The Godfather [E28]

[ldsbeaker]

He's not your guy, tiger.

[Farbin Kaiber]

More than you can afford, pal.

I'm not your pal, buddy.

He's not your buddy chief.

He's not a chief, amigo.

He's not your amigo, bud.

He's not your bud, boss.

Hes not your boss, guy.

Major win, then this came along.

He's not your guy, tiger.

[ldsbeaker]

lol, even as I was typing it, I was like.... o_O

Guess I'm going to jump off a building.













Too soon?

p.s. Rusty is art. I have to keep looking at it. I always notice something new.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I'll show you too soon.

http://twitter.com/RealGilbert

[SpasticDwarf]

I think a parts e28, and a pro to redo the roofline is in order, it can look so much better. I've been looking at a lot of chop cut methods, and it looks like there are a bunch of things that could have been done differently to make it cleaner, but it also looks like the under semi is a thematic requirement, so I might be able to assume that is why it was done so flat, like it was part of the plan.

Well the top isn't done, just enough to make the car drivable.
As far as the flatness, its as flat as a standard E28 roof. No more, no less. It is, however, sloped towards the rear, in a somewhat traditional "rake chop" fashion.

A few people say that they think it's too flat, but I'm not quite sure what they mean. If the roof was curved it wouldn't match in any way. Right now its factory, just longer. :)

[TrentW]

You know, I'm not a big fan of the chopped top.

But I give you MAD props man, you have a unique style and follow it regardless of the flack you get from it.

Keep up the good work dude.

Agreed. The Godfather has spoken.

[bp9129]

Well the top isn't done, just enough to make the car drivable.
As far as the flatness, its as flat as a standard E28 roof. No more, no less. It is, however, sloped towards the rear, in a somewhat traditional "rake chop" fashion.

A few people say that they think it's too flat, but I'm not quite sure what they mean. If the roof was curved it wouldn't match in any way. Right now its factory, just longer. :)

I think what they really mean is that it looks like shit. Now post pics of your old e24 to save the thread

[Farbin Kaiber]

Ok, I went back and looked at the pictures again to better explain the comment I made.

1.) By simply decking the c-pillar/hof kink, the visual roof height was not dropped correctly. A complex shape such as that should have been properly sectioned, decreased in front to rear length,

b.) Because of 1.), the rear door is visually too long, and it makes the b-pillar look out of position.

Lastly, If the rear door was sealed and sectioned and the length was added to the front door to make it a 2 door coupe, the visual line would flow cohesively for the shape of the car.

[SpasticDwarf]

Ok, I went back and looked at the pictures again to better explain the comment I made.

1.) By simply decking the c-pillar/hof kink, the visual roof height was not dropped correctly. A complex shape such as that should have been properly sectioned, decreased in front to rear length,

b.) Because of 1.), the rear door is visually too long, and it makes the b-pillar look out of position.

Lastly, If the rear door was sealed and sectioned and the length was added to the front door to make it a 2 door coupe, the visual line would flow cohesively for the shape of the car.

I'm not sure what you mean by the first part.
The second was a conscious decision to not insert the quarter glass separator. The lengthened rear side window made the car look longer, which I thought added to the change of the chopped top.

I know its not how everyone would have done it, and I've been told by a lot of people that pictures simply make the car look different than in person. I guess you'll have to check it out for yourself. :)

[jintermont]

fuck that is sexy man. oh how i miss the minitruckin days

[Vince30]

I know its not how everyone would have done it, and I've been told by a lot of people that pictures simply make the car look different than in person. I guess you'll have to check it out for yourself. :)

I would love to check this thing out in person, Go to fluid motor union on thursday because I will be there! Haha.

[!RocknE30!]

If I can think of one 'word' to sum it up: gnar. Love it, it's funny because I was showing my dad pics of the rusted out version of your car the other day. I need some sort of rat rod once I get money, fuckin ill.

[m3clutch]

2:44 am, thursday night...i don't even remember what my girlfriend and i did...this is shocking...and i dig it. always have.

[worangejuice]

rusty drags frame
This thing is also 1jz'd (guys suggesting engines)
dude, can you post more pics of the interior? I love the devil shifter! and those look like stupid metal highly uncomfortable seats. AWESOME!

[SpasticDwarf]

I'll post interior pics tomorrow. I don't have any good ones at the moment.