I know when you'll receive your first snow fall in Ontario-when your IM arrives. 
Oh, I know. The waiting is well worth it.
As Carl says, I won't have hardly anything to deal with once it's finished.
Just a little update on my IM6 build. Henry still has the car, and is finishing off a few details.
Here are some new shots:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...s/72157649830760802/
It should be ready to be shipped in a week or two. 
Looking good, Bob and she'll be home just in time for Christmas.
Awesome!
Any info on the hardtop next to you?
That is an interesting question... it is not the standard top that IM makes look here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/65579473@N08/albums/72157647807374234
Good question Bill,
That is an unusual hardtop for a speedster... The typical speedster top doesn't have rear quarter windows (notice Stroud's and Luis's avatars) whereas the cabriolet top did. I wonder if a cabriolet top was modified (sectioned) in height and length to fit the lower speedster profile?
Jeez!!...Upon closer examination that top appears to have a spliced side to side sectioning that would account for a shorter overall length required for a speedster.
Henry performs some smooth 'slicing & splicing modifications' as per Bob's rear fender widening.
Sorry, guys, but I don't know anything about that neat hardtop. It does look as if it has been sectioned. I don't remember seeing that car when I was out there.
The IM6 is almost complete and ready for the trip across Canada.
Here are some shots of the underbody, and note the in-house designed and fabricated muffler! It's amazing what Henry can fit into a small Speedster body.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/65579473@N08/sets/72157649830760802/with/23566129465/
Christmas should be good this year.
Bob, it IS amazing what they can do. BTW, Henry says the dash upgrade you ordered is finished, too:
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LOL! Well, the car does go like a rocket ship!
The end of a long journey...
Henry has taken the final photos of the car (but he wasn't happy with the light this time of the year in Vancouver), and will be shipping the car this week. It's been quite a project for me, from initial discussions to finished car, but worth it all. Numerous emails, phone discussions, and a couple of meetings since Carlisle 2014 when I started to think about this possibility.
I feel I have gotten the car I wanted (well, the wheels may go), and I'm going to do my best to drive it as much as I can.
Thanks to those of you who have been following the build, and giving encouragement and advice. It has been much appreciated. There were times when I may have doubted doing this, and some decisions were overwhelming, but I'm a happy man today with a unique, bespoke vehicle (I love that word...)
We'll see some of you at Carlisle.
Wow......Those "finished" photos are truly great. Makes me (almost) want to do another video!
I love the IM badging, too. It's fitting and looks cool.
And now I think I know how to build a muffler - Maybe for my Generac house generator!!!!!!
Bob, congrats!
I hope BMW's intellectual property lawyers don't come after you for creating this ultimate driving machine.
Bespoke - possibly the most expensive word in the English language.
Bob, the car looks fantastic and you're right about the wheels. They're on the plain side, but on your car maybe that's a good thing. You don't want the wheels to be the first thing you notice, unlike the guy who puts very expensive, flashy wheels on his Toyota Corolla.
car is beautiful, wheels dont do it for me..personal choice u need more pics:}}}}
Yes, the wheels may need to be changed. Henry had the set, and they fit, so we went with them for now.
These are nice: Classis or Retro
http://www.psautoart.com/ps-wheels
I need a 16x6 front wheel, and that's hard to find.
Bob those are cool and fit the outlaw look but I think if you like Fuchs you might get some good used ones and have a shop renew them... The way you renew them can make them look outlaw or not check out Magnus walker style .... Non polish or matte finish pretty cool. Depends what you like and what your budget is 
My choice? AL 944 spares, widened to fit.
It's only money, right?
For Bob's car that would look awesome and the satin finish is Magnus Walker specialty and he gives out how he does it on his web site.
how about this one .... even this can be bought.
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Oooo, I like those!
I'm changing my mind. Get the 964/968 spares (widened). They're 16", and your selection of rubber will be a lot better.
Plus, if there's a cooler looking wheel out there, I don't know about it.
How much money are we talking there, Stan?
Lane, not so much the money; the hard part is finding a complete set. Get these and be done with it. http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/b...c-build-alloy-wheel/
Marty:
Those are close to your wheels, yes?
Close yes, I saw them on a old Jag and they are bich'n. Plus, they are off the shelf so can be easily replaced. Just have them done in your Porsche 5 Bolt pattern. Just my opinion and I am usually right:-)
Oh, the lip is polished but I am sure they can be ordered brushed.
Love 'em, but they're a bit out of my range.
What is with all this wheel-nis envy?? Don't you guys have anything better to do??
They are all right beautiful shoes for a Speedy, I gotta say. I have always liked what Alan manages, variations of:
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Marty Grzynkowicz posted:Lane, not so much the money; the hard part is finding a complete set. Get these and be done with it. http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/b...c-build-alloy-wheel/
I really wanted this wheel back in 2010 when I had my IM restored, but the cost, when the shipping was factored in, was too steep for me.
Unlike the Porsche 944 spares that Stan really likes (me too), the Image wheel is really heavy. I picked up a similar Image wheel while at Henry's, and was surprised at how heavy it was.
The good thing about the Image wheel (besides its good looks) is you can order any offset and width you want, which is very important when choosing a wheel for our cars.
Lane there is always bigger fish Ray
I am always amazed when I lift an original, forged, Fuchs wheel. Mine are 16 X 7 and are really big when they're sitting there, so you expect some heft when you lift them but, Surprise! They seem almost feather-light for the size and WAY less than your mind expects.
So, to Bob, I would ask: "What type of a feeling do you want when you look at your car?" It is a mild outlaw with may custom touches. Do you want it to be a sleeper and look more like a classically endowed car with more-or-less "normal" trim so that people will look for a few seconds and think, 'Nice old Porsche'? If so, go with the 964 rims.
Or do you want something that looks "Bad-Ass" and says, by just sitting there, "Get Outa My Way, Man!" If that's the ticket, then that opens up a LOT of different looks. Either old-style Fuchs (You can never go wrong with Fuchs 5-spokes) or the 944 spares-look are great options. If you like a bit more Bling, something like this:
Try different rims with Photoshop, if you can. How it looks sitting still will be more important than when under way.
Here's the link to that chromed rim:
Oh, there are lots of options out there. I'll stick with the D90 wheels for a while, until I can decide what I want (and can afford). What I would love would be those Technomagwhatever WideFives. They are beautiful wheels!
Beides, people only see the wheels when the car is sitting still.
Marty Grzynkowicz posted:Lane, not so much the money; the hard part is finding a complete set. Get these and be done with it. http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/b...c-build-alloy-wheel/
Cool... but not as cool as the spares. Just my opinion. When a man arrives at the level you gentlemen have attained (what with your turbos and 6 cylinders and what-not), sometimes only the best will do.
I'm sure a man of wealth and contacts like my friend Bob can come up with whatever it takes to get a set, then send them off to be widened. If the Emorys can afford to do it, so can Bob!
It's only money...
Gordon Nichols posted:
Please, no. for the love of all that's good: please, no.
Oh no. If I wanted an Escalade........
Look you goof balls. If I want advice on wheels, I'll ask my...
a. bookie
b. my groundskeeper, Manuel.
c. my three year old grandson.