Almost done with painting the car. A few pics also

[upgradedsupra]

Not really a build thread as such but I thought I would share what I've done in the past couple of months.

Well, I/we decided to paint the car as a few already know. Thanks to my wife for supporting me throughout this and as you guys may already know, I knew she was a keeper. :biglaugh: We are going to revisit Vegas this year and I hope to see many of you there!

I have purchased pretty much everything for the exterior. Special thanks to Mark at Vancouver Toyota in WA. :) Every single piece for the glass trim, all moldings, marker lights, both front and rear hatch/hood shocks, mud flaps, pretty much every rubber part you can see on the car, door vents (when you open door, are against body), hood, headlight covers, all new clips that hold on each part, and misc bolts. The glass has also been removed for paint and I also purchased new windshield. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. The body has been left stock other than the fenders being rolled front and rear.

Here are a few pics. One of car in block primer and a few misc pics of the parts in boxes etc.. :)

I hope to have it back by next weekend!

Here in block primer

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Paint2.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Paint.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Paint4.jpg



http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/PartsSupra.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture032.jpg
Here are a few pics of the custom CNC part to mount the gauges back on the hood. It is simple but I like details as many know. The parts still needs to be anodized black.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture025.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture024.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture031-1.jpg

I also picked up a MoTeC MDD which I haven't installed yet either. Still needed is a custom mounting bracket. :icon_bigg

[empera]

Very nice duane, as always, very impressive. Can't wait to see the final product :-D

[Godspeed]

looking good...what color are you going back with? as much as your putting back new on this car it will be a completely perfect showing of what a mk3 should be... well done +1

[upgradedsupra]

looking good...what color are you going back with? as much as your putting back new on this car it will be a completely perfect showing of what a mk3 should be... well done +1

Thanks

OEM like the bay :)

[noah89t]

can't wait to see the final product

[LilMissMkIII]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies:

I had an inkling as to what you had up your sleeve, but this leaves me speechless!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see the final product!

[upgradedsupra]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies:

I had an inkling as to what you had up your sleeve, but this leaves me speechless!!!!!!!

LOL, I told you I had new parts but I wanted to wait so I could show more progress. :icon_bigg The car has been in the body shop for a month so far and should be out by April 12th.

Duane

[buckshotglass]

Sweet. I like orange wheels.

[suprakid24]

Lookin good Duane, can't wait to see it done.

[suprahero]

I thought the grey would be shinier...........maybe they hadn't clear'd it when you took these pictures.

[buckshotglass]

Jay, he is painting the glass blue. It's a roty thing.

[da89soup]

Very nice Duane!! Have you considered changing to gay blue??? I really think Gay blue and Orange wheels would be bad ass.:icon_bigg

Cant wait to see it done!!

[p5150]

what kind of paint products are you using?

[Tun_x]

Looks good Duane

[upgradedsupra]

I thought the grey would be shinier...........maybe they hadn't clear'd it when you took these pictures.

It's block primer ;)


what kind of paint products are you using?

PPG

[americanjebus]

WOW, i've seen your attention to detail and from what i've seen of the paintwork under the hood this car is going to be spectacular. I cant wait to see it man, I assume your wrapping the car in plastic when you take it down to centralia. :) Wouldnt blame you if you showed up with a shrink wrapped car on a trailer.

Looks AMAZING even without paint. Good work Duane.

~Luis

[7Mboost]

And after this paint some video testing the new Spec twin-disk in order? :)

Gonna look sweet Duane, can't wait to see it.

[upgradedsupra]

WOW, i've seen your attention to detail and from what i've seen of the paintwork under the hood this car is going to be spectacular. I cant wait to see it man, I assume your wrapping the car in plastic when you take it down to centralia. :) Wouldnt blame you if you showed up with a shrink wrapped car on a trailer.

Looks AMAZING even without paint. Good work Duane.

~Luis

Thanks and no it won't be shrink wrapped ;)


And after this paint some video testing the new Spec twin-disk in order? :)

Gonna look sweet Duane, can't wait to see it.

Thanks and yes I will be breaking in clutch more as soon as I get it back :)

Duane

[p5150]

Duane thats a lot of work man. I know because I just did it myself.

Im sure you meant PPG - it looks like they sprayed down some K38 or maybe even some DPLF as a sealer? Either way your car was a bit more stripped down than mine.

Are you going with white? Im sure it will look clean either way. I really wanted to go with a darker color with a total repaint so I went with a dark green.

[Jaguar]

yeah, what color?

[upgradedsupra]

Duane thats a lot of work man. I know because I just did it myself.

Im sure you meant PPG - it looks like they sprayed down some K38 or maybe even some DPLF as a sealer? Either way your car was a bit more stripped down than mine.

Are you going with white? Im sure it will look clean either way. I really wanted to go with a darker color with a total repaint so I went with a dark green.

Typo, thanks fixed LOL

It is going OEM white still to match the bay I did last year. I want it to look like new, or close to it. :icon_bigg Yes it is a lot of work and I hope it's nice as I anticipate.

Duane

[p5150]

Dude - I am still overwhelmed by my paint project. I have one last piece (fuel door) to finish up and it seems like it is just WAY overbearing. Im honestly burnt out. It took me about 4 months of part time work to get the car ready for paint. My full time job would just interfere too much!

Props to you for turning it out so fast. Hopefully I can finish my clear coat wet sanding this week.

Painting a car is a task so labor intensive that only those that have actually done it can understand the magnitude.

[Poodles]

painting a car, and doing it RIGHT is labor intensive...

Anyone can spray a car, but having it done so nobody knows it's not stock paint takes a lot of work.

[jugodegolf]

Looking good as usual. Let me know if there is a trick to getting the wiper motor back on the ball joint.

[suprahero]

Looking good Duane, but I would have used car primer instead of block primer. Just my two cents worth........:icon_bigg

[quake]

good work nice new paint job on the way can't wait to see it:icon_bigg

[Loki]

Looking good, can't wait to see it all back together.

[upgradedsupra]

Dude - I am still overwhelmed by my paint project. I have one last piece (fuel door) to finish up and it seems like it is just WAY overbearing. Im honestly burnt out. It took me about 4 months of part time work to get the car ready for paint. My full time job would just interfere too much!

Props to you for turning it out so fast. Hopefully I can finish my clear coat wet sanding this week.

Painting a car is a task so labor intensive that only those that have actually done it can understand the magnitude.

You gonna be at the Centrailia meet?


painting a car, and doing it RIGHT is labor intensive...

Anyone can spray a car, but having it done so nobody knows it's not stock paint takes a lot of work.

True


Looking good as usual. Let me know if there is a trick to getting the wiper motor back on the ball joint.

Rear wiper? It has been removed years ago.

Thanks for the comments people, it's appreciated. :)

Duane

[p5150]

No - I cant make it to Centralia because I am moving on the 20th down to SoCal. I have too much stuff to do.

[WhtMa71]

Looking good Duane! Finished product will turn out great i am sure!

[Bluechulappa]

Awesome man! Now ppl can't bug me about having all new moldings.. cause I'm not alone.

[Supra469]

Very nice!! Subscribed!!

[kwnate]

Damn duane, I didn't realize how much wider your new rims are compared to the TuRD's. I'm not feeling the color though...

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Paint.jpg

[americanjebus]

^ their light weight noob, less rotational mass.

[kwnate]

Looks gray-t.

[jugodegolf]

Rear wiper? It has been removed years ago.

Thanks for the comments people, it's appreciated. :)

Duane

the front wiper's. there's got to be some trick to get it on there.

[upgradedsupra]

the front wiper's. there's got to be some trick to get it on there.

I don't see what you mean? It was no problem to put all back together.

Duane

[John Reed]

Looking good so far Duane!

[wesbeech]

Looks great cant wait to see it done.

[TuRbOdReAmZ87]

Sweet! Deffinatly cant wait to see it finished. Looks good so far. I wonder how much it was for all the exterior trim and stuff you got. I'm thinking of getting some of my own..if i could afford it. :biglaugh:

[jugodegolf]

I don't see what you mean? It was no problem to put all back together.

Duane

Duane, you should know I don't have your skills.

[SupraMaster]

Very nice indeed. I read a lot of your builds and rarely comment because, although I have a lot of automotive skill, I would look like a complete noob in comparison to you.

Keep those beautiful pics coming.

Mike

[Supraholics]

Alright Duane, now I believe you. Thanks for the pics :D

It should look great, just like you anticipate ;) There is no perfect paint job though, at least not for you and me...we're too picky :rofl:

[upgradedsupra]

Very nice indeed. I read a lot of your builds and rarely comment because, although I have a lot of automotive skill, I would look like a complete noob in comparison to you.

Keep those beautiful pics coming.

Mike

Thanks for the comments. Every day is still a learning experience for me.


Alright Duane, now I believe you. Thanks for the pics :D

It should look great, just like you anticipate ;) There is no perfect paint job though, at least not for you and me...we're too picky :rofl:

Miguel, I am too picky sometimes and that's why the car never seems to be finished. I am on the verge of being OCD :biglaugh:

Duane

[tlo86]

the bright purple color will look great on your car!

i plan on doing the same thing with my car ... err eventually hehe

[Poodles]

Being nit picky is a GOOD thing.

IMHO, a good paint job will look like it was never done, and to me seeing overspray and crap would bother me everytime I saw it...

[SupraMaster]

Being nit picky is a GOOD thing.

IMHO, a good paint job will look like it was never done, and to me seeing overspray and crap would bother me everytime I saw it...

Amen to that.

[BrandonW]

do you happen to know the part numbers on the trim i outlined in these two pictures you have up?

[Reign_Maker]

Lookin good D... :D

[upgradedsupra]

do you happen to know the part numbers on the trim i outlined in these two pictures you have up?

I don't (sorry) but call Mark Sherman, tell him I sent you. Toll free at 1800.466.4872
The pieces for the pillar are different for the targa anyway. (I have a hardtop)


Lookin good D... :D

Thanks Jake :)

Duane

[BJ91T]

Looking great Duane! making this car better and better every day,


BJ

[tbcmorris]

wow. you might be my hero.

[upgradedsupra]

Looking great Duane! making this car better and better every day,


BJ

Thanks :) The car has a first coat of paint since yesterday and another goes on today :) No pics as I haven't been to the body shop yet this week.

Duane

[2jzmk3]

first class as always.

[jugodegolf]

Did you find out about the wiper motor? Can't wait to see it finished.

[ra24man]

Look-in good Can-uck! Man...all those parts don't look like much on the floor like they did in the back of my car!

[upgradedsupra]

Look-in good Can-uck! Man...all those parts don't look like much on the floor like they did in the back of my car!

No they look small don't they LOL Thanks Mark for all the help and good deals on the parts. I mentioned your name and work number as well. A few people inquired about some.

Duane

[JustinGotA1j]

Food deals? I wanna get parts for food!

[upgradedsupra]

HUH? You hungry, I'm confused what you're saying.

[JustinGotA1j]

No they look small don't they LOL Thanks Mark for all the help and good deals on the parts. I mentioned your name and work number as well. A few people inquired about some.

Duane

This is what I was referring to haha

[upgradedsupra]

This is what I was referring to haha

Still confused, ANYTHING ELSE? ;)

[ra24man]

HUH? You hungry, I'm confused what you're saying.
Send him some Ivar's...it worth $200 to me. Thanks for the props!

[upgradedsupra]

Send him some Ivar's...it worth $200 to me. Thanks for the props!

NP mark.

I hope to get pics by tomorrow. :icon_bigg

Duane

[JustinGotA1j]

haha I'm on to you ya sneaky bastard and your admin powers!

[upgradedsupra]

haha I'm on to you ya sneaky bastard and your admin powers!

No idea what you mean.

You going to Mission this Friday?

[JustinGotA1j]

Definitely going to be there. We should get a meet together there. I was bugging Don the other day about getting a meet together to. I assume your going to be there as well?

[upgradedsupra]

Definitely going to be there. We should get a meet together there. I was bugging Don the other day about getting a meet together to. I assume your going to be there as well?

I'm bringing my grandkid with me so it will be his first time to a track. :) He is a lil over 2 years old. I won't be there for long but wanted to be sure he knows racing and Supras :icon_bigg

Duane

[JustinGotA1j]

Just some random kid eh? Just gonna grab the first one you see on the way to mission and hope nobody notices? :naughty:

[upgradedsupra]

Just some random kid eh? Just gonna grab the first one you see on the way to mission and hope nobody notices? :naughty:

My grandkid ;) Didn't you read?

[JustinGotA1j]

Oh well I'm sure that'll be fun. Lots of loud cars and burnouts. How could you ever have a better night out with your grandpa than that. Well look forward to seeing you there.


Edit: HAHA you changer of messages!

[upgradedsupra]

Oh well I'm sure that'll be fun. Lots of loud cars and burnouts. How could you ever have a better night out with your grandpa than that. Well look forward to seeing you there.


Edit: HAHA you changer of messages!

I have some earmuffs for him and he likes car stuff :icon_bigg he has many toys and many Supra models so far. I was watching a video last night with family and he saw the Supra in the video, he pointed and said "papa's"! LOL He has only seen the car 1/2 dozen times in garage.

See you there Friday

Duane

[Rajunz]

This is badass Duane. I'm late checking in here, I've been consumed with my own little project. I had no idea that you were painting it yet, this thing is sure to steal everyone's thunder in Vegas! Keep the pictures flowing!

[91T breezen']

C'mon! I heard from reliable sources that you are painted, and rollin'! Where is the 'finished product' photo's as promised?!

[tekdeus]

Yep, painted and rolling at today's meet, new OEM trim everywhere. NO orange peel that I could see. Very pro job! I'm jealous as this took 1 month, and my damn car is barely primered.

[boosted17]

Show us the pictures :)

[upgradedsupra]

A couple of quick pics that a friend took.










































NOT! :biglaugh: You can see it at Centralia as I never promised anything. :icon_razz

Duane

[LilMissMkIII]

No pics makes boobies sad :(

[upgradedsupra]

No pics makes boobies sad :(

Sad or sag? :icon_razz

Ok ok, I have a couple but they are not the greatest angle.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture096.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture097.jpg


I let my brother drive the car around the block to see how it looked.


http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/?action=view&current=Driveinlane.flv

[SupraMaster]

Damn good job on that piece of art. You made it look and sound so good, it just makes me jealous.

[LilMissMkIII]

Yay for pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies:

I think I may need some alone time now :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[SupraMaster]

Yay for pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies:

I think I may need some alone time now :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

lol. So true.

[swaq]

This just renewed my desire to make it to Vegas this year. :)

Absolutely gorgeous, Duane!

[Jaguar_5]

Wow that turned out pristine :)

Can't wait to see your car again Duane, it really is going to be damn near perfect now... going to be very hard to find things to critique you on ;)

[LilMissMkIII]

We may not be able to critique his CAR, but we can critique HIM ;)

[Supraholics]

Nice Duane!!! It came out real nice...Now all you need is some power... can't be all show no go ;)

[Reign_Maker]

Nice vid Big D... The car sound amazing, even just slowly creepin up it sounds like its about to rape faces! I have one word for ya D........ INSPIRATION!

Thanks man...

[MKIII VIXEN]

Oh, my.............:love:



Gotta love a white Supra.......;)

V

[7Mboost]

Paint looks great as expected...time to call Sport Compact Car for another issue :)

[T701jz]

Paint looks great as expected...time to call Sport Compact Car for another issue :)

+2....WOW :bigthumb::bigthumb:

[onejz]

man i creamed my pants just driving it down the lane way ..... and could not get it going til the 6th time or soooo. I WANT POWER LIKE THAT . GOD DAM ONE J'S

[upgradedsupra]

Thanks people for the comments. :)


Paint looks great as expected...time to call Sport Compact Car for another issue :)

Thanks :) Been there twice, not sure if they would take me again. :icon_bigg


Oh, my.............:love:

Gotta love a white Supra.......;)

V

White FTW! :naughty:


We may not be able to critique his CAR, but we can critique HIM ;)

:1zhelp:


Nice Duane!!! It came out real nice...Now all you need is some power... can't be all show no go ;)

lol


Nice vid Big D... The car sound amazing, even just slowly creepin up it sounds like its about to rape faces! I have one word for ya D........ INSPIRATION!

Thanks man...

Thanks jake. Yeah, I love the sound of the car!

Darrell, you can have this turbo next year as I'll be putting something bigger on :biglaugh:

later bro

[suprahero]

man i creamed my pants just driving it down the lane way ..... and could not get it going til the 6th time or soooo. I WANT POWER LIKE THAT . GOD DAM ONE J'S

I know Duane secretly posted this under your username. He's tricky like that......:biglaugh:

You had the opportunity of a lifetime and you didn't even do a slight burnout. I am truly disappointed in you.......the worst that could have happened is you lose control and sideswipe another car. You guys are brothers. He would have forgiven you.........eventually........:evil2:

Looks awesome Duane. Definately worth the wait............:love:

[upgradedsupra]

I know Duane secretly posted this under your username. He's tricky like that......:biglaugh:

You had the opportunity of a lifetime and you didn't even do a slight burnout. I am truly disappointed in you.......the worst that could have happened is you lose control and sideswipe another car. You guys are brothers. He would have forgiven you.........eventually........:evil2:

Looks awesome Duane. Definately worth the wait............:love:

Every time I read your posts, I crack up. :rofl:

[suprahero]

Some people are just easier to laugh at than others. I'm one of those people. Most of the time people are looking at me when laughing though.........it stopped hurting a long time ago.

Darrell really should have grown a pair and lit those tires up though...........:evil2:

I can't imagine all of the papers he must have had to sign before you handed him over the keys.........:biglaugh:

[SupraOfDoom]

Cool. I missed this thread some how.

[da89soup]

Car looks great Duane!!:bigthumb:

[Boosted Supra]

You crazy SOB, you sure came a long way from the good ole days. Car looks amazing, mad props to you bud.

[upgradedsupra]

Some people are just easier to laugh at than others. I'm one of those people. Most of the time people are looking at me when laughing though.........it stopped hurting a long time ago.

Darrell really should have grown a pair and lit those tires up though...........:evil2:

I can't imagine all of the papers he must have had to sign before you handed him over the keys.........:biglaugh:

LOL Jay. He stalled it out 7 times before being able to drive it away. :icon_razz


Car looks great Duane!!:bigthumb:


You crazy SOB, you sure came a long way from the good ole days. Car looks amazing, mad props to you bud.

Same with you ;)

Duane

[Mr.PFloyd]

Darrell : Blah blah blah blah blah
Duane : What??
Darrell : Blah blah blah blah
Duane : You're gonna have to talk louder, I can't hear you over the fuel pump.

:biglaugh:

[rs4rush]

Cant wait to see the finished product in centralia! Once again its nice to have guys like you in our community, what a true work of art! See you in Centrailia!

~Cory

[americanjebus]

Good work Duane it looks amazing. I'm partial to the color :)

quick questions, are you going to put in the heat blanket/shield on the hood or just leave it bare? Any worries about heat damage or did you do some sort of preventative prep work?

Cant wait to see this car in person man. See you in two weeks.

~luis

[tekdeus]

Show these guys some more pics. The car looks even better from other angles, and the 275 drag radials are as wide as a 285 and look huge and fat on the car from the rear with the aggressive offset Duane chose.

[91T breezen']

Show these guys some more pics. The car looks even better from other angles, and the 275 drag radials are as wide as a 285 and look huge and fat on the car from the rear with the aggressive offset Duane chose.

Thank you for stating this Brad! He doesn't want to do the lay down shots, cause it hurt's his wiener!!! LOL!!!:biglaugh: Get some more photo's up immediately Private Stephens!:icon_razz JK! Car looks incredible. I'll bet you held your breath the whole time Darrel was behind the wheel! :biglaugh:
See you soon.

[Rajunz]

Beautiful Duane, simply beautiful!

[Jaguar_5]

quick questions, are you going to put in the heat blanket/shield on the hood or just leave it bare? Any worries about heat damage or did you do some sort of preventative prep work?

I'm willing to bet he got a new one from Toyota :)

[upgradedsupra]

I'm willing to bet he got a new one from Toyota :)

Yes I did buy new. :icon_bigg Mark is bringing it to the Centrailia meet for me and I will install it there :)

Duane

[onejz]

Darrell : Blah blah blah blah blah
Duane : What??
Darrell : Blah blah blah blah
Duane : You're gonna have to talk louder, I can't hear you over the fuel pump.

:biglaugh:

...
IT was more like this

ME: hey how do u start this thing
Duane : turn the key ahead
ME: (turning the key ahead then bumps forward)
Duane: push the clutch in dumbass
ME: which one is the clutch they both feel like brakes to me

[onejz]

I know Duane secretly posted this under your username. He's tricky like that......:biglaugh:

You had the opportunity of a lifetime and you didn't even do a slight burnout. I am truly disappointed in you.......the worst that could have happened is you lose control and sideswipe another car. You guys are brothers. He would have forgiven you.........eventually........:evil2:

Looks awesome Duane. Definately worth the wait............:love:

HAHAHA no password for him... SO i think not :P

[rs4rush]

...
IT was more like this

ME: hey how do u start this thing
Duane : turn the key ahead
ME: (turning the key ahead then bumps forward)
Duane: push the clutch in dumbass
ME: which one is the clutch they both feel like brakes to me


:rofl: That stiff huh?

[LilMissMkIII]

...
IT was more like this

ME: hey how do u start this thing
Duane : turn the key ahead
ME: (turning the key ahead then bumps forward)
Duane: push the clutch in dumbass
ME: which one is the clutch they both feel like brakes to me

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

That is pure comedy gold!

Why do we not have a vid of this little exchange?

[IJ.]

Very nice D :)

[upgradedsupra]

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

That is pure comedy gold!

Why do we not have a vid of this little exchange?

There is a vid of him stalling it several times somewhere :sarcasm:


Very nice D :)

Thanks Ian :icon_bigg

Duane

[IJ.]

I thought the new clutch had stock pedal pressure?

[SuicideSuprA70]

Very nice, im excited for ya!!

[upgradedsupra]

I thought the new clutch had stock pedal pressure?
Not stock but about 25% more. You haven't met my brother yet. :icon_razz

Duane

[arizzle]

nice car duane! it looks sexy in person!

[jonny87turbo]

The paint looks awsome :love:. Nice job.

[IJ.]

Not stock but about 25% more. You haven't met my brother yet. :icon_razz

Duane

Mr Puniverse? ;)

[americanjebus]

Mr Puniverse? ;)

No, more like mr stock 1J, he's used to pushing down on a clutch thats softer than his pillows.

:biglaugh: j/k darrel, you coming down to centralia aswell?

Cant wait to see the paint job Duane, as always i know the pictures aren't doing your car justice.

[IJ.]

"Hi I'm Duane this is my brother Darrell and this is my other brother Darrell" :)

[Mr.PFloyd]

"Hi I'm Duane this is my brother Darrell and this is my other brother Darrell" :)

"we all wear flannel shirts too!" ;)

[upgradedsupra]

Mr Puniverse? ;)

LOL



No, more like mr stock 1J, he's used to pushing down on a clutch thats softer than his pillows.

:biglaugh: j/k darrel, you coming down to centralia aswell?

Cant wait to see the paint job Duane, as always i know the pictures aren't doing your car justice.

Darrell may be working, not sure. He is doing some mods to the Supra this coming few months, FINALLY.

Yeah, paint looks really nice in person. :icon_bigg


"we all wear flannel shirts too!" ;)

Well, what do you expect me to wear working on a car? A dress suit? :sarcasm:

Duane

[suprahero]

Working on your car, I'd expect you to wear white surgical gloves so you didn't scratch anything.

[teamslow]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture097.jpg



What happen to the carbon fiber hood and head lights?

[upgradedsupra]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/Picture097.jpg



What happen to the carbon fiber hood and head lights?

Sold them for a good price :) I also ordered a new fire proof pad that attaches to the underside of the hood and will be put on next week.

Duane

[AbsoluteSpeed]

How much was that new fire proof pad?
A squirrel kind of nibbled on mine. :3d_frown:

[upgradedsupra]

How much was that new fire proof pad?
A squirrel kind of nibbled on mine. :3d_frown:

IIRC, it was around 230 but ask mark.

[Supraholics]

[IMG]What happen to the carbon fiber hood and head lights?

He replaced the CF stuff to add more weight to the car. This way people can't complaint when they get beat at Vegas because his car was too light ;)

[upgradedsupra]

He replaced the CF stuff to add more weight to the car. This way people can't complaint when they get beat at Vegas because his car was too light ;)

True Story :biglaugh:

[noah89t]

He replaced the CF stuff to add more weight to the car. This way people can't complaint when they get beat at Vegas because his car was too light ;)

i think the weight of Duane's car is the least of their worries of why they may get beat.

[89turboguy]

looks damn good man, i just finished painting mine white myself. you shoulda brought your car down to me, PPG compted all my paint and materials, i bet i coulda done yours aswell. lol.
How much did that whole trim kit end up costing you? i was thinking about doing the same myself. It cleans up the look alot.
I guess now i just need to have a million horsepower and i will be as stylin as you.:icon_razz

[NewWestSupras]

Wow, that car is beyond pristine.:aigo: If we lived in a perfect world, we'd all have cars like that and gas would be $1 a gallon to boot. A most excellent paint job, Toyota never made 'em like that!! damn fine job man.

[rs4rush]

Pictures?

[upgradedsupra]

looks damn good man, i just finished painting mine white myself. you shoulda brought your car down to me, PPG compted all my paint and materials, i bet i coulda done yours aswell. lol.


Don't think you would want to work on my car. (not that I would bring it that far out of site) The paint guy I chose was afraid as he knew how picky I was. LOL

Thanks for the comments :icon_bigg

The parts just for the exterior of the car (the trim) wasn't cheap. I bought pretty much everything that goes on the car exterior including, moldings, rubber parts, bolts, marker lights (tails are new but from last year) mud flaps and many things that I think I listed in the thread a few pages back. IIRC, it was around $3000 not including windshield.

You can get a hold of Mark on here from Vancouver Toyota, he has a good deal for us Supra people :)

Duane

[suprahero]

^baller

[LilMissMkIII]

^Jealous? :icon_razz

[noah89t]

jay is a big baller also, like george.

[SupraOfDoom]

Damn that's real nice your buying all that stuff new :). I'm working my way down that road too but it is as you said very expensive.

So is your new hood ect FG or stock?!? You can't tell me you put a stock hood back on ! :O

[upgradedsupra]

Damn that's real nice your buying all that stuff new :). I'm working my way down that road too but it is as you said very expensive.

So is your new hood ect FG or stock?!? You can't tell me you put a stock hood back on ! :O

Ok, I won't :sarcasm:

[tekdeus]

That's a brand new stock hood, yes. :)

[Reign_Maker]

That's a brand new stock hood, yes. :)
Whats his name FOO? Come on! Whats...HIS...name???

No seriously, what's his name because Ive never seen this guy before...

Of course its a new hood... Duane is insatiable about his new parts... Its ridiculous, I think he may need counseling... ;)

[SupraOfDoom]

Man, your not Jeff Lange Duane! Wasn't it you who loved not having PS for the weight savings ( Among other things )? Well, I just don't get it, your hoods in FG are just as nice as OEM and way lighter... you lost me here!

[upgradedsupra]

Of course its a new hood... Duane is insatiable about his new parts... Its ridiculous, I think he may need counseling... ;)

LOL, I'm still in denial. :icon_razz


Man, your not Jeff Lange Duane! Wasn't it you who loved not having PS for the weight savings ( Among other things )? Well, I just don't get it, your hoods in FG are just as nice as OEM and way lighter... you lost me here!

Yes the hoods I made were nice and since mine was carbon, I didn't want to paint it. I was offered a good price, so I sold it, for $1000.00 dollars. :icon_bigg

You lost me on the Jeff Lange thing

Duane

[Supraholics]

Of course its a new hood... Duane is insatiable about his new parts... Its ridiculous, I think he may need counseling... ;)


He's just trying to keep up with me..that's all ;)

[buckshotglass]

He's just trying to keep up with me..that's all ;)
Did Duane get all new glass like you did, I don't think so.;)

[suprahero]

Did Duane get all new glass like you did, I don't think so.;).......Hi my name is Dave, and I'm an instigator......:biglaugh:

[jugodegolf]

Did Duane get all new glass like you did, I don't think so.;)

Doesn't glass just clean up? what am I missing here?

I think its worth it for the new trim when repainting.

[Nick Stonawski]

damn Duane. i JUST tripped over these shots with the new paint and all i can say is WOW!! :aigo: i really cant wait to see this in person this year at Vegas! just beautiful.

[upgradedsupra]

He's just trying to keep up with me..that's all ;)

I think you are the one behind ;)


Did Duane get all new glass like you did, I don't think so.;)

I have new windshield and is all that was needed. The rest of the glass is in great condition. Glass doesn't wear unless you get chips in them OR! Unless you live in a desert and get sandblasted. lol :icon_razz


damn Duane. i JUST tripped over these shots with the new paint and all i can say is WOW!! :aigo: i really cant wait to see this in person this year at Vegas! just beautiful.

Thanks Nick. I am looking forward in going to vegas this year. Haven't seen you in a while so come say hi. :)

Duane

[Supraholics]

I think you are the one behind ;)

That's because I have a whole lap on you and getting ready to pass you again :naughty:

[TuRbOdReAmZ87]

Umm yeah just came back in and i absolutly love the pics!! But i want to see more!! I demand a photo shoot, professional or not. It is VERY nessisary. :love::love::love::love:


You've done an amazing job on this. Your thread is so insperational.

[upgradedsupra]

Umm yeah just came back in and i absolutly love the pics!! But i want to see more!! I demand a photo shoot, professional or not. It is VERY nessisary. :love::love::love::love:


You've done an amazing job on this. Your thread is so insperational.

Thank you very much for your comments. I will be doing more photos as soon as I get my new mod done. (should be within a few weeks.) :)

Duane

[NashMan]

looks great new paint is all wasy awsome the hole white theme is working great

[HommerSimpson]

Absolutely gorgeous car.. I hope one day our cars..Especially examples like yours fetch the money they deserve on the open market...

How about some more Pics.. and inside shots..

What cam's are you running and what are they degreed @

Keep up the good work
Greg

[webbs7mgte]

nice to see people painting their cars the right way none of that im jsut oging to quick spray teh outside ot amke it look clean getting eveyrhting im liking it how much are those oem moldings