Priya's SX/4 project

[priya]

Couldn't you use some prepainted black handles from a Jeep? Then you could paint it I think.

Sounds workable, I'm going to give some thought to that.

[mudkicker715]

For your thoughts, those handles obviously come apart.

[shaggimo]

  Out in good light those colors just pop, awesome, great choice on the scheme!

[priya]

Thanks Casper and Shaggimo 

[Alcology]

Priya, you and Ward have done such a great job on this SX/4.  I always check in to see any updates and get a little sad when the Priya thread starts dropping down.  The little touches that you've made really make it, plus I really like the "different" color choice.  Really works and really pops out.  As a side note, if painting the door handles is a pain, have you thought about powder coating them?  Might be tough to get done, but if you're not in a rush, you might get lucky and find someone to do it cheap.

[Hawk258]

yes, I agree, You have taken this restoration to a whole new level. i admit you have managed to break down the HUGE TASK of restoring your eagle into manageable form. You should be very proud of the quality of work you have done. some people would have gotten discouraged even before starting. Congratulations on your progress. Keep up the good work, I am sure you give many others including myself that with patience and with determination and a bit of skill anything can be done.

[priya]

Thanks a lot Alcology and Hawk258.  I ended up getting discouraged on my previous project and giving up on it so I didn't want it to happen again on this one.  Its been pretty slow going but I've stuck with it and when I didn't feel like doing anything always tried to do at least a little bit.  That's my philosophy, just keep at it and eventually you'll get it done.  I know others have been a lot quicker at their projects but I'm happy to get it done eventually rather than not at all.  At this point there's no doubt its going to be finished off in the not too distant future and it'll sure feel good.

I've thought about it and I don't think I'm going to do the door handles, at least not any time soon.  The door panels were such a huge chore to get in place and the clips kept wanting to pop out I really don't want to remove it and start fighting all over again and perhaps damage the backing board more to the point where it won't hold the clips.

[Hawk258]

That does bring up an idea I have for you. You might want to find another backing board and use it as a template to make more. you should only need 1 as they are left and right compatible, that way if you decide to play with  future ideas or you do get into a position you feel you need the backing replaced you can. and Take pride, I have been stuck on research for a long time, I just hope that I too can get to the point you are now.

[priya]

Sounds like a good idea, I'll keep an eye out for one.

[doneagle]

         HI   Priya.....I saw your car in Eagle of the month and it is AWSOME .........The car is beautiful .........
                             Grate work girl and of course your hubby to ....Good Luck ...........Don

[priya]

Thanks Don 

[amc78concord]

WOWW

I'VE BEEN WAITING TO SEE THE END RESULT OF YOUR SX/4 FOR A LONG TIME.  JOB WELL DONE!!!

 

[priya]

Thanks a lot Robert.

[shanebo]

I LOVE how you fixed up those stock rims!! Shined up with the blue accents they put the icing on the cake! Just the picture alone threw me back in my seat....I can only imagine what it looks like in person...you have done some amazing work on that car. 

[priya]

Thanks Shanebo 

And you're right, the rims do look incredible in person.