My New 90 BumbleBee

[GregW]

And today

[marmed]

I didn't realize how many waves most body panels had, you could go surfing. Sigh. Anyway, the car could really use both doors and both fenders, sure would have saved time getting into paint. We'll see how straight it looks after paint, it will be fine for a weekend AX.

I'm looking for some cheap 5-spoke wheels to replace the daisy's. Trying to get a little closer to the transformer camaro look.

[GregW]

Almost ready for paint!



This was certainly a country car as it has dirt EVERYWHERE!! We have alot of cleaning yet to do. Behind every part we remove, there is a pile of dirt waiting for us. sigh




In the background you can see the twin miata... Soon they will both be shining in the sun!

[marmed]

Here's a sneak preview of the color I chose for this "bumblebee", trying to dupe the movie car camaro color as close as possible (without the extra expense of a three-stage candy, which is what the movie car has on it).

[marmed]

I decided to break apart the side mirrors to avoid masking off the non-painted parts. What a pain! I found this link with pictures http://www.cockyracingguy.com/door_mirror.htm which helped a bunch.

I replaced my drivers mirror too. If you look at the picture, it was "made" to work by the PO with screws and pipes.

[marmed]

Almost ready for paint. Today we finally bolted the bumpers, hood, trunk, and drilled a hole to mount the rear spoiler. Hopefully we can mask the stripes in the morning and finally hit the paint booth.

Here's what it looks like right now. The last photo shows a printout of what the Transformer stripes look like, that'll be our guideline.

[offsprg01]

NICE! loved the GS can't wait to see the Bumble Bee paint job. Loving the color too. The yellow is rocking.

[marmed]

Here's a few more update pictures. The car finally got it's stripes and into the paint booth today. Can't wait to see it unmasked and outside in the sun.

[CHeavin_2006]

looks pretty cool!

[marmed]

looks pretty cool!

Thanks, next we'll "flatten" all the black except for the racing stripes, they'll stay glossy.

[bnordin]

Looks great.

[marmed]

An outside picture, now the real work, putting it all back together. And just in time to finally... finally try our hand at autocross!

[creek]

Looks great. Be prepared for a lot of "What the heck kind of car is that?"

[black roadster]

Nice!

[marmed]

Looks great. Be prepared for a lot of "What the heck kind of car is that?"

Oh, I'm ready. I'm also ready for the haters and purists out there. No I'm not trying to make a miata into a camaro, or even a "transformer", yes I understand that there are those that think I'm ruining the look of the classic miata. I am just trying to have fun, I've never had a miata, or raced autocross, I'm looking forward to it.

I also have a Dodge Ram that I changed color on (did a complete black on white paint scheme, including painting inside the headlights) deleting all chrome. I think it looks good, others may not.

I also have a lifted Grand Cherokee that I take off-road, it's painted metallic red and has plenty of chrome, I like it as well.

Basically I'm a car guy and have appreciation for most projects, even some that I wouldn't be caught dead driving myself...lol.

My favorite saying is "If you have to ask why, you wouldn't understand the answer!"

[POS Racing]

Here's the color scheme I'll follow on my 90 BumbleBee. For now I'll paint the front bumper to kinda simulate the grill and front bumper of this camaro. Later I'd like to build a hood and front bumper to closer match the movie car.

No I'm not trying to make a miata into a camaro, or even a "transformer".

So which one is it?

Car looks good BTW!

[marmed]

LOL... if I had the money to burn, I'd buy a camaro and hire a team of engineers to turn it into a transforming autobot... now that would be cool!

So no, not a transformer (or "transformer" in quotes, tongue in cheek), and nope not gonna be a camaro... it's just going to be my colorful tribute car to the movie bumblebee camaro, that I can run over and around cones with and hopefully enjoy.

[jrj512]

Looking good! I can't wait to see it in person.

[onething]

Wish I had the skilz or money to do that...

Looks good.

[Sharpie]

I think it looks great. Look for a track day to try out some time too. Have fun at the autox.