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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Bought this car on my 25th bday (2 years ago)
It came with a C4 and a 8 inch rearend and all the interior parts but no motor.
I talked the guy down BELOW what he bought it for a month earlier

Its a 1968 Mustang Fastback and my plans for it are a complete restoration but modified or restomodding it.


I found some dead mice in it when i started stripping her down so i know its been sitting awhile. The guy i bought it off of said he found it in a barn and bought it off the original owner who was trying to restore it.
I stripped it down for mineral blasting

When i got it back i was really shocked, it had a lot more rust outs than i originally thought.


I had to put new floorboards in and weld up some rust outs inside and outside of the body. I started to work on the body and i knew i wanted it to look like a GT500 with the scopes on the sides.


[ January 12, 2009, 03:36 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

I made this hood out of the stock hood but unfortantly i am unable to use it (more on that later)

The body work was half done in this next picture.

At this point i knew i wanted a big block and i wanted to get a 427, i also was going to put a Heidts frontend in it. Well as any car build goes things changed and instead of a Heidts frontend i invested in a Martz frontend and a Martz rearend suspension setup.


I also got aluminum inner panels and an aluminum radiator

Rear setup

315s in the rear

 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
I cut the floorboards to install subframe connectors


After finding out 427s with their 450hp were 12,000 dollars i found out about the Ford crate motor 514ci. When i tried getting one of these Ford told me they only make these motors seasonally and i'd have to wait a whole year for their next batch. I found an engine company that said they could build me a 514 so i ordered one. It turned out they couldn't get a 514 crank so they upgraded the crank for free to a 532.
I got Edlebrock heads and an intake for it and i am running the Ford 514ci cam which is a .588 intake and .614 exhaust. The engine shop believed with the combo i wanted to put on it would produce around 600HP N/A
I am going to run a Holley 1050 carb on it which brings me back to my Hood.
With the engine in and no carb the top part of the intake is even with the bottom part of the hood.

We measured it and i will need about a 6 inch cowl hood to clear the carb and airfilter.

I got some custom long tube headers made for a 460 in a 68 Fastback which i will need to redo the front pipe for the engine mount location

2/14/08 we painted the interior again

2/15/08 we masked off the entire body and will be spraying primer on it tomorrow.

Then if everything comes out how i believe it will after the block sanding of the entire body we will paint the exterior Laser Red found on 98 Cobras like my dad's Cobra.

I will post updates as i move along in my build of my 1968 Mustang 532 Fastback

[ March 18, 2008, 12:49 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Currently i've been wetsanding the primer.
Its not perfect yet but heres what it looked like after the last primer

The other fender looks like this so i only took a picture of one

The other door looks like this


Smoothed out the firewall

 

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Posted by lowriderryda (Member # 7397) on :
 
dam hella nice, good luck with the car, that motor is no joke, i got a 67 fastback that i eventually want to do the shelby style. wish i had the cash to do all the stuff you have done love the car
 

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Posted by 93ReefBlue5.0 (Member # 5780) on :
 
damn! thats sweet... its nice to have the skill to do that yourself...
 

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Posted by Termin8Him (Member # 7895) on :
 
sweet!!! once your done you should restore mine!!
 

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Posted by nsty_2000 (Member # 7921) on :
 
good luck man. looks sickk.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Termin8Him:
sweet!!! once your done you should restore mine!!

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LOL i was actually thinking of buying classic mustangs and fixing them up and reselling them but after the Fastback is done i am going to start restoring a 1970 Jaguar E-Type with my dad that my parents got married in.
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Hey man, long time no talk. I just realized you're on Calguns.net too.

Car looks awesome. Been looking for another Mustang since I sold the '03.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by wilit:
Hey man, long time no talk. I just realized you're on Calguns.net too.

Car looks awesome. Been looking for another Mustang since I sold the '03.

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Well i hope you find another Mustang.
Yeah i am on calguns I was wondering how many cafords members were on there.
 

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Posted by 93 CHP (Member # 8240) on :
 
pretty sick bro
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
I thought you were going to paint it green?

I'd suggest second guessing the laser red, I mean it's an awesome color, I know because my 97 is laser red, but it fades really weird, like the trunk lid, license plate backing, and taillight shield things on my car are all different shades of red in bright sunlight, and the paint on my car is in really good shape!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Blind:
I thought you were going to paint it green?

I'd suggest second guessing the laser red, I mean it's an awesome color, I know because my 97 is laser red, but it fades really weird, like the trunk lid, license plate backing, and taillight shield things on my car are all different shades of red in bright sunlight, and the paint on my car is in really good shape!

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by Blind:
I thought you were going to paint it green?

I'd suggest second guessing the laser red, I mean it's an awesome color, I know because my 97 is laser red, but it fades really weird, like the trunk lid, license plate backing, and taillight shield things on my car are all different shades of red in bright sunlight, and the paint on my car is in really good shape!

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I was going to paint it the same color as my 95 but my dad's Mustang is a 98 and my Fastback is a 68, 40 years difference so i thought it would be cool to have it the same color.
My dad's Cobra hasn't faded at all so i don't know why yours is.
I am going with 4 coats of base
4 coats of color
4 coats of clear.

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Originally posted by Blind:

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by Blind:
I thought you were going to paint it green?

I'd suggest second guessing the laser red, I mean it's an awesome color, I know because my 97 is laser red, but it fades really weird, like the trunk lid, license plate backing, and taillight shield things on my car are all different shades of red in bright sunlight, and the paint on my car is in really good shape!

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I was going to paint it the same color as my 95 but my dad's Mustang is a 98 and my Fastback is a 68, 40 years difference so i thought it would be cool to have it the same color.
My dad's Cobra hasn't faded at all so i don't know why yours is.
I am going with 4 coats of base
4 coats of color
4 coats of clear.

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maybe your dads is always garaged? I don't think the previous owners of mine kept it garaged...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/blindbatts/97gt/DSCN2221Large.jpg

I mean don't get me wrong, the paint looks awesome from 20 feet away, but the rear just looks funny with all the different shades in sunlight.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/blindbatts/97gt/DSCN2311.jpg

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i don't see anything wrong blind, looks good to me
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
laser red is my favorite stang color...whenver i had body work done on my 95, shops would instantly warn me of how hard that color is to match and how expensive it is...E9
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Laser Red is a SIK color
I think my Fastback is going to look BADASS in Laser red

It should be painted very very soon!

[ March 20, 2008, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
I have to agree... The strawberry/laser red is a gorgeous color. No OEM color stands out quite like it.

I miss my 92LX and I can't imagine any other 10+ year old 125K mile color to looks quite that good. It hides age well.


 

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Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :
 
I too am a fan of the Laser Red. This is my second Laser red car. First was a '94 Gt.

 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Final Primer went on today (I hope) Seems like whenever i block sand it i always find a small imperfection and i sand down to metal to fix it
I can't paint it until i have my cowl hood anyway.
Should be getting that about a week or so before i go back to work fulltime.

[ March 23, 2008, 01:43 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
The doors and fenders have been wetsanded and are ready for paint. Going to reprimer the car in some spots today because i sanded down to metal, found a couple of issues as well that i couldn't see without the primer on it so hopefully i fixed them.
Still waiting on my 6 inch cowl hood. Once i get that we're going to put the car together and start painting it Laser Red. i would like to get 4 coats of base, 4 coats of color and 4 coats of clear. Going to buy a gallon of each and hopefully it does that.
I'll post pics of the stuff tonight if i remember to take pictures haha
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Are you going to remove the drop moldings before paint?

I actually can't remember, are the drip moldings even removable?

Subframes on?
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Are you going to remove the drop moldings before paint?

I actually can't remember, are the drip moldings even removable?

Subframes on?

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I have everything you can take off with a tool without damaging the vehicle off.

Subframes are in, check the last couple of pictures, the one of the interior painted black you can see the subframes coming through the floor.
We might start laying paint tomorrow or wednesday. (Door jams, trunk jam, firewall)
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Only going to post two pictures from today. I don't know how to take a picture to show how smooth everything has turned out. So heres just some pictures i like.


 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Painting it next week!
 

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Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :
 
who cares jk... nice cant wait to see the out come
 

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Posted by MustangNate (Member # 4559) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Are you going to remove the drop moldings before paint?

I actually can't remember, are the drip moldings even removable?

Subframes on?

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I'm not sure about the '67s but the '65/'66 you can remove them but you have to actually pull up the roof panel.

[ April 15, 2008, 09:18 PM: Message edited by: MustangNate ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
I inspected the rear of the FB and i am not happy with it, its rough so i am going to have to get my dad to primer it again cause i sanded it down until it was smooth and some metal is showing from doing that but everything else is smooth as glass


[ April 16, 2008, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

Test fitting some parts i haven't test fitted in a while. Going to start painting on Monday
 

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Posted by p1mp1n (Member # 1961) on :
 
lookin good, I cant wait to see what it looks like after paint!
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by Blind:
I thought you were going to paint it green?

I'd suggest second guessing the laser red, I mean it's an awesome color, I know because my 97 is laser red, but it fades really weird, like the trunk lid, license plate backing, and taillight shield things on my car are all different shades of red in bright sunlight, and the paint on my car is in really good shape!

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I was going to paint it the same color as my 95 but my dad's Mustang is a 98 and my Fastback is a 68, 40 years difference so i thought it would be cool to have it the same color.
My dad's Cobra hasn't faded at all so i don't know why yours is.
I am going with 4 coats of base
4 coats of color
4 coats of clear.

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
how is the drip rails on the fastback...?? i have a 68 mustang and mine seem to have a small gap and is kinda ruff in some spots up against the roof. just wondering if you know of anything to fix that other than bondo??? kinda hard to get in there and sand.

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i put weather seal and bondo in them and sanded them smooth.

So my hood was supposed to be here this week and i called and they can't find my hood and don't know if they sent it IF i have to wait another 6 weeks for a hood then i have to wait 6 weeks to paint it
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
cool thanks...any tricks on the sanding???
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
cool thanks...any tricks on the sanding???

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Originally posted by vpr_klr:
fuck porn! beatin off to this is easy too!

nice job bro!

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
monday is paint?

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It was going to be, need to fix the rear of the car, its not as smooth as i want it. Can't really paint it without a hood. I can paint the jams and stuff and then put the car together and get ready for painting the entire car but i don't want to wait too long after painting the jams.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Started masking off the door jams and firewall. All we need is a warmer day and we'll lay some color. Hood should be here on thursday.
Found a little glitch with my fender so we're going to have to primer a section of it again but after that it should be good. I am going to look over the fenders more closely tomorrow.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Getting the hood today. Going to primer it and then block sand it tomorrow. Hopefully its in good shape. Friday we're painting the door jams. Then we'll wait until I have 2 days off from work and paint the rest of the car.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

Hood needs work but i should have it ready for paint by next week. Going to work on it all day tomorrow. We could paint tomorrow, the door jams and everything is ready but i've decided to paint those on friday. I'll post pictures of that when its done
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Going out and painting the door jams in a few, i'll post pictures tonight. Once the car is fully painted i won't update this post unless i do some major work to the car but once its painted we're going to focus on my brothers, broke down Honda, put the XFI and long tubes on my dad's 98 Cobra, find out what the weird noise that my moms 98 Cobra is making in the rear suspension and then put all in brake lines in my Jeep.
 

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Posted by Rookie07gt (Member # 7536) on :
 
SICK!!! goodluck on your project. That laser red's going to be sharp on your fastback!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
So We're done. We're following v-town coupe advice and painting the last coat of clear on the paint tomorrow. Not sure if its because its brand new paint or what but it is slightly darker than my dad's Cobra. Its more blood red than anything. I think it looks SIK! Can't wait to paint the whole car. This thing is going to be badass. Laser Red and a 532 under the hood with custom suspension i think its going to blow people away at car shows but thats just my opinion







[ May 03, 2008, 02:44 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by threethirty1 (Member # 7814) on :
 
you are stoked beyond belief..
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
sweet Dana!

you guys did this yourself in the garage?
 

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Posted by nineteen90coupe (Member # 8034) on :
 
car looks great so far!!!!!
 

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Posted by nineteen90coupe (Member # 8034) on :
 
car looks great so far!!!!!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
sweet Dana!

you guys did this yourself in the garage?

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
sweet Dana!

you guys did this yourself in the garage?

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My dad's the painter i am the bodyman/sander.

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so if it doesnt come out straight we know who to go to..
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by BlowN67:

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
sweet Dana!

you guys did this yourself in the garage?

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My dad's the painter i am the bodyman/sander.

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so if it doesnt come out straight we know who to go to..

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LOl yes but i am 100% positive its straighter than an arrow
 

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Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
looking good
 

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Posted by 87#184saleen (Member # 6276) on :
 
good job dana
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Going to put the doors and trunk lid on tomorrow. The fenders were going to wait on because we're going to put the motor in before we paint the rest of the car. It would be easier with no fenders or anything to install the motor.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
so are you guys just painting all the jambs there???
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
so are you guys just painting all the jambs there???

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yeah we'll paint the rest of the car after i do a light sanding of 600 and make sure it is completely ready
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 



still need to color sand it with 1500 and then buff it.

[ May 07, 2008, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
why is the chassis resting on the ground lol
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
why is the chassis resting on the ground lol

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
ah I see... so what comes next after the sanding?

when do you think we will see all the body panels assembled and do you have a predicted date of completion?

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i am assembling the car on saturday, then 600 sanding the entire body and then working on the hood and getting it ready. Tomorrow the engine mounts are being welded in so i might put the motor in before assembling the frontend on saturday. The hood needs a lot of work though in my opinion. So it could be a week or two before we paint the entire thing.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
whats wrong with the hood? Got pics of it?

will this car have a stiff street suspension, or more oriented towards drag?

Will it twist with my Griggs coupe
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
whats wrong with the hood? Got pics of it?

will this car have a stiff street suspension, or more oriented towards drag?

Will it twist with my Griggs coupe

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
that sucks... this will be a 4 inch cowl?

never liked none-stock hood on any car but i am anxious to see how it looks on yours.

Your rim selection is gonna be crucial for setting this car off from the bunch at the shows.

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6 inch cowl, only one that "might" clear my engine lol i could have gotten a 7 but i think that would be pushing it on the looks factor.
The rims might have to wait, if this fire season is good to me i might be able to get them but for now a transmission, maybe some new seats and engine parts are my highest priorities and rims can be changed anytime but i saw some Shelby rims in person and i really liked them.

[ May 07, 2008, 01:06 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 


If it were me, I'd be rollin NO hood
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
Second on the no hood idea.

daaaaaamn its come a long way. I fucking jealous. You will without a doubt shit on anything in your way with that motor combo. Looks unbelieveable..keep up the great work..WOW
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
Second on the no hood idea.

daaaaaamn its come a long way. I fucking jealous. You will without a doubt shit on anything in your way with that motor combo. Looks unbelieveable..keep up the great work..WOW

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thanks i am real happy with how its turning out. I'll post pics of it assembled this weekend.
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
looks good.....But just curious when you said "if this fire season is good to me" Does that mean you hope for plenty of fires? Just sounded kinda weird.

BTW, what gun is your father using to spray. I am considering upgrading my old Devilbiss, but I have been out of the game for a while so I am not sure what is top shelf anymore.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
wish i had that much time to work on mine.....
 

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Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :
 

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Originally posted by N8:
looks good.....But just curious when you said "if this fire season is good to me" Does that mean you hope for plenty of fires? Just sounded kinda weird.

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Originally posted by N8:
looks good.....But just curious when you said "if this fire season is good to me" Does that mean you hope for plenty of fires? Just sounded kinda weird.

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It's a demand-based business, and unfortunately when he does well it means that fires are up and burning. When you are put on a strike team and sent to a fire, you can get big big pay, sometimes 24/7 pay based on distance. I'm sure he will fill in with more.

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by phil a:

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Originally posted by N8:
looks good.....But just curious when you said "if this fire season is good to me" Does that mean you hope for plenty of fires? Just sounded kinda weird.

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It's a demand-based business, and unfortunately when he does well it means that fires are up and burning. When you are put on a strike team and sent to a fire, you can get big big pay, sometimes 24/7 pay based on distance. I'm sure he will fill in with more.

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Yeah that is correct, last year on a 15 day run (2 days for travel) as a GS3 i made 6K before taxes. This year i am a GS4, haven't figured out how much more i make an hour but i think its around 2 dollars i should make some good money. IF there are big fires that i get called for. Sitting around the station training and waxing the engine i'll only see 3K a month.

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by N8:
looks good.....But just curious when you said "if this fire season is good to me" Does that mean you hope for plenty of fires? Just sounded kinda weird.

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It's a demand-based business, and unfortunately when he does well it means that fires are up and burning. When you are put on a strike team and sent to a fire, you can get big big pay, sometimes 24/7 pay based on distance. I'm sure he will fill in with more.

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Yeah that is correct, last year on a 15 day run (2 days for travel) as a GS3 i made 6K before taxes. This year i am a GS4, haven't figured out how much more i make an hour but i think its around 2 dollars i should make some good money. IF there are big fires that i get called for. Sitting around the station training and waxing the engine i'll only see 3K a month.

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It's a dual edged sword, on one hand You want to make $ but on the other hand You aer'nt wishing for fires. I am going to get off My ass and get Mine back up and running and get My car to the track in a couple week's so You have given Me some motivation!!

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if its out in the forest in the middle of no where and its not crowning i am fine with it burning The forest needs to be cleaned up every now and then.

You better get that ride rolling, engine mounts are welded in the FB and i might put the motor in this saturday and then put it together or just put it together i don't know yet what i am going to do.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 


sorry the pictures didn't come out very clear, i had the sensitivity up too high. All i need to do is install the fenders, and doors and then start 600 sanding it and it'll be ready. The hood needs a little more work though
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
good job dana looks like its turning out really nice!!
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
looking nice want to see more
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Too tired to work on it tonight but heres what it looks like right now


 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
I'd throw in some fine silver dollar flakes in the ground coat. (under the candy) throw in aprox. 10.0-15.0 grams into a pint(16oz.) of paint. Just to give it some bling!

just my opinion.

[ May 23, 2008, 02:54 AM: Message edited by: gt from 650 ]
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
That is a 3 stage mix right?
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by gt from 650:
That is a 3 stage mix right?

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Yeah its a 3 stage paint.
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
Since you already did the jambs and are probably not wanting to shift the color in a large way. Maybe just throw in... 3.5 grams to a pint.(fine silver dollar flakes)
Or.. if you want to go with modern times.(i.e. Chrysler 300m big flakes) Use large silver dollar flakes.(add 3.5 grams to a pint) This will spice it up and shift the color less than the small flakes.
The only reason why I say this is because in the picture... It looks a little dark. And the camera is not really showing much of a reflection. I understand it is only the jambs! Good luck. Your old school is looking good.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by gt from 650:
Since you already did the jambs and are probably not wanting to shift the color in a large way. Maybe just throw in... 3.5 grams to a pint.(fine silver dollar flakes)
Or.. if you want to go with modern times.(i.e. Chrysler 300m big flakes) Use large silver dollar flakes.(add 3.5 grams to a pint) This will spice it up and shift the color less than the small flakes.
The only reason why I say this is because in the picture... It looks a little dark. And the camera is not really showing much of a reflection. I understand it is only the jambs! Good luck. Your old school is looking good.

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i want it a little darker than the stock laser red but it pops better in the sunlight than inside a paint booth
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
All this 4-play and no sex. GET-ER-DONE
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 


We just set the old grill in and the old plastic chrome pieces in to see how it would look. So don't mind the beat up grill haha
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Really coming together Dana. Great job!

Is that some protective film you are putting over the paint? What is that?
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Really coming together Dana. Great job!

Is that some protective film you are putting over the paint? What is that?

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its just painters tape so i don't scratch the aluminum panels.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 


 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by gt from 650:
Since you already did the jambs and are probably not wanting to shift the color in a large way. Maybe just throw in... 3.5 grams to a pint.(fine silver dollar flakes)
Or.. if you want to go with modern times.(i.e. Chrysler 300m big flakes) Use large silver dollar flakes.(add 3.5 grams to a pint) This will spice it up and shift the color less than the small flakes.
The only reason why I say this is because in the picture... It looks a little dark. And the camera is not really showing much of a reflection. I understand it is only the jambs! Good luck. Your old school is looking good.

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i want it a little darker than the stock laser red but it pops better in the sunlight than inside a paint booth

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:



still need to color sand it with 1500 and then buff it.

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here is the pix I like.
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
you can...color sand and re-clear. If you have the time and materials.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
I have had the past 2 days off (and i have tomorrow off too) i have put some time into the Hood. It fits pretty damn good now and looks pretty good too. Just need to do some minor work on it and i should be set for painting it. I just want to sand the entire body with 600 grit sand paper before i do that. Since this fire season is so busy i am thinking i will paint it in November.
I do have some pics of the hood installed but i left my camera out in the garage so i will post them later

[ August 14, 2008, 01:14 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
THIS THREAD HAS BECOME ALL 4 PLAY AND NO SEX!!!! Giving me blue balls
 

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Posted by nineteen90coupe (Member # 8034) on :
 
show me more!! suspense is killing me!!!! haha!!
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
that hood looks pretty good Dana, but why hide that gorgeous big-block with a hood? i'd keep that for long trips but cruise sans hood most of the time!
i'm very jealous of your work ethic! i just don't have the patience for that kind of project just yet!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

Sorry forgot to post a picture. Just need to primer the hood and then sand it smooth like the rest of the car.
 

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Posted by NOTCHBACKFIDDY (Member # 8504) on :
 
oohhh weeeeeee... sick
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
These are the last pictures of the Fastback i am going to post/take until its painted. The underside of the hood is almost perfect (the way i want it, i kinda want to keep it rough looking in the cowl area because it is a fibergass hood)


 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Underside of the hood is painted.
I just need to resand the body in some over spray areas and then i am going to paint it. Probably do it in 2 weeks when i get laid off for winter.
Here is the underside the hood painted in stages (3 part paint)
Base coat:

Mid Coat:

Clear Coat:


Final Product:


[ October 10, 2008, 12:29 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
Your getting there Dana. It has'nt really taken You long considering You started with a real fixer and have put some nice hardware into it . If You will just stop buying gun's, night vision goggles, & misc. bullshit You will be done alot quicker .
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by SmokinLX:
Your getting there Dana. It has'nt really taken You long considering You started with a real fixer and have put some nice hardware into it . If You will just stop buying gun's, night vision goggles, & misc. bullshit You will be done alot quicker .

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LOL i need to be ready when the Terminators take over.
 

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Posted by MustangNate (Member # 4559) on :
 
Atleast someone is gearing up for the Terminators. I'm getting my things together for the pontential Zombie invasion.

Car is looking terrific btw.
 

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Posted by Fox Lightning (Member # 7658) on :
 
Looks good man.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
I can't wait to paint this car. Once the paint is done and i have wetsanded it, it should be time for next years calender so i will definitely submit a picture of it.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Color sanded the car. Looks pretty good. i still haven't seen the car in sun light though Its been raining or cloudy on my days off and when i get home its dark. In the second picture the paint looks cloudy cause i haven't cleaned off the rubbing compound or polisher residue.



[ November 06, 2008, 01:12 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:
Color sanded the car. Looks pretty good. i still haven't seen the car in sun light though Its been raining or cloudy on my days off and when i get home its dark. In the second picture the paint looks cloudy cause i haven't cleaned off the rubbing compound or polisher residue.

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What process did u go through 2 color sand it?
 

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Posted by BCINGUU (Member # 2397) on :
 
Wow that is coming out NICE!

Definitely going to give my car a run for its money in the "best looking 67-68" category!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:
Color sanded the car. Looks pretty good. i still haven't seen the car in sun light though Its been raining or cloudy on my days off and when i get home its dark. In the second picture the paint looks cloudy cause i haven't cleaned off the rubbing compound or polisher residue.

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What process did u go through 2 color sand it?

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Originally posted by Rinna90:
As i work at a body shop and have to sand and buff almost everyday, i would suggest that after you 1500, the go over it with 2500, and then again with 3000. And as far as buffing goes, if you can get your hands on the rite stuff i suggest u do a 4 stage buff, Wool pad first, white foam bad 2nd, grey foam pad 3rd, and finally a blue foam pad third. Fist 2 stages u use compound, the 3rd polish and the forth a type of polish called perfect finish its blue. Just my 2 cents.

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does the forth type of polish really make it shine?
When i look into the paint it looks like all the scratches are gone from the sand paper.
 

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Posted by WILDTHANG (Member # 4441) on :
 
You have come a long way with your Fastback. It looks great! Nice to see all your hard work and vision coming together. I wish I had time and resources to build something like that.


 

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Posted by 87#184saleen (Member # 6276) on :
 
nice dana very nice now it looks like a car
 

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Posted by Rinna90 (Member # 6850) on :
 
Yea it does a lot its used on dark colors more often but when i do anything to my truck i always use it and it really helps to make sure swirl marks dont show up after a day or two. But thats not saying the car doesnt look amazing its really came a long way.
 

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Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on :
 
i would put some kind of paint sealant on there after you are done polishing it out.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rinna90:
Yea it does a lot its used on dark colors more often but when i do anything to my truck i always use it and it really helps to make sure swirl marks dont show up after a day or two. But thats not saying the car doesnt look amazing its really came a long way.

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
what are you plans for interior?? guages, color, seats? door panels...

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Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
when you feel like u got all the scratches out, hit it one more time, then ur done. it won't really shine until u hit it with the pad glaze, then hand glaze plus wax.

a pro body man can compound the car for you in two rounds so it'll probably take u three or four rounds. what are you spinning the buffer at?

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the slowest it can possibly go
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 
That looks Fuggin good man....
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Thanks man. I am gonna start putting things on and i'll post a pic of it then. i am looking forward to putting the rear of the car on, the rear of these cars are so hot.
 

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Posted by gnatsum05 (Member # 3293) on :
 
Such a Masterpiece...
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Finally Done Went sanding, started putting it together.







[ January 05, 2009, 08:16 PM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 347_C.I.D. (Member # 2956) on :
 
every picture looks like the fenders and hood don't match
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 347_C.I.D.:
every picture looks like the fenders and hood don't match

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Originally posted by 347_C.I.D.:
cool... hopefully the weather stays sunny for a while, I have a ton of work to do on my house.

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Originally posted by 347_C.I.D.:
every picture looks like the fenders and hood don't match

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:

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Originally posted by 347_C.I.D.:
every picture looks like the fenders and hood don't match

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That's part of the reason why I went with redfire over laser red.

532fastback I think pictures don't do ur car justice yet. Im sure once the wheels & chrome trim are on it will look friggin sweet. Some good light and a bad ass camera will be needed soon

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I got a lot of work done today on it. The entire rear is almost done. I put on the brake lights, chrome trim, bumper, trunk lid. All i need to do is put the back up lights in and get the MUSTANG lettering and that will be done. i am still waiting on the chrome drip rails. The rear though Looks really really good. I didn't get a picture of that yet though but i will be posting in a few some pictures of it in the sun. I had to re-polish some of the car and i took these pics before i did that but i don't think you'll be able to notice.

[ January 07, 2009, 12:02 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 




 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
looks great... now your at the best part of any build! start putting some chrome on there and watch it come all together! by the way that is one monster cowl..
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
looks good man....check that. Looks great. This makes me wanna get off my ass and work on my old schools.
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Nice color
 

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Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
looks tits shop looks pretty cool too!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
The Hottest Ass Ever!


 

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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
this car seems to be comming along pretty quick for how much work you've put into it. Car looks reall good! Do you have rims for it yet?
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
Looks badass dana
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by J24I:
this car seems to be comming along pretty quick for how much work you've put into it. Car looks reall good! Do you have rims for it yet?

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:
The Hottest Ass Ever!

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whats is your idea on exhaust? dumps or out the back? if you decide to run it out the back that valance is going to give you trouble.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
The exhaust is going to be 3 inch and its going to be dumped.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
LOL..that shit is gonna be loud!!!!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Mine is dumped and its loud with a little 302 and 2-1/2 exhaust. Most my neighbors give me dirty ass looks when i start it up and let it idle in drive way.. Its always fun driving thru parking lots setting off car alarms...
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
LOL..that shit is gonna be loud!!!!

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Loud 'n proud is the only way to go!
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Mine is dumped and its loud with a little 302 and 2-1/2 exhaust. Most my neighbors give me dirty ass looks when i start it up and let it idle in drive way.. Its always fun driving thru parking lots setting off car alarms...

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haha yeah, i like how my GT sounds. I am hoping the 532 has more of a cam sound to it with the GTs sound. Deep and bassy.
I keep posting the rear of the car no complete so here it really is complete, although the chrome strip on the trunk lid won't stay so i don't know what to do about that but you can't tell in the pics

 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
what is the connection like? i had to put a little piece of black tape around the clips that slid thru the trim to get a tighter fit. Hate repo parts...

[ January 10, 2009, 07:57 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
what is the connection like? i had to put a little piece of black tape around the clips that slid thru the trim to get a tighter fit. Hate repo parts...

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i might have to do that.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Just some more pics
Was going to install the engine on sunday but came to find out the clutch pressure plate bolts i got are the wrong ones Should be getting the right ones tomorrow but i started work today so that means less hours to work on the car.




As you can see my Laser Red Paint is darker red than Fords.


[ February 02, 2009, 10:49 PM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
Lookin good dana! Do you have a tranny already too?
 

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Posted by 925GT50 (Member # 2683) on :
 
looks badass cant wait to see the finished product.
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
Sooooo sick
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
Lookin good dana! Do you have a tranny already too?

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Yeah its near the bellhousing in the 3rd picture. TKO600

[ February 03, 2009, 09:10 AM: Message edited by: 532Fastback ]
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Wow, that thing is coming together nicely.
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:

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Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
Lookin good dana! Do you have a tranny already too?

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Yeah its near the bellhousing in the 3rd picture. TKO600

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Very nice
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Car is really looking great!

When do you anticipate being ready to cruise the thing?
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:
The Hottest Ass Ever!

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whats is your idea on exhaust? dumps or out the back? if you decide to run it out the back that valance is going to give you trouble.

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why not dumps out back. mine just behind the valance hidden. well so is the sump
 

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Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :
 
That is one sexy bitch. I mean car.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by BlowN67:

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Originally posted by 68dustin:

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Originally posted by 532Fastback:
The Hottest Ass Ever!

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whats is your idea on exhaust? dumps or out the back? if you decide to run it out the back that valance is going to give you trouble.

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why not dumps out back. mine just behind the valance hidden. well so is the sump

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i don't like tail pipes showing thats why. i want them hidden under the car.
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Quick and dirty update, motor won't fit because of the bellhousing is hitting the firewall/floor So we're going to cut the firewall out and then put the motor back in and fit the firewall around the bellhousing.
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
mine are hidden
so is the sump




 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
oh ok i see what you did there

i still want my dumps right after the mufflers
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 




Had to cut out the firewall a lot to get this beast to fit right. Just need to weld up the firewall now and repaint it black and then i can leave the motor in for good.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
i noticed that you have put on the trim around the side window channel... how hard are those to put on?? did you need any special tool?
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
i noticed that you have put on the trim around the side window channel... how hard are those to put on?? did you need any special tool?

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It was easy as long as you first make sure you have it centered or the right lengths at both ends. Becareful with them cause they bend easily and once a part of it is clipped on its almost impossible to get it to come off.
 

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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
im definately going lazer red on my notch after seeing this car...that color is so beautiful.....is that really the factory color???its looks so clean man...+100 on this build... i would love to see u and my dads blue 67' dart427, tko 600,tcp suspension fastback next to each other at a show...that would fucking own!!!!



[ March 03, 2009, 01:45 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 

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Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on :
 
Yeah that would be badass. Hopefully sometime this yer i get it done and i can start showing it next year.
My Laser red came out a little darker than the factory color.
Heres a comparison.
My dad's 98 Cobra is factory Laser Red.

 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

Just got all the stuff i ordered, probably will install all the guages and the carb and ignition system in the next couple of days. Wheels are tires are still coming and the distributor is on back order
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
Bring it on the cruise!!!!
 

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Posted by PugOwner (Member # 8404) on :
 
Looking good Dana. I remember when you first posted this on SacStangs. It has come a long way. Any plans of teasing the previous owner with it once your done.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by PugOwner:
Looking good Dana. I remember when you first posted this on SacStangs. It has come a long way. Any plans of teasing the previous owner with it once your done.

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

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Originally posted by PugOwner:
Looking good Dana. I remember when you first posted this on SacStangs. It has come a long way. Any plans of teasing the previous owner with it once your done.

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i thought about calling him and letting him know i am taking it to a show and hes welcome to come down and see it.

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:

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Originally posted by PugOwner:
Looking good Dana. I remember when you first posted this on SacStangs. It has come a long way. Any plans of teasing the previous owner with it once your done.

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i thought about calling him and letting him know i am taking it to a show and hes welcome to come down and see it.

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lol, now that's weird... What makes you think the previous owner gives an F?

Last thing I would ever want after selling a car is hearing from the new owner in the future about anything...

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Hes a nice guy and told me he wanted to see it someday when it was done.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
ah, well that's a different story then, lol.

promise me if I ever sell you a car you will not contact me for any reason
 

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Posted by PugOwner (Member # 8404) on :
 
I'd do it just to be a dick.
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Your car is getting there.... It's gonna be a nice car when its all put together.. And I like that color on your car
 

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Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :
 
Beautiful Car. Just out of curiousity, how much has this set you back? Wanna sell it when you are done? j/k.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:
Beautiful Car. Just out of curiousity, how much has this set you back? Wanna sell it when you are done? j/k.

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Originally posted by LX306hatch:
car looks really good just wondering what kind of material did you use! also will you sell me those two tires on the rears hahahah! but looks very good and keep up the good work!

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What do you mean what material?
LOL those tires and wheels might go back on my 95GT.
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ I'll take the pizza cutters up front
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
I got the door windows in, ran all my wiring for the trunk (amp, some speaker wires, etc) installed the carb and some fuel lines and tomorrow i am going to finish dynamating my doors and install the ignition system.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
I think my camera might be messed up or it might have just been my picture taking.

 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
The car looks awesome!! Throw up a couple pics of it from that day you pulled it into your driveway for the noobs around here.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by asskickn88:
The car looks awesome!! Throw up a couple pics of it from that day you pulled it into your driveway for the noobs around here.

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 

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^ do you have a tig welder? It looks like you made the front raidiator support out of aluminum did you guys make it or did that come with the suspention?

Your car looked like mine when I brought it home to.... I need to post up pics of my fastback ( it's sonic blue )
 

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Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :
 
thats the martz chassis front end. it come with all the panels. looks killer man!
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 

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Originally posted by 65mustang408:
thats the martz chassis front end. it come with all the panels. looks killer man!

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I
Right on.... I didn't realize they came with a rad suport
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
I got the wheels and tires, might mount them today if i can get them blanaced and everything. I'll post a picture if i do.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ lookin good.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Turns out all the tire places are closed on sundays here in GV and i didn't want to drive anywhere far so no tires and wheels on the FB but heres my wheels

 

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