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Ok, I've always wondered about licensing etc. I make art too and can appreciate that you did the right thing, I'm sure you could have just found an image and printed it. Good job though, and I can appreciate those individual touches. I always assumed it was super expensive, which is why people steal images and use them illegally, but it sounds like it depends on the situation and application.

You said you "purchased the rights" to that flag under your hood? How does that work??

Looking good! Getting real close now! Once you see that whole body painted, you'll be anxious to finish, especially after what, 4 years??? Wow.

Saw the Michael Douglas movie "Falling Down" , there's a 240z in the parking lot of the burger joint that he goes into

Thanks! I'm hoping to get them to market soon! Horror Trikes FB page Horror Trikes HQ

I don't see anything wrong haha!

Wow, just looked at carpartsmanual.com, that's a great resource! It has pretty much ever part

Wow, do we have a list somewhere of part numbers and what they are?

Thanks! Here are a few pics of the other prototypes I have. I think the lighting really adds to it!

Yes, many possiblities! The zombie is a good one... I've already put ghosts and clowns on other ones. The motor seems pretty stout, I think the connection to the wheel is the weak point. I made one of those big wagons like this too, which is about 30 pounds. Yes, just one works fine. But it wouldn't bee too hard to get both to spin.

My other passion is Halloween and all things spooky and artistic. So I spend most of this year making these RC controlled tricycles. I did all the legally required stuff (patent, TM, etc.) Hopefully I can begin to get them to market this year. I was thinking you could even put a cooler of beer in one of the wagons and drive it around like a tailgate haha. I am grateful for any feedback, advice, critique, etc. I have 13 prototypes at the moment. And yes, I basically invented them and figured out how to do it. Which is a skill I learned by working on cars! RC Tricycles (Horror Trikes)

Haha that's why I always try to have an empty gatorade bottle on hand...

Were those holes already existing, and you just added the elbow? Great idea and mod!

NIce... looking great! What did you use for those seals? looks like 2 types. So this last pic shows that you need them on both the long lip and the "raised sections"?

Ah ok. I wondered about the baking because I've heard if you don't bake it, you need to wait about 6 months for the paint to fully cure before waxing it. They do make special "wax/sealant" for newer paints though, but I like to keep that paint waxed and protected.

Whoa, so you get a single can from PPG, and you just pour it in the spray gun and spray? Same for the clear, just pour the can in and spray?? Seems easy... Does it need to be baked to cure etc?? paint is coming out looking great btw

I replaced my stock one years ago with the "locking" BMW cap (which doesn't actually lock...). It fits fine, and the lock engages, but it doesn't stop the cap from being removed. So I guess the flap is kind of useless for me, as it has no chain... hopefully I still have the stocker somewhere, I usually keep everything

I used the grey PVC shower liner (Oatey brand from Home Depot), it's flexible and doesn't hold any moisture, and is soft enough that it doesn't push the door open

Looking really good.... the truck liner looks great, should protect it for the rest our lifetimes, at least! Painting is my favorite, all your hard work (or lack thereof...) comes together and gives you that finished look! As mentioned, I love the dark green Zs... can't wait to see it in the sun!

Wow, that's really cool! Since you taught me a new word (neophyte), I'll share one with you: you're an autodidact like me! You going to put all the panels on and line them up before or after painting?

Yes you're right, my bad... Now back to drooling at your project! Man, I'd love to be able to do that someday. Did you already know how to do all that restoration type stuff? Or learning as you go?

I'd also like to know the specifics, and should I "ding" the hold inward a bit first? I'd like to not have to grind it down too much

I've read that soldering them is the ideal solution, like plumbing solder, not the small electrical type. The metal is so thin on these I'd hate to ruin it.

Thanks, good to know, I actually did wonder that. So that means the 280z emblem will cover all the "Datsun" holes I assume? I'd prefer to just fill the upper molding holes and leave the emblem ones, my 280z emblems just mount with mounting tape, not sure if some used pegs... should I weld em or fill em with filler? I heard welding might distort the thin metal...

Ok, thanks. I have found an old used 240z one. Need to fill the molding holes. Hopefully this massaging will have a happy ending!