Jdesign Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 On 8/25/2017 at 10:20 AM, jc43089 said: I think it would look better with the numbers standing out, I'm somewhat color blind but I think it is too much of the same color on the back of the car, especially over the texture of the letters. I agree. I have a polished plate frame that I plan on using to help break it up besides adding color to the letters. On 8/25/2017 at 10:57 AM, m42b32 said: That looks awesome!! Are you going to do the plate letters in yellow like they would be normally? If you did I bet you wouldn't have too much of a problem unless they looked really closely I plan on doing them in light gold or brushed silver. I haven't decided 21 hours ago, Bassboy3313 said: I have done vinyl plate letters and "California" script for a guy in Cali. With all the hookups you have I am sure you already have a contact for vinyl decals. if not, let me know. I'm always happy to help. Thanks for the offer! I have a plotter at my work and will cut them out myself. 20 hours ago, Snap said: That stub hood turned out great and the detail with the color-matched plate is a unique touch. Just please promise that anytime you go to show someone something in the engine bay that you go in and pop the hood then lift it up like you would with a full hood and be completely serious about it too. Totally am going to do this, but I will need assistance as the hood can fly up super quick. Here are some more detail shots of the paintwork with the hood off of the car. Bassboy3313 and Earl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 So I cut some vinyl for my license plate. I think I am sticking with the brushed aluminum finish, but I will have to slim down the font I made as it overlaps the stamping and causes some distortion in areas(see above the number "8"). Overall I think it turned out awesome, and seeing it complete, I don't think the cops with bother me at all about it. (knocks on wood) I also FINALLY got my barrels for my wheels so I can start assembly. It looks ridiculous having 10 barrels for 1 set of wheels. I need to order tires so I can get them on the car. Next up is turbo rebuild!! Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 modifying a Wisconsin license plate? i hope you like getting pulled over. i love it, though! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Add a tiny bit of heat to the top of that "8" and it should smooth out the wrinkles. Not too much heat tho Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, straight6pwr said: modifying a Wisconsin license plate? i hope you like getting pulled over. i love it, though! LOL yeah yeah. Its not like its not legible. I know a guy that polished his whole plate and was pulled over for it only a few times. Only received warnings. If im getting pulled over, its for no front plate, speeding, or doing something really idiotic. 7 minutes ago, Bassboy3313 said: Add a tiny bit of heat to the top of that "8" and it should smooth out the wrinkles. Not too much heat tho Good idea, but this vinyl is really thick, im not sure how well it will conform.. I will try that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Heat failed to help the vinyl, but I am just going to print new letters. For now this is how it turned out. Super crunch time now as I was invited to Eurowerks. I plan on trailering the car, but the most important thing that concerns me is getting my wheels installed and on the car. I have the titanium hardware in my tumbler at work and all the parts ready to go. I just have to find time to make it all happen before tomorrow night. Suddenly I feel a **cough** cold coming on and might not make it into work. jc43089, i_love_cars, Earl and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Priorities 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 hours ago, YoungCR said: Priorities 😂 For sure. ---- Wheels are together and going in to get tires mounted in an hour. Im going to just wrap my engine harness and I should be all set. I will be going stand alone this winter so this harness is garbage to me now. 3 harness' spliced to make one has been annoying since the start. Electrical tape and shrink wrap it is! Will post pictures of the wheels and them on the car later. No time!!!!!! P_Roloff and Earl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 updates! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Saw it this weekend. Looked good on the new wheels! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Updates. Tires are one size too big in the rear, and I had to raise the car a touch. Spring rates are still way too soft and I need to get some swifts Eurowerks was a blast and I will be back next year. Earl and m42b32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 No bunny mask roller? Missed opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, Earl said: No bunny mask roller? Missed opportunity! Oh it exists, Cher just hasn't sent it to me yet. Earl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Also, I noticed that my plate from about 20' looks like I just painted numbers on my car. Earl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Bunny roller as I promised @Earl B C and Earl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I will trade you 2 of my cars for your vert. Thats how much I like it/thats how crappy my cars are. Would it be worth putting some 3/8" standoffs behind the plate so it sits proud and casts a slight shadow to define the plate edge? Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpandrewschmidt Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 9/12/2017 at 0:11 PM, Jdesign said: Also, I noticed that my plate from about 20' looks like I just painted numbers on my car. Maybe just a licence plate frame to break it up? Also, I believe I've asked this. What sideskirts are you rockn' in that rolling picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 13 hours ago, Snap said: I will trade you 2 of my cars for your vert. Thats how much I like it/thats how crappy my cars are. Would it be worth putting some 3/8" standoffs behind the plate so it sits proud and casts a slight shadow to define the plate edge? Just a thought You're too kind sir. I like that the plate blends in to be honest. 50 minutes ago, cpandrewschmidt said: Maybe just a licence plate frame to break it up? Also, I believe I've asked this. What sideskirts are you rockn' in that rolling picture? I tried putting a frame on it but everyone looking over my shoulder said it looked dumb so I will leave ti for now. Anything is better than the JohnDeer theme. Earl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I wish license plate tubs on our cars were actually flat because I fear my plate will touch my trunk. #mypaintcostmorethanipaidforthecarsoicareaboutittoomuch B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Earl said: I wish license plate tubs on our cars were actually flat because I fear my plate will touch my trunk. #mypaintcostmorethanipaidforthecarsoicareaboutittoomuch What ever do you mean? Mine is flat, but then has plastic stand offs so the plate doesnt touch. This is the best example I could find: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 ^ My e36's and e30's have all had those plastic pieces too. No issue of the plate touching the paint. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Must be a compact thing. It ia slightly curved with the rest of the hatch so the very middle is 1/8" from touching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 @Earl Are you sure your not missing the plastic? They attach to the factory holes. I think you can run a plate with and without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I have no clue as to what you're referring to as none of your photobucket links work for me=/ I have the OEM inserts and brand new OEM hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 53 minutes ago, Earl said: I have no clue as to what you're referring to as none of your photobucket links work for me=/ I have the OEM inserts and brand new OEM hardware https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-embed-fix/naolkcpnnlofnnghnmfegnfnflicjjgj Download that in chrome and they work^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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