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#3
05-19-2018, 01:03 PM
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Thanks guys! The car originally had back-up lights. McQueen stripped the car off all things brand oriented and along with that, a few extra things were done to clean the car's image up from a factory GT. His idea was that a lowly detective didn't drive a flashy car, so along with the GT grille being removed, the rocker moldings were painted, back up lights removed, emblems, and side mirror were all removed. The side mirror he used was a smaller mirror and mounted lower on the door, as well as being painted. Two rear valances were also used: a GT and a non-GT. In addition to that, in a few scenes of the chase, the antenna was moved back to the quarter panel. It's not like I watched the chase scene ninety times or anything...
 My original goal was to make it look like the hero car right now with regular side sills and side mirror. I think I may be done! Cheers Dave PS: I get it Tom, but I don't want to be in fear that if I call to check on my radio, it might cause this guy to crawl into the fetal position in the corner for weeks, or go Postal on society! Last edited by A12pilot; 05-19-2018 at 01:21 PM. 
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05-25-2018, 06:25 PM
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Trying to nail down this hero car look. 9 miles on it and no issues so far. More pics to follow....
 I'm on the verge of getting the next project car!Cheers Dave
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05-25-2018, 07:03 PM
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I think you got it Dave! Tuff stance!!!
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05-25-2018, 07:04 PM
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Killer, of course.
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1968 Camaro Ex-ISCA Show Car - Sold  On The Lookout For My Next Classic... John 10:30
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#7
05-25-2018, 07:26 PM
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I think you go it, except you need to bash a dent in the front of the hood.
 But seriously 
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05-25-2018, 08:17 PM
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only difference I can see, aside from the original's "patina" is that the original doesn't have wheel well moldings.
Regardless, I think you did an amazing job on that car as usual.
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#10
05-26-2018, 09:56 AM
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Thanks men! Yes, the lip moldings will be coming off and sills painted. I have the originals polished up and packed in a PVC tube for safe keeping. I'm thinking before I do the "green out", getting a pic of the car in GT trim for the fun of it.
Local Ford dealer still wants it on display in their showroom, but I don't think I want to do that. I'm fearful of what it might look like afterwards. Probably more damage and would look worse than right after the chase scene was over!    Cheers Dave
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