mattkats1
10-15-2002, 07:27 PM
Let me know what you think, good or bad. Purists might frown but I like 'em!
:fryem:
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=1&ACCOUNT=11838
:fryem:
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=1&ACCOUNT=11838
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Ken 01-Cobra
10-15-2002, 08:19 PM
Man, those look really nice! I KNOW they look better in person than in the pics too.
One question though...why was the officer of the law visiting? ;) :hehe:
"To many hands being laid on her...to many eyes that never see..."
One question though...why was the officer of the law visiting? ;) :hehe:
"To many hands being laid on her...to many eyes that never see..."
mattkats1
10-15-2002, 08:22 PM
Seriously though, they had dropped the patrol car off to get a big dent from a local Bambi fixed. Good eyes... :rolleyes: , I hadn't even paid any attention to that...sure I'll get a few comments now...lol
Ken 01-Cobra
10-15-2002, 08:58 PM
Well, it is funny. I have a clean driving record, and really am pretty tame when I drive around town, but I think I am beginning to get a bad rep in a certain local county. The last two times over there I've had chats with the local law enforcement officers. Man, there never USED to be that many cops around there! ;) :D As a result, I SEE those cars now. :haha:
Ken 01-Cobra
10-16-2002, 11:51 AM
If you don't mind me asking, how much did that flame job set you back? I've often thought of ghost flames for my black Snake in a silver mist, but I've always figured I would spend the money on parts that means it goes faster. ;) :D
mattkats1
10-16-2002, 06:38 PM
Originally posted by Ken 01-Cobra
If you don't mind me asking, how much did that flame job set you back? I've often thought of ghost flames for my black Snake in a silver mist, but I've always figured I would spend the money on parts that means it goes faster. ;) :D
Ken....don't mind at all you asking. The whole job ran $800 and covered a full ghost flame job, but that could have been $500 if I had went with the flames in pinstripe rather than the project I asked for. The big difference in cost comes from the lessened work involved in the pinstripe taping. This would have not have required fully taping the flames but rather just flames in pinstripe and then you spray the flame color over the stripes. Remove the stripes afterwards and your flame is your original color, with the overspray outlining the flames. I went more traditional in that mine required fully taping the flames and thus, they are in the top coat color, your original color makes the background. Hope this is a clear explanation, it was a bit hard for me to understand until he painted me a chair using both methods. If you anywhere near my neck of the woods, this guy I used is truly an artist and I honestly think you would get charged quite a bit more in the bigger cities (ours is 80,000 so it isn't that small but we are in Arkansas is everything is small town). Let me know if I can help you in any way. I may have just lucked out too! :spinem:
If you don't mind me asking, how much did that flame job set you back? I've often thought of ghost flames for my black Snake in a silver mist, but I've always figured I would spend the money on parts that means it goes faster. ;) :D
Ken....don't mind at all you asking. The whole job ran $800 and covered a full ghost flame job, but that could have been $500 if I had went with the flames in pinstripe rather than the project I asked for. The big difference in cost comes from the lessened work involved in the pinstripe taping. This would have not have required fully taping the flames but rather just flames in pinstripe and then you spray the flame color over the stripes. Remove the stripes afterwards and your flame is your original color, with the overspray outlining the flames. I went more traditional in that mine required fully taping the flames and thus, they are in the top coat color, your original color makes the background. Hope this is a clear explanation, it was a bit hard for me to understand until he painted me a chair using both methods. If you anywhere near my neck of the woods, this guy I used is truly an artist and I honestly think you would get charged quite a bit more in the bigger cities (ours is 80,000 so it isn't that small but we are in Arkansas is everything is small town). Let me know if I can help you in any way. I may have just lucked out too! :spinem:
OleGrayCar
10-18-2002, 07:47 PM
Honestly......... I usually don't care for 'em.
But for some reason, those DO really look nice.:tmb:
But for some reason, those DO really look nice.:tmb:
mattkats1
10-18-2002, 07:56 PM
Much thanks!
:beer:
:beer:
Ken 01-Cobra
10-18-2002, 11:44 PM
Hey Matt...sorry, for some reason, my permissions were such that I couldn't post earlier today, and I just got back from the track.
I like those flames a LOT! But $800 would buy a bunch of go fast goodies, so they will have to wait a while! ;) Maybe after I get this beastie running where I want it, a nice silver mist ghost flame on the black Cobra would be in the cards.
I like those flames a LOT! But $800 would buy a bunch of go fast goodies, so they will have to wait a while! ;) Maybe after I get this beastie running where I want it, a nice silver mist ghost flame on the black Cobra would be in the cards.
mattkats1
10-19-2002, 01:00 PM
Greg fixed it asap but I had the same problem not being approved to post. What would you buy for $800? I am so not mechanically inclined, any parts I buy I gotta pay someone to put on. Maybe you can feed me some ideas on what to buy that doesn't take a PhD in Engineering to install. If it ain't as simple as a couple screws or bolts, I am dumbfounded. I was thinking of having my upper intake polished or chromed but I doubt I could get the darn thing off. If you do get the flames, I def. want to see em as soon as it's done!:tmb:
Ken 01-Cobra
10-19-2002, 01:29 PM
Well, $800 will buy a set of Weld wheels and some drag radials, which will probably be my next purchase if you caught my earlier post in another area.
As for bolt ons, if you visit my site I have most of my mods listed and dyno charts for what each one did. The best bang for the buck was the C&L MAF for $270, and yes, even you could install it. ;) Of course, it ain't as pretty as the chromed CAI you have now, but it DOES give you power. All of my mods were installed by our SVTOA dealer, which gives us a good deal on parts and labor, so its worth it to me to pay them to do it! :D
As for bolt ons, if you visit my site I have most of my mods listed and dyno charts for what each one did. The best bang for the buck was the C&L MAF for $270, and yes, even you could install it. ;) Of course, it ain't as pretty as the chromed CAI you have now, but it DOES give you power. All of my mods were installed by our SVTOA dealer, which gives us a good deal on parts and labor, so its worth it to me to pay them to do it! :D
mattkats1
10-20-2002, 09:12 PM
Ken...if you are getting ready to buy a set of Welds, I may be able to help if this guy from Ebay screws me over. I had a bad experience with a Weld middle man (Greg Weld's son to be honest, Brock Weld). As a result of alot of fussing, Weld sent me a letter authorizing me a 40% discount on any wheel set. If he doesn't get the cash to me by Tuesday, it's yours if you want it. Email me if you are interested and I will save it for you if he backs out of the deal.
Ken 01-Cobra
10-20-2002, 09:39 PM
Yeah, I read about your fight on the old board. It sux when someone tries to screw others because they have the same name!
You most definitely have mail sir!!!! ;) :D :bna :haha:
You most definitely have mail sir!!!! ;) :D :bna :haha:
mattkats1
10-21-2002, 08:17 AM
I'll def. keep you postd on the auction payment. He was supposed to have mailed the cash Friday from TN and being that I am in TN, it should have been here by now.
Ken 01-Cobra
10-21-2002, 10:06 AM
Heheh...methinks you are giving the USPS WAY more credit than they deserve! ;) But I understand.
I went ahead and bought a set of Steeda Ultra Lights. They weigh 3 lbs. less than the Weld's, each, and cost less too with the 10% SVTOA discount. I got both of them for a bit more than what 1 of the Weld's would have cost retail. :haha:
Thanks for the offer though! Maybe someone else could use it! :tmb:
I went ahead and bought a set of Steeda Ultra Lights. They weigh 3 lbs. less than the Weld's, each, and cost less too with the 10% SVTOA discount. I got both of them for a bit more than what 1 of the Weld's would have cost retail. :haha:
Thanks for the offer though! Maybe someone else could use it! :tmb:
taylorp
11-04-2002, 01:36 PM
Originally posted by mattkats1
Let me know what you think, good or bad. Purists might frown but I like 'em!
:fryem:
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=1&ACCOUNT=11838
I'm a little late seeing the pics...but...
I WANT THEM! I WANT THEM!! THEY LOOK BEAUTIFULL. :cool: :tmb: :tmb: :tmb:
Let me know what you think, good or bad. Purists might frown but I like 'em!
:fryem:
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=1&ACCOUNT=11838
I'm a little late seeing the pics...but...
I WANT THEM! I WANT THEM!! THEY LOOK BEAUTIFULL. :cool: :tmb: :tmb: :tmb:
mattkats1
11-04-2002, 04:41 PM
Thanks a bunch! I haven't gotten the darn thing out of the garage since it came home, now it's cold here. Oh well...I guess there are wayyyy more worse problems that mine in the world!:fryem:
GaborVincer
11-07-2002, 10:21 AM
Originally posted by mattkats1
Let me know what you think, good or bad. Purists might frown but I like 'em!
:fryem:
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=1&ACCOUNT=11838
Matt.
that's smoken looking flames. If my cobra wasn't leased I would love to do the same thing you have done
:allhail: :tmb: :allhail:
Let me know what you think, good or bad. Purists might frown but I like 'em!
:fryem:
http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=1&ACCOUNT=11838
Matt.
that's smoken looking flames. If my cobra wasn't leased I would love to do the same thing you have done
:allhail: :tmb: :allhail:
mattkats1
11-08-2002, 11:49 AM
Just tell them when the lease is up that vandals did it!:p
King Cobra
11-12-2002, 05:19 PM
:tmb: I looked at all your pictures and even though I'm not a fan of flames, these look great. I have a Mineral Gray 03 and am seriously thinking about doing this. Does anyone know where I can get this done in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area??
mattkats1
11-14-2002, 05:39 PM
I have the car in this thread and am only 4 hrs from you in Ft. Smith, AR. If you want any info on the paint shop that did my work, I will be glad to get it for you.:fryem:
King Cobra
11-16-2002, 02:39 PM
Thanks, I sent you an e-mail, did you get it?
mattkats1
11-16-2002, 07:15 PM
King...sorry just checked my email tonight (Sat), but no email from ya yet. I'll have to get the phone number for you but the name of the shop/guy is Ty Taylor, located in Barling, Arkansas. I am sure you can probably find it on anywho.com as well. LEt me know if you decide to make the trip, I'll be glad to help in any way.
:tmb:
:tmb:
SVTgirl
11-23-2002, 02:38 PM
I am a fan of flames, and I love your ghost flames, looks increadible!!! :tmb:
mattkats1
11-23-2002, 09:03 PM
Seems as though the flames were a good idea, I was worried about ruining the car but thanks to everyone for the kind words.:fryem:
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