Roll Pan? Hmmmm!?

[66SportFury]

I was doing some body work over the weekend and the rear bumper was off. I snapped a picture of it and when I was looking at the picture I got an idea. Don't know if it's a good one, but just an idea. Instead of putting the bumper back on, I was thinking of fabricating a custom roll pan. I used Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9 to add the roll pan to the picture.
It would be different, but kind of looks pretty cool IMO. What do you guys think?

 

[1978 NYB]

I personally like chrome bumpers on all C-Bodies.

 

[Catfish]

I like the bumpers too. It may look decent from the rear, do a photoshop from a straight on side view and see if it looks funky.

 

[commando1]

I was thinking of fabricating a custom roll pan.

Could you fabricate one without us laughing our asses off if it ever shows up on CL and one of us posts it?
Think about it....

 

[66SportFury]

I hear ya's as this was just an idea and I'm not sure myself. I think it looks pretty cool. Here's what it would like from the side if the roll pan was on the car.

 

[commando1]

TOTAL EPIC FAIL when viewed from the side.

 

[66SportFury]

Could you fabricate one without us laughing our asses off if it ever shows up on CL and one of us posts it?
Think about it....

I hear ya man. Like I said,..it was just a thought. Sort of a custom thing. Think about this though....The weight loss would be a plus, being that the rear bumper weights at least 50lbs! I will most likey leave it alone and put the rear bumper back on the car, but it was fun messin with the picture..LOL.

 

[66SportFury]

TOTAL EPIC FAIL when viewed from the side.

I would have to cut down the rear quarter,..something like this...Maybe leave well enough alone!

 

[Catfish]

TOTAL EPIC FAIL when viewed from the side.

Yup, looks just like a suspected it would.....like something is missing.

 

[Catfish]

I hear ya man. Like I said,..it was just a thought. Sort of a custom thing. Think about this though....The weight loss would be a plus, being that the rear bumper weights at least 50lbs! I will most likey leave it alone and put the rear bumper back on the car, but it was fun messin with the picture..LOL.

that's not a bad place at all to have weight. Really helps with weight transfer. Now ditch the front bumper and run a mini keg up front for a fuel cell and a solid front axle.

Photoshop it too please!

 

[66SportFury]

that's not a bad place at all to have weight. Really helps with weight transfer. Now ditch the front bumper and run a mini keg up front for a fuel cell and a solid front axle.

Photoshop it too please!

LMAO..! Like Commando said,..EPIC FAIL. I'll put the bumper back on and leave well enough alone.

 

[Catfish]

I'll put the bumper back on and leave well enough alone.

Good plan!

 

[66SportFury]

OK,.hear ya go! I have to much time on my hands..LMAO!

 

[Wildaugust]

OK,.hear ya go! I have to much time on my hands..LMAO!

I just can't think of anything to say. :surprised-005:

 

[Catfish]

OK,.hear ya go! I have to much time on my hands..LMAO!

Good lord!

 

[Catfish]

My recently purchased A-body project might just end up a solid axle gasser tribute. But not a four wheel drive. LOL

 

[66SportFury]

My recently purchased A-body project might just end up a solid axle gasser tribute. But not a four wheel drive. LOL

What A body did you get? My buddy has a 66 Dart. Nice car!

 

[Catfish]

74 dart swinger

 

[Stormer]

Don't get discouraged by a couple negative comments. It's your car so do whatever you want & keep dreaming up new stuff. If everybody ran stock cars then hot rodding wouldn't even exist.

I like your idea & think you should keep playing with it. And, as you said, it's a pretty decent weight loss......

 

[66SportFury]

74 dart swinger

Very cool. I've owned, two 72s, one 73 and a 75. I loved those 71/72 Darts. My ultimate car would be a 68 or 69 big block Dart! How's the body on yours? Have any pics you could post?