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[Matt at Pelican Parts]

The fitment looks great! Once you have the wheels dialed in I'm sure it will feel like it's all coming together more. Keep the update coming!

[Outkasted]

Thanks, but the fitment is where it is. I made the fender wider than I wanted in the rear. My own fault, I didn’t have the wheels when I was doing them so it was kind of a guess. To anyone wanting to widen the front you can use a metric 8 rod coupler to put on the stud and push the radiator bracket outward. Gave me the clearance I needed. Now I have to figure out fender liner modifications to fit because I don’t think I want to drive without them. I think this week I am going to put it all together and see the finished work before tackling the liners.

[Outkasted]

Question if anyone wants to give input. My rear end is as good as I can get right now. I will likely redo it next summer but wondering what I should do with the gaps between taillights. I thought about doing this



But I don’t have the skill to create that. So I am thinking mesh to fill the empty spots or maybe just leave it empty. Thoughts? My car

[Outkasted]

I have spent a bit of time trying to make the front fender liners fit. This is not going so well. I am still working on it, then i need to figure out the rear. While working on the front i have noticed my tires stick out about 2 inches pass the bumper on the front but are inside the wheel well. I am debating on adding a piece to cover these two inches.

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similar pic i found

[Outkasted]

So I finally got the headlights and turn signals wired. Not sure why but passenger is not working. Will have to dive into that another day. I added a piece to the bumper for where the front tires stick out. Not sure how I feel about it, don’t think I will keep it and just let tires stick out.


Accidentally deleted image. Not sure how to fix.

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]Before I added the extension by the wheels. Not sure what I did but deleted image. Will try to fix later

[Outkasted]

When I was building this project I could never get the rear bumper right. I ended up chopping off the bottom half because it made it look more crocked. Today I finally made a piece to finish it up in a style I like once I figure out how to attach it. Now to get the headlights adjusted properly and then a test drive when I get time. Still have to make fender liners, first two attempts were trash.

[Outkasted]

Not done but close.

[Outkasted]

Quick test drive today. I thought I had it fixed but still rubbing up front. I did however get the rear fender liners done. Not factory looking but will do the job well enough.

[Outkasted]

I feel like the rear is missing something. Toying around with this idea, would appreciate thoughts.

[Outkasted]

I think I got the rubbing figured out. Only more test drives will tell the tale. One mistake I made is I never got a reference line for the stock headlights and now I am trying to adjust these with no firm lineup point. A few more test drives and rewire front turn signals and she will be ready for the big test. Interstate travel to make sure nothing flies off LOL

[Outkasted]

Got a short drive in tonight to test my headlights. Drivers side needs to come up a bit but not to far off. Got up to 60 tonight and everything is still in place. Have more confidence in my work. I have a few rattles that I can’t remember if they were there before the work so will keep driving and see. These larger tires really change the steering. Next week go see my alignment guy and see if we can dial this in better.

[gonz]

I'm wondering what speed humps would look with the body changes, and not worry about the hard top.

[Outkasted]

I want to drive it to much to not have a top. I may try to get a set of speed humps just so I know. Funny thing is I am not much of a convertible guy.

[Outkasted]

Well after a drive today I think maybe the 265/35/18 are just too big for the front and will not clear unless I change the radiator setup. Going to move down to a 235/40/18 and see if that gives me the clearance I need. Side note, I think pictures make this look better than it actually is lol

[gonz]

Hope the new tire size helps out. I know you're kicking yourself but I am really digging the hypershift paint.

[Matt at Pelican Parts]

I agree! It's gorgeous!

Originally Posted by gonz

I am really digging the hypershift paint.

[Outkasted]

Luckily the tires were just the rear set I had originally on the car so no money wasted there. I bought a used set of 235’s to make sure they fit before spending real money. Did the same thing with the 335 rears.

[Outkasted]

Thanks. The color is ZBR from KP pigments, fell in love with it when I saw it on Dipyourcar YouTube channel.

[spdrcr21]

Fantastic work! Super impressive!