Dan Juday Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 I know most of you guys have given up waiting for me to post some more pics. Well for the patient I have a reward. Several people lately have been badgering me to explain how I got those taillights in my car. So I have bowed to the pressure and have gathered a few process pics to help explain how it all went together. First off I need to tell you that I am not a body man. Like Clint Eastwood said,"A man's got to know his limitations". Enough yappin', you're already looking at the pics anyway. This first one was taken by Eric Neyerlin of Zparts.com and shows the rearend stripped but mostly unmolested. This was the most critical part of the process, fitting the lights in the right place and at the right angle. I cut the metal out of the rear quarters of two different Z32's to have something to weld into my car that the taillights would bolt up to. The string is the low tech version of Terry's laser level. Then it was off to the body shop to have a new rearend formed around the taillights and the exhaust (all in steel). They fitted and bonded my fiberglass fenders from Reaction Research and blended the airdam, headlight buckets, and front fenders together. They also covered a few holes and removed the crease lines that runs through the doors. A shot of the artist at work. In primer almost the finished shape. And the finished product. I need to order new rubber for my hatch and rear glass. Anybody selling some in new or like new condition? A shot from another angle so you can see the shape. Hope you enjoyed! Come see it in person at the Rio Vista show in April or MSA three weeks later. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 How about some pics of the rest of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Breathtaking . Thanks for the shots on the process and especially those last two beauties. I wish I could see this thing in 3D. Please keep the photos coming. Awesome job and looks. What is the paint color/code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Dan, Thanks for the pics!! Do you share the thought that copying ones design is the highest form of flattery? I predict there will someday be at least a couple people that will attempt to recreate the beautiful car you have created. Can't wait to see it in person!!! Anybody know the best place to shop for plane tickets? I will be at the MSA show!! Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Wow, Dan, that looks great, Im hoping I can see it in person. I know that the only way to get the full effect is to see all the work thats gone into your car.....beauty in the details. BTW...love the "Los Gatos Ferrari" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 Thanks guys for the kind words. Terry, it's Viper Blue. I don't know the code but it's the only blue they use on the Viper. Have you decided on a color yet? How about a nice deep burgandy? No more pics till I get the last of the glass in. I got the mirrors mounted and I'd love to show you some shots of them but it just looks goofy without a windshield. And then there are the front marker lights and the hood vent scoops... It's just not quite ready for prime time yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 That's beautiful, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trickz Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Dan, COOL very Cool 8) TrickZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 No more pics till I get the last of the glass in. I got the mirrors mounted and I'd love to show you some shots of them but it just looks goofy without a windshield. And then there are the front marker lights and the hood vent scoops... It's just not quite ready for prime time yet. I can respect that, can't wait to see 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Dan, the car keeps looking better and better the more of it that I can see. Props to you for keeping the rest of the car 'hidden' from all of us! Yes, it does make us want to come out and see it in person! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Very Nice !! Wish I wasn't so far away, I'd love to see it in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe17 Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 DAN , your the man. the end.... and for ur car im speachless. amazing... hope to see you at the MSA show this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Dan! Totally breathless.....worth making a trip to MSA this year to see the car in the flesh! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid240z Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 Shock and Awe Gentlemen, Shock and Awe... That is an awesome transformation. Looks like it is going to be the best MSA show ever with all these hybridz projects showing up. Marcos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted January 2, 2004 Share Posted January 2, 2004 How about some pics of the rest of it? Dan is like anyone with a beautiful body. They just expose a little at a time to keep up the excitement. Maybe he just needs someone to slip a twenty in his garter! Looks real fine there Dan. I’m with the rest… can’t wait until the glass is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRJoe Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Looks GREAT Thanks for the pics. - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 How about some pics of the rest of it? Dan is like anyone with a beautiful body. They just expose a little at a time to keep up the excitement. Maybe he just needs someone to slip a twenty in his garter! Looks real fine there Dan. I’m with the rest… can’t wait until the glass is in. I don't have my bank card, can I write you a cheque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Man! Oh Man!....If that doesn't inspire everyone to get off their arces and work on their cars I don't know what will! The concept and execution of your "vision" is truely incredible Dan. Hats off to you! ...Now I've gotta go grind on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Hey Dan: I noticed you car has a lip around the rear quarter wheel arch that other cars with the same flares from Reaction Research do not. Is this something new by or an add on by you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Jarvis Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Hey Dan, car looks great ! I do have a question for you, just out of curiosity. I noticed this a while back, and now that I have mine in hand and know for sure, I have to ask. Are the slight lips over the rear wheel arches a custom touch ? I have not seen them on any other YZ quarters, they look almost like the stock wheel arch lip.... Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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