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I can see what you'r going for, but I'm not sure TBH, mabie when the bumper is removed, just seems a bit too much black, a bit too full-on. might look better with more distant pictures, or move the number plate too between the headlights and get some silver on black plates.
Having said that, ive seen your work so far and your vision is pretty spot on.
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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I can see what you'r going for, but I'm not sure TBH, mabie when the bumper is removed, just seems a bit too much black, a bit too full-on. might look better with more distant pictures, or move the number plate too between the headlights and get some silver on black plates. Having said that, ive seen your work so far and your vision is pretty spot on. Appreciate the honest input.  I definitely won't go with black number plates as I really don't think they suit anything post 70s - funnily enough that would mean more black. I'd like to remove the bumper completely or maybe replace it with a thinner equivalent. I'll see how things develop. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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A quick mock up with the washer jets / filler smoothed as they will be and the front bumper smoothed and without a plate as I’ll remove that for shows...  This is an old photo of how she looks without a front bumper so I think something is needed as there’s a definitive recess but the bumper could be an inch shallower so it appears more subtle.  I might get away with it being mint if it looks less like a bumper or maybe keep that one thing as bare polished alloy to match the wheels. |
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zeberdee
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckzeberdee
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Jan 15, 2019 10:05:11 GMT
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Think it needs the bumper , in Black , but shallower as mentioned .
Think it’ll look odd with the black band that high up with nothing lower to tie it in .
If that makes sense ??
Your ride , your way .
Always going to split opinions whatever you do .
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Jan 15, 2019 10:20:25 GMT
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Have you thought about using one of those clip on type washer spray bars? I think some Citroens used them.
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Jan 15, 2019 10:58:07 GMT
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Have you thought about using one of those clip on type washer spray bars? I think some Citroens used them. Yep that's i am doing - I think I mentioned it further up in my post with new washer tank photos - hence the mock-up with those unrequired bits smoothed out. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Jan 15, 2019 10:59:12 GMT
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Think it needs the bumper , in Black , but shallower as mentioned . Think it’ll look odd with the black band that high up with nothing lower to tie it in . If that makes sense ?? Your ride , your way . Always going to split opinions whatever you do . Yeah definitely makes sense - a shallower smooth bar will probably easier than trying to get my current bumper straight any way. |
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Jan 15, 2019 12:57:25 GMT
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Like the black after a fashion. Can't describe it very well, but hows about the black narrowing down from the headlights to be just wider than the badge. A bit like this...  If you get me? |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Jan 15, 2019 14:51:39 GMT
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Like the black after a fashion. Can't describe it very well, but hows about the black narrowing down from the headlights to be just wider than the badge. A bit like this... If you get me? Yes I see where you're coming from but I think I like to follow my paint / vinyl along OEM swage lines - IMHO I think it would look a bit cluttered if I deviated off that natural body line. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckpeteh1969
@peteh1969
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Jan 15, 2019 15:00:31 GMT
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At least do the two simulated vents just below the main black section in black to balance it out as they look silly now in mint green and the eye is drawn straight to them.
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Jan 15, 2019 15:51:57 GMT
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At least do the two simulated vents just below the main black section in black to balance it out as they look silly now in mint green and the eye is drawn straight to them. They will be smoothed.  |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Jan 23, 2019 12:25:59 GMT
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A few minor updates to keep things current.... I had a puncture in the Ignis on Friday heading to work, I knew it had pressure sensors but didn’t know it reported the specific wheel and pressure rather than just a warning light...  Mega useful gadgetry as I knew how long I’d got before having to top up the pressure and continuing journey before getting it fixed. Tyre was repairable so sorted for £25. It was only flat at the bottom...  The only car building at the weekend was a bit of custom kaido racer car action...    Wiper arm mounted washer jet arrived from Poland and mini LED reg light arrived from China...  More action tonight, hopefully some decent progress to report. I don’t think I’ve posted concept pictures I’ve dirty doodled on my phone but hopefully these give you an idea...   |
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As my mate Don in Arkansas always says. Progress is Progress
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Jan 24, 2019 18:31:56 GMT
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Yes, I see your vision. It works. Do it. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Jan 24, 2019 19:34:45 GMT
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Yes, I see your vision. It works. Do it. I’m already on it. And for when it all gets a bit too serious...  |
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MK2 escort 1/4 front bumpers in black would look nice on the front .......only my opinion though. really like this motor
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Got the car from 105 bhp at the crank to 152 at the wheels.nitrous going on next.....if it ain't broke,keep bolting on go faster parts until it is........ www.fordgranadaclubuk.freefo.de |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Jan 25, 2019 13:48:02 GMT
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MK2 escort 1/4 front bumpers in black would look nice on the front .......only my opinion though. really like this motor Cheers The biggest catch with corner bumpers is that the doors are pretty much at the front so any wrap around bumpers would need to be split and bolted to the door so would look odd. |
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Jan 25, 2019 19:33:22 GMT
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I know you said you didnt like silver on black classic numberplates on a car thats not age-suitable, but ive got the image of those on the acty in my head now and i cant stop seeing it. Its quite good.
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