While the "Bahama-mama" is in production, I'm having a great time playing with several small details, including these beauties made by Jimmy Tidwell:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412116034.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412116068.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412116101.jpg

Titanium lug nuts! They are so light & beautiful, makes me want to wear them around my neck. (yah, nuts around my neck)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412116554.jpg
So, just out of curiosity I weighed them to see what the differences would be:
Steel = 1.2 oz.
Aluminum = .6 oz.
and the Ti = .7 oz.
Jimmy offers them in two post-production finishes: glass bead blasted or the machined finish (above). If you're a detail-freak and noticed the blemish on the threads, it is not a defect, just rubber scrapings from the hose it was on. ;) The details on these nuts are spectacular! Go get some.

I've been resisting. How much?

It's inevitable. $10/pc.

Here's another small detail I just finished - http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412170396.jpg
Had a smaller diameter Carrera steering wheel laying around so I cut the ring off and welded the center hub & spokes from my factory wheel.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412170455.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412170487.jpg
Transferred all the rubber grip padding to make up the diameter of the wheel.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412170538.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412170562.jpg
Added additional felt to finish the grip and to achieve the "thick grip."
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412171233.jpg
Painted the spokes:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412171399.jpg
Had a custom leather wrap made up:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412171490.jpg
And stitched till the cows came home. Much harder than I thought - the Youtube videos made it seem so easy!

You're a mad man Mr Blee. Make sure you never change that about yourself. ;)

Very impressive - i just read through all of this post and you have come such a long way - i applaud your vision and your perseverance. Can't wait to see it all complete and happy.

Thank you gentlemen. Here's the finished product with the correct part # & date in tact:
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412177431.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412177539.jpg

Seriously. No updates? ��

A little progress...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1421617810.jpg

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Wow Brian...looking good!

Read from start to finish.
You sir, are amazing.

Thank you for the encouraging words gents!

Rich - noticed the new addition to the stable. What's a '12 Boss 302? Or is it a '72 Boss 302? Good thing you have that honkin' garage.

Brian, that would be this...2012 Boss 302. Big fun.

http://granitehead.smugmug.com/Cars/.../L/Boss1-L.jpg

Updates?

You gotta be close to done...right?

Close.
Gotta finish fuel tank mod; finish re-finishing the wheels; slap the motor & tranny in; then some wiring; door panels; re-spray the driver door (I'll tell you later.)... Hmmmm, maybe not close? I hope to have it on the road before summer is over.

Brian, if you ever need any help, I have every day off.

Rich, how do you feel about restoring a '69S? ;) I have never-y day off.

I have to check my calendar.

Looking great Brian! You should swing by and check out the shop sometime! Or hit me up if you need a hand...I am just down the road!

See, this is what I'm talkin' about! A community of fellow enthusiasts providing encouragement and the willingness to sacrifice valuable time to help each other... you guys are great! I really appreciate it.
I need to get'er done so we can cruise.