CV2065 MKIV Build Thread - Graduated!

[ydousurf]

The paint looks sweet, cv2065! I really dig the color choices and more importantly, those side stripes! I'm planning the same, not color, but I do want to add some smaller side stripes accents. I know they're not for everyone, but for me, they just add another perspective for those viewing the car from side. Keep at it, you're in the final turn heading for that graduation **********.

Dj

[Blitzboy54]

Looks great, I am going to do the side strips to. I really think they look amazing. Going to do something similar with Titanium and black and use red as the highlight color.


Congrats

[cv2065]

Thanks guys. Looking forward to seeing it in person. For those that are looking to do the stripes, if you are looking at the Backdraft car as inspiration like I did, one thing I realized is that the louver cutout on those cars is higher and closer to the front wheel well than the FFR body. So when you align the stripes with the louver cutout, they emerge a couple of inches further back against the hood of the car than the Backdraft version.

[GTBradley]

Very cool and unique!

[cv2065]

Mike sent me a first example of cut and buff. Glass or mirror...take your pick. Wow!!

[BadAsp427]

Dam.... that is fricken awesome... LOL you can count the nails holding the ceiling panels up... I know you are stoked.... Let me know when you are ready for me to pick this thing up and bring it home... Wow, that looks fantastic...

[nuhale]

Holy Sh$t!!! That is amazing. What a cool concept for mirror as racing stripe!

[cv2065]

And the cut and buff continues. Half way done!

[RBachman]

"WOW" is an understatement! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

[cv2065]

Body is done. Reassembly is just about underway! The Porsche Carmine Red really is spectacular!!

[RJD]

Oozing with coolness. Turned out awesome. Congratulations.

[KDubU]

Stunning! Awesome choice on the red and this is from someone who doesn’t go for red usually.

[BadAsp427]

Looking fantastic... can't wait to get it back in your driveway... your neighborhood kids are going to go crazy...

[nuhale]

Can’t wait to see her in a few hours! Really aggressive look.

[Hacksaw84]

Looks freaking awesome. I am going to go ahead and invite myself over for when it gets back. Haha.

[cv2065]

Looks freaking awesome. I am going to go ahead and invite myself over for when it gets back. Haha.

Sounds good Michael. Anytime!

[GTBradley]

That is he most badass red cobra I’ve ever seen!

[cv2065]

Got some more pics today. Looks like we have one more week to go and it will be ready on 12/19, although we won't be able to pick up until the 21st.

Hood and Trunk lid are painted and awaiting cut and buff....



Car is mostly re-assembled. Everything needs a good cleaning, especially the side pipes, but it's all a part of the process. The eyeballs are a clicking!!

[nuhale]

So lets tack on some more...

I made a day trip down to Spotlight in Dahlonega, GA as I'm up next after Chad (CV2065). Have to say what a view this guy has. I know... keep it to the car but man this guys shop is overlooking the frontage of the Appalachian range.

Paint looks great! Especially the fender stripes. I'm sure that was a task given the "0" symmetry in these bodies. Just contributing with some shots I took today. I'll update on my thread as I'm trailering down next week. Not sure whats going on with this red movement but I'm going BLUE!!!! Enough!!!

[BadAsp427]

DAMMMMMM that looks bad ***....

[Jeff Kleiner]

That’s showing up much more orange in these photos than real life...I’ve spent a lot of time with this color the past week or so I think he put it over a lighter ground coat than I did but that would affect coverage more than color.

As I told Carl I’m not usually a red guy but I really like this one and the black is a great contrast!

Jeff

[cv2065]

That’s showing up much more orange in these photos than real life...I’ve spent a lot of time with this color the past week or so I think he put it over a lighter ground coat than I did but that would affect coverage more than color.

As I told Carl I’m not usually a red guy but I really like this one and the black is a great contrast!

Jeff

I agree Jeff. The pictures do show it a bit more orange than in real life. Thanks for the kudos! Carl and I are going to get a dual picture when we get the cars together here shortly, which will be really nice!

[Blitzboy54]

This look effing perfect. Might be my favorite looking build I've seen here in some time. Great Job

[cv2065]

So lets tack on some more...

I made a day trip down to Spotlight in Dahlonega, GA as I'm up next after Chad (CV2065). Have to say what a view this guy has. I know... keep it to the car but man this guys shop is overlooking the frontage of the Appalachian range.

Paint looks great! Especially the fender stripes. I'm sure that was a task given the "0" symmetry in these bodies. Just contributing with some shots I took today. I'll update on my thread as I'm trailering down next week. Not sure whats going on with this red movement but I'm going BLUE!!!! Enough!!!

Thanks for all of the pics and feedback from your visit Bryan. It was greatly appreciated!!

[cv2065]

This look effing perfect. Might be my favorite looking build I've seen here in some time. Great Job

Thanks Bud!!

[cv2065]

Wow...What a long but fantastic day! I met Carl (Badasp) up at Spotlight Customs in GA yesterday to pick up my car after just being painted in his enclosed trailer. Carl had just picked up his car from the painters and was coming down to drop it off to Mike at Spotlight for a cut and buff on his new paint job, so worked out perfectly, as Carl and I were able to get the cars together for the first time.

They say pictures don't do these cars justice, and this was no different. Carl and I just couldn't capture the pure awesomeness with these two cars in photos alone. You REALLY have to be standing next to them.

Mike from Spotlight did a fantastic job with my car. It was one of those moments were you ask yourself is that is really your car? Anyway, here's a couple of pictures from the pickup. Mike uses a high build PPG clear (very expensive) to where you can't tell the stripes from the paint job and the cut and buff is like a mirror on the black stripes. Truly great paint work!

[cv2065]

And now for the money shot of both cars in Carmine Red. Photos can be deceiving because of how this color dances differently in different light angles, but both are identical in color. The color of the striping and black vs. chrome can also deceptively change the color as well. The middle picture from up top gives a good color comparison.

[cv2065]

And of course, Mike sent me this going away picture as a 'satisfied customer'...which I truly am. Thanks Mike!!



Oh, and great picture of Carl as he shows his best side loading up the car. Thanks Carl!! Carl does do custom hauling for Cobra's, and his enclosed trailer is NICE! So if you need to haul somewhere, give him a shout.

[nuhale]

Very Cool!!! Amazing what accents can do to a base color. That picture of them side by side one looks darker but if you hide the strips coving with fingers the red is identical. Both look awesome! Congrats Chad

[RJD]

Both cars are gorgeous! Pure rolling works of art. Congratulations to both of you.

[cv2065]

Very Cool!!! Amazing what accents can do to a base color. That picture of them side by side one looks darker but if you hide the strips coving with fingers the red is identical. Both look awesome! Congrats Chad

Thanks Bryan! Saw your car at Spotlight. YOU'RE NEXT!!

[cv2065]

Both cars are gorgeous! Pure rolling works of art. Congratulations to both of you.

Thanks RJD! Definitely exceeded expectations!

[Railroad]

The one with the black accents, looks like it might bite someone. Really sharp cars.

[cv2065]

So we're finally home. Carl dropped off the car and began his ascent back up the state to grab his car from Spotlight. It's been a long journey and almost over. Well, you guys know what I mean...





And here's a quick video of getting it back to the garage. Thanks again to Carl for all his help motoring this thing around. Luckily he likes driving!

https://studio.youtube.com/video/Rufv2Un4azo/edit

[cv2065]

Now off for the finishing touches. Luckily I have the next two weeks off to tinker and get some road time. I did notice that my radio and parking lights were not working when it got back. Pulled the 15 amp fuse and it had blown somehow? I'll grab another. Also, my rev limiter had somehow grounded out to 1K RPM and had to reset it. Not sure if those had anything to do with the car not having battery power for some time. Either way, it goes back on jackstands for a few things:

Splash guard install, wheel spinners, license plate bracket, badging, wipers, side mirrors, wind wings/visors, door panels, sidepipe heat shields, door sills and carpet, front mesh and check out a possible minor leak at the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder....All in a day's work!

[GoDadGo]

You Truly Are In The Home Stretch & We All Know That Red Really Roadsters Rock!

............................Congratulations On This Major Milestone!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Looks good Chad! Although I’m not usually a big fan of the blackout look this is exactly how it should be done...black stripes and a bold color. Enjoy it!

Jeff

[Al_C]

Looks great, Chad! Congratulations!

[VAHokie]

Car looks great, Chad. Congrats!

[Sigurd]

Looks very good! I'm looking forward to see it in person.

Stay safe!