My schedule and the weather sync'd up this morning, so here are some images I took of my baby...

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1302/3/0/43/39/94/0/94394300308_0_ALB.jpg

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And the car was dirty :waving:

did you put the "L I N C O L N" on your 2 doors yourself? or did it come like that... that looks pretty cool...

Lenny, that is the Lincoln emblems I sell on my site. Mike painted those and put them on his car. They look tight. He was the one that gave me the idea to put the Lincoln emblem on my dash.

Mike, the LS is looking good. Where did you get the LSE lower valance? I've got a set of side skirts if you want them.

did you get that off a navi

y cant i see the pics, is it just me

i can't see them either

copy and paste the link into your browser than youll see it

here are his pics

nope nothing what else

i thought so Ken and ya that does look tight... i might have to do that on mine if its ok with Mike... :Beer what did you use to keep them on like that?

i thought so Ken and ya that does look tight... i might have to do that on mine if its ok with Mike... :Beer what did you use to keep them on like that?
It comes with double sided tape attached to the emblem. Just peel and stick.

If you right-click on the red "x" then choose "show image" it should work too.

Mike, the LS is looking good. Where did you get the LSE lower valance? I've got a set of side skirts if you want them.

I have the whole kit from Jeremy... getting it painted soon, but threw the primed rear valance on there when I added the flowmasters and the dual tips.

i thought so Ken and ya that does look tight... i might have to do that on mine if its ok with Mike... :Beer what did you use to keep them on like that?

I also painted my COP covers and added another set of the chrome lincoln letters to the covers. That looks sweet too.

I also painted my COP covers and added another set of the chrome lincoln letters to the covers. That looks sweet too.
Oh yeah! I remember that. That did look cool. Post a pic of it if you can.

Beautiful looking car!! Keep up the good work!! I would love to get the rear valance alone, does anyone sell it seperately?

Beautiful looking car!! Keep up the good work!! I would love to get the rear valance alone, does anyone sell it seperately?


www.lskoncepts.com .... Ken does

Lenny, that is the Lincoln emblems I sell on my site. Mike painted those and put them on his car. They look tight. He was the one that gave me the idea to put the Lincoln emblem on my dash.

Mike, the LS is looking good. Where did you get the LSE lower valance? I've got a set of side skirts if you want them.

Hey Ken how much do you want for the side skirts. I'm interested in them. Thanks!

Hey Ken how much do you want for the side skirts. I'm interested in them. Thanks!
I've got them in the Auto Parts For Sale section for $300 shipped. Here's the link:

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=10459

Let me know if you are interested.

hey Ken, do you think it would look stupid if i got the side skirts and the rear valence with the chrome tips but no front for the body kit?

hey Ken, do you think it would look stupid if i got the side skirts and the rear valence with the chrome tips but no front for the body kit?
Well, first of all it would be cheaper to get the whole kit rather than piece it out. Also, the way the side skirts are made they flare out at the rear of the front fender well and at the front of the rear fender well. The front fascia and rear valance compliment that in the design. I haven't seen an LS with just the LSE side skirts and valance. However, I have seen an LS with the LSE front fascia and the Wings West side skirts and rear valance. It looked really good.

I've got them in the Auto Parts For Sale section for $300 shipped. Here's the link:

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=10459

Let me know if you are interested.

how would those look with the wings west front lip?

u pry wont even be able to get ahold of anything from wings west, since they been out of business, or whatever you wanna call it, for a while now....

u pry wont even be able to get ahold of anything from wings west, since they been out of business, or whatever you wanna call it, for a while now....


Yeah I know a guy who has one for sale. I just want to make sure the kits will look good together.

Well, first of all it would be cheaper to get the whole kit rather than piece it out. Also, the way the side skirts are made they flare out at the rear of the front fender well and at the front of the rear fender well. The front fascia and rear valance compliment that in the design. I haven't seen an LS with just the LSE side skirts and valance. However, I have seen an LS with the LSE front fascia and the Wings West side skirts and rear valance. It looked really good.

Ken I want them. Let me know about the paint and how I need to pay you. Thanks.

here are his pics

Which paint code is in the inside of that grille?

How did you add the extra exhaust pipes? Sorry, I know nothing about mods.

How did you add the extra exhaust pipes? Sorry, I know nothing about mods.
Exhaust tip, single in, double out.

If you right-click on the red "x" then choose "show image" it should work too.

Where did u get the lower grill at? Looks great! Keep up the work.

-Scott-

Where did u get the lower grill at? Looks great! Keep up the work.

-Scott-

I second that thought

You can buy it in sheets from www.ametco.com (http://www.ametco.com). He bought that grille from a fellow LLSOC member over a year ago. They bought a huge sheet of the perforated plastic and cut it to length for about 8 or so members. You can do the same. It's the same thing I have on my car now. What I sold or did sell was a little different than what Mike has on his car but it's basically the same idea.

ken do u have a close up pic, or a pic in the daylight

No I don't but I could probably get one though. It'll have to be tomorrow before I could get to it. I'm chillin' now and the LS is tucked away for night, night! :Beer

You can buy it in sheets from www.ametco.com (http://www.ametco.com). He bought that grille from a fellow LLSOC member over a year ago. They bought a huge sheet of the perforated plastic and cut it to length for about 8 or so members. You can do the same. It's the same thing I have on my car now. What I sold or did sell was a little different than what Mike has on his car but it's basically the same idea.

Great thanks, I plan on ordering at least one or two full sheets so i can cut them to spec after making a template first.
Is there a particular way you suggest mounting these? I'm curious about what the directions say that may have come with the sold out lower valance plastic that is on LSK. I don't really want to 'twistie tie' anything down so i'm hoping someone has a good idea!


Thanks

Great thanks, I plan on ordering at least one or two full sheets so i can cut them to spec after making a template first.
Is there a particular way you suggest mounting these? I'm curious about what the directions say that may have come with the sold out lower valance plastic that is on LSK. I don't really want to 'twistie tie' anything down so i'm hoping someone has a good idea!


Thanks

Hey I will totally go 50/50 on that sheet didjital? I want one of these lower grilles BAD! Let me know what you think?

-Scott-

Great thanks, I plan on ordering at least one or two full sheets so i can cut them to spec after making a template first.
Is there a particular way you suggest mounting these? I'm curious about what the directions say that may have come with the sold out lower valance plastic that is on LSK. I don't really want to 'twistie tie' anything down so i'm hoping someone has a good idea!


Thanks
From what I remember what one member did with his LS was use the zip ties to secure it to the front of the regular bumper.

Hey I will totally go 50/50 on that sheet didjital? I want one of these lower grilles BAD! Let me know what you think?

-Scott-

Sure that could work or i can just sell you one of the pieces i make for whatever it cost to make... once i have a template i've got a few friends that will cut them all in a row for me...

I'm probably guessing to put a thin edge/weather striping around the outside after the cut in case some of the holes are half in-tact after being cut into shape.

Today i need to find the bore size and measurements of the mclaren grille so I can order the right piece of plastic... if you have that data i could order the sheets in moments! (or perhaps anyone else who may have that info) I'd consider making 5 or 6 of these lower valances at one time.

Otherwise probably later tonight after work i'll measure it up when i get home

-didji

Here are the dimensions you need for the perforated plastic:
http://www.ametco.com/perforated/graphics/diam38.gif

3/8" diameter
9/16" staggered centers
4 holes per sq. inch
40% open area
3/16" thick


I think the price was about $120 a sheet, plus a crapload of money for shipping. The lower grille is not just a rectangular piece, it has to be cut to take into consideration the compound curve of the front bumper area. I had a cardboard pattern, but hucked it. I suggest that before you go hacking up the perforated plastic, you make a template first and try that. Mine is attached with black zip-ties and you can't see them at all. Luckily, I bought two pieces when the GB went around... one for my car now, one for the LSE front end when it's painted.

Which paint code is in the inside of that grille?

The wheels, and the upper and lower grilles are Duplicolor's Wheel Paint - "Graphite" and clearcoat.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html

Exhaust tip, single in, double out.

Hedman Hedders Exhaust tips, P/N 17101. About $18 each. The red looks good with the tail lights. Just cut the length to fit and welded them on to my flowmasters after I installed the rear valance.

DUAL OUTLET with RESONATOR TIP
http://www.hedman.com/images/17100.jpg


http://www.hedman.com/images/Image4.gif2" inlet, 2 3/8" outlet, 9" length.

I also painted my COP covers and added another set of the chrome lincoln letters to the covers. That looks sweet too.

Oh yeah! I remember that. That did look cool. Post a pic of it if you can.

Here's a pic of the COP covers... ( I know, the engine bay is a sty)

http://home.comcast.net/~specialtygraphic/copcover.jpg

Here are the dimensions you need for the perforated plastic:
http://www.ametco.com/perforated/graphics/diam38.gif

3/8" diameter
9/16" staggered centers
4 holes per sq. inch
40% open area
3/16" thick


I think the price was about $120 a sheet, plus a crapload of money for shipping. The lower grille is not just a rectangular piece, it has to be cut to take into consideration the compound curve of the front bumper area. I had a cardboard pattern, but hucked it. I suggest that before you go hacking up the perforated plastic, you make a template first and try that. Mine is attached with black zip-ties and you can't see them at all. Luckily, I bought two pieces when the GB went around... one for my car now, one for the LSE front end when it's painted.


thanks!! $120 a sheet? wow would've never guessed so much... of a standard sheet how many valance's can you cut out of... 3 at most?

count me down for one if you need another person and if the price is right...

I am all about this count me totally in! We need to find a way to mate it to the car with a cleaner look then zip ties!? Any ideas.........I have a few I will PM them to you.

-Scott-

thanks!! $120 a sheet? wow would've never guessed so much... of a standard sheet how many valance's can you cut out of... 3 at most?

I am all about this count me totally in! We need to find a way to mate it to the car with a cleaner look then zip ties!? Any ideas.........I have a few I will PM them to you.

-Scott-


Great guys,

I've actually got a quote into them now and am working with Greg Mitrovich on it.

I'm awaiting my prices back .. if we can cut 3 or 4 out of a sheet or two i'll order 1 sheet for sure today... tonight i'll be making a template..

If someone has a faster way to make a plastic template (not cardboard) do it and send it to me.

From there i could cut them to spec... My only downfall in this process is my time, so anything to speed it up i'll take the cost of the sheets and making each one after we have a template.

Otherwise i'll do a cardboard one fit tonight, then transfer it to a thinner plastic so i have an exact cut i can hold up to the valance and ensure it covers everything.... cardboard can get hokey if its all jaded up the edges.

lemmie know guys!

Ok i got the quotes and some shipping prices... Wasn't exactly what i was hoping to see but isn't necessarily bad either ... seeing as how long and wide the valance is quite a few could be cut off one sheet than i thought which is good.

I've got a meeting Thursday with a guy to give the specs to. I hopefully can get this same product locally made off the same thickness 3/16th plastic and with the same diameters on hole bore, distance and amount.

i'll keep this thread updated as i get info, probably next update will be this thursday night after i meet with the plastics shop.

The wheels, and the upper and lower grilles are Duplicolor's Wheel Paint - "Graphite" and clearcoat.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html


i feel for ya. On my last car i painted my wheels with the same paint. I took a better part of a day and the quality was damn near professional, anyways it looked awesome. However, you have to look out for people working on your car. Anytime you change the tires, get tire work done, etc the paint along the edges will get knocked off or become softened. Then the next time you wash the car it will just start coming off *owned* I did a touch up job but it just didn't last. In the end, after about a year, i regreted painting my wheels in the first place.

Two plus years with only minor chips inside the lug wells from me taking the wheels on/off the car. I figure that if I keep the car, I'll have to sand them down a bit and recoat them again in another year.

im in how much do u think youd be charging. do u have to have the lse front or is this for the sport?

im in how much do u think youd be charging. do u have to have the lse front or is this for the sport?

Depending on cost provided OhioLS or I can find this material cheaper than the place we've been talking about i'd only charge whatever it costs to make and ship to your door.

Lets hope we can find a good supplier between one of us, i've got some places and OhioLS says hes got a few, i'm sure we can pull together and make something happen because the other place is just ENTIRELY to expensive even for shipping..

Like i mentioned earlier, i'll be meeting with a plastics company thursday to hopefully have some info if not a deal set for this material.

The model it would be made for would be the sport.

-DIDJI

Maybe you might want to start another thread... might get a few more people interested in this.