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 Changes for the Hellkat...maybe finished, maybe not.. new pictures (Page 1)
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xtreme prowler         POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 10-28-2010 12:42 PM
    
This winter will bring some xtreme changes to the Hellkat... The artist has been wanting to repaint the car and I finally gave in to him. Travis painted the car almost 4 years ago when he was 22 and has been asking me to give him the opportunity to do it over again. I have watched his abilities improve greatly and there is no denying that he can far surpass what is currently on the car. This is a very hard decision for me, I love the current paint, more now that ever, but 50,000 miles have brought many rock chips as I refuse to park it, it is driven nearly every day between April and November, rain or shine. and yes, there will be some fire and skulls... Other than paint we are going to try some body modifications that will be unique to this car. I know there will be some that think it was best left the way it was.. but its what we as individules enjoy these wonderful cars that really counts, and making them our own is the "Juice"... Hellkat will be in the shop mid-january and back to me all completed in March... I will gladly share pictures with you all at that time... I have really appreciated all the compliments everyone has given the car over the years and I passed them all on to Travis as he is the guy that makes it happen.. This message has been edited by xtreme prowler on 09-24-2011 at 07:37 PM |
GenoTex      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 10-28-2010 02:45 PM
Take 900 more pictures... as if there aren't enough already! ... and I'm sure the next paint job will WOW us all as much as this one has Jim. He's an artist. Period. You're lucky to have this guy. |
ALLEY CAT       POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 10-28-2010 03:01 PM
I've been chatting with Travis, and he and I are thinking this pattern would look best on the 'new' HellKat:
This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 10-28-2010 at 03:01 PM |
fibertop Prowler Junkie From:Wasaga Beach Ontario |
posted 10-28-2010 03:14 PM
its hard to imagine how you could improve on your kats paint job. Its already a work of art just being a prowler and you have elevated it to a higher level with your existing paint.its is truly awesome as is. So it will be really interesting to see the new paint. My advice ( not that its worth anything and not that you asked for it) is to stay away from skulls. To me that would put it into a category of art that evokes a certain negative reaction. I'm think you will prove me wrong somehow. This message has been edited by fibertop on 10-28-2010 at 06:50 PM |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 10-28-2010 03:27 PM
Incase you were wondering,,,,,the second choice was my picture on the sides:
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 10-28-2010 05:33 PM
Geno, Its embarrassing to admit how pictures of this car I have... in my defence, I have had it for 6 years..  I have talked to Travis and explained that the "Brady Bunch" theme is out.. he told me to tell you that he hope you are feeling better soon and that they straiten those meds out... get well soon AC ! Roger, I love to hear all the comments and thanks for the advice...I always tell Travis how much everyone likes the current look but he is a very modest young man and he starts doing the " aww shucks " ... A little background on the current paint.... 4 years ago, I walked into the paint shop for the first time mostly because it was one block from work. All I wanted was to get the reflector in the headlights painted black.... They asked me if I was interested in some art work on the Prowler, They gave me a price I couldn't refuse so I told them I wanted Blue Fire Flames...I Dropped the car off on Friday... Monday Travis called me at work and said the Blue fire would look great but thought the real fire red/orange and yellow would look much better... I told him that he could paint the car like it was his own and he had full artistic freedom... he asked me about skulls, I said " whatever you think best "... the following Saturday they told me to come pick it up... that is 8 days later... they had taken the entire car apart, sanded, assembled, airbrushed and cleared the car... I had no idea what I was going to get...They did 3 all nighters... I was floored, speechless and very pleased... This time I have offered some ideas but assured him that he will have total freedom to do whatever he wants... He will do multiple themes and the artwork will be much more extensive... out to the edge but not over, it will not be for the faint of heart, it will be extreme and it will be all the work of a very tallented young man who has become a great friend... yes, I am very lucky.. This message has been edited by xtreme prowler on 01-03-2011 at 10:10 AM |
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StingRay POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Elk Grove Village, IL, USA |
posted 10-28-2010 06:02 PM
Can attest that the current paint work looks much more impressive in person than it does on line. Can't wait to see the "next" version too! |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 10-28-2010 08:24 PM
...I've always liked it the way it is, but I also understand changing it...when you do change, do something completely different, a drastic color change, graphix change etc etc...make it a completely new car...my plan with the "Tangelo Kat" was to repaint it every two years, but I ended up liking it so well I doubt I will ever change it again...it was going to be "SLime Lime Kat" next, then "Steel Blue Kat"(mid 60s Vette color)and then "Coral Kat" PS...I really like the yello/orange color on the new Mustangs the last year or so...it would look outstanding on a Kat too...then, flame it in pink, lime and purple |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 10-28-2010 11:31 PM
Hard to imagine it could look any better. The flames on your cat are awesome!!! Good luck with the next paint job! Looking forward to seeing the new "look"!  |
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GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 10-29-2010 04:05 AM
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 10-29-2010 07:59 AM
The only thing more amazing than the Prowler is all the people that drive them... I am going to relay these comments to Travis today when I drop by the shop .. A very humble thank you.. I am never shy to help the other owners and it give me great pleasure to assist anyone in need, I think that is the spirit of this site and is evident every day. Without you all my kat as it is now, wouldn't exist. The support I found here gave me the confidence to buy it in the first place.. |
stprinz POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:ITALY |
posted 10-29-2010 02:04 PM
wow....some nice and powerfull words.....like that a lot...
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 10-31-2010 08:42 AM
It has started with the addition of a GaryE grille....
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 01-03-2011 09:46 AM
I've been working on a few things before it goes to the paint shop...
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prowlrman Prowler Junkie From:Phoenix, AZ USA |
posted 01-03-2011 11:30 AM
Those wheels look awesome on the car...I have always admired your paint job and to be honest it would be hard for me to make any changes to that car. |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 01-03-2011 11:48 AM
Thanks, Unfortunately the rock chips are overwhelming... if Travis painted it over and didn't change a thing I would be happy as I have never gotten tired of the fire but, the chips and some aluminum corrosion cannot be ignored any longer... I will put my trust in the artist and truely believe the new look will exceede the old.. |
Nick M Prowler Junkie From:Baltimore, Maryland |
posted 01-06-2011 02:41 AM
I think its going to be SWEET. |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 01-15-2011 11:36 AM
Just about done with the front end work, nothing was painted, its all powdercoating.... Before:
After:
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-15-2011 12:53 PM
Looking really good. |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 01-15-2011 12:59 PM
Damn,,,,,,,,,,nice job, looks good. Now,,,,for the snow melt.. |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 01-15-2011 02:59 PM
10 more weeks before I can get it back on the road... the 3 s's.... snow, sand and salt will keep me grounded until April... |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 02-27-2011 08:04 AM
Just an update on the progress so far. Thursday the car went into the paint shop to start the change. I went in on Friday to drop off some parts and discusss the work... The Hellkat was nearly dismantled and half of the parts were already sanded. The major items such as shaving the headlights and applying the louvers on the hood were settled. Then we got to the art work... Travis warned me that there would be lots of people that will prefer the original flames, he was concerned about this until I told him that the only 2 people that need to be happy about this new work is me and him... I have given Travis full control over what he does on the car, I gave him some vague ideas, but said if he doesn't use any of them then that is fine with me. Make no mistake, it will be over the top... maybe to much for a lot of you, but it will absolutely the most art intensive Prowler most have ever seen.... |
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fibertop Prowler Junkie From:Wasaga Beach Ontario |
posted 02-27-2011 08:10 AM
I'm afraid that I won't like it and hellkat #1 will be gone forever. I think you should just have 2 prowlers Jim. The hellkat #1 and an experimental unit. Too late now though I guess. |
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Tom Santella Prowler Junkie From:Sandy Hook Ct. USA |
posted 02-27-2011 09:23 AM
Jim, you know how I feel about the HELLKAT, the best looking Kat in my opinion. So I am nervous but excited for you. Can't wait to see the new version. ------------------ |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 02-27-2011 10:15 AM
quote: I think Tom will come up here and get Travis to bring the Hellkat back from the dead... I have thought of buying another, unfortunately unless I win the lottery I will be a one kat guy.. This message has been edited by xtreme prowler on 02-27-2011 at 10:17 AM |
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