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Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I'm a car whore I swear.
To make a long story short the '69 is on its way to Australia to its proud new owner in a week or 2.
I'm starting over again with a '67 fastback I just bought.
This time I'm doing a gt500 clone and I'm doing it right. NO ELEANOR STUFF.
Here's the new beast and all its progress. Black plate equipped '67 C code deluxe fastback, manual brake and steering car with a '69 "true 4V" 351 Windsor, she runs good but of course needs a complete resto. I think this one is going to get paint and body FIRST, then I can get it road worthy and do all the mechanical and interior myself over time.
[ September 25, 2010, 01:40 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on
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nice car is going to be lsx powered
Posted by Wicked Motorsports (Member # 8702) on
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I know where you bought it but I'am not gonna say.You got a good deal.When the guy started it I was suprized.I elive there was an issue w/the papers.Good luck w/the build keep us posted...
Posted by Beasty5.0 (Member # 2935) on
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Oh so you're the one that bought for $6500.. That was a good deal.
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=042093
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Nice buy and it should be a great build better then the other two you had in the past IMO
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I bought it from a friend, he got it at the show last weekend. The only paperwork issues I'm aware of are the tags are outdated and it has back fees. That can be taken care of. Not sure about the details and I really don't care. The gent I bought it from takes care of me and we have a solid business relationship. He deserves the profit and it was a great find for us both.
[ May 20, 2010, 01:50 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Nice to see you got another classic. Please don't sell this one for at least a year or two. If your going to do a Shelby, what color you gonna do?
Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on
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looks like this one will need more then a solid buff and polish job ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
great find btw! very solid project!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks! I had to get something before the money burnt a hole in my pocket...lol. This car was just what the doctor ordered. I do admit, I was looking at 03-04 Cobras, but there's just that "something" about the classics.
<<Yeah this one's going to need paint and a little bodywork.
I'm thinking about a "different" color, something you don't see every day like maybe a dark forest green, possibly Ivy-Gold, a nice candy-red, or maybe even BLACK, we'll see what the body shop and I figure out.
[ May 21, 2010, 12:30 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Just ordered the GT500 fiberglass from Stangaholics in Fresno. They gave me a great deal on the upgraded kit with integral headlight and tail light buckets with redesigned attachment points and nose to hood clearance upgrades. Comes with a 30-day fitment guarantee and a 1 year warp and sag warranty. Not bad.
http://stang-aholics.com/ShowItem/108344%201967%20Shelby%20Mustang%20Fastback%20Fiberglass%20Kit.aspx#RelatedItems2Div
Kit is made to order and will be shipped in 9 working days. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Car is getting paint stripped and sealed here in a few days so I can get started on all the body work and panel fitment.
Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on
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Not bad r.kelly
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Looking at paint colors.... Definitely DECIDED AGAINST "Grabber Orange" Here's some pics I edited that were originally red. (makes for easy editing)
Nah, not my thing. :/
..These are the wheels and tires I have for the car already and the '67 they came off (Billet Specialties Fast Lane 20x9 rear and 18x8 front)
Here's a few gt500 pics that I edited
[ July 25, 2010, 03:25 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
yes paint it that color!!!! That color with your rims is going to look sooo f$&king sick!
[ May 30, 2010, 10:24 PM: Message edited by: Slowback67 ]
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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congrats nice find!!
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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color is clean!
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on
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Olive Green like a friend of mines car.... yes, it is a real one!!!
http://www.autoimagery.com/store/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?cat=all&bool=and&search=bob+swan
Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on
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Nice pick up, I'm sure the car will be bad ass when done, but I can' believe you sold the 69... You shouldn't have sold it...
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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...I'll miss it for sure.
[ June 01, 2010, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<I was given a LOT of money for it so it had to go.
Posted by 94 N.C.F GT (Member # 8722) on
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Go with the orange it looks good ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Its definitely different. Im just tired of reds and blues and I just want something unique and tasteful.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Looks like I might paint the car this color
2010/11 Ford Bordeaux Reserve Red (computer generated color, but very close)
Posted by Stangs R Us (Member # 4495) on
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how much u get for the 69
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<enuf I broke even and made a few extra bucks, nothing spectacular. At or slightly above market value I would say.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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,,,
[ June 11, 2010, 02:08 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on
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quote:
Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Looks like I might paint the car this color
2010/11 Ford Bordeaux Reserve Red (computer generated color, but very close)
Goood choice. That red is really deep and rich in person.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Very true, pics don't do it justice unless you get really good light.
She's gettin there!
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ when I blocked the rear section around the window I used tape to keep my lines super straight...... But i'm a newb, it was the first car I block sanded.....
( I still think you should go with the orange.)
[ June 11, 2010, 11:53 AM: Message edited by: Slowback67 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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more pics...
Window lips in rear look really good! (brown stuff is just glue/putty) no rust!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Lotsa fiberglass!
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Please use the chrome bumpers. Don't ruin it with an Eleanor frontend or some other kind of fiberglass front
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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no worries, those are getting re-chromed and reused as they are originals and in decent shape. No eleanor stuff on this car.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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OK Good, the original bumpers look awesome on these cars.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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aftermarkets don't fit quite right, I've seen it first-hand, especially in the rear. The corners are too short and don't contour all the way up to the panel extensions, leaving about a 3/8" or more gap, and they tend to stick out too wide as well.
[ June 13, 2010, 12:20 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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oooooooooh, lookie what I found today!
2007 Lexus es350 Royal Ruby Metallic
here's a camera phone pic of the car next to me. The owner of the car was nice enough to tell me the name of the color...
internet pics I found...
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's some pics of the fiberglass fitment, not bad!!
[ June 17, 2010, 02:09 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Looks like the nose is going to fit pretty well also. I'm sure it will take some work to get it perfect but I'm ok with that!
Posted by The Mustang Guys (Member # 6759) on
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i know your are going for more of a perfect gt500 but if you want to fool some of these shelby know it alls, the right side of the decklid with the duck tail spoiler is not perfect on the fit. On all the "real" gt500's it actually is raised up a bit, like almost 1/4 inch. this minor defect is from when shelby originally made the parts, they were given wrecked parts from ford. If you look at all untouched 67 shelbys the right side of the deck lid is taller than the right quarter extension. If you are going for a close fake, that would be one minor touch that you can implement to fool some people. Other than not having the numbered apron tag. Your body work is coming along nicely. Keep posting the updates. I love seeing the progress.
Here are a few photos of some stock fitment issues:
-Doug
[ June 19, 2010, 04:50 AM: Message edited by: The Mustang Guys ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ Great info about the decklid. I've never noticed that nor heard that before. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by The Mustang Guys (Member # 6759) on
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it can be also higher on the left side as well, it just depends how the deck lid is adjusted. but typically on the right side. If this issue is corrected on a real shelby, it can affect the value of the car significantly and small things like this if corrected can take away points if your car is being judged for authenticity. but if it is a tribute car its not mandatory. Shelby was always in a rush to get the cars out. So there are so many different issues that if you restore shelbys you will know and continue to learn about, since each car is a little different. everyones intuition is to fix the issues. if you are restoring a real shelby you must learn to leave them alone because it can affect its value significantly. Its alot of fun learning about the issues and flaws these high dollar cars have.
-Doug
[ June 20, 2010, 03:14 AM: Message edited by: The Mustang Guys ]
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on
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Saw this color the other day in the sun... Brilliant! Pics do not do it justice.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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thanks for the info on the deck-lid and others, good stuff.
Yep that is a great color, just don't think I can afford a 3-stage paint job at the moment. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
As far as my attempts at "authenticity" I'm really not all that worried. Not wanting to make it a concourse replica at all. I look at it like this... If it were a real one I'd want to make sure every concourse item was there, flaws included.
When I make a replica I try to repair the flaws of the originals. I think it makes my "replica" not just a replica, but something a little nicer than the original. It's a "replica", it's not like I can really hurt it.
[ June 21, 2010, 12:38 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by The Mustang Guys (Member # 6759) on
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Think of it as the Mustang shelby should of made. keep posting. What kind of quotes have you been given for a paint job? if you go with that ruby red color, you should do a darker tinted ruby red for the stripes. would look awesome with some ghost stripes.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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quote:
Originally posted by The Mustang Guys:
Think of it as the Mustang shelby should of made. keep posting. What kind of quotes have you been given for a paint job? if you go with that ruby red color, you should do a darker tinted ruby red for the stripes. would look awesome with some ghost stripes.
that's exactly what I was planning if I did that color. As far as paint and body expenses I have quite the hookup since I work in the business. I get everything at "jobber" price or below.
Posted by Hele On (Member # 4107) on
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Being a former 67 fastback owner, I have just one request on your build... don't spackle paint the engine bay or trunk! This guy at California Dream Machines had a Hellanor (because the majority of Eleanors I've seen look like hell) replica, and the spackle paint job in the engine bay looked like crap, thus killing the car as a whole.
[ June 22, 2010, 12:44 AM: Message edited by: Hele On ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Haha! NO worries I would do that and I can not believe that anyone would even think of it.
Speckle paint totally reminds me of the 80's man! Remember spider web paint! How about "fleck-stone"? lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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quote:
Originally posted by The Mustang Guys:
i know your are going for more of a perfect gt500 but if you want to fool some of these shelby know it alls, the right side of the decklid with the duck tail spoiler is not perfect on the fit. On all the "real" gt500's it actually is raised up a bit, like almost 1/4 inch. this minor defect is from when shelby originally made the parts, they were given wrecked parts from ford. If you look at all untouched 67 shelbys the right side of the deck lid is taller than the right quarter extension. If you are going for a close fake, that would be one minor touch that you can implement to fool some people. Other than not having the numbered apron tag. Your body work is coming along nicely. Keep posting the updates. I love seeing the progress.
Here are a few photos of some stock fitment issues:
-Doug
Thats a beautiful car, here it is on eBay. Just stumbled on it...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-SHELBY-GT500-FASTBACK-SHELBY-ONLY-29-000-MILES-/390213123790?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item5ada83bece
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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All done shaping the steel! Front wheel lips and roof were pretty banged up. The rocker moldings and door bottoms had some body cancer. Everything came out very nice though. Next step is filler-primer, final fiberglass fitment and blocking!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Time for blocking!
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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Damn car is looking great! keep the pics coming.
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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Damn lookin good!l
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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Damn that thing is starting to look clean Bro ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
keep dose pics cumin
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<thanks! I can't wait till its done. It's killin me! lol
Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on
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Nice work!
I just finished 
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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on
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So when is the expected paint date?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<going to paint shop this upcoming week. They will be doing all the final prep, any additional minor bodywork, fitting and straightening/floating fiberglass, loosening and jamming all panels, etc. Should take them at least a few weeks. Then I get to put her all back together.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Getting everything all fitted up! (rough fit) A few pieces need a little trimming but not too bad at all.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Looks to be getting close decide on color yet?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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If I go with a gold I'm thinking this shade....
If I go with red it will be this shade
Not sure on a silver/grey yet but leaning toward the 'yota Thunder Cloud.
Green (Dark Moss) I believe.
<<<REALLY leanin toward the green or the gold
[ July 07, 2010, 01:20 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Nice ,I like the gold
Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on
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i like that green or red. i never have been fond of gold
Posted by The Mustang Guys (Member # 6759) on
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My favorite Shelby color scheme was the hertz 66 gt350h acapulco blue with gold stripes. It would look awesome on a 67 as well.
More photos of this car here:
66 fastback with blue and gold stripes
[ July 07, 2010, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: The Mustang Guys ]
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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The green or gold would looks sick, The dark red isn't doing it for me, but it's a fastback! hard to make them look bad. Car is looking great thanks for the updates
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks for following along! More to come for sure. The Hertz cars are intriguing. Not too sure about the Blue/gold, kinda screams NFL team to me...lol. I'm going to have to look at the link and see some more pics before I condemn it though.
Worked on it a little more today...
Hole-saw worked great for tail light clearance, ...very similar to the '68 CS
[ July 07, 2010, 11:56 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by The Mustang Guys (Member # 6759) on
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great work. Its always nice to see things done correctly. I never even thought of the nfl colors till you said it lol. I hate gold.. but the combination of the 2 colors just sparks at me.. I like the red color too.. maybe do a red with silver stripes..
[ July 08, 2010, 02:18 AM: Message edited by: The Mustang Guys ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks for the compliment! I'm doing this one the "best I can" with the capitol I have to work with. If I had more money there are so many things I would do differently. :/ I know it's going to be nice though. Just wish I had another 10-20 grand to put into it.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I still think you should paint it grabber orange.... But your car is looking great. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on
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That blue and gold is hella clean I'd go with that IMO if you don't like the gold maybe blue and white or blue and orange
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on
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nice project for sure. if your thinking hertz colors the black with gold stripes, is by far the best color combo. imho
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<I agree on the black with gold, not too sure I'll be able to get away with black and all the fiberglass though.
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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quote:
Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Thanks for the compliment! I'm doing this one the "best I can" with the capitol I have to work with. If I had more money there are so many things I would do differently. :/ I know it's going to be nice though. Just wish I had another 10-20 grand to put into it.
you interested in selling it?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Replied to your PM. Not currently for sale but thanks for asking.
[ July 12, 2010, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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quote:
Originally posted by bwkelley76:
<<Replied to your PM. Not currently for sale but thanks for asking.
call me back when you get your phone working
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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Just thought you'd be interested in a similar build over on svtp... http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/672987-out-new-old-build-thread-25.html
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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quote:
Originally posted by bwkelley76:
<<<I agree on the black with gold, not too sure I'll be able to get away with black and all the fiberglass though.
Why not all gold and then black trim, Like the GT350H color scheme just backwards.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Just thought you'd be interested in a similar build over on svtp... http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/672987-out-new-old-build-thread-25.html
That dude is making an Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, those are a dime a dozen now.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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I am kinda sad your putting the Mercury tail lights on, i think the original 67-68 tail lights are the sexiest things ever.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<< I can always go back, replacement tail panels are cheap, and I'm not demolishing the existing panel either.
Personally I think the tail lights I'm using ...smooth lenses without the bars on the frames, are awesome, I've always liked them.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Selling all my extra parts, check out my other posts in Ford-Sale section.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I loove the following color, and the car too! lol
Check this out...
http://www.motortopia.com/driveonline/articles/features/tin-soldier-1344/#more-1344
I wonder if it would look good if I had le mans stripes the color of the engine compartment.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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quote:
Originally posted by bwkelley76:
<<< I can always go back, replacement tail panels are cheap, and I'm not demolishing the existing panel either.
Personally I think the tail lights I'm using ...smooth lenses without the bars on the frames, are awesome, I've always liked them.
Its your car i am not telling you what to do i just like the original look from the rear.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<no worries, I didn't take it that way at all.
Anyone have a chance to look at the "tin soldier" link above? I'm curious what people think of the color.
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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that color is pritty clean I like it
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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me too! SO far it's my 1st choice if I can figure out what it is.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Any more pic up dates for us to look at and what direction is the interior going in
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Still sitting at the body shop and it hasn't been touched. NOT TOO HAPPY about that, but good work is worth waiting for.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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That sucks that it's just sitting what are your plans for interior you could start on that while it sits have the seats done install carpet your self and take the door panels off and send them to be done it would be that much closer as it sits still waiting to be painted
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<I'm saving every penny for the exterior. I'm going basically stock on the interior. Also in-case I need to choose a corresponding interior color parchment, ivy, black, or? I'm going to hold off. If I have the cash I will be buying all the deluxe dash panels and gauges, etc.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Lookin good for this week. The paint/body shop is supposed to get rolling on it by Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm having them fit up all the fiberglass and everything. These guys do a great job and I'm really very happy to have them do my car.
[ August 02, 2010, 04:09 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's the color!
Desert Sage Metallic. (Lexus Color)..this is a picture of a Honda S2000 repainted this color.
SICK!
http://joshp77.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/3353259122_b60132358e_o.jpg?w=497&h=331
[ August 05, 2010, 03:43 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on
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Nice looking color can't wait to see it done. Any stripes or decal being put on if so what color
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Ghost stripes (lemans) with either a clear-black or a darker shade of green and a black gt500 stripe on bottom
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Just a recap on the color.
Desert sage metallic (2006+Lexus) It's a medium green with gold metallic. I'd say it's a new spin on the '67 Ivy gold but a few shades darker. Thinking about subtle ghost lemans stripes and the same effect on the GT500 stripes at the lower rockers. The car is also getting 18" wheels in the front and 20's in the rear. ..The wheels weren't my original choice but they were custom made for a '67 Mustang by Billet Specialties and I got a great deal on them from a friend. ..So I figured what the heck I'll give them a shot! They looked GREAT on his '67 convertible. The paint and wheels and tires will be the only real "MOD" to the car. Otherwise it will be a very close replica to the original GT500.
Here's a Honda S2000 painted the Lexus color. This has to be the best shade of green I've ever seen.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Body Shop is doing a great job, I paid them a visit today. The font end is almost all the way on now. The lower scoops are fitted now. They reconstructed the outer roof lines and tied the front and rear together (previously gone from factory lead). They usually vanish completely, sag, ripple or bulge right in front of the upper vents/scoops. I've seen some nice paint jobs where they just left it that way. (YUCK)
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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sweet love the progress pics love it when a plan comes together
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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me too!
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I love that green color. What if you did a light siver for the stripes? Maybe the wheels the same silver?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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It might work but I also don't want it to look like and Andes mint. lol I was thinking either no stripes at all, or maybe the same light gold as are on the '67 Shelby emblems. (very light, almost beige in color) I'm still on the fence though. I'm having a tough time "tying" it all together. I have the emblems, the lower gt500 decals and stripes to contend with. If I mess up the contrast between any of the above I screw it all up!
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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I didn't go with any of that, i also deleted the emblems on the sides and only left the MUSTANG on the trunk lip and then put my own Cobra emblem in the grill. If your going to go with that stuff i think black or silver would look good with that color. What size motor is in it by the way?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<< 351W, true 4v 10.7 compression motor from a '69 Mach. Cam, demon carb, and exhaust. Should be pushin just under 400hp when I'm done with it. Nothing too wild but a good streeter for sure.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Fittin up the nose!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Fit looks pretty good imo for an older car
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Not bad at all. Still in the early stages though.
It actually looks like the hood needs the edge sanded down near the tip of the fender where it meets the nose. It has a good gap fore and aft but gets too close in that area. I'm sure they'll get it. Good ol fiberglass! lol
Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on
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Great choice on the color and great project it's comming along nice! Have u thought about doing ur stripes and decals like ghost graphics with pearl so it's only visible in certain angles or also just a slightly darker shade of the green? Just throwing out ideas lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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That was the initial plan but I'm having a hard time with the color being really close to dark grey in certain light. (some of the Lexus cars have this effect with this color I've noticed) and I don't want the car looking like eleanor with the darker stripes! lol
It's definitely still an option though (the pearl ghost effect) and might be the only option that will look right. We'll see, I'm still toying with ideas. I don't want anything drastic, nor do I want plain black or plain white stripes.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Front is all fit, getting started on rear. Fitment is coming along really nicely.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Made a final choice on color yet? or still cant decide
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Definitely going with the Desert Sage Metallic in the picture I posted prior. Looks like I'm probably going with ghost stripes by modding the same color, or no stripes at all. We'll see about the stripes as it gets closer to painting time. Either way I want it to be subtle, nothing too loud.
Posted by Termin8Him (Member # 7895) on
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hurry up and paint that dirty girl. cant wait to see pictures of it all done. great job man. i wish i knew how to do body work.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks! I know, I can't wait until she has some paint on her!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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So I'm getting some performance parts together for the car. The car is already equipped with a 10.7 compression 351w. So far I've acquired a complete 31-spline 9" rear with 3:50 gears and Posi, ceramic coated full-length Hooker headers, 750 Speed Demon carb, and a few other odds and ends.
I just dug up 2 different intake manifolds and I'm having a hard time deciding which one to go with. I'll be running stock heads for now but will be upgrading later, and a moderate to large cam.
I have an Offenhauser 360 (single-plane low rise with middle divider, good from 1800-8000 rpm) and a good-ol Performer RPM. I can also get my hands on a RPM air-gap if I want to.
I like the way both intakes look, but for some reason I'm really leaning toward the Offy 360 for looks and it's "potential" of horsepower is also desirable. It has a really wide rpm band.
Here's some pics I took today to help me decide...
...OFFENHAUSER 360 With 750 Demon
Performer RPM and 750 Demon
What do you guys think? Any "real-life" feedback from experiences with both intakes would also be appreciated. I've run the RPM manifold on a few different cars, but never the 360.
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on
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ive run the performer rpm before. better for the street. if you decide to go blow through the offy will be good. im looking for a low rise single plane manifold like that since the vic jr is so tall.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I'm a big fan of the rpm..... but I like your other one because you don't see them everyday.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Definitely don't see the 360 every day.
Offy claims that the 360 has great low-end and high-end, and no flat-spots inbetween.
A friend of mine ran a 360 on his BUILT Windsor for a while, then installed a Victor Jr. He said he missed the streetability and torque of the 360 and he didn't gain anything at high rpm with the Vic. He lost a ton of hood clearance and a ton of low-end torque with the Vic.
So I don't know, maybe Offy's claim is true.
It's definitely a mystery intake, but I can see how it may work with the right combo.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ I know for a fact your not gonna have any hood clearance problems for your car. I know the 351 is a little taller but I can tell you my 302 has an RPM Air Gap, and I set a 2inch spacer under it and a 4inch air cleaner with a little room to spare. Shelby hood clearance FTW!!!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by Slowback67:
^ I know for a fact your not gonna have any hood clearance problems for your car. I know the 351 is a little taller but I can tell you my 302 has an RPM Air Gap, and I set a 2inch spacer under it and a 4inch air cleaner with a little room to spare. Shelby hood clearance FTW!!!
Damn that's a lot of spacer! lol
I actually did some measurements since I have all 3 intakes available to me at the shop..
The rpm is 3/4" taller than the Offy, and the air gap is 1" taller than the rpm.
For hood clearance I'd say the Offy wins by a long-shot, the only thing I don't know is the performance comparison.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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LOL . I'm not running the spacer With the Air Gap..... I just wanted to see how much clearance I'd have under the hood. I do know that 67-68 cougars have no kind of hood clearance with the stock hood.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<< LOL, I must have misunderstood
So here's some technical info to back up the Offy..
..good tech read for the inclined
I have an old friend named Ed Mosler ...some of you might have heard of the guy. Ed is a well-known cylinder head porter and engine builder. Although he seems to prefer Fords, he designed the infamous Buick 3.8 V6 Grand-National motor back when he engineered for GM. The guy is an absolute legend and has over 40 years in the racing industry.
He built a few motors for me over the years that were badass to say the least, and I definitely trust his opinion. So I decided to ask him about the Offy intake.
Ed loves the Offy intake and gave me some great tech info on it as well as some advice on how it will work with my combo.
The Offy is a very misunderstood and improperly used intake, but when used in the right combination it makes incredible power.
..As Offy says in their tech descriptions, the RPM band depends a lot on what size carb you run. With a larger carb you lack some low-end, but no matter what the intake has great power all across the rpm range. ...much better than any of the Edelbrocks.
The problem with Edelbrock is that they don't make a good "all-around" performance intake. The Performer and Performer RPM make great low and mid-range power, but both crap-out at lower rpm ranges than they advertise,I'd say 5800 for the RPM intake and 5300 for the Performer instead of the advertised 5500 performer and 6500 performer rpm. I've noticed this to be true on some of my motors that I've run those intakes on. The Victor Jr, Victor Sr, and Super Victor all have great upper-end power nd rev to their advertized ranges, but just plain SUCK at anything below 3500-4000 rpm. So most guys that want real power and want to rev high step up to the Victor JR or Victor, and just live with the lack of bottom-end power.
The offy is truly the answer to this and that's what is was designed for. It's a short runner, open/divided plenum design, which is meant to run the engine as two 4-cylinder engines with 2 decent sized open plenums, and no pulse interference between the adjacent cylinders. So instead of having 8 cylinders fighting over the same air/fuel space, you have two separate plenums feeding 4 cylinders each. Very effective design and their throttle response and high rpm capability is very similar to an individual runner/stack setup or a Victor intake, while bottom end torque potential is comparable even to a regular Performer intake.
Ed Mosler states that with my combo I should run a 1" or even a 2" 4-hole spacer ...if I have the hood clearance, to speed up venturi speeds through the carb, adding a generous amount bottom-end torque to compensate for the large carb, without sacrificing higher rpm. In my case I would NOT need an "open" spacer since all that does is add plenum volume and higher rpm potential. The offy doesn't need that extra volume, and it would defeat the purpose the center divider.
So with that intake, my carb and a 1" 4-hole type spacer, the stock '69 heads, and a moderate to large cam, It should be an absolute beast and rev like a set of IR stacks! We'll see how it turns out.
So now I have an Edelbrock Performer RPM for sale if anyone is interested. lol
[ August 26, 2010, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Nice info......after seeing this intake up close, I want to try this one out....... When I have a motor it would work on.
http://www.f-p-s.com/air_fuel.html
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Yeah the funnel webs are really nice for serious horsepower (600+). The owner of FPS (from your link) has become an acquaintance of mine over the last few years. He built the 418 in my old coupe. Great guy and he knows how to make Ford motors run hard as hell. If I weren't spending so much $ on the cosmetics of this car he would be building me a motor. lol
Another cool thing about the Offy intake is you can take a 4-hole spacer and weld it to the top, and then port the holes outward and into the roof of the plenums, and it will result in a 2-plenum style funnel-web with really fast carb venturi speeds. This is something my porter has done with great results.
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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Nice lines looks like good a fit so far
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on
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I really like the green on that s2000
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<My color of choice. Just trying to decide what color Im going to paint the stripes.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I think you shouldn't do stripes... That color is sexy enough on it own.
you should have someone on here do a Photoshop with and without them and see what you like more.
[ August 27, 2010, 09:59 PM: Message edited by: Slowback67 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Steve, the owner of Red Star is going to be doing a photoshop rendition to help me decide on stripes or no stripes.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Fiberglass is 99% done, they started blocking the passenger side and it's looking VERY NICE!
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ Your car is gonna be real F ing straight. That last pic looks nice.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I can only hope!
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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damn i want a fast back soooooo bad ur car is gunna look lagit bro keep us posted
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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will do! More pics coming soon!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Whens the paint going on>?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<not too much longer!!
First blocking is DONE!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Are you going to make those rear vents functioning
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<< Eventually, yes. It's not in the plans for the near future though. There are a few things I have to set aside for now unfortunately, and that's one of them.
Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on
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[tyson in the hangover] NICE! [/tyson in the hangover]
[ September 13, 2010, 06:24 PM: Message edited by: 940sick3 ]
Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on
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car is looking real good someone knows what there doing when it comes to body work lol lookin good!!! lol cant wiat till i striaghten the cobra althbough there is very little to work on but ima get my car lookin like glass!!!!nice motivation thread for me
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Red Star knows their stuff!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Longboards are always a good sign!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Fitment is complete!
Everything is disassembled again and just about ready for paint!
Top scoops fit nice!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Damn looks good
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks! Almost ready for paint. I'm really nervous about the color though. I hope it comes out how I want!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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They were working on the Jams last I heard so she'll be painted soon!
Here's Red Star's artwork/rendering of the car.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I like it with or without stripes.
I almost painted my car highland green with black Shelby stripes.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Going with the stripes for sure
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Jams are going well, Here's the underside of the trunk lid
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I bet you can't wait to see it together.......
Just don't sell this one!!!
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on
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Lookin' good
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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thanks guys! I'm excited, can't wait to put her all back together! Hopefully the paint will be done next week!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Looking good
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's the trunk lip and the back panel which is now a "jam" since it will be covered with fiberglass.
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on
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Lookin good!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks!
Jams are done!
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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It's gonna look real nice when it's done. What are your plans for the engine compartment? Are you going to weld up holes and hide any wires? Are you going to do it the same color as the car or black?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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black, factory wiring, all original under hood except motor and most likely an aluminum radiator. (My usual) lol Simple, easy, but clean.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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You could even paint the raidiator black if you want it factory looking.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<nah, nothin wrong with aluminum radiators. The engine will look pretty modded so it would probably look better natural.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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...I'd really like to find a good cross-flow aluminum radiator though. Down-flows (stock configuration) are not ideal for cooling.
Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on
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patiently waiting for new pics
Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on
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Looking good,glad to see a beautiful classic in the making that's in good hands...keep up the great work can't wait to drewl when she's done...
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on
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Originally posted by 940sick3:
patiently waiting for new pics
+1000. More pics please!! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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When's the rest of the body getting paint?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Paint is still moving along, ran into some issues with the price of paint ($500 per gallon wholesale) but that's taken care of. They are still doing the final sanding and prep so I'm hoping to see the base-coat and stripes done soon!
Meanwhile I picked up a set of used aluminum heads, Victor Jr copies. ..Same castings as I had on my old 418 stroker. Got a really good deal on them and they have very low miles. Here's some pics. I'm going to do some minor port-work on them and convert them so they have screw-in studs and guide-plates since they are currently set up for pedestals.
[ October 24, 2010, 11:28 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on
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lookin good, i just tore everything but the suspension off my mach 1 and off to the media blasters it goes.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Cool! We had a few cars media blasted in the last year or two and they warped the sheet-metal a bit. Wasn't too bad but still wasn't too happy with it. Make sure the final body guy has a good feel and/or eye for that sort of thing, and doesn't mind floating some filler where necessary. I've been told that soda blasting is better than some of the others.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Are those heads Pro Comps?
Can't wait to see this thing painted!!!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Damn someone played the Pro Comp card!? haha
I know there is a lot of talk about Pro Comp here on the forums, and everywhere else for that matter.
To answer the question...
Short answer is these are better, custom heads, my own brain-children. They are however machined of the same casting that is used by a lot of companies, not just Pro Comp. These castings were revised again as of this year, thank goodness for that. Don't get me wrong they are as Chinese as dental-floss-sunglasses, but not a bad casting at all.
Long answer is these are to Pro Comp as a Super Snake Shelby GT500 is to a v6 plain Jane 2005+ Mustang. Chew on that for a bit...lol
I've had some great experiences as well as some bad experiences with the older castings, but I'm not afraid to run them considering their upgrades, if they are built right. My old 418 Windsor stroker made 610 horsepower with the CNC'd, larger valve version of these, made from the exact SAME CASTING, reliably. It's the machine work, assembly, and parts that will make or break these literally.
Its my understanding that many companies, some small some large, are using these castings now and in the past, and are now having great luck with them. They are a great answer to horsepower per cubic dollar let me tell ya.
Like myself, a number of machine-shops are making them their own, by putting their own parts in them and doing their own quality of machining and porting, etc. I have these castings machined to my specs doing some of the work myself, and so far so good with my customers and colleagues' and our motors.
In my opinion in the near future, a lot of companies are going to be taking over where Pro Comp and some of the others left off, and finally making these a good all-around head. In their defense though, Pro Comp took it in the shorts for the early f-ups with the castings. I'm not endorsing their parts and workmanship, etc, just saying they would have been better off doing their thing with a better hunk of metal. For the price per core there wasn't anything better though. Their still isn't.
Nothing wrong with the name brands by the way, heck if I had the cash I'd go with a set of AFR's. I definitely endorse the lesser price of the new E-Street Edelbrock heads as well, however I can get a set of mine done up with better parts for a few hundred bucks less, and the finished result is a much better head that flows a ton more, hands down.
So excuse my rant and I hope this helps a few folks with their questions regarding PRO COMP heads and the other sister companies and related castings, etc. Most of all I just want to clear my name, I wouldn't waste my money and time on something that is junk. So would I buy a set from Pro Comp? Not unless I wanted to redo them to my specs. I love the castings though and I hope the Chinese keep up the good work and upgrades. I'm looking forward to a better future for these heads.
...Food for thought, I'd rather experiment with an inexpensive Chinese knock-off casting than a name-brand head. I know AFR and Edelbrock has the toe-hold in the industry at the moment, but these heads have been known to outflow them all when done right. I actually appreciate the Chinese for giving us Americans something to play and experiment with at a reasonable price!
If anyone wants to give these a try please let me know, I can get you a good price!
[ October 29, 2010, 02:35 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's some pics of the CNC'd big boys I had on the 418. 2.08 inch intake valves and 225cc intake runners. I can't remember what the exhaust port cc's were but they were also BIG. Chambers were hogged out to 72 cc's to make room for the large valves, less shrouding for better flow, and provided 10.7 or so compression with the 418.
[ October 29, 2010, 03:03 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by westang (Member # 10384) on
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I personally think the 67 fastback is one of the best looking mustangs. My dad has a 65 and 66 fastback. How much did you pick that one up 4?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<I do too, but I kindof like em all. It's hard to choose which era is the best. The fastbacks all have great lines. I got a reasonable deal on this one and it was a runner/driver. It needed a little tlc mechanically but not much. Cosmetically it was pretty tore back but no major rust and the body was straight. It's also a SAn Jose, CA car. I'm not inclined to state exactly how much I paid for it but it was a fair price, less than 20 grand. Now for as much as I'll have into it when I'm done? A LOT! lol
[ October 31, 2010, 11:26 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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The port-work on the heads should be done this weekend. ...Just doing a little clean-up and gasket-matching, etc. Then they are off to the machine-shop for a resurface job and some better springs installed. I've already set them on a block and set up the screw-in studs and guide-plates. The valve geometry looks great, everything lines up nice.
I plan on running the big Comp Xtreme Energy cam XE294H, Advertised Duration 294/306, Lift .554/.558, 110 LSA, 250 intake, 256 exhaust @.050. 2,800-7,000 rpm power range.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Almost ready! She's all masked up and almost ready for the booth. A few minor final details to smooth out and she'll be getting some color!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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I want to see it painted already
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Me too, me too! lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Head porting is coming along nicely!
Exhaust ports look really good so far. Just about done, a little more work then some polishing will wrap them up.
Intake ports still need a little work
Intake manifold is coming along nicely, note the before and after
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Things have changed a bit since winter is almost here. I'm going to be focusing more on the mechanical stuff, and less on the paint, for good reason...
The cold weather complicates storage and transporting the car since I live up in the snow. I really don't want to be transporting this car up the hill in the middle of a snow storm! So, I've made a decision and I've told the body shop to take their time, and maybe even put things off for a bit, in anticipation for final paint in late winter/ early spring. That works out better for both of us actually. (don't get me wrong I'd love to see it painted) but I do have plenty of other things I can do on the car in the mean-time.
So it all works out. They can get some other things done on their end since they are so busy, and I can get some things done on my end as well, and I don't have to worry about juggling a car with a fresh paint job in the middle of winter. ...That's just a tragedy waiting to happen.
So, I hope everyone is up for a change of pace?
...On the mechanical forefront, I'm looking at buying my brakes (12" drilled and slotted Wilwoods front and rear) and of course I'll be looking into the engine a bit more, as well as the suspension. Another thing I'm entertaining is a manual trans swap. ...I just installed a "Modern Driveline" hydraulic clutch setup with a T5 swap, in a customer's car and I REALLY LIKE IT. I'd like to do tubular front suspension and a few other trick items under the car as well. We'll see how it goes! Still working on the heads, they should be going into the machine shop soon for some final work.
I'll still be posting on here putting up pics regularly on everything I'm doing, there just wont be much regarding paint for a little while longer.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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so hmmmmm, might be getting a 408 stroker short block from FPS.. The deal is in the works, we'll see if it happens!
Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on
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^^^^
Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on
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looking good brandon. Sucks I dont work there anymore to see it as it is finished. Are you going to open track it at all? what brakes are you running? Im not assuming stock, but with you I can never tell lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Sup? Thanks! Wilwoods are in the plans, same kit as Brian has on his race car, but we'll see what happens. I can never tell with me either! lol. I just go with what comes my way. I would love to open track the car when I get the suspension dialed in.
[ November 18, 2010, 12:13 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Port work is completed on the heads, dropped them off at the machine shop the other day for a little freshening up.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving!!
Looks like I'm moving back down to the city in February so I'm glad I put the paint off for a bit. At least the car car can stay where it's at since it's already down there now. Trying to move the car up here then back down there would be a real pain in the butt!
Let's hope the move doesn't break me too bad financially, otherwise I'm still planning on having the car done in Spring. SO far the time-frame is looking good.
[ November 28, 2010, 03:55 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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PROGRESS!!!
Just dropped off the wheels, tires, and suspension today. The guys at red star are going to get the ride-height and fender lips all dialed in and then its time to shoot it!!!
I'm excited!
[ January 15, 2011, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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What suspension set up? How much are you gonna lower from stock height?
Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on
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bad ass
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks pure stang
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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What suspension set up? How much are you gonna lower from stock height?
For now I'm going with reverse-eye leafs in the rear, shelby t-bars, GW subframe connectors, Drake upper and lower o/e style fronts with slightly cut 620 springs. Eventually I'd like to go watts link or 4-link in the rear with coil-over fronts. Ride height will be as low as I can get it with the current wheels and tires. Those will be my only limitation. As far as the brakes I'm going with 12" Wilwoods, drilled and slotted on all 4 corners.
[ January 15, 2011, 11:52 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by D.R.E (Member # 10484) on
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Nice good find nothing like a classic
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<thanks! They are getting hard to find in restorable shape.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here are the back wheels with rear springs installed, It actually sits about an inch lower than in the pic (since the front is sitting up on the lift) and it will also go down a bit more when the rear seat and upholstery is installed. I have always been a bit sketchy about the wheels but I got a really good deal on them and I do actually think they will look good with the "scheme" of things once the car is all done. I'm going to give them a try and if I don't like em on the finished product I'll try something different.
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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Whats the rim size?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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20x9 in the rear and 18x8.5 in front
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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what kind of wheels are they? I'm not really feeling how they look, especially on your car, but I guess i'll have to wait and see how they look when the car is finished up.Props to you for doing something different though.
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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Those rims will look tight once the cars back together... wow.. those are 20's in the rear?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I think the color scheme is going to be what ties it all together. Yep 20's on the rear. They fit really well.
Here's a pic with all 4 wheels on. Note the front is up about 2" too high, this is with the "so-called" 1-inch drop 620 springs. Cutting a coil out on Monday. Should make it just right.
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on
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yget some 315 in tires in that beast! looking good
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I think the color scheme is going to be what ties it all together. Yep 20's on the rear. They fit really well.
Here's a pic with all 4 wheels on. Note the front is up about 2" too high, this is with the "so-called" 1-inch drop 620 springs. Cutting a coil out on Monday. Should make it just right.
Is the engine in?
Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I think the color scheme is going to be what ties it all together. Yep 20's on the rear. They fit really well.
Here's a pic with all 4 wheels on. Note the front is up about 2" too high, this is with the "so-called" 1-inch drop 620 springs. Cutting a coil out on Monday. Should make it just right.
I have to admit that I wasn't feeling them when I just seen a shot of the rears, but once I seen front and rears on I'm deff feeling them and can visualise how good they are going to look once that beauty is put back together...I like them...two thumbs up from me on these rims...
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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haha.. 620 coils = 1" drop.. i found out the same thing as u.. no drop what so ever, but then again the old coils were compressed from years of abuse.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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for reals! lol. If mine decide to sag over time I'll buy a new set (they are cheap)or just add the 1" upper spacer.
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on
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The car looks real good with those wheels but you should definitely widen the back wheels with some 315's
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
haha.. 620 coils = 1" drop.. i found out the same thing as u.. no drop what so ever, but then again the old coils were compressed from years of abuse.
I got the 620 coils as well from mustangs plus..i just got the factory gt ones but havent put them on.
Where did u get urs?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I get most of my stuff from Sac Mustang since the new owner took over.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I get most of my stuff from Sac Mustang since the new owner took over.
even the car lol
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
The car looks real good with those wheels but you should definitely widen the back wheels with some 315's
this
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<and the wheels! lol
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
The car looks real good with those wheels but you should definitely widen the back wheels with some 315's
this
+1
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Got the front springs dialed in, the fenders are rolled on the tops already and need a little more clearance around the lower edges. Looks like they are going to take care of that and a few other odds and ends and then it's time to shoot it!
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Looking Good.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks!
Here's a few more shots...
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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When's the paint getting laid down? And are you still getting the green?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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yep, still getting the green. As soon as they do a little more blocking and a few minor repairs they are going to shoot some color on it.
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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looking tight!!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<thanks dustin!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Can't wait to see the color get laid down!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I can't wait either, and the stripes and painted gt500 badges are going to be sweet! I'm not going to rush them though, so far I've given them all the time they need to get things right and it's paying off. If there's anything I've learned is to NEVER rush a body shop.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I can't wait either, and the stripes and painted gt500 badges are going to be sweet! I'm not going to rush them though, so far I've given them all the time they need to get things right and it's paying off. If there's anything I've learned is to NEVER rush a body shop.
I feel the same
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Base coat is on! I love this color!!! Next comes stripes and clear!
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on
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Car is coming out GREAT
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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The color really makes it! >thanks!
[ March 22, 2011, 02:57 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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That's gonna look even better after he puts the clear on it.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Very clean color when's the stripes and clear getting put on
Posted by SAV650HAB (Member # 10324) on
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man thats nice! great job
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks everyone! I'm going down in a few minutes to view the "test panel" of the ghost stripes. Once I choose the darkness Steve at Red Star will start the stripes and rocker logos, then comes the clear.
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Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by 940sick3:
Just when things are going well I get the clap! lmao
[ March 23, 2011, 02:06 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on
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NICE...
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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so sick! theres something about green old schools that attracts me. I'm still not feeling the wheels 100%, but I'd like to see how it all comes together once the paint and body is all complete. Great work!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks Syde, they say green is the new blue and root beer brown is the new red. I almost painted the car a particular shade of brown, but I'm glad I went with the green. The nice thing is wheels unbolt and new ones can be bolted in their place...lol. The rest of the car has always been my priority and I think it's all coming along a lot better than I imagined.
Here's some pics of the stripes in progress....
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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Great job!! keep us updated
Posted by crazyhorse (Member # 5662) on
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that is a nice looking base coat! cant wait to see the finished product
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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WOW.
I'll let the pics do the talking. There are a few with a "flash" and a few without, amazing how this color changes from green to silver to gold in different lighting.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Looks sik, i thought you were painting it gold though?
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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That looks sick.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<I was thinking about a regular gold at one time. This is a gold/green color. If you look back at the pictures of the door jams and and under-trunk area you can see what it looks like in the right light. Once it's cut and polished you will also see the gold more. These pics all came out a little light but you can see the gold effect on one spot around the back of the passenger/rear quarter panel near the masking tape.
I can't wait until it's all together and I can get some pics of it in all the different angles and lighting, etc.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Damn thats a sweet looking car the paint really sets it off! ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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thanks 50!
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on
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Beautiful car!
Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on
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words cant describe.
Posted by Hele On (Member # 4107) on
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Color combo looks great, and staying away from the godawful Eleanor look makes it that much more better!
Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on
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LOOKS GOOD BRANDON.
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on
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Fucking amazing !
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see it in the sunlight after it's been cut and polished.
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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goddamn! Those stripes looks sick! They're kinda like "ghost stripes" since they're not completely black or white! Its looking BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<That was definitely the idea six, I'm glad it worked out the way we planned. It was a bit of a challenge getting them right as the green was so dominant. It's the same green paint as the rest of the car with black tint added to the base coat. I want to say they said it was 10:1 green to black. Weird how the black brings out gold and silver in the paint.
[ March 26, 2011, 06:33 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by svt68 (Member # 10159) on
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absolutely beatiful, love how is coming out
is going to be one of the kind..
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks 68!
Hey Six, I forgot to ad that MANY times I was told I should put white stripes on it, even by the painter, and I stuck to my guns and went with my vision. I've realized not everyone can see things the way we can in our own minds. I'm just glad it turned out right.
Posted by Hele On (Member # 4107) on
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Brandon have you figured on a wheel for the fastback yet? I ask because, I saw the chrome wheels that were on the car and was thinking that it was way too much chrome for the "vision" of the car. I'm thinking that a five spoke torq thrust type of wheel, would be the right vision to go with. A subdued center and spokes, just like your stripes, and either a polished or even chromed lip. This way, the wheel combination will work to compliment the paintwork rather than overpower it. Even three piece BBS rims with blacked out or darkened centers would work.
These are 10 spoke 67 gt500's but I think you get the idea
If the center were darker here...
Posted by Hele On (Member # 4107) on
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The Cobra in this video is the kind of "look" I'm talking about:
http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=046747
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Thanks for the pics and the video. That Cobra is awesome. I've been considering other options on the wheels. The torque-thrusts are over-done but I do like the dark gray aspect. I think gloss black would look too invisible. Flat black might be an option though, but unless I have a LOT of brakes to offset the black its kindof pointless. I've also considered black-chrome clear/black coating on the wheels I already have. The Halibrand cobra wheel is also over-done. We'll see how these look with the paint, the scoops, and all the trim. I do agree that a darker wheel would look better. Also these are not chrome, they are polished aluminum so they can be painted and dulled-down a bit without too much trouble. For now they will clear the brakes I want to put on the car and will give me something to drive the car on.
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on
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wholly hotness, with the right choice of wheels, this could become the sickest mustang on cafords. great job .
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks LX! Thats sayin a lot. There's a lot of really nice stangs on here. I'm sure mine will be nice but I'm not shootin for the best by any means, at least not this year
Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on
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, DAMM the car is coming together beautiful, lots of detail and love is being put into this beauty, been following with the build since the beginning and its getting finished at a good speed...keep up the good work and ideas bro, cant wait to see the final touches...
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Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks for following along ISP!
Thanks John!
I'm getting my little hobby shop all set up to bring her home here in a matter of days. (Just sealed the floors, painted, put up shelving, lightning and cabinets, etc.) We just moved into a new place so things have been a mess. It's been a stressful couple of months to say the least.
I deserve a break from all the moving and home improvement stuff and there is nothing like the therapy of putting my stang together this Spring. I'm soooo looking forward to this!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I did some cropping work on a few of the latest photos and brought back one of the originals for comparison.
From this...
To this!
(keep in mind it has not been cut and polished yet)
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Your car gives me inspiration to follow through with mine and to see my car through! I'm still trying to figure out my color scheme on my fastback now.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Definitely glad to inspire someone! You all inspire me with your comments and your support.
So I'm guilty of false advertising here. I just went and looked at the car in person and it looks NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES. It looks a lot darker, just like the picture of the Honda I posted prior. I LOVE IT! I have to say it looks wimpy in the pictures above...lol. There is no blue or grey in the paint AT ALL but the pics almost look turquoise.
Here's what the color actually looks like and it gets even darker in the shade.
Posted by Notch_notch (Member # 8902) on
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damn that clean!!
[ March 30, 2011, 04:22 AM: Message edited by: Notch_notch ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks Notch!
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on
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Very Clean, CONGRATS!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks Nav!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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OH YEAH!!
Paint's all done, wheels are on, time to put her back together!
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Looks SIK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edit: I have that hood sitting in my garage, except its not the longer nosed kind.
[ April 14, 2011, 11:29 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
Posted by Nastysvt (Member # 6431) on
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Looks great! Bet your getting more and more excited to start driving it
Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on
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wow! that looks bad ass!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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I'm speechless wow!
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on
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car looks super clean...love that paint job
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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wowza
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Posted by Hele On (Member # 4107) on
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Beautiful job!
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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fuckin sexy!!!!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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The paint came out just great, I couldn't be happier with the guys down at Red Star. I think I might keep the wheels after all, they look great with the paint.
Thanks everyone for all your enthusiasm and support. I still have a lot left to do. Need to assemble her and put all the trim on, weather-stripping, interior, detail the undercarriage, engine bay, brakes, suspension, motor mods, etc.
The fun now begins!!
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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if you dont mind me askin.. how much did the paint job totally cost?
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on
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That is one sexxxy ass bitch
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by 68dustin:
if you dont mind me askin.. how much did the paint job totally cost?
Im sworn to secrecy...lol.
Fiberglass fitment and paint and body like this would probably be near 10-grand retail. I pulled my shop discount on this one and they took care of me on a few things for marketing purposes so it was a bit less. Fiberglass parts and trim pieces, add another 4-5 grand to that. Disassembly and reassembly (done by me in this case) probably adds another grand(+).
[ April 16, 2011, 12:24 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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..carried pics over to new page...
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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Super clean "sports roof" bro I love the color
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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You hit it out of the park with that color combo!
(You probably already bought this but just in case.... Mustangs plus sells the complete interior screw kit. I'm very satisfied with the kit I bought.)
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks! I've gotten a lot of grumbles from folks about the color combo until they actually saw it on the car. It came out amazing.
<<Yeah I need to get all my interior screws, etc. Might pony-up and buy the complete kit.
Posted by Pittsburg Mustang Owner (Member # 6100) on
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That color is Beautiful! I wanted something very similar on a 240sx I was planning on working on.
Disc brake swap?
Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on
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I gotta say I fell in love with ur color... Not to many choose green... Been my favorite color since little. Maybe that's why I like it so much. Wow... At first I wasn't really feeling your wheels but after all they look sick .. Some wide tires in the back or widening the rims will really set that thing off.. He'll, you can put turbine rims or ten holes and that fucker will still look badass! Nice work
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks guys, Eddie it's amazing how color makes the difference when it comes to trim or wheels, etc. My plan for the car was to have the color alone being the focal-point of the car. The color just POPS! Everything else is just an addition to the combo.
I'm speechless, everything is coming along much better than I ever Imagined.
About the rear tires and the wheels, I haven't mentioned that the rear wheels are going to be spaced out quite a bit once I get the 4-wheel disk brakes installed. They are actually just a tad wider than the front, just hard to tell because they are spaced in so far. They are actually rubbing the inner fender-wells a bit...lol.
[ April 17, 2011, 05:38 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Picked the car up today, on to the headliner and windows and weatherstripping, and trim. In there somewhere I'll also be swapping out the gas tank and fuel lines and starting her up. THIS IS THE FUN STUFF I LOVE!!!
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on
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The Hulk looks good
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Haha, thanks I'll have to nickname it that.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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THIS IS HOW JASON DOES A HEADLINER
REFLECTIVE COATING ON TAIL LIGHT HOUSINGS
[ April 23, 2011, 12:42 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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The headliner was a bitch to install on mine. Rollbar made it harder.
Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
THIS IS HOW JASON DOES A HEADLINER
hahahaha! you let that guy in your nice, fresh car? was his dad nearby?
j/k J
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<LOL
Tail lamp bulbs, sockets, lenses, and frames are all fitted and installed. That was a pain in the azz and a messy job but it came out great.
I also installed the rear bumper. It fits excellent compared to the aftermarket ones, 67-68 are the worst for fitment. This is an original bumper that has been re-chromed and straightened. Almost a perfect fit! I'm not going to lie, I had to shim things a bit but not too bad.
The Shelby tail panel I'm using is the upgraded panel that has the lamp bezels built-in. That made certain things easier and certain things harder. I had to cut out all the holes for the bulbs and sockets, and drill the 12 lens frame stud holes through fiberglass and through the original steel panel behind it, and then try to gain access to all the nuts on the back. The lens gaskets this stuff came with were nowhere close to fitting so I had to make my own. The lenses also had to be trimmed here and there so they fit properly into the fiberglass provisions. As well as the reflective silver backing I painted on prior, I unexpectedly had to paint a few visible things inside the light bezel orange .YES ORANGE. so it didn't show through the lenses. ...I could write a whole book and that little issue so I'll just leave it alone for now. lol.
The important thing is they came out great. Although there were issues everything fit better than I expected. There's just no easy way to do these tail lights.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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It's getting closer and closer.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Headliner came out great! Pleats couldn't have been better. Photographing it was hard with the poor lighting so I edited it in black and white.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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GOOD NEWS! I brought the car in the shop today and changed the oil and inspected a few things with a closer eye and found the following...
The engine is for sure a 1969 (C90E) 351W
Pulled out a spark plug and put a borescope/camera inside one of the cylinders and found flat-top pistons and cylinders with light hatch marks on them.
Supposedly this motor was a direct transplant installed years ago from a wrecked '69 Mach1, and it's nice to see I was most-likely told the truth.
The motor probably has low mileage considering the condition of the cylinder walls. I did not see any stamping on the pistons for overbore either. Heck I might have gotten lucky and received a virgin mach1 motor with this car!?
This almost makes me not want to upgrade it with a cam and heads like I planned. I guess I could save the original cast-iron heads and cam and throw them back on some day though. Maybe I could sell the motor running as-is for some good money and build a 408.
Anyhow, it's great to know that what I have under the hood of this thing is something desirable that's in good shape.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I say sell it and build a 408.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Very nice!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks reasons!
It looks like I might have a buyer for the windsor at my asking price so well see how it goes. Crossing my fingers.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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sale pending on the windsor. If all goes well I will be ordering the 408 in a few weeks!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's some pics of my current engine that I'm selling to build a 408...
Quite the transformation...
BEFORE...
AFTER A LITTLE CLEANUP (ok a lot of cleanup)...
[ May 10, 2011, 03:51 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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Wow that engine cleaned up nice!!! But the 408 idea sounds like it's going to be fun! What transmission are you going with or did I miss that??
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks! A little paint and a good amount of elbow grease goes a long way! I haven't decided on a transmission yet. Might go with a built-up custom C4 auto or maybe a Toploader 4-speed. My options for a 5-speed are limited due to the amount of torque the 408 produces.
[ May 10, 2011, 03:25 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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It would be hard for me to part with such a nice clean low mile motor but that came out very clean!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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It would be hard for me to part with such a nice clean low mile motor but that came out very clean!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Sealed the deal on the Windsor today, woohoo! Can't wait till the deal is done and I order my 408. I still need to pull the motor for the new owner and time is not of the essence lately. Too many customer cars to get finished!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Had a great time at our neighbor Sac-Mustang's car show today. The car got a ton of looks and I met some great people and saw some awesome cars. It was nice to meet you 50reasons, sorry I'm a jerk I already forgot your first name since I met so many people today. lol
[ May 14, 2011, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Had a great time at our neighbor Sac-Mustang's car show today. The car got a ton of looks and I met some great people and saw some awesome cars. It was nice to meet you 50reasons, sorry I'm a jerk I already forgot your first name since I met so many people today. lol
It's ok thanks it was nice putting a face to the screen name and it was nice talking to you! You have a beautiful car and love that boss 302 motor on the engine stand, we had a great time are crew walked away with two trophies so that's not bad at all.
[ May 14, 2011, 10:37 PM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Likewise and yes, yes, congrats on the trophies!!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Got a few more things done on the back of the car. Emblems are on, tinted the rear glass and set it on. We will be finishing the installation of the windows tomorrow and installing the polished stainless window trim.
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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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LOOKS GREAT!
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Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<THANKS GUYS!!!
Windows are in and stainless trim is on!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Looks like the exterior is getting close
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on
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this thing gets better everytime I see it
Posted by 1sick65 (Member # 3957) on
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are those pictures taken from next to rex's?
Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on
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yeah, the car is at Norcal Motorsports
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Nope, it's at home now ..Thanks Dub!!
[ June 01, 2011, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on
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looks nice
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks Pony!
Posted by wht2000gt (Member # 10127) on
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Damn
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks 2000!
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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Ready to sell it yet? 
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<lol, NO! I want to enjoy this one for a while.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Floors, interior sheet-metal and exterior trim is coming along nicely.
More pics coming soon.
[ June 01, 2011, 10:25 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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When is this thing going to be done?!
I was thinking of converting my motor over to BOSS 429 heads but in the long run it would cost me too much since i have custom headers made specificly for this car and the heads on it.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
When is this thing going to be done?!
I was thinking of converting my motor over to BOSS 429 heads but in the long run it would cost me too much since i have custom headers made specificly for this car and the heads on it.
They're never done my friend
I hope to have her on the road and mostly completed in the next few months.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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hmmmm, My engine builder has a deal on a set of +.060 Ross coated-skirt forged pistons for a 418 (424 actually). I'm all about building what ya got when you're on a budget, so it looks like I'm actually going with a 424 stroker. Since you can go +.100 on a Windsor bore I'm not against the idea of the bigger bore. More cubes is always a good thing, too.
[ June 03, 2011, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Since you can go +.100 on a Windsor bore I'm not against the idea of the bigger bore. More cubes is always a good thing, too.
This is not a true statement.
These are mass produced blocks. What one guy got away with, the other may not.
Have your machinist, engine shop, engine builder whoever is so properly equipped.......do a SONIC check on the block.
I know, you know this Brandon!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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OK "MOST WINDSORS" are good for .100". ..Casting shift is not a good thing... lol. He checks everything and I trust his word. Most every Windsor he's done so far has checked out good for .100" over. I'll ask him to give me the sonic #'s on this block just for kicks though.
I wish I were rich and had an aftermarket block, I'd go with the big-bore setup.
UPDATE: ...I talked to Troy and he will be sonic-checking for me. Just for you Dan. haha
[ June 19, 2011, 08:32 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's a video and another publication from Stang TV involving FPS, (My engine builder) they have some good press for sure. I love what these guys do!
Enjoy!
http://www.stangtv.com/forum/cnc-porting-video-avenger-cylinder-heads-6617.html
http://www.stangtv.com/forum/building-nasty-408ci-sbf-fps-edelbrock-6096.html
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Here's a few updated pics of the car safe at home, and a few shots of the interior sheetmetal in progress.
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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I hate you haha dam bro keep up the good work, I love this thing
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks Chavez!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Looks solid to me keep up the good work
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks man! I got the reverse lights installed and worked on the floors a little more last night. Started on mounting the front headlamps and realized I only have one of the correct buckets. The other one isn't even close to fitting. Back to the drawing board on that and I hope it doesn't tap my wallet too bad. I already cost myself another $50+ by losing one of my GT500 emblems, now this. Its little things like this that add up an nickel and dime ya to death on these cars.
[ June 06, 2011, 12:42 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by WICKED SS (Member # 197) on
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Looks nice!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<Thanks SS!
Reverse lights are on
Fun-filled evening.... I attacked the front-end on this thing. Come to find out the required headlamp buckets are the low-beam/outer adjusting buckets off of a '69 Mustang. What I didn't know is that a '69 Mustang doesn't have it's own part # for these buckets. It re-uses a '68 Cougar, Fairlane, or some other part # and the left and right are swapped for use on a Mustang. (true story) This made getting a used set difficult because they say L and R but are on the wrong side of the car. ....DAMNIT FORD!! Ok so anyway I figured it all out and got to work on the headlight install.
The front is starting to take shape!
Posted by 85staNg302 (Member # 9450) on
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That things beautiful..makes me regret sellin my 66 coupe real bad trust me. Witch I have already been regretting it lol..keep it up. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks man, she's coming along for sure.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I hope to get more work done on the car this weekend, we'll see. It's been a busy week.
[ June 11, 2011, 02:53 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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Wow! I admire the amount of meticulous work that is going into this beast! Cant wait to see it on the road
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks '66, I sometimes wish I wasn't so meticulous so I could just throw the thing together and drive it, but I've learned in my previous builds to do it right the first time. It will pay off in the end Im sure.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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OK, had to take some frustrations out on the car. Feels great!
Painted the radiator support and all the parts for the front-end. Getting it all ready to install.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th! I'm not going to lie, I haven't touched the car in a few weeks, school has been kicking my butt! I hope to get back at things soon.
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on
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Its ok to take a break lol, especially with all the work you have put into it. Very nice car! It really makes me want to get my own classic.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Thanks Zinc! Yeah I needed a break, it's been a hectic year with this thing although it has been worth it. I'll get back on her soon. I'm still trying to get the new motor paid for as of right now and my school tuition just doubled so life has been fun to say the least. I'm trying to do the things that wont cost me more money for right now. Unfortunately just about EVERYTHING costs money! Labor is free but the parts and materials are killin me. lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Got back to working on the car last night. After a few hours of drilling and re-drilling, and elongating holes, etc, I was able to get the high beam buckets and bracketry fitted to the grill and bolted onto the radiator support. I still have a few things to do before that part is completed but I made some good progress.
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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did u strip ur radiator support to paint it?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Yes, Except for the top ledge as you can see in the pic. I will probably be stripping the whole engine bay as well. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to need to modify the top ledge of the radiator support. It's pretty hammered from a previous owner installing hood pins and reshaping it a bit. Might just reshape it back to stock as-possible, sand it smooth, maybe even fill a few spots, etch-prime it, repaint and/or then might install the factory rubber over the top. The Shelby high-beam brackets always stick up a bit anyway, so without modifying them the rubber strip may be the best way to go. I hate covering things up though. We'll see. Some of the minute details will be attended to later.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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The front end on this thing is a royal pain in the ass but it's coming along nicely.
[ August 01, 2011, 08:02 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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GOOD NEWS as well; the motor should be on its way from FPS next week.
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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What kind of motor did you decide on? Or is that a secret?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<No secret at all. It's a stroked 418 Windsor. Here's all the details and goodies...
425 cubes total with a .060 overbore. Forged Ross pistons with coated skirts, H-beam rods, Forged crank, studded main with girdle. Custom grind retrofit roller .600" lift cam.
With Avenger 225 CNC heads it should produce over 600 horsepower and 575-ish torque.
...Now I just need to find a trans that can handle all that torque! lol
[ August 10, 2011, 04:24 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Grill, signals, and high beams are all done. This is not a show car but fit and finish doesn't get much better than this. I'm definitely proud!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Motor Arrived today!!
Here are some pics of my 425 shortblock..
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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damn thats nice looks like low comp pistons is there a power adder coming? or are your valves going to be that big
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<The dish is fairly small, only necessary to keep compression in the "streetable" range due to the cubes. I could add a few lbs of persuasion though.
[ August 16, 2011, 02:24 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<Did the math and the compression ratio is 10.8 to 1.
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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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What heads u throwing on this bad boy
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<< CNC Avenger 225's ...CNC'D Victor Jr's. Same heads I had on the 610hp 418 in my coupe. Damn good heads.
Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on
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i've been following this build since page 1 and im just in awe
cant wait to see some youtube vids. at this pace, it shouldnt be a long wait
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Thanks 940! Awesome to see my car has some dedicated followers. This car has been a journey so far. every time I "settle" for something a better idea or deal comes along and I just run with it. The motor is a great example of that, as-is the paint. I was just going to run the stock used Windsor and paint the car a solid boring color and now this! lol I wonder what the heck is going to transpire with the interior, suspension and chassis on this thing. I have a ton of ideas rolling around in my head.
[ August 17, 2011, 02:07 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Hello everyone! I haven't been working on the car much, life's been busy with school and work, and the new job, etc. Hope everyone is doing well. More to come as soon as things calm down a bit. I'm hoping to get back on it here in the next month or so.
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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I heard that man im on the same boat with my car but nonetheless keep those updates coming. I want to see that motor in there!
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Hello everyone! I haven't been working on the car much, life's been busy with school and work, and the new job, etc. Hope everyone is doing well. More to come as soon as things calm down a bit. I'm hoping to get back on it here in the next month or so.
Blah blah blah we want more pics!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Hello everyone! I haven't been working on the car much, life's been busy with school and work, and the new job, etc. Hope everyone is doing well. More to come as soon as things calm down a bit. I'm hoping to get back on it here in the next month or so.
Blah blah blah we want more pics!
LOL
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Cylinder heads are on their way!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Heads are NOICE! Pics coming soon.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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When do you think you'll be done? End of the year?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<If I'm lucky, my education is costing me a ton right now. I'm shooting for next spring, but sooner would be great. Hoping for a miracle here.
[ September 22, 2011, 09:13 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Me likey!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! ...I recently tried installing the front bumper and the "so-called" Shelby brackets are nowhere close to fitting. After hours of grinding and cutting, they are closer, but I still need to elongate the holes quite a bit for more adjustment.
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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Looking good! I was wondering when we were going to get an update
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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Badass heads! Can't wait for that start up video! Keep up the good work!
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Man with the amount of work you've accomplished so quickly i thought this car was done. What do you have to do thats left? just build the motor?
Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on
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Cars coming along good. I can only imagine how much all that stuff costs lol! Baller!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Man with the amount of work you've accomplished so quickly i thought this car was done. What do you have to do thats left? just build the motor?
It should have been done a while ago. I ran into a few snags with time versus school, and most of all, money. I have a few things left to do in order to have a "running" engine, some minor assembly and external accessories, etc. (rockers, pushrods, lifters, timing cover, intake, carb, distributor, etc. I still need to detail the underside of the car and the engine bay, install new axle bearings in the 9" rear before I install that, front suspension needs some upgrades, disk brakes, etc, subframe connectors need welded up, transmission, custom driveshaft, then the interior needs done. I still have PLENTY left before she's all done.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by East Bay 50:
Cars coming along good. I can only imagine how much all that stuff costs lol! Baller!
NOT CHEAP, that's all I have to say about that...lol
[ January 13, 2012, 12:27 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Got some bad news, I just got my bill for my student loans, and well, the car is now FOR SALE
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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what!!!! no dam man how much do you owe? man that sucks sorry to hear all that work and now for sale
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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Noo!! Say its not so!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Wow sad to hear Kelly but I know you'll come back even better then before!
Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on
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are you serious?
did you even get to finish?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Yeah I know, it's sad
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Isn't there anything else you could sell? Like a child or girlfriend or wife? JK
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Sometimes we have to sell stuff & it sucks. I hope you come into some money in the near future so you can keep the car.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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lol, not selling any family members at this point.
If anyone knows any potential buyers, please let me know. I might consider a trade for something that's completed, with or without cash included can be negotiated. When I have bills to pay I just can't see having an unfinished car in my garage.
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on
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Here's mine it's a 68 fastback model car these things are a bitch too build lol
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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How much you want to sell it for?
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on
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Here's mine it's a 68 fastback model car these things are a bitch too build lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
How much you want to sell it for?
Here's a link to my CL ad http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2796216777.html
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
How much you want to sell it for?
Here's a link to my CL ad http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2796216777.html
Aww, can't afford it
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
How much you want to sell it for?
Here's a link to my CL ad http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2796216777.html
Aww, can't afford it
Tell your pops he could sell the cobra and buy this fastback..... Then you could have father and son fastbacks!
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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LOL no after helping me put mine together he never wants to work on another one again. lol
Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on
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This is a Bummer...I have watched since page one and am a huge fan of this build. I hope it goes to a great home for ya.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Thanks everyone. It looks like I'm going to be trading the car for a running and restored '70 Mach1 (another one of my favorite cars) with about 550 horsepower under the hood and a few cool mods. I'll probably drive that around for a little while, and maybe do a few low-dollar mods to it, and probably sell that to pay off my education. We'll see. It's a lot easier to sell a running car, it's a more practical car for my needs right now, and its a good trade value-to-value considering my car still needs a lot of money put into it to be a runner. Mine is definitely going to a good home, the guy takes care of his stuff, has the money to finish mine RIGHT, and has a number of muscle cars already. It will be tough to see her go, but it feels worse letting her rot in the garage for 10 more years.
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Thanks everyone. It looks like I'm going to be trading the car for a running and restored '70 Mach1 (another one of my favorite cars) with about 550 horsepower under the hood and a few cool mods. I'll probably drive that around for a little while, and maybe do a few low-dollar mods to it, and probably sell that to pay off my education. We'll see. It's a lot easier to sell a running car, it's a more practical car for my needs right now, and its a good trade value-to-value considering my car still needs a lot of money put into it to be a runner. Mine is definitely going to a good home, the guy takes care of his stuff, has the money to finish mine RIGHT, and has a number of muscle cars already. It will be tough to see her go, but it feels worse letting her rot in the garage for 10 more years.
Pics!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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The trade is in progress, we'll see how things go. So far we are both happy with the trade, each of us for our own reasons and that's what matters most. Here's a few teaser pics of the Mach.
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on
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damn thats a beautiful mach 1, going to be sad letting go of the fastback but wow ive always loved those mach 1's. looks like it was also built right, that engine looks bad ass as well
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Looks good. Wish my heads said that on the front
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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lol, looks like a cleveland right? It's a 460
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Yeah I thought so, same intake I got and they look like the same heads. It only made 550 to the crank or is that 550 to the rear?
[ January 20, 2012, 02:09 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<550 to the crank. It's the Ford 460 SCJ crate motor.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
<<550 to the crank. It's the Ford 460 SCJ crate motor.
Edelbrock Heads and intake?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<IN reply to the Edelbrock question... Assuming this is the correct "era" of this crate motor, Here's a snipit from "Car Craft" regarding the cylinder heads... "Ford engine-builder Jon Kaase's Super Cobra Jet aluminum heads that offer outstanding 330-cfm intake and 225-cfm exhaust flow numbers from a set of heads that use similar components to the previous Ford 429 Super Cobra Jet head."
[ January 23, 2012, 10:25 PM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Trade fell through, the guy completely flaked. SO she's still up for grabs. I haven't put her on the classifieds here. I wonder if I should.
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on
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Why not just get the car to a point where you can drive it and have fun with it? I understand that you want it all done to a certain point but you dont have to have it all done to that level at one time. Its shame to come as a far as you did to sell it at a loss and never even get to drive it. I'm sure others would agree. Can we take a vote? lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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NO money equals no more motivation.
Posted by blown doors off (Member # 10713) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Trade fell through, the guy completely flaked. SO she's still up for grabs. I haven't put her on the classifieds here. I wonder if I should.
Heard it was for a 32 ford with sbc.
I thought u needed money y trade it for another car?
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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How about just park it somewhere until you have money.
Posted by 940sick3 (Member # 2713) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
How about just park it somewhere until you have money.
this!
you'll regret it man.... dont do it! lol
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by blown doors off:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Trade fell through, the guy completely flaked. SO she's still up for grabs. I haven't put her on the classifieds here. I wonder if I should.
Heard it was for a 32 ford with sbc.
I thought u needed money y trade it for another car?
The trade was for a 1970 Mach 1, not sure where you heard about a 32 ford. Let the rumors fly I guess.
I do need the money, but it's not that simple or that urgent. It will take me another 5-10 years on my new budget to get this one running and driving. Trading for a running ride would at least give me a toy to drive and play with for a while, that I can also sell at a later date to pay my debts in full. For now I can make payments on my student loans and drive another fun toy for a while. The payments leave me with very little extra to put into a project. I just can't afford a project like this one anymore.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by 940sick3:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
How about just park it somewhere until you have money.
this!
you'll regret it man.... dont do it! lol
Car has already sat for a year, I refuse to let it sit for another 5-10. It's wrong to the car and cruel to me to have to look in my garage and see what I can't afford to finish any longer. The car is better off with someone that can afford to finish it.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Keep the shell and sell the motor, tranny & maybe the reared. That would give you money to make a nice payment on your student loans. ( you could put a cheap 302 in it to drive it.)
You will regret selling it. I've had my car for years and I know what it's like walking out and seeing a car you have little money to spend on...... But I know I will get the money later on to finish it.
Think what a fastback shell is going to cost 10 years from now? Us guys that have owned ours a long time have lucked out on picking these old cars up for a decent price.
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on
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How much
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by Slowback67:
Keep the shell and sell the motor, tranny & maybe the reared. That would give you money to make a nice payment on your student loans. ( you could put a cheap 302 in it to drive it.)
You will regret selling it. I've had my car for years and I know what it's like walking out and seeing a car you have little money to spend on...... But I know I will get the money later on to finish it.
Think what a fastback shell is going to cost 10 years from now? Us guys that have owned ours a long time have lucked out on picking these old cars up for a decent price.
Someone just told me that Fastbacks have started climbing in price on barrett again.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by 306mustang:
How much
was asking 35k with motor, now asking 30 with. Turned down a cash offer for 26 today. Might consider 28.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I might take the offer for 26k
[ January 31, 2012, 03:03 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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I thought you were trading for the Mach 1??
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I thought you were trading for the Mach 1??
The guy was a flake. I think maybe something was "wrong" with that car though, so it's ok.
[ February 01, 2012, 12:11 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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CAR IS SOLD
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Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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Dave did you really buy it?
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Dave did you really buy it?
I'm picking it up Saturday morning. Pretty damn excited. It's a beautiful car.
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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well at least it's stayin on the board! congrats on the new toy!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Damn iceman your a baller!!
Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn iceman your a baller!!
seriously some people have some nice stables you have, like all the top ford cars to have, except an ac cobra, unless, you already do have that. might I ask what you do for a living?
Posted by JBeezy53 (Member # 3960) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn iceman your a baller!!
For real! What did wifey say about this one!?
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn iceman your a baller!!
LOL. I've just consistently bought and sold cars well over the years.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by svfreerider87:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn iceman your a baller!!
seriously some people have some nice stables you have, like all the top ford cars to have, except an ac cobra, unless, you already do have that. might I ask what you do for a living?
Thanks!
I'm a mutual fund wholesaler.
And no Cobra for me yet. Definitely a bucket list car though.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by JBeezy53:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn iceman your a baller!!
For real! What did wifey say about this one!?
She's good with it. I'm pretty sure I'm at the end of my rope though.
Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on
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so you essentialy sell people's 401ks, at a wholesale level ie ( multiple 401ks priced in bulk)?
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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so you essentialy sell people's 401ks, at a wholesale level ie ( multiple 401ks priced in bulk)?
Principal is a huge 401k provider but I'm with the mutual fund division. Our end clients are the advisors. Basically, I call on them and convince them to use our fund family over our competitors.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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I call thread jack! Haha, Congrats on the car Dave. You deserve her, and I'm sure you will give her a good home. It's been great working with you.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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well at least it's stayin on the board! congrats on the new toy!
+ 1 I'm happy iceman got it. This songs for you LOL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NisCkxU544c&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by svfreerider87:
so you essentialy sell people's 401ks, at a wholesale level ie ( multiple 401ks priced in bulk)?
Principal is a huge 401k provider but I'm with the mutual fund division. Our end clients are the advisors. Basically, I call on them and convince them to use our fund family over our competitors.
B2B is the shit, no stupid ass customers to deal with.
Keep diversifying ya bonds! Congrats on the new toy.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I call thread jack! Haha, Congrats on the car Dave. You deserve her, and I'm sure you will give her a good home. It's been great working with you.
Same to you, Brandon.
Stay tuned, everyone. I'll post progress pics as things move along.
[ February 05, 2012, 08:45 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I call thread jack! Haha, Congrats on the car Dave. You deserve her, and I'm sure you will give her a good home. It's been great working with you.
Same to you, Brandon.
Stay tuned, everyone. I'll post progress pics as things move along.
whats the plan for drivetrain?
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
Dave did you really buy it?
I'm picking it up Saturday morning. Pretty damn excited. It's a beautiful car.
So what car is leaving to Australia so this one can fit?
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I call thread jack! Haha, Congrats on the car Dave. You deserve her, and I'm sure you will give her a good home. It's been great working with you.
Same to you, Brandon.
Stay tuned, everyone. I'll post progress pics as things move along.
whats the plan for drivetrain?
I'm going to sell the 425" Windsor that came with the car and go with a Ford Racing 306 crate engine and a C4 behind it.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
Dave did you really buy it?
I'm picking it up Saturday morning. Pretty damn excited. It's a beautiful car.
So what car is leaving to Australia so this one can fit?
LOL. I just talked to one of my contacts over there this afternoon. The money is on the way for my '65 coupe.
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
Dave did you really buy it?
I'm picking it up Saturday morning. Pretty damn excited. It's a beautiful car.
So what car is leaving to Australia so this one can fit?
LOL. I just talked to one of my contacts over there this afternoon. The money is on the way for my '65 coupe.
I knew something had to give way...
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I call thread jack! Haha, Congrats on the car Dave. You deserve her, and I'm sure you will give her a good home. It's been great working with you.
Same to you, Brandon.
Stay tuned, everyone. I'll post progress pics as things move along.
whats the plan for drivetrain?
I'm going to sell the 425" Windsor that came with the car and go with a Ford Racing 306 crate engine and a C4 behind it.
That's what I put in my dad's 65 fastback. Except when I bought it, it was $300 cheaper than it is today
I had an old school member rebuild the C4 and he did a great job at a great price. He's around your area, kind of. Let me know if you want his contact info.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
I call thread jack! Haha, Congrats on the car Dave. You deserve her, and I'm sure you will give her a good home. It's been great working with you.
Same to you, Brandon.
Stay tuned, everyone. I'll post progress pics as things move along.
whats the plan for drivetrain?
I'm going to sell the 425" Windsor that came with the car and go with a Ford Racing 306 crate engine and a C4 behind it.
That's what I put in my dad's 65 fastback. Except when I bought it, it was $300 cheaper than it is today
I had an old school member rebuild the C4 and he did a great job at a great price. He's around your area, kind of. Let me know if you want his contact info.
I've got a solid contact for rebuilt C4's. Thanks though.
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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Oh Dave...I forgot to mention. I hate you for getting that....
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
Oh Dave...I forgot to mention. I hate you for getting that....
Says the guy with a ridiculous turbocharged '95 Cobra.
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
Oh Dave...I forgot to mention. I hate you for getting that....
Says the guy with a ridiculous turbocharged '95 Cobra.
No amount of horsepower can equal what that fastback is going to be when it's done...
and by that I mean...Sold to some dude in New Zealand
Posted by JBeezy53 (Member # 3960) on
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Originally posted by svfreerider87:
so you essentialy sell people's 401ks, at a wholesale level ie ( multiple 401ks priced in bulk)?
Principal is a huge 401k provider but I'm with the mutual fund division. Our end clients are the advisors. Basically, I call on them and convince them to use our fund family over our competitors.
I really miss the financial industry. I was an advisor with Mass Mutual for a couple years but left to work for the State so I could show steady income to buy a house. We use to get wholesalers coming by the office all the time, most of them use to be advisors then were recruited to be wholesalers. Something tells me you'll have an AC Cobra in there soon.....lol.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
Oh Dave...I forgot to mention. I hate you for getting that....
Says the guy with a ridiculous turbocharged '95 Cobra.
No amount of horsepower can equal what that fastback is going to be when it's done...
and by that I mean...Sold to some dude in New Zealand
I'm not planning to sell it right away. I'm going to show the car and enjoy it.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Notch1320, here's a front angle with the wheels.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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I've got most of the interior now... still waiting on a few parts. I'll post pics when it's being installed.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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When is it going to be done?
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When is it going to be done?
I'm going to try for mid April when all the cruise nights start up.
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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I've seen this car from when it was just a beat up runner at a fab ford show at sac race way , then to be sold to the owner of sac mustang, then sold to Kelly ,then to ice man and the car gets better and better each time congrats on the new fast back!
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<Definitely nice to see the fate of this car being a good thing. We've all enjoyed it for sure. I do wish I had the financial integrity to complete her but life sometimes just happens. I'm sure Iceman will treat her well and I can't wait to see her on the pavement.
That being said I'm back in the game! Just picked up a nice little '67 Coupe. Something more in my price range ..Mostly original car with zero rust and zero bondo. ...Litterally grandma's garaged Mustang. It's a runner, carbureted 5.0 conversion with C4. Black plates, wimbledon white exterior, new seat covers, parchment interior, and A/C. I just wanted a little beater and I got more than I bargained for. Very happy! I plan on making this one a nice driver. In the next few days here I plan on doing a data plate decode and verifying her origin. ...See you at Red Robin Ice! You better let me park next to ya.
[ February 15, 2012, 01:50 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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No worries, Brandon. What are you putting under the hood?
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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<<<She's already equipped with a 5.0 roller motor, might spice it up a bit but plan on leaving her a nice driver. Here's a few pics of her in purchased condition. Very nice survivor! One of the best I've seen.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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She looks really clean! What did you have to give for her?
BTW, your Indian feathers hanging from the mirror are a nice interior touch.
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[ February 19, 2012, 01:57 AM: Message edited by: bwkelley76 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
She looks really clean! What did you have to give for her?
BTW, your Indian feathers hanging from the mirror are a nice interior touch.
I'm an Indian outlaw!? lol, or maybe the last owner was. I think they kept those. ....Definitely got her for a fair price. My purchase helped an 18-year old kid enroll into the firefighting academy as well. Makes me feel good!
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Here are a few interior progress pics. She's coming back together from being totally gutted.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
DASH PROGRESS:
MORE DASH PROGRESS, CARPET LAID DOWN:
REAR INTERIOR PANELS:
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Was that back seat replaced with new chrome also hinges and trim? With new upholstery or was it just replaced?
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Was that back seat replaced with new chrome also hinges and trim? With new upholstery or was it just replaced?
The rear fold down was repainted. Then we added new chrome trim and hinges. The seats are all being reupholstered. The entire interior will be basically new/reconditioned.
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on
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Funny how all those woodgrain steering wheels break in the same area. Always a 1inch chunk.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Funny how all those woodgrain steering wheels break in the same area. Always a 1inch chunk.
That's definitely coming off. It will be a wood free interior.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Funny how all those woodgrain steering wheels break in the same area. Always a 1inch chunk.
That's definitely coming off. It will be a wood free interior.
lol, said with passion.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Funny how all those woodgrain steering wheels break in the same area. Always a 1inch chunk.
That's definitely coming off. It will be a wood free interior.
lol, said with passion.
More like aversion. I just spent another $500+ on the interior. More new parts getting installed soon!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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This interior is costing me a small fortune! There are lots of missing parts and things that need to be replaced.
We're still waiting on the new trap door. The dash is complete, carpet is in, seats done, door panels installed. The interior is nearly finished... a little stereo wiring and the new Lecarra steering wheel. I have a C4 being built that should be done next week and the 306 crate engine is on the way from Ford Racing. There's a little hold up on the SSBC brakes but hopefully it will all be here in a couple weeks.
Here are a couple quick progress pics that I grabbed today. The interior should be wrapped up later this weekend.
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
<<<She's already equipped with a 5.0 roller motor, might spice it up a bit but plan on leaving her a nice driver. Here's a few pics of her in purchased condition. Very nice survivor! One of the best I've seen.
those rear shackles hanging down just made me throw up in my mouth........just a little bit.
Posted by dvuspny (Member # 10949) on
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Looks really nice.
.... I need the upper quarter panels for both sides; for the vent windows (on the inside) 65'
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
This interior is costing me a small fortune! There are lots of missing parts and things that need to be replaced.
We're still waiting on the new trap door. The dash is complete, carpet is in, seats done, door panels installed. The interior is nearly finished... a little stereo wiring and the new Lecarra steering wheel. I have a C4 being built that should be done next week and the 306 crate engine is on the way from Ford Racing. There's a little hold up on the SSBC brakes but hopefully it will all be here in a couple weeks.
Here are a couple quick progress pics that I grabbed today. The interior should be wrapped up later this weekend.
Nice Dave. Surprised to not see you are going with your 427 in it..but I guess with the 306 it will be more of a driver...
Good stuff either way.../
The interior is classic and looks more comfortable than some modern stuff
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The 427 is for my '65. That car is being built to handle all that power. The '67 will have largely stock suspension and no chassis modifications.
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
The 427 is for my '65. That car is being built to handle all that power. The '67 will have largely stock suspension and no chassis modifications.
ah...that makes sense
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
The 427 is for my '65. That car is being built to handle all that power. The '67 will have largely stock suspension and no chassis modifications.
ah...that makes sense
Here are a few old pics of the front suspension on the '65...
[ March 18, 2012, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
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Originally posted by iceman302:
The 427 is for my '65. That car is being built to handle all that power. The '67 will have largely stock suspension and no chassis modifications.
ah...that makes sense
And a few of the chassis reinforcements...
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Looking good so far!
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on
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lookin good
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Looking good so far!
Thanks, Dana!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Looks real good Dave ! Man I'm going to have to check out that front suspension on your 65' before I pull the trigger for my 66' front end
Posted by TopNotchCoupe707 (Member # 9740) on
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Sweet real sweet man with all the foxes ive bought i prob could have had one of those lol
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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Dave, looks like it's coming along. Let me know when I can come pick it up
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Looks real good Dave ! Man I'm going to have to check out that front suspension on your 65' before I pull the trigger for my 66' front end
According to the guy doing my fab work and body work, the car will be ready for paint within the next few months. That said, he hasn't remotely delivered on any of his other timeframes so I highly doubt it.
I'll let you know when you can check it out though. It's just a TCI Mustang II setup.
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
Dave, looks like it's coming along. Let me know when I can come pick it up
Bring your bank roll, Chuck!
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There are still a few loose ends to tie up with the interior... steering wheel, shifter, glove compartment, and a little bit of wiring. The 306 showed up from Ford Racing last week and I have the C4 waiting for it. Getting close! Maybe a few more weeks...
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I like the Shelby door sill tags .
It's comming together real good.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by Slowback67:
I like the Shelby door sill tags .
It's comming together real good.
Thanks! I hope to have some pics of the interior all finished up shortly.
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I need to get some more shots of the interior but the good news is that the brakes finally showed up the other day. The fronts are installed already.
Posted by 925_GT (Member # 11891) on
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This car is spot on. I love the color.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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This car is spot on. I love the color.
Thanks! I never would've picked that color but it really works for the car.
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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LOOKIN GREAT!
...Definitely a unique spin on Ivy Gold, just "different" enough. Months of thought went into the decision.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
LOOKIN GREAT!
...Definitely a unique spin on Ivy Gold, just "different" enough. Months of thought went into the decision.
Classic, yet contemporary.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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The engine and trans are in. Still working on getting the rear brakes installed. Next up will be wrapping up the engine bay.
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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MAN.... this car never gets old lookin at!
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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That Engine is way to small for that Engine bay, go bigger!
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
That Engine is way to small for that Engine bay, go bigger!
Dana I think Dave just wants a driver and like he said before the suspension wouldn't be able to handle big HP
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
That Engine is way to small for that Engine bay, go bigger!
Dana I think Dave just wants a driver and like he said before the suspension wouldn't be able to handle big HP
aww ok
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
That Engine is way to small for that Engine bay, go bigger!
Dana I think Dave just wants a driver and like he said before the suspension wouldn't be able to handle big HP
Exactly. Cruiser, not bruiser. My '65 is going to be the monster.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
That Engine is way to small for that Engine bay, go bigger!
Dana I think Dave just wants a driver and like he said before the suspension wouldn't be able to handle big HP
Exactly. Cruiser, not bruiser. My '65 is going to be the monster.
It can be a cruiser with a big motor too
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
That Engine is way to small for that Engine bay, go bigger!
Dana I think Dave just wants a driver and like he said before the suspension wouldn't be able to handle big HP
Exactly. Cruiser, not bruiser. My '65 is going to be the monster.
It can be a cruiser with a big motor too
I hear you but a stock suspension and no chassis modifications make it pointless to go big.
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on
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A multi carb setup or shelby intake would look pretty sweet on that engine.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ Yeah that would look cool. The cheapest route doing that would be the dual carb ediblecock intake and two holleys, Carter's or Eddys.
Those multiple EFI set ups are like min 3 grand.
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on
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I love this thing I think all us old school guys should definately get together one day and go crazy with a photo sesh.
Car is coming along great iceman!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Progress has really slowed but the car is almost done. Still need to sort out some wiring issues and get the exhaust finished but that's about it.
Here are a few interior and engine shots...
[ October 02, 2012, 10:40 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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I'd like to see you take that ediblecock carb off there and put a street avenger Holley on it instead.
Can't wait to see it finished all the way. It's gonna be a nice driver.
Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on
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That radiator looks nuts ...!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by Slowback67:
I'd like to see you take that ediblecock carb off there and put a street avenger Holley on it instead.
Can't wait to see it finished all the way. It's gonna be a nice driver.
That's funny. I've had bad luck with Holleys.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by Nifty50:
That radiator looks nuts ...!
She shouldn't have any issues with overheating.
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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Originally posted by Nifty50:
That radiator looks nuts ...!
She shouldn't have any issues with overheating.
Yeah even when you swang it, it won't overheat.
Sorry to hear you had bad luck with Holley style carbs. I've never like eddy / carter carbs. But eddy does make great intakes.
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on
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WOW its looking amazing!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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WOW its looking amazing!
Thanks. I hope to have her on the road soon.
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on
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I like it Dave and dont mind your choice of the Edelbrock...they may not make the most power but are easy to tune and have excellent street manners
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on
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this all i have to say..............................................................................................................
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
I like it Dave and dont mind your choice of the Edelbrock...they may not make the most power but are easy to tune and have excellent street manners
Exactly. I like the streetability.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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this all i have to say..............................................................................................................
Thanks, Dustin!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Off to the exhaust shop! She sounds wicked with just the long tubes!
Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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SIK!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
SIK!
Thanks, Dana.
I wish it wasn't so late in the year and there were more car shows left.
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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
SIK!
Thanks, Dana.
I wish it wasn't so late in the year and there were more car shows left.
You can still make it to the 50Reasons car show, gunna be the nicest fastback there
Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
SIK!
Thanks, Dana.
I wish it wasn't so late in the year and there were more car shows left.
Yeah i wish i had saturdays off cause then i would push hard to get mine done to take it to the 50Reasons car show. If it really rains hard sometime before then, then theres a huge possiblity of getting saturdays off but i think this is going to be a dry fall.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
SIK!
Thanks, Dana.
I wish it wasn't so late in the year and there were more car shows left.
You can still make it to the 50Reasons car show, gunna be the nicest fastback there
I might just do that.
Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Originally posted by 66_5.0:
I love this thing I think all us old school guys should definately get together one day and go crazy with a photo sesh.
Car is coming along great iceman!
Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on
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Originally posted by iceman302:
Off to the exhaust shop! She sounds wicked with just the long tubes!
I Knew that this was the car I saw in eg the other day! I was the guy in the purple Honda that gave you a thumbs up. Looks even better in person, if that's evens possible lol
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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I Knew that this was the car I saw in eg the other day! I was the guy in the purple Honda that gave you a thumbs up. Looks even better in person, if that's evens possible lol
Thanks!
I remember. It was when I was getting on to 99 at Grant Line.
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on
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Car looks great out in the sun!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 89bluenotch:
Car looks great out in the sun!
I agree! The color is nothing I would've ever picked but it really looks good on the car.
Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on
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I love that color, thats one finest builds I have ever seen.
Post some vids man!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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I took the car for a shakedown run at the Auburn airport today. The tranny shifts up through the gears nicely, the brakes are excellent, and she didn't run hot. She's almost ready for the road!
[ October 02, 2012, 10:38 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
Posted by 5.0_707 (Member # 5893) on
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You could have a car show in your driveway every time you roll your garage door up!
Definently a fan! Nice stable!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by 5.0_707:
You could have a car show in your driveway every time you roll your garage door up!
Definently a fan! Nice stable!
Thanks!
On another note, I did cause an accident today. Sort of.
I was approaching a light with the car on the trailer. An elderly couple in a RAV4 was to my right and there was a 1-800-JUNK truck right behind them. Both the elderly couple and the truck driver appeared to be checking out the car. The lady driving the RAV4 looked up right when the light turned yellow and panicked. She slammed on her brakes to stop for the light and the truck driver smashed into them. The rear window exploded and it caved in the back.
Posted by mikeP (Member # 4489) on
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F'n beautiful car...i think i would have smashed into somebody as well checking your car out lol
Posted by Blk93Pony (Member # 10798) on
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Car looks incredible......idk about those rims though.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Car looks incredible......idk about those rims though.
Agreed. They were on the car when I bought it. And I don't hate them enough to deal with selling them. Plus, the rims need to be big to clear the brakes.
[ September 29, 2012, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
Posted by bwkelley76 (Member # 8792) on
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Great job! Can't wait to see it in person. You should come by the shop when you get some time and show her off a bit.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by bwkelley76:
Great job! Can't wait to see it in person. You should come by the shop when you get some time and show her off a bit.
Thanks, Brandon! I'll try to swing by one of these afternoons.
Posted by SVTGhoust (Member # 20) on
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That is very sexy.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
That is very sexy.
I appreciate the compliment.
Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on
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Beautiful car. I remember when Brandon bought that car. Turned out great!!!
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
Beautiful car. I remember when Brandon bought that car. Turned out great!!!
It did. I've got pictures of the car back to when he bought it.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Look like she'll be ready for the road this weekend. Too bad I won't have any time to drive it.
[ October 02, 2012, 10:31 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Had a little setback last week. The radiator worked its way loose on the bottom... right into the fan. Nothing $355 and a new radiator couldn't fix. She's officially ready for the road! Now I just have to find time to drive her.
Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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Are you in Auburn often?
When i get mine running and tuned wanna meet up in Auburn for a photoshoot or something?
Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on
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amazing.
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Are you in Auburn often?
When i get mine running and tuned wanna meet up in Auburn for a photoshoot or something?
Absolutely. My folks live in Roseville. Let's make it happen!
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
Are you in Auburn often?
When i get mine running and tuned wanna meet up in Auburn for a photoshoot or something?
Absolutely. My folks live in Roseville. Let's make it happen!
Cool, hopefully i can get mine done soon.
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