Today I went to DTM Autobody to get the final measurements for the new iForged Concave wheels that we will be debuting at SEMA. I am so shocked on how fast they installed the body panels. The rear quarters and the rear bumper are now on the car. A few more days of prepping and sanding to make sure all the lines and gaps are nice and the car will be ready for primer.

 

Nice build. I liked Misha's SL he revealed on a certain rally a few months back, it was painted matte gold or something like that. Can't wait to see how this bad boy turns out.

 

looks awesome. can't wait to see the final product with the new wheels.

 

Vince, this is going to be one bad ass project once its finished. Looking forward to seeing it at SEMA

 

Amazing build as always Vince! Can't wait to see it at SEMA this year.

 

Thanks guys for all the kind words. We have only 4 weeks before the big show so we are definitely in crunch time right now.

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BASF Glasurit paint supplies have arrived at DTM Autobody. BASF sent over their primer, base coat, clear and hardeners. I have been using BASF paint since 2005 with the first widebody Porsche project and have never used another supplier. I am a big fan of their quality products. I am keeping the actual paint color under wraps until later this month. The color will definitely blow you guys away.

The headlights, front grill, new led taillights have arrived from the Mercedes parts dept. Anyone looking for the best prices on OEM Mercedes parts you guys need to contact parts.com. I was able to get 40% off retail for the factory parts. DTM Autobody has started aligning all the body panels. By the end of this week, they will have the rear quarters cut and molded and start molding on the rear wing to the trunk. 4 weeks to the big show and so much left to do.

 

Sent my headlights up to https://lightwurkz.com in San Francisco. They are taking apart the headlights painting the inside matte black and putting leds around each projector. They will be shipping it back overnight on Thursday so I will have them on Friday. I know we are working on some really tight deadlines.

Here is a photoshop of what it will look like when done.

 

Ok guys the headlight housings are apart.

Here is a picture of the internals wet sanded and ready for primer



Second picture the pieces are now primered and ready for LED treatment and painting.

 

coming along.

 

Thanks to Pirelli for supplying the massive steam rollers that just came in today.

Pirelli P Zero Nero

Front
275/30/20

Rear
375/20/21

That is not a typo 375 rear width. They are insanely WIDE!!! I thought my tires were wide back in 2005 when we fitted 355/25/19 on my blue Porsche widebody but these tires take it to the next level.