Jon Ison
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 06:32 PM |
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Rat look ?
Engines out, bodywork looks rough after 13 years of use, can't decide.
Wrap ?
New side panels ?
Or one that keeps coming back, I know a guy whom airbrush's bangers stock cars n the like, top jobs, I keep thinking rat look, low maintenance
and different, what you guys think ?
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parkiboy
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 06:35 PM |
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I love the rat look on old v dubs but can't imagine it on a locost! Be different and go for it :-)
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Simon
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 06:50 PM |
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New panels - you'll always know that under all the shiny wrap is a load of knackered panels
ATB
Simon
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jps
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 06:51 PM |
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Had to do some googling, but i now understand the slammed, matt rust painted polo that i keep seeing around town...
I can't see the rat look working on a 7, but don't let that stop you!
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swanny
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 06:52 PM |
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A paint job that looked like you could see the chassis/engine through holes in the fibreglass might look cool
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adithorp
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 07:02 PM |
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I always assumed that was what you were already goi ng for, 
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 07:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I always assumed that was what you were already goi ng for,
I know, it's had a few scrapes over the years.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 07:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by swanny
A paint job that looked like you could see the chassis/engine through holes in the fibreglass might look cool
This was suggested by Mr painter guy, along with the bottom 1/2 of a skeleton sat in the seat operating the pedals.
I keep thinking rat though, it's 1/2 way there now......
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nick205
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 07:21 PM |
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Get a sheet of ally and slap some new panels on. It'll make you feel better
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bi22le
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 07:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
New panels - you'll always know that under all the shiny wrap is a load of knackered panels
ATB
Simon
never bothered my concience but i do smile when i see my nice aide panels.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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bob
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 08:24 PM |
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Rat
Rat jon, you know it makes sense.
Will be different, i have seen the skeleton bottom half before.
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iank
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 08:35 PM |
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 09:20 PM |
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Jon Think SWEETPEA was the king of rat look
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 10:17 PM |
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It might worked using a aluminium bodywork, but that would be beyond your idea.
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robocog
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| posted on 15/2/13 at 11:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Jon Think SWEETPEA was the king of rat look
OI!
I resemble that remark
Regards
Rob
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steve m
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| posted on 16/2/13 at 10:47 AM |
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Personley, i think the rat look, and especially with a 7, looks as though its an uncared/loved piece of shite
that lives on the drive 24/7 365,
And having seen some of "the rat car look" designed from the start, ie unfinfinished, built VERY poorly cars at various kit car shows, ive
often wondered "WHY" ???
Just my view, !!
steve
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Skirrow
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| posted on 16/2/13 at 01:04 PM |
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I'm in the process of rollering paint onto mine. Total cost about £100. Not sure how it will work out for me but if you haven't seen it
done before, google "$50 paint job"
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 16/2/13 at 01:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Personley, i think the rat look, and especially with a 7, looks as though its an uncared/loved piece of shite
that lives on the drive 24/7 365,
To be fair that sums up the thinking behind look perfectly.
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RK
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| posted on 16/2/13 at 03:10 PM |
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just remember that if you vinyl, the surface has to be very smooth, so sand to 250 grit at least before applying. It's a hard question; one I
ask myself all the time: paint or vinyl? My paint has unfortunately never turned out very well, unless it was flat black, which is boring.
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