Project 81 Hack Job!!!!!

Blueblazes---The dash took me 10 hours to get trimmed and fitted. Another 2 hours to get it bolted in correctly. I could do it in half the time if I did it again. The interior door handles are not an issue. I set the dash further up than most must have set it. I had to trim 1/4" off of each handle, so the edges of them would clear the dash. They open up perfectly, and you can stil get two fingers in them to open them.

Prime Lord and Aaron and anybody else who asked how long----I was shooting for first week of May, but two classes at night and then homework/studying....rrrrr. There is a local car show at this metal fab shop by me May 17th. That is my new goal. As long as it is ready to drive by then, I'll be happy. I don't want to miss that, because many local people I know will be there.

Prime Lord----I'm glad I didn't do smoked too. After I wetsanded and rubbed the lenses, they were so glossy, they are great looking now.

Leroy93lx---I'm not using the 05 wheels. I bought them cheap, and I wanted to see what the 45mm offset looked like, and they are perfect for my car. But they look like Taurus wheels, I don't like them. I took a deposit from a lday who wants them, and she said shes coming back next week.

Everybody else, thank you so much! I will get some updates soon. The updates won't be huge, but here is a list.

1. Strip, prime, seal and paint the front cover.
2. Install cover, and new headlight kit from 50resto.
3. Get third brake light installed.
4. Bleed brakes and top off coolant.
5. Tighten motor mount bolts, rear LCA bolts, grease ball joints and tie rods.
6. Get windows tinted, and front end alignment.
7. Install 97 Cobra wheels and tires....(till I decide what to buy new)
8. Install door panels.
9. Install trunk carpeting.
10. Fully detail interior and exterior and wash and ENJOY!!!!

Thanks again, more coming soon!!

One more thing....I need your guys' opinion. It is getting closer and closer to wheel time. I like the 97 Cobra wheels but I want a 05+ wheel with the +45mm offset. so...

What do you think of Black Bullit wheels with the machined/polished lip? I saw them on an 05 GT and they looked sweet. I have never been a fan of black wheels, but with the polished lip, and the black trim on my car....it will look pretty good. What do you guys think?

I had someone shop 97 Cobra wheels on TruBlues yellow notch before and they did a damn good job. Can anybody shop some black bullits w/ machined lip on that car?

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