dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I got my new side panels and hood put on this weekend. Josey @ Sick Sand Travel did them and did a pretty nice job. They look sweet, but I still have to decide on either a color or just run a DA sander over them and clear coat em. I also still have to insulate them between the panels and the frame. I don't want these damn things rattling AT ALL! new hood... So far this summer... I have also put in some new Crow belts... a new chain and sprocket... ....and rewired the HID's to eliminate the key fob switch for them. I also did this because I think the tranmitter had a draw that was killing the battery after sitting for long periods of time. I also put in a brand new battery and serviced the CV's with new grease. The only things I have left are touch up the frame where the welds were made for the (this is Kens Color's specialty), insulate the panels, and put in some fresh gas and off I go. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high octane junkie Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 mucho nice. i think you should clearcoat 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-Driver Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 How much did he charge you for the panels on the sand buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-Driver Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 i only have a left arm and i'm not amidextrious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXDOUT Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 LOOKS SWEET. HE DID A GOOD JOB ON THE METAL WORK. I AGREE...DA & CLEAR COAT. SEE YOU OUT THERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 How much did he charge you for the panels on the sand buggy About $500 plus another 50 for the hood. That included all mounting tabs welded on the frame and all hardware as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlligatorP Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Looks good Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 hey turn the hood over... honestly it looks like asss... the flames that is!! the hood there is cool.. the flames Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 hey turn the hood over... honestly it looks like asss... the flames that is!! the hood there is cool.. the flames Just my 2 cents Well thanks for your input, Nick. :no_no: I think it looks just fine. I'm leaving it, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Well Pete I hate to agree with Nick on this one............. so I won't. Wonder if I should lay some paint in the flame grooves? If you DA'd and clearcoated would that be powdercoat or paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 If you DA'd and clearcoated would that be powdercoat or paint? I believe powdercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 2 stage powder... a candy and a clear... and hey its just my opinion dont get all asshurt over it.. the guy has awesome talent when it comes to metal work and building cars.. but when it comes to artwork a 5y/o could draw better flames than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 2 stage powder... a candy and a clear... and hey its just my opinion dont get all asshurt over it.. the guy has awesome talent when it comes to metal work and building cars.. but when it comes to artwork a 5y/o could draw better flames than that! I'm not a$$hurt about anything. I just think you are looking way too far into the whole "graphic design" of the "flames". He just ran the grinder over the hood to give it a lil something extra. It's not like it is down the whole side of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 im not looking too far into it... im calling it as i see it.. LOL but whatever.. you like it thats all that counts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyLS-2racer Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Looks like a whole new car Pete!!!! :no_no: We will see you halloween weekend !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas FX400 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 looks good man......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Looks good Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean's 4 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Looking good Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 looks sweet Pete. Maybe you wont eat so much sand now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 looks sweet Pete. Maybe you wont eat so much sand now! I really didn't eat any more sand that any other rails before. I doubt panels make much more of a difference for blocking out any sand, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 My car has the grinder marks with the 2 stage candy powder over the top. That looks really great with candy red. Those panels look good with the natural finish also. It does look like a whole different car. Now with all that extra weight I might be able to keep up with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high octane junkie Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 i only have a left arm and i'm not amidextrious you gave your right arm to be ambidextrous and it didn't work? heh. =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 My car has the grinder marks with the 2 stage candy powder over the top. That looks really great with candy red. Those panels look good with the natural finish also. It does look like a whole different car. Now with all that extra weight I might be able to keep up with you. all that extra weight? What like 10 lbs? The panels are pretty thin and didn't really add any additional weight at all. And no...you still won't be able to keep up. :no_no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbonesMalones Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Look's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-Driver Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 all that extra weight? What like 10 lbs? The panels are pretty thin and didn't really add any additional weight at all. And no...you still won't be able to keep up. :no_no: well actually i lost it in a motorcycle accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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