View Full Version : New Mod (Front Face Finisher)


Opr8r
01-02-2004, 08:50 AM
This prototype is a copy of the Topline front face finisher. Teddy and I fabricated this over the last few nights. (And thanks John for your fine-tuning!!!) :D

The front face finisher is one piece that consists of a partial grille cover and eyelids. It also features a slot in the center to accomodate the bB badge.

http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_02.jpg
http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_00.jpg
http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_01.jpg

**Update**

Here are some shots taken during the day (without flash)

http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_03.jpg
http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_04.jpg
http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_05.jpg
http://square.phpwebhosting.com/~matthew/Mods/Front_Face_Finisher_06.jpg

Peace,
m@

Male_Nurse
01-02-2004, 09:17 AM
that ____ looks clean...how can i get one?

Djuan
01-02-2004, 10:10 AM
sharp, really really nice

kwicslvr
01-02-2004, 10:16 AM
Does look very good. Very stock looking. Well done!

beathookup
01-02-2004, 02:13 PM
I like it! Are you going to be selling them? If so I want one

projxB
01-02-2004, 02:44 PM
thats looks nice. what's it made of?

Docofmind
01-02-2004, 05:25 PM
thats looks nice. what's it made of?

Yes, what is it made of and where do we sign up :) BTW, how thick is it?

Nicely done.

Opr8r
01-02-2004, 05:29 PM
Thanks guys. Haven't thought about selling them (we've only made 2 so far) although I suppose that could be a possibility. We basically copied the Topline FFF cause we didn't want to wait on an overseas order. :lol:

It would look a lot better with a proper OEM paint job.

Peace,
m@

Longoscion
01-02-2004, 11:45 PM
looks good

Cheif_Thundercloud
01-03-2004, 10:01 AM
Im diggin it!

izzles
01-03-2004, 04:05 PM
I like that it would look nice on mine :lol: How much you making them for....

George
01-03-2004, 07:54 PM
Thanks guys. Haven't thought about selling them (we've only made 2 so far) although I suppose that could be a possibility. We basically copied the Topline FFF cause we didn't want to wait on an overseas order. :lol:

What did you make this out of? I want to do something similar, except that I want to smooth out the entire "grille."
George

Munch
01-03-2004, 08:39 PM
Nice! 8)

Opr8r
01-03-2004, 11:35 PM
Hey guys.

Thanks for all the great feedback. :D The FFF was fabricated out of crystalite acrylic material. (1/8" in thickness). It's pretty durable - and as you can see, it fits the contour of the front-end quite nicely.

We'll definitely be making more (possibly next week.) I'm not sure how much more, but we'll keep you up-to-date!


Peace,
m@ (aka Opr8r)

projxB
01-04-2004, 06:03 PM
Heres tha real deal. nice work man.
http://www3.plala.or.jp/pipopapo/bbking/gallery/toku/toku-2.jpg

George
01-04-2004, 07:31 PM
Hey guys.

Thanks for all the great feedback. :D The FFF was fabricated out of crystalite acrylic material. (1/8" in thickness). It's pretty durable - and as you can see, it fits the contour of the front-end quite nicely.

We'll definitely be making more (possibly next week.) I'm not sure how much more, but we'll keep you up-to-date!


Peace,
m@ (aka Opr8r)

Great! Where can you get this crystalite material?

Docsnuff
01-04-2004, 10:14 PM
Great! Where can you get this crystalite material?

I think Crystal Lite can be found at your nearest grocer, in the soda and tea isle. The best flavor is the lemonade!!!

George
01-05-2004, 04:36 AM
Great! Where can you get this crystalite material?

I think Crystal Lite can be found at your nearest grocer, in the soda and tea isle. The best flavor is the lemonade!!!

Helpful as always! :)

The plastic stuff is available at Home Despot, according to info PM'd to me.

George

01-05-2004, 06:37 PM
Many of hours spent at my shop cutting and sanding those bueaties!! I wonder how it would look in blue onyx pearl? I will have to find out! :D Props for another awesome DIY .

TheRedBox
01-05-2004, 08:56 PM
Wrap it in carbon :D

Opr8r
01-05-2004, 09:00 PM
Wrap it in carbon :D

That would look good against a carbon fiber hood.


Peace,
m@

projxB
01-05-2004, 09:05 PM
Wrap it in carbon :D

That would look good against a carbon fiber hood.


Peace,
m@

Im sold.

scionara
01-05-2004, 09:39 PM
Looks good guys...

izzles
01-05-2004, 10:22 PM
I am sold as well...How much to make....

Scionic
01-05-2004, 10:23 PM
Very nice work guys!!!

Please definitely let me know if you are going to offer it to us NDIY (non-do-it-yourselfers).

Thanks.

Opr8r
01-05-2004, 11:51 PM
Very nice work guys!!!

Please definitely let me know if you are going to offer it to us NDIY (non-do-it-yourselfers).

Thanks.

We'll definitely let you know. :) I'm pretty sure that we'll make more this week.


Peace,
m@

ScionRI
03-04-2004, 01:50 AM
how does it attach? i want to make my own :wink: ... also where can i buy thundercloud paint?! i wouldn't mind having some laying around if you know what i mean.

jonbee
03-04-2004, 02:04 AM
sweet!!!

that is incredibly cool!

i would like to try and pull it off with metal so that its flush and there are less gaps and lines. not to detract from what you did at all!!

kind of like this:
http://www.yv-1.com/jb/aggressive2.jpg

it could be cool :twisted:

dzcustom
03-04-2004, 03:54 AM
Clean and well done. You guys take perfection to a new level. I agree with everyone about trying to selling the product. Keep on inspiring us with your passion. 8)

Opr8r
03-04-2004, 06:30 PM
how does it attach? i want to make my own :wink: ... also where can i buy thundercloud paint?! i wouldn't mind having some laying around if you know what i mean.

It attaches with double-sided foam tape. You even can mount it higher for less gap if you want. :) You can get paint from Toyota.

Peace,
m@

nunspa
03-04-2004, 06:43 PM
Dude

I got to get me one of those!

Very sweet work... man I want one! if you sell these please keep me up to date!

Peter B

yanges
03-04-2004, 06:55 PM
that looks Sweet Opr8r!!

i like those white spoke wheels too!!

George
03-04-2004, 08:30 PM
We'll definitely let you know. :) I'm pretty sure that we'll make more this week.


Peace,
m@

Would you care to share how you are cutting and finishing this stuff? Any bends involved?

George