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STERLING CCC #309

Thanks Peter.
Here is todays photos.
 

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letterman7

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Not quite. I didn't even really notice the opening until you put that in there. I'd either leave it open or mold in a third brake light/European fog light in the opening.
 
Great to have the site up and running again. It contains so much valuable information.
NOW, How do I edit my initial post? I want to add an original photo of #309 on the day I bought it. I want the photo to appear on the journal list.
Not quite. I didn't even really notice the opening until you put that in there. I'd either leave it open or mold in a third brake light/European fog light in the opening.
Been almost a year since last update. Will continue with what the reared looks like today. The black is rattlecan black plastids. I figured if I didn’t like it I could peel it off. The led light strip includes - running, break, turn signals and backup lights. Rear view camera is built into original sterling license plate holder. I still like the very small louvre panel from the Orick air purifier. Car is painted Suburu BRZ Ceramic White. More on that later...
 

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sector

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Absolutely love the design with the minor exception of that heat exchanger grill on the bottom. Any photos of the side profile?
 

farfegnubbin

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Thanks for posting your progress. I was wondering how your project was going.

I really like that Scion valance. Good find. It gives me some ideas for one of my many mad-scientist projects.

It looks like you fared in the rear quarters pretty nicely. Yeah, someday when it's convenient, let's see some of that nice bodywork.
 
Finally was able to get #309 out of the garage and took some pictures of progress over the past year. Problem was me not the car. I am looking for any and all comments on my progress.
 

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Unofun

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that is great looking! Things I would Add to make it ever better? The billet fog light covers from a Late model P/u that fit perfect in the lower side vent, LED Halo headlights, and the exact same side mirrors but with turn signals and the Bearing wheel covers. They are all new on Ebay for cheap. Less then 200 total. all that is all an hour or 2 install. Of course the Fberglass side flares that I got from sterlingsportscars.com a few years ago to hide the floor drops.
 

aliusa

Member
That rear is awesome! Wasn't sure about LEDs but that look really cool when done!

So question, when heads lights are on, those leds are dimmable?
 

Peter

Active member
Headlights need boosting, very dim.
Love the rear end but I would like to see some accents rather than totally black, a bit of stainless or chrome even if just tail pipes. and a rd cover on the rear light strip.

What's the 'office' like?
 
FATHER’S DAY 6/20/2021. Thought I would take the baby out for a very first outing to a ”Super Car Show on the Beach” in my home city of Huntington Beach. Now that California is opening up it will be held again every 3rd Sunday of the month. About 150 incredible exotic cars and one Sterling.
 

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Headlights need boosting, very dim.
Love the rear end but I would like to see some accents rather than totally black, a bit of stainless or chrome even if just tail pipes. and a rd cover on the rear light strip.

What's the 'office' like?
This has come together over a long period of time. Covered the pods, side window curtains, and center consul with leather from a couch and cushions I found on the street in my neighborhood. Added the back-up camera display in passenger pod. Used a visor that Brett gave me several years ago. Added a Harbor Freight free LED light as interior light in canopy. For the drivers seat I used the cushioning and cover from an old bucket seat I had in the garage which covered the high back fiberglass seat which came with the original kit. The passengers came from a Honda Oddessy’s rear fold down seat (great cup holder). Carpeted the interior with Home Depot indoor/outdoor carpeting. USED WHAT I COULD on my budget!!!
 

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farfegnubbin

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Cool! A Sterling was actually exposed to direct sunlight! It sure is nice to see one of our cars happily nestled in between other show vehicles.

But so yeah, you actually harvested leather from a discarded couch!? That's fantastic. Love it. :)

The charcoal carpet your car looks neat and clean. Looks simple and tasteful. Nice job.
 
Got lots of comments. Number 1 was “what is it?” Not one “how fast will it go”. About 150 cars. Most were your Italian, German or British exotic from the Southern California beach communities.
Took these videos this morning


 
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