Nick Giggey car update

[GTS-R 001]

Well here is a close to the last update on the Nick Giggey Coupe build, thanks to all those who donated to this cause

Here are some pics that show the latest progress leading up to Nick's picking up the car in the next few days

HEre is a view of the rear with the coupe weather strip and carpet added


Side sills getting black trim painted


A view of the engine bay after a newer throttle body installed (old one looked like crap) a K&N installed, a fresh oil and filter change, new seals on the PS pump lines to Viton vs rubber, and a few replacement fuses to get the blower motor working


Changed out the fasteners on the battery hatch for quick access (nut-serts)


Engine bay complete


License plate on, painted the bottom of the bumper black, ready to install aero


Doors adjusted, front bumper on, hood on,


Passenger fender on, gas cap on,


Front view, one fender


Driver side fender on


Car at the paint shop waiting for Stone white stripes and some final panel shimming and a complete buff

 

[prpaster]

Nice Work Steve!!

 

[DholiRaja209]

Looks nice. I need to do the coupe conversion on my vert too.

 

[GTS-R 001]

Thanks guys!

I have been assembling this car non stop since last thursday, once the rain stopped. There are so many little this and thats to do on these cars that it can really eat up your time. I will be glad to finally have my garage back!

 

[ssjcreeper]

Looking good Steve. Helluva job you've done for Nick.

 

[Supratt6s]

I can't wait to pick her up tomorrow! I'm in San Fransico today eating time excited beyond comprehension! You have no idea how grateful I am of steve and the VCA for their contributions and hard work! I will be sure to pay this forward!!

 

[anton28]

How about a meet after you get your ride? I'm in the east bay. Anyone else interested?

 

[Supratt6s]

I think having a meet when I pick it up is an excellent idea! Either Friday or Saturday because I might not head back to Colorado until Sunday now.

 

[Fatboy 18]

Steve, would I be right in thinking the rear trunk lid is open in those last 3 pics? The gaps look huge?

 

[cowger]

Awesome -- glad to see that it's getting so close!

 

[GTS-R 001]

Steve, would I be right in thinking the rear trunk lid is open in those last 3 pics? The gaps look huge?

Yes, you are correct, the decklid is open as the bottom latch is not on yet,

the body shop is remounting the rear hatch glass as when it was initially removed to paint the hatch properly the glass guy mounted the glass too far forward so when I mounted the hatch it would not move forward enough in relation to the roof. And unfortunately since I had to lift this in place and adjust I had to find out the hard way. so it is now being corrected and then I can move the hatch forward so it will close properly, I can then adjust the hinges and the latch and the shims and get the gaps to where they need to be.

It is all part of putting a viper together, it all takes time and effort.

 

[sssammm]

Nice job Steven

 

[anton28]

I think having a meet when I pick it up is an excellent idea! Either Friday or Saturday because I might not head back to Colorado until Sunday now.

Friday would work out great. My sat might be a bit more difficult. Shoot me a txt with your info and lets go from there. 925-818-5749

 

[GTS-R 001]

Friday would work out great. My sat might be a bit more difficult. Shoot me a txt with your info and lets go from there. 925-818-5749

Nick's car is at the painter all day today, it will have another 8-12 hours of labor done to it to add all the extra trim and do final adjustments so a Friday is not going to happen, the car will most likely be ready late Saturday or sometime Sunday.

 

[The_Greg]

Link to background story?????

 

[Fatboy 18]

Yes, you are correct, the decklid is open as the bottom latch is not on yet,

the body shop is remounting the rear hatch glass as when it was initially removed to paint the hatch properly the glass guy mounted the glass too far forward so when I mounted the hatch it would not move forward enough in relation to the roof. And unfortunately since I had to lift this in place and adjust I had to find out the hard way. so it is now being corrected and then I can move the hatch forward so it will close properly, I can then adjust the hinges and the latch and the shims and get the gaps to where they need to be.

It is all part of putting a viper together, it all takes time and effort.

Thought as much, thanks for the update, feel sorry for you having to do the extra work but the car looks great, well done

I bet Nick can't wait!

 

[GTS-R 001]

Here are some further pics of the car, getting taped off and painted with its stripes and getting the front windshield frame painted to match like the coupes have

 

[GTS-R 001]

A few more pics of the almost finished car

 

[fastandloud]

Looking very, very nice!!!!!!