Project Number 2: Paint and Body

Alright guys here are some more pics:

Roof ready for primer:


Roof again:


Black laid dow( in the uv rays it looks blue but out of the sun it looks black as black can be so I love it:


Black on roof:


Sealer laid down(my body guy told me he accidentaly used tan instead when he sent me this pic and that it would stay this color lol):


Black on the passemger's side the black line turned out to be higher than it is in this pic
:

That pinstripe is where the red will meet the black:


More pics to come tommorow of the red it is laid down just want to keep everyone in suspense.

Here are some pics of the red with the black:

Picture of the paint line:


Red sprayed:


Ready for clear:


Front end painted:


Rear end:


Front side:


Rear side:


Side:


Front:


I love how it turned out. It looks alot shinyier than in these pics. Have more pics just need to upload pics to computer will have them up tommorow.

Looks fantastic!!!

Can't wait to see it with all the trim on and detailed.

The sweeping curve to the top of the front grill area looks good. It works with the curves of the car.

and I gotta say, I'm not usually a fan of 2-tone rivs, but that line makes it work from every angle. Either the guy who laid out the line is a genius, or got really lucky.

Karma wrote:

The sweeping curve to the top of the front grill area looks good. It works with the curves of the car.

I second that!

Karma wrote:

The sweeping curve to the top of the front grill area looks good. It works with the curves of the car.

and I gotta say, I'm not usually a fan of 2-tone rivs, but that line makes it work from every angle. Either the guy who laid out the line is a genius, or got really lucky.

Thanks guys both me and him came up with the line. I love the car looks way better than before, and i think it looks better than stock, jmo.

I am going to do my best to rip off that line when my whip goes into paint. jus bein honest...

Sorry robotennis the line has already copyrighted. lol jk

Just remember who you got it from. lol

Looks pretty good

I have to agree that the location of that line works with the Rivs' body style. The shot named "Front end painted:" really accentuates the fenders. I also personally like the fact that its black on top and red on the side, and not the reverse. I don't recall if you have selected rims for her yet Ben, but choosing the right style will be the cherry on the top, the wrong set will throw off the look. Great job!!!

Here are the rims I am going to get they dont have the skulls just red:

They will be 20's

That's going to be a beauty...no doubt about it. Really like the rims, too.

nebstewart07 wrote:

Here are the rims I am going to get they dont have the skulls just red:

Wow! who pissed in your wheaties?

What's that supposed to mean robo? Im confused lol

nebstewart07 wrote:

What's that supposed to mean robo? Im confused lol

haha...nothing really..just that those wheels are...LOUD!!!
not my tase but if its youre bag,go for it..

well hopefully they arent loud i dint know they could speak lol

nebstewart07 wrote:

well hopefully they arent loud i dint know they could speak lol

love is blind,deaf too .....

Can the insert on the wheel be painted to match the red on your car?

that black insert is two sided so you can paint the front of the insert whatever color and you can either buy a decal for the back of it or paint the back of the insert and it reflects of the chrome behind it.

They are called diablo reflection x they are an expensive rim about 1300 just for the rims plus tires.

Hmmmm... just my opinion here Ben, but it may be a little too much black and red. The two tone looks great, and the body lines of the Riv are already classy. If you go for a nice wheel, it will really bring it all together in a more subtle way, but thats me. Either way, its gonna be a special Riv.

I'm with BMD. The best rims don't take over the look of the car. They look like the car could have come with them from the factory.

I think some black or aluminum finish rims would look pretty good.

OK, I've just got to toss my opinion in here. First and foremost, Ben, it's your car. I recall when
you were trying out various designs and soliciting comments on them. Frankly, I thought that none of them were suitable...and I feared that you would screw it up royally with or without help.
I was wrong. You came up with the perfect solution, and it looks great. So now we come to the wheels, and the only answer here is that you see--in your mind--the Riv complete with those wheels. Dave's got the answer, and I'll bet you already have that planned. The Riv will be perfect for you--and I'll guess for almost everyone once they see it.
FYI: I'm older than both you and Robo. I plan to keep my original wheels (which I prefer on my Riv and generally speaking I prefer one solid color on a car. I'm relatively dull. I once owned a 4-door Plymouth that could--and did--scatter drug dealers when they saw it coming. but I like what you have done.
Nil carbirundum illegitimous.