready for a shot of sealer before colors.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Jeff
Woohoo!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner
My tires came in and I'll be getting them mounted on the new wheels tomorrow!
All mounted up and ready to go on when the car is done!
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...3&d=1569708524
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...2&d=1569708513
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...1&d=1569708505
Have him show you the pile of "recyclables" from today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner
Jeff sent me a note today that he's about half way through wet sanding the 2K primer. He's got my sealer and paint and we should start seeing color go on in the next couple of days!
Here's what $1,300 in paint looks like:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...1&d=1569776885
On pins and needles waiting to see the finished product! Already know that anything the Jeff's do turns out fantastic. Just can't wait to see the final product.
Jeff is on a roll now! Sanding on the primer is complete and sealer should be going on in the next couple of days followed by the white for the stripes.
Did you decide on a TPMS before mounting the tires?
Terry
Terry,Quote:
Originally Posted by TMartinLVNV
I decided to go without them.
Dave
Ok. I was looking for a setup for my Jeep about a year ago. I wanted an internal sensor. Everything that I saw seemed pretty cheap and seemed to need a lot of maintenance (frequent battery changes, which means tire removal). My OEM setup in my Maxima is going on 10 years old with no maintenance at all. I wish the aftermarket would put out a quality system.
Your tires and 18" wheels look great. Some serious meat! I have the "Arby's" commercial going through my head right now.
Exactly why I chose to skip it. Everything I saw just looked like cheap parts that I'd regret sooner rather than later. It would be nice to be able to find an OE quality setup with a decent looking receiver.Quote:
Originally Posted by TMartinLVNV
Jeff sent me more pictures today.
Sealer is on:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...8&d=1570219592
Pearl white stripe color is on:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...9&d=1570219602
Stripes got laid out:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...1&d=1570219624
Stripes got masked:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...0&d=1570219614
Spectra blue body color went on:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...2&d=1570219638
Unmasked:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...3&d=1570219654
Cleared:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...5&d=1570219673
Tomorrow, he hopes to be able to get it out in the sun to really show off the color.
Looks Great! I'm planning on having Jeff do mine as well.
OMG Dave it looks beautiful!!!! What a transformation and a great color choice!
Unlike ours someday... it’ll be like Ehh, it’s still red LOL!!!!
It really looks good!!! Can’t go wrong with one of the two Jeff’s!
A little over 4 months away from home...I bet you’ll be so happy to get it back.
Kurt
OMG! Daydream incarnate!!!!:cool::cool::cool:
Beautiful! Every time I see a new paint scheme I second guess what I want. Getting close!
That is one amazing gorgeous blue....
Man that’s nice!! Love it!
This Is Why Smart People Send Their Cars To Mr. Jeffski!
Dave... That is BadAsp.... Fantastic color... Way to go Jeff....
Stunning!
Wow, just wow. You picked out a beautiful color and Jeff is delivering!
Terry
Thanks everyone for the votes of approval. I really struggled with color selection throughout most of the build. I started out with the traditional looking blue and white, but then started thinking about doing something unique and different. I went through several different ideas and Jeff sent me some sample sprayouts to look at. In the end, I went with the colors that I had in mind from the start. I did go with a tweak that Jeff recommended on the stripes and did a pearl white instead of a stark white. I know it isn't unique, but how many of these do you see at once outside of a club or show setting? Once I listened to my heart, my decision was easy and I'm absolutely thrilled with the result.
Dave
Here is one more picture to look at.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...4&d=1570219666
Here are a few outdoor shots Dave.
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...63&oe=5E39241A
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...fa&oe=5DF3B506
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3b&oe=5DF4D8D9
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...df&oe=5E24FA3D
I have done this same combination of Lexus Spectra Blue (8M6) and Nissan Pearl White (QAC) a couple of times and have combined the pearl with other colors but even using 3 different cameras have not been able to get a good photo that really shows off the pearl. I guess the camera doesn't see it the same way our eye does. This one catches a little bit of it.
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...d9&oe=5E241642
So now it'll get a couple of days to set before cut & buff then reassembly will commence.
By the way, I think your new 18s will fill up those rear wheelwells much better than what I have it rolling on ;)
Cheers,
Jeff
Jeff,
I have no words that can describe how I'm feeling right now! You have made my dream a reality.
Thank you,
Dave
This is incredible......!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa
Jeff, this is remarkable master craftsmanship!:cool:
That just gleams. Did I mention stunning? Color me envious.
I'm blue with envy as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by RJD
The pearl in the white is perfect, much nicer than just a plain white.