Custom Scion xB Chopped REMOVABLE top w/RWD V8 Conversion
12-04-2010, 02:53 AM
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lol...... Im pretty much Selling everything but the body and starting fresh. Which visors are you interested in. I have a tweed headliner with tweed visors im selling or just the factory ones?
12-04-2010, 02:58 AM
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THANKS everyone for the positive comments.... Didnt think this many people will be following up on the project..... Im looking for it to be completely done by June........ Jan 1st I move it from my garage to Arizona Kustom Concepts. I will working with him in doing all the metal fab work. Then I will be doing fiberglass and paint afterwords.
12-05-2010, 01:23 AM
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Right? I'd hate to cut the roof off of my car, push it into the driveway, and watch it fold in half like a rusty old convertible the first time I opened the doors.
Beyond that, I still like how this is shaping up.
As an aside, even though it's probably too late, I suggest keeping the back seat, and somehow configuring it into a rumble seat, like many prewar coupes had. That would be the cat's pajamas AND the bee's knees - at the same time.
Right? I'd hate to cut the roof off of my car, push it into the driveway, and watch it fold in half like a rusty old convertible the first time I opened the doors.
Beyond that, I still like how this is shaping up.
As an aside, even though it's probably too late, I suggest keeping the back seat, and somehow configuring it into a rumble seat, like many prewar coupes had. That would be the cat's pajamas AND the bee's knees - at the same time.
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12-05-2010, 07:30 PM
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Right? I'd hate to cut the roof off of my car, push it into the driveway, and watch it fold in half like a rusty old convertible the first time I opened the doors.
Beyond that, I still like how this is shaping up.
As an aside, even though it's probably too late, I suggest keeping the back seat, and somehow configuring it into a rumble seat, like many prewar coupes had. That would be the cat's pajamas AND the bee's knees - at the same time.
Right? I'd hate to cut the roof off of my car, push it into the driveway, and watch it fold in half like a rusty old convertible the first time I opened the doors.
Beyond that, I still like how this is shaping up.
As an aside, even though it's probably too late, I suggest keeping the back seat, and somehow configuring it into a rumble seat, like many prewar coupes had. That would be the cat's pajamas AND the bee's knees - at the same time.
As for Arron.. I didnt know he has a V8.. What engine is it????
12-05-2010, 08:40 PM
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No there is no bracing or support on the car yet... I'm surprized that the body did not bend or anything. I drove it around for about 2 months with the top chopped off with no body support mods done. the door lines are still the same aswell as the measurment in a X pattern from front to tail light are the same. For it being a unibody with no roof it has held up. Besides have a spare car in my back yard. I am keeping it a 4 seater.. probley doing bucket seats all around
As for Arron.. I didnt know he has a V8.. What engine is it????
As for Arron.. I didnt know he has a V8.. What engine is it????
12-06-2010, 02:37 AM
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Watching...im aaron...right now the house im renting may be forclosed...so I don't wanna get to far into cutting the xb up and have to move....im using all lexus powertrain and suspension...widebody with a 5 inch chop top 3 peice windsheild......my setup is 100% differ then any other build in every aspect...but to see another v8 build...awsome..can't wait to see it finished..its hella expensive!!!
12-06-2010, 06:35 AM
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Watching...im aaron...right now the house im renting may be forclosed...so I don't wanna get to far into cutting the xb up and have to move....im using all lexus powertrain and suspension...widebody with a 5 inch chop top 3 peice windsheild......my setup is 100% differ then any other build in every aspect...but to see another v8 build...awsome..can't wait to see it finished..its hella expensive!!!
I agree.. It is very expensive. Can wait to see some pictures of your ride.
