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Drop,Tint,Paint,Black out.

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:49 am
by SuzukiGhostRider
So, I was playing with my SCX in PS tonight while my Net was down. I'm getting better at that PS stuff... :D So anyhow, I gave the SCX a drop , fixed the front lip, a black paint job and tinted heads/tails. I was trying to tint the windows too, but I still suck at that in PS. :D

This winter while the SCX is down, the motor and trans are getting pulled , a full bottom up build,LSD in the trans, new bushings in the shifter and a shorter shifter,full suspension job,and the motor is getting a special treat to go with it's build. :D ANYHOW.... while I have the motor and trans outta the engine bay, I thought (since it will be winter anyhow, and the SCX will NOT be a winter vehicle) I would dolly it 3 blocks down the road to my buddy's body shop and have him paint it.

Now , my initial plan had been to go with factory color as I do like it. But after playin' in PS with it, DAMN THAT BLACK IS SEXY! Now , obviously IF I do a full color change, I'll have the jambs and under hood done as well. Some thoughts?

Also, if anyone is capable, I'm wondering what a factory style pinstripe in white or silver would look like on this black.... And also what the factory wheels would look like in a pewter or black finish with a polished lip. And if someone is REALLY talented in PS, LED or clear side markers. I'm leaning towards clear LED sidemarkers as they are only reflectors stock, not lights. :D If they look good, I'll get Ace to make me up a set. I see no reason why , with wire and a solder gun I can't wire into the existing parking light harness and make it look factory.

Opinions? I'm including a pic of the tail end as well, so you can see what the tinted tails would look like.

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Re: Drop,Tint,Paint,Black out.

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:52 pm
by Money pit Beretta
It does look good in black, but the stock color is easy to see and more of a sleeper. Are you going to be able to the stickers if you repaint(W41, SCX)?

Re: Drop,Tint,Paint,Black out.

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:12 pm
by SuzukiGhostRider
Money pit Beretta wrote:It does look good in black, but the stock color is easy to see and more of a sleeper. Are you going to be able to the stickers if you repaint(W41, SCX)?
Yup, I have located a few places that sell OEM replacements. One of course, being GM Parts Direct. :D

Re: Drop,Tint,Paint,Black out.

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:53 pm
by Money pit Beretta
Wow, I've been there looking for Beretta parts. They are listed, but hardly ever in stock.

Re: Drop,Tint,Paint,Black out.

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:00 am
by 3X00-Modified
Most of our parts if there are any left have been moved over to Vintage Parts Inc. You can get most stuff from there if you have a P/N and its not listed in the GM computers as available.

Re: Drop,Tint,Paint,Black out.

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:48 am
by Money pit Beretta
Thanks 3X00, I'm on that site sometimes but things are getting hard to find there too. Right now I'm looking for "want parts", not needed parts. I was thinking SGR should check to see if they have what he wants for sure. :)