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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

WELL I'M BALLS DEEP NOW!!! TOLD MYSELF I WAS DONE DOING THIS SHIT.. LOL.. <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/198459834_3983016405069547_1007602091471823763_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " /> 66 FASTBACK

[ 2024-03-22, 04:16 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Getting closer to welding, more test fitting

Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :

Are you still doing paint work? Got a good and front clip needing paint if you do side work.

[ 2021-06-24, 06:49 AM: Message edited by: adower ]

Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :

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Originally posted by adower:
Are you still doing paint work? Got a hood and front clip needing paint if you do side work.

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by adower:
Are you still doing paint work? Got a good and front clip needing paint if you do side work.

naw sorry man, i don't really have any extra time for that kind of stuff..

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

That’s badass. I wish I had that type of skill

Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :

Awesome man, you always do amazing work. Gonna look great when you're done, I'm sure.

Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :

Coupe to fastback conversion? Or was it really rusted out?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
Coupe to fastback conversion? Or was it really rusted out?

Factory fastback, some ass hacked the quarter panels, so i figure might as well replace everything in the rear.

[ 2021-06-29, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on :

Where did you order your sheet metal from? I've got quarters to do in my 66. I got a new battery tray from CJ's and the fitment is trash. Thinking NPD for the quarter skins and outer wheel house.

[ 2021-06-28, 10:27 PM: Message edited by: 93ReefBlue5.0 ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by 93ReefBlue5.0:
Where did you order your sheet metal from? I've got quarters to do in my 66. I got a new battery tray from CJ's and the fitment is trash. Thinking NPD for the quarter skins and outer wheel house.

Car came with all the sheet metal in boxes, i think they are npd

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

panels almost welded in

Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :

Are you going to mini tub it? Since you're already that far into it?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
[qb] Are you going to mini tub it? Since you're already that far into it? Already on it, not a huge mini tub, but i can fit a 275 comfortable. Just finished the panels and this is my next project, then it's sub frame connectors.

[ 2021-09-15, 08:49 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :

[Frown]

No bracing before cutting out any of the old stuff sheesh

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

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Originally posted by Fostang:

No bracing before cutting out any of the old stuff sheesh

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by Fostang:

No bracing before cutting out any of the old stuff sheesh

Didn’t have the option, cock suckers already took the panels off before me. Great hot rod shop huh.

[ 2021-09-15, 10:39 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

getting a little done this week..

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

Looks great! Nice work. Color choice?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by JohnB:
Looks great! Nice work. Color choice?

I'm not sure what color really, Inferno Orange, Grabber blue.... not really sure..

Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by Fostang:

No bracing before cutting out any of the old stuff sheesh
Didn’t have the option, cock suckers already took the panels off before me. Great hot rod shop huh.

That’s terrible a shop would do that.

No wonder they never finished lol

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

i think I picked my color, with a satin rear tail panel and satin lower side stripe.

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

Good shit Dustin.

[ 2021-12-11, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: Blue92 ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Just got the subframe connectors in and cowl welded in. Mustang II next and body work time

Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :

Looking good .
I just picked up a grabber blue 65 Fastback a few weeks ago

[ 2021-12-26, 10:24 PM: Message edited by: FORDNUT ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by FORDNUT:
Looking good .
I just picked up a grabber blue 65 Fastback a few weeks ago

you have any pics?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

hammering out the body work, passenger is done and onto driver, then it's high build primer time!!

Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Oh I need more pics!! Nice ass car

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by FORDNUT:
<img src="https://cafords.com/album/00002348/D4EC4FC02FB44491812BD08324A06BD2.jpeg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

Oh please post more pics for inspiration, hard to find any good looking grabber blue ones. Most are all stock

Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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<img src="https://cafords.com/album/00002348/DE3A362EFE284B559AA6602FB0CDB9DD.jpeg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

What's your plans for the car? Are you road racing it?

Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by FORDNUT:
<img src="https://cafords.com/album/00002348/DE3A362EFE284B559AA6602FB0CDB9DD.jpeg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
What's your plans for the car? Are you road racing it?

Plans are to make it a street car- maybe open track events.
It’s got a nice little A4 blocked 347 with a FAST injunction system
T56 with a full floating 9inch
I’m on the hunt for interior pieces,door glass and rear window ..

Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

I'LL HAVE SOME UPDATED PIC THIS WEEK.. IT'S PRIMER TIME!!

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

FIRST COAT, MANY MORE TO COME LOL

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

well she's coming along, mustang II frame welded in and inner fender wells. Little more body work to the engine bay, One heavy coat and blocking of primer.... and we should be able to put it on the ground..

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

FINALLY FOUND A HOOD! Been waiting since last sept to get one... Finally this one came up and i canceled my order. Parts are sure hard to come by now adays... However we should have color very soon.

Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :

Nice.
I got a 3m accuspray gun a while ago. Need to buy a good filtration system so I can reprint my engine compartment.

What size compressor are you using? How many CFMs? These 3m guns require a decent amount of air.

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
Nice.
I got a 3m accuspray gun a while ago. Need to buy a good filtration system so I can reprint my engine compartment.

What size compressor are you using? How many CFMs? These 3m guns require a decent amount of air.

i have the 3m gun too, my compressor could barley keep up with it. Was ok for primer, but i don't think ill shoot paint with it in my garage. 5hp compressor with 30 gal tank

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Almost ready for last coat of primer... then final block. Working on getting the hood aligned

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by FORDNUT:
<img src="https://cafords.com/album/00002348/D4EC4FC02FB44491812BD08324A06BD2.jpeg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

saw your car at hot august nights... Are you the guy i bought the hood off? cowl fiberglass?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Getting real close to paint, just some minor little stuff left. Gotta test fit this blown 408 & 4 link this weekend

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Getting real close to paint, just some minor little stuff left. Gotta test fit this blown 408 & 4 link this weekend <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/311594148_5444202088950964_396301581635961714_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " /> <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/311589128_5444202085617631_5708947891884783827_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

Update

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by fr5.0:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Getting real close to paint, just some minor little stuff left. Gotta test fit this blown 408 & 4 link this weekend <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/311594148_5444202088950964_396301581635961714_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " /> <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/311589128_5444202085617631_5708947891884783827_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
Update

So the body is about 97% ready for paint, With the cold weather i'm gonna wait for spring to paint. So now i'll work on wiring harness. The engine fits and motor mounts are in, and 4 link done.

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

Oh fuel injected nice what harness are you using?

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by fr5.0:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Getting real close to paint, just some minor little stuff left. Gotta test fit this blown 408 & 4 link this weekend <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/311594148_5444202088950964_396301581635961714_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " /> <img src="https://cafords.com/album/00005388/311589128_5444202085617631_5708947891884783827_n.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
Update
So the body is about 97% ready for paint, With the cold weather i'm gonna wait for spring to paint. So now i'll work on wiring harness. The engine fits and motor mounts are in, and 4 link done.

<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/decklid.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/engine.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/4_link.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fr5.0:
[QB] Oh fuel injected nice what harness are you using?

I have a mega squirt setup, but more in likely will end up with the holley terminator x for a foxbody.

Posted by *BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R (Member # 5400) on :

Sheesh can I drop mine off bro? You still up the hill?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Welp... The cold weather and cash has slowed me down, but i did make a electric steering column out of a prius. Don't want all the hoses and hydraulics. I still have alot of cleaning up to do and make a few custom brackets, but came out good and looks factory.

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Welp... The cold weather and cash has slowed me down, but i did make a electric steering column out of a prius. Don't want all the hoses and hydraulics. I still have alot of cleaning up to do and make a few custom brackets, but came out good and looks factory.
<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/steering.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

That’s interesting

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

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Originally posted by *BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R:
Sheesh can I drop mine off bro? You still up the hill?

This guy lol

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by fr5.0:

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
Welp... The cold weather and cash has slowed me down, but i did make a electric steering column out of a prius. Don't want all the hoses and hydraulics. I still have alot of cleaning up to do and make a few custom brackets, but came out good and looks factory.
<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/steering.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
That’s interesting

I'm running a electric water pump and supercharger, so the pulley system is a little difficult. The way i figure this, I'm only 100 bucks into it. A lot of people do the conversion and like it, but I'm not a lot out.

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by fr5.0:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Welp... The cold weather and cash has slowed me down, but i did make a electric steering column out of a prius. Don't want all the hoses and hydraulics. I still have alot of cleaning up to do and make a few custom brackets, but came out good and looks factory.
<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/steering.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
That’s interesting
I'm running a electric water pump and supercharger, so the pulley system is a little difficult. The way i figure this, I'm only 100 bucks into it. A lot of people do the conversion and like it, but I'm not a lot out.

How’s the swap work and what parts do u use?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by fr5.0:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by fr5.0:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Welp... The cold weather and cash has slowed me down, but i did make a electric steering column out of a prius. Don't want all the hoses and hydraulics. I still have alot of cleaning up to do and make a few custom brackets, but came out good and looks factory.
<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/steering.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
That’s interesting
I'm running a electric water pump and supercharger, so the pulley system is a little difficult. The way i figure this, I'm only 100 bucks into it. A lot of people do the conversion and like it, but I'm not a lot out.
How’s the swap work and what parts do u use?

Use a Toyota Prius column and you cut down the old factory column to put them together. Gotta get the ecu for the column as well. 3 wires run it.

Posted by 166 Merlo (Member # 1549) on :

Does it run in limp mode n not work the first 10 seconds?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by 166 Merlo:
Does it run in limp mode n not work the first 10 seconds?

it seems faster than 10 seconds, ill verify when i get the linkage hooked up.

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

sneek peek, more to come when i get tire measurements, shooting for 295 rears

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/car1.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " /> sneek peek, more to come when i get tire measurements, shooting for 295 rears

😍😍😍😍😍

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

final block is in the process "hope for next month" [Big Grin]

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

Do you shoot the paint?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Do you shoot the paint?

sorry just my own

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Do you shoot the paint?
sorry just my own

More pics more pics more pics 😂

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

got it painted.. not to bad for 800 bucks.. lol.

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

<img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/88FB58F8573E48C9AFCF62107BBD0CE4.jpeg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " /> This weekend is cutting and buffing time, then motor is getting dropped in..

[ 2023-03-31, 03:26 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Damn that thing looks good!

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

THE FIRST SIGN OF LIFE... car hasn't had a wiring harness snice 94. All cut and buffed (few little spots to fix) but now it's time to power this shit up

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Only 26 hours of cutting and buffing lol..

Undercoating is done, next is brake lines, fuel system, aftermarket gauges & dynomat. Should be here next week

[ 2023-04-26, 10:35 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Everyday is getting closer!!

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Damn that thing is coming out badass.

Posted by fr5.0 (Member # 8652) on :

Dammmnnnn that’s lookin sick I wanna come up and check it out

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

Looking good

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Do you shoot the paint?
sorry just my own

What do you use for a booth? What paint do you use?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Do you shoot the paint?
sorry just my own
What do you use for a booth? What paint do you use?

I used "restoration shop paint" and "Speedokote Premium High Solids Clear Coat" Painted it in my garage.

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

Did you make a temporary garage booth with a PVC frame and plastic sheets? Why spray base and clear when the color is not metallic?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Did you make a temporary garage booth with a PVC frame and plastic sheets? Why spray base and clear when the color is not metallic?

I've done both, and I enjoy spraying 2 stage more then single stage. I just put plastic up around the garage. Single stage is more heavy and very easy to get runs in.

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

How do you handle the dust and buts after putting up the plastic?

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

How do you handle the dust and bugs after putting up the plastic?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
How do you handle the dust and buts after putting up the plastic?

I don't paint at night time or dusk. Dust... as long as your garage is really clean, most will come out after cutting and buffing. (no wind on paint day)

Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :

Any more updates on this rig? Looks awesome

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by JohnCM:
Any more updates on this rig? Looks awesome

It's been a busy summer, Not much to show when wiring a whole car. I'm getting closer, thinking we shall be up and running by the new years. Holley terminator x system is 90% in. Need fuel line, drive shaft and exhaust still.

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

[worship]

what a build. 351W?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
what a build. 351W?

408

[ 2023-11-07, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5xjsdQYyeuU IT'S ALIVE!!

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

Hi like it. What do you think it will dyno in at?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

got all the glass in.. now it's onto finishing the interior

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

Do you have advice for people getting into body and paint?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Do you have advice for people getting into body and paint?

alot of youtube and get good sanding blocks.. dura blocks are great. Get different sizes for different needs.

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

Did you practice on a junk car to learn? Are there content creators you recommend?

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Do you have advice for people getting into body and paint?
alot of youtube and get good sanding blocks.. dura blocks are great. Get different sizes for different needs.

A couple years back I was really thinking getting into trying body work. Bought a bunch of stuff including those durablocks. Got like 2 boxes of different sizes and different sand paper grit rolls. Recently I been thinking about attempting it again but I guess practicing on something small like a fucked up fender and try to do every step on it. Did you try straight on your cars or panels? I’ve watched many videos on YouTube on my lunch time and I THINK I have an idea on how to tackle things.

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

welp that's a wrap.. 90 miles and she's fast, all done and what will be the next one?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
welp that's a wrap.. 90 miles and she's fast, all done and what will be the next one? <img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/PIC.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />

man, that is one super clean build. You are one talented dude. You plan on keeping this one?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by Camara90:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
welp that's a wrap.. 90 miles and she's fast, all done and what will be the next one? <img src="https://cafords.com/album//00005388/PIC.jpg" style="max-width: 640px" alt=" - " />
man, that is one super clean build. You are one talented dude. You plan on keeping this one?

yeah i'm keeping this one.. way too much fun to drive lol.

Posted by throttlepositionsensor (Member # 14838) on :

Stunning garage build. Are you going to dyno it?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

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Originally posted by throttlepositionsensor:
Stunning garage build. Are you going to dyno it?

this summer is the plan, i have her turned way down and running only 8lbs of boost. Car runs great even turned down, rolling burnouts at 50mph lol.

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