Before & After

[Maximus]

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A HUGE Thank you goes out to Chris Alexander, Plated, for the awesome paint work!:bigthumb


And Chad, No LS stuff in this Mustang!

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Brand NEW,2017 Coyote engine & Tremec 5 speed!!:cool1:

[redfirepearlgt]

I just got a woody....Nice job Craig. Looks great.

[k062693w]

BADASS !!! :bigthumb :bigthumb :bigthumb

[Evil_Capri]

:bigthumb

[redfirepearlgt]

Just saw the no LS comment! ROFL!!!!!! YOU DUH MAN!

[draggin50]

Looks nice!

[SN95N/A]

Looks sick

[Kwik92GT]

Badassery!

[Gearhead]

Love the color !!

[2Fast4You]

Sweet!!!

[Rick93coupe]

I have a little bit of coyote envy going on. Looks killer, plated did another great job!

[NXcoupe]

Nice craig. Great job.

[redfirepearlgt]

Love the color !!

Its either redfirepearl or Ruby Red by the looks. The guy has good taste. And he didn't make the car a transgender laughing stock by doing a LS swap. Damn proud of him. LOL!

[motox159]

I am a fan, nice car!

[Maximus]

I paid extra for the paint just so I could say, "Ruby Red" :D

[chad393na]

Looks awesome!

[Maximus]

Thank you for the kind words. :)

[redfirepearlgt]

Will it make a pass yet this season?

[Maximus]

Will it make a pass yet this season?

Shit. I cant keep the Nova running much less this project. :(

[redfirepearlgt]

Back burner the Nova for a while unless there is a sentimental attachment that keeps you working on it I don't know about.

[Maximus]

Back burner the Nova for a while unless there is a sentimental attachment that keeps you working on it I don't know about.

The fact that it could be a loose connection, or bad relay thats keeping me from driving the Nova...I think Ill spend some time troubleshooting it vs starting a resto on the Mustang.

[redfirepearlgt]

The fact that it could be a loose connection, or bad relay thats keeping me from driving the Nova...I think Ill spend some time troubleshooting it vs starting a resto on the Mustang.

Gotcha. If that's all it is....then again I know intermittent failures all too well where I work. Everything in the plant is an intermittent disaster waiting to happen.

[Maximus]

I worked on the Stang this weekend and got some more stuff done.

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Header from Hell!
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Nothing like torquing down the FW and clutch and then realizing that I forgot the saftey plate.
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and the BH might, Might fit once I remove the header from hell and beat the shit out of it.
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I tried to make the underside look as good as the top using Brake clean, Scoth brite, primer and Rustoleum Machine Grey spray paint.
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[Pops Fun]

Looks Great!

[cstreu1026]

Whose headers are you using?

[redfirepearlgt]

So is it going to be a race car ..........or a show car? Just kidding. LOL! Looks great Craig!

[Maximus]

Looks Great!
Thanks!


Whose headers are you using?

I wanted a SS header, so I went with Kooks.


So is it going to be a race car ..........or a show car? Just kidding. LOL! Looks great Craig!

Show car that gets down the 1/4 mile and can cruise on the streets.:cool1:

[cstreu1026]

Kooks was absolutely nightmare to deal with on mine.

[Maximus]

Kooks was absolutely nightmare to deal with on mine.

That sucks, hopefully its only the passenger side I have to deal with.
Did you end up running BBKs?

[cstreu1026]

I used the Kooks I just had to buy a bunch of extra parts to make the x pipe work

[draggin50]

Looking good!!!

[Maximus]

I used the Kooks I just had to buy a bunch of extra parts to make the x pipe work

Thats gonna suck. But I did talk to dude@Kooks who said they re-designed some things including their X-pipe. So hopefully its not too hateful.


Looking good!!!

Thanks!

[cstreu1026]

After I got what was supposed to be the right x pipe for the version of the headers that I had they stopped responding to emails or phone calls even though the the x pipe was so short the x hit the trans cross member.

[Maximus]

After I got what was supposed to be the right x pipe for the version of the headers that I had they stopped responding to emails or phone calls even though the the x pipe was so short the x hit the trans cross member.

No shit? That aint cool. Im thinking Ill have the same issues then. :mad:

What trans and BH are you using?

[cstreu1026]

QuickTime bellhousing and a TKO600.

I hope for your sanity they fixed the issues in later revisions but I don't believe there were any issues related to the bellhousing.

[Maximus]

QuickTime bellhousing and a TKO600.

I hope for your sanity they fixed the issues in later revisions but I don't believe there were any issues related to the bellhousing.

I guess I should have installed the BH first, but it looks like its not gonna fit without some "massaging" of the header tube.
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[cstreu1026]

What size headers are you using?

[SN95N/A]

I have a set of custom jpc longtube headers on my setup they don't come that close.

[Maximus]

What size headers are you using?

I think, 1-7/8"

[k062693w]

BadAss Craig ...

[firestang70]

Love the color.

[Maximus]

BadAss Craig ...
Thanks!


Love the color.
Me too. Ruby Red even sounds cool.:cool1:

[cstreu1026]

How expensive is that paint? I want to repainted mine next year and I was thinking it would be cool to paint it the same color as my truck.

[Maximus]

How expensive is that paint? I want to repainted mine next year and I was thinking it would be cool to paint it the same color as my truck.

Chris charged me one price, so hit him up. :)

[Maximus]

Just plugging away on this build...

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Ordered the wrong TOB and clutch fork, or this wouldve been under the car on Sunday.
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[cstreu1026]

While mike was working on pulling the rear end out I snapped this picture of the header clearance in my car. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171023/57524e76920b70a027f9f210db76c58a.jpg

[Maximus]

Damn.

How was getting to your header bolts? I have no idea on how Im going to tighten down the bottom one on #4. :mad:

[cstreu1026]

According to mike they were a pain in the ass but he didn’t have to modify anything.

My headers do hang pretty low...probably 1.5-2 inches too far.

[Maximus]

Really? Thats going to suck as mine look like they are lower than yours. I shouldve just paid Tin Soldiers for a custom set.:mad:

[cstreu1026]

The ARH seem to be the way to go. I’ve heard of no issues with their headers.

[Maximus]

The ARH seem to be the way to go. I’ve heard of no issues with their headers.

These Kooks, suck. I mean, really Fucking suck.

[cstreu1026]

I don’t know why a company that big builds shit that fits.

[Maximus]

Got some more stuff done.
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[2Fast4You]

Get it all figured out Craig so I can have you do mine once I'm ready for a 5.0l Coyote swap...

[Maximus]

Get it all figured out Craig so I can have you do mine once I'm ready for a 5.0l Coyote swap...

Just hit yours with a 350 shot and you will be fine. :cool1:

[cstreu1026]

I could remember if I asked but what are you using to control the coyote?

[NXcoupe]

These Kooks, suck. I mean, really Fucking suck.

I second that.

[Maximus]

I could remember if I asked but what are you using to control the coyote?

Ford Control Kit


I second that.

Im calling ARH and getting a set of their headers.

[Walter]

Get it all figured out Craig so I can have you do mine once I'm ready for a 5.0l Coyote swap...

Just paint your car and you will be all set.

[Maximus]

Just paint your car and you will be all set.

He does have all the paint to get it done. Unless he doesnt like HOK, Sunset Pearl.

[NXcoupe]

He does have all the paint to get it done. Unless he doesnt like HOK, Sunset Pearl.

Who doesn't? It would look killer.

[draggin50]

Just hit yours with a 350 shot and you will be fine. :cool1:

He's scared!!! He doesn't want to get a physical to get his NHRA license! Said his doctor has large fingers!

[2Fast4You]

Yes guys, it's all fun and games until someone gets their feelings hurt... Lol Lol Lol

[Walter]

He does have all the paint to get it done. Unless he doesnt like HOK, Sunset Pearl.

Isnt that paint like 10yrs old now? Prolly all dried up.

[Maximus]

Isnt that paint like 10yrs old now? Prolly all dried up.

Is it that old?? It might be??:(

[Maximus]

Got some more work done on the Mustang this weekend...

Since Ill be working inside the Stang, I decided to lay down the carpet.
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Started bolting on the front suspension parts and line lock.
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Ran and secured the feed & return fuel lines.
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I still have to cut the rear springs and adjust the fronts, but hopefully, it will sit around this height.
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[k062693w]

:bigthumb :bigthumb :bigthumb

I'm Flipping Drooling !!!

Beautiful Car Craig ...

[SnailPony]

Beautiful looking car! I will be following this build!


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[Maximus]

Thanks guys! :)

[redfirepearlgt]

Are you really going to hang with us next year when its done? We miss having you around man!

[2Fast4You]

Can I bring my car over to your house and pull it a part to have it painted?

[Maximus]

Are you really going to hang with us next year when its done? We miss having you around man!

When Im in town, Yes sir!


Can I bring my car over to your house and pull it a part to have it painted?

You cant afford me. :D

[redfirepearlgt]

When Im in town, Yes sir!

In all seriousness Craig, I look forward to that happening next year. Now if we could only find a way to get Tri State to reopen.

[Walter]

Looking good!

[Rick93coupe]

It does look good. Congrats on being back in a mustang.

[2Fast4You]

it's looking good for sure, keep at it Craig...

[Maximus]

Two steps forward, three steps back...
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The more I looked at it, the more I didnt like the gloss look. When I put on the new window, door trim, it was Matte black and contrasted with the gloss. So I made the decision to fix it.

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I got lucky and didnt break or bend any of the trim!!
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[redfirepearlgt]

Looks good Craig. However I must comment that if my slow little 14 can trap 131 at E20 (and it has), the 140mph speedo you chose will be FUBAR on the first pass from being pegged. They didn't make one scaled higher?

[IWRBB]

140 is a high as they made them for the fox bodies.

[Maximus]

Looks good Craig. However I must comment that if my slow little 14 can trap 131 at E20 (and it has), the 140mph speedo you chose will be FUBAR on the first pass from being pegged. They didn't make one scaled higher?

I think the fumes from GE might have you HIGH as the speedo goes up to 160.:cool1:

[redfirepearlgt]

I think the fumes from GE might have you HIGH as the speedo goes up to 160.:cool1:

My eyes are going on me Craig. With my reading glasses on I see that it says 160 now. LOL!

[Maximus]

This getting old shit is for the Freakin Birds!!:mad:

[Walter]

Looks good Craig. However I must comment that if my slow little 14 can trap 131 at E20 (and it has), the 140mph speedo you chose will be FUBAR on the first pass from being pegged. They didn't make one scaled higher?

Better pulley up and get that converter in. When Craig gets going, that will be 3 N/A fox bodies faster than you! See sig for details!

[Walter]

Seriously tho, the digital portion will read up to 200 and obviously the analog goes to 160.

[draggin50]

Better pulley up and get that converter in. When Craig gets going, that will be 3 N/A fox bodies faster than you! See sig for details!

Craig, Walter, Shayne, and Shannon... That's 4!!!! Im right there with him though so I cant talk much!

[Walter]

Craig, Walter, Shayne, and Shannon... That's 4!!!! Im right there with him though so I cant talk much!

Not Shayne, im talking tagged street driven cars!

[firestang70]

Looks sick Craig.

[Qtr milerocket]

Looks good Craig. However I must comment that if my slow little 14 can trap 131 at E20 (and it has), the 140mph speedo you chose will be FUBAR on the first pass from being pegged. They didn't make one scaled higher?


140 is a high as they made them for the fox bodies.

Actually they made speedometers that read to 160 from 1990-1993, but only the SSP cars had them as stangs for the general public still read only to 140.

Peace :cool2:


James

[redfirepearlgt]

When Craig gets going, that will be 3 N/A fox bodies faster than you! See sig for details!

I sleep well knowing that. LOL!

[Maximus]

Better pulley up and get that converter in. When Craig gets going, that will be 3 N/A fox bodies faster than you! See sig for details!

Lets not put the cart before the horse. I have a long way to go with this build and Im looking forward to be out banging gears with everyone.:D


Looks sick Craig.
Thanks!:bigthumb

[NXcoupe]

I think the fumes from GE might have you HIGH as the speedo goes up to 160.:cool1:
Is that an aftermarket guage setup?

[Maximus]

Is that an aftermarket guage setup?

Yes sir! I have the same set up in my C10 and they work great!

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=895/category_id=434/mode=prod/prd895.htm

[NXcoupe]

Sweet! They make them for 87 to 93 as well

[Maximus]

Moving right along....

Looks much better Matte Black.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/37822217265_c0baef91b5_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZCdKue)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4540/37822217205_6fa6eff0ec_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZCdKtc)



Anyone have the clips for my drip rail molding? Im missing 2 on each side.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38654256056_c76f19def4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21TKaCC)

[redfirepearlgt]

Looks like you may have that thing ready to go before Christmas. WOO! HOO!

[Maximus]

Looks like you may have that thing ready to go before Christmas. WOO! HOO!

Im not setting any deadlines as my time with this will get limited real quick due to Christmas coming up. :)

[93hulk]

Nice build Craig. I'm looking to do a similar build myself.

[Maximus]

Nice build Craig. I'm looking to do a similar build myself.

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your GT finished up!:)


I swear, I think Ive scuffed my fingers to the bone. Ive been through 8, 9 Red Scotch Brites and I still have to finish the passenger side.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4567/37944509145_84a10f39e0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZP2wAV)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/38800231402_20fa0fba5c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/227Dk1W)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4579/38831254001_87e8516bd0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22aojXk)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4559/38831254051_11e554bb7a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22aojYc)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4554/38831254071_68694590fa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22aojYx)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/27054878839_46a65bbe71_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HdKjUg)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4572/38114897644_b97119f160_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2155PaE)


Ill be glad when Im done with this part of the build, as I enjoy plumbing and running fuel & brake lines a lot more. Ill also be able to get this down on all 4 wheels, roll it out and give it a Bath!



Admins, can one of you move this to the Projects in Progress area?

[cstreu1026]

No problem. Thread moved.

[Maximus]

Just when I thought I was finished sanding...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/39104453792_5811b39c84_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22zwxJy)

at least it looks nice when its finished. (Anyone have a decent 84 drivers side mirror?)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4642/39104453722_4330e900e1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22zwxHm)

Removing the original door seals from the door panel is a GIANT , PITA!!!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4643/27357861979_889245845c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HFwcev)

Gotta have my co-pilot! :D
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4596/27357861729_25c9c5e652_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HFwcac)

Shined up, looking good.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4727/39104454132_6a87f6dd61_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22zwxQq)

[redfirepearlgt]

keeps lookin better. Love the added touch. THumbs up!

[2Fast4You]

It is looking very good!

[Maximus]

I was fortunate to have a few extra hours this weekend to work on the Mustang.
So I decided to try and get the interior finished up...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4647/38604356124_7147a1e0d4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Pkq7Y)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4736/25443042098_00efd3a220_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ELjeZC)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4595/38604356014_79c486e75f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Pkq65)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4680/25443041828_8e4cd29127_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ELjeUY)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4728/38604355914_2cfa7fe170_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Pkq4m)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/38604355824_f51da381bc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Pkq2N)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/25443042468_b9a601c4aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ELjf71)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4595/25443042248_0e24c76306_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ELjf3d)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4679/38604356264_e4e4f7acba_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Pkqao)

The seats and carpet are temporarily installed as the car will be going over to Tin Soldier Racecars to have an 8 point CM bar installed. When it comes back, I should have the garage cleaned up and ready to finish this thing up.

[Walter]

Throw a tissue box on the package tray!

[93hulk]

Looks killer craig.

[Maximus]

Throw a tissue box on the package tray!

I need to call LMR and see if I can get some extra material from them for the package tray, that will match the headliner.


Looks killer craig.

Thanks!

[98stangv6]

I absolutely love that you're keeping those seats, makes the car.

[PKFIRE]

Awesome work Craig!

[Maximus]

Felt good getting back to work on the Mustang this past Sunday. Didnt get too much done, but anything done is better than nothing at all.

Installed these from MMR. This kit deletes all of the bulky actuators, sensors and vacuum lines for a cleaner look and lighter weight.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4629/38808696105_2be78d3164_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/228oHh6)

Now the intake, fits!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/25834561398_fb5744e7aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FmUT3o)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4695/39706524721_ca4c160686_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23uJjrP)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4623/25834561358_cd239d5f9f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FmUT2G)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/39706524581_e7323db9ef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23uJjpp)

I also cut the carpet and mounted the shifter. GForce makes a Bad Ass, One piece Billet handle!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/25834561228_2cffed9e4b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FmUSZs)

New badges from LMR. they are gloss, but I think they should be fine once its all together.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4655/39706524471_14b3a7e860_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23uJjnv)

I also installed Redline's Strut kit.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4656/39706524331_6b4d8a17aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23uJjk6)


The interior is not fully installed as the car is going over to Brad & Jason at Tin Soldier Racecars. They will be installing a CM, 8 point roll bar, fixing the Kooks 3" exhaust using Borla XR1 mufflers and making me a custom battery box. Im going CM as Im sure I will be "upgrading" to a full cage when I add mor HP&TQ!:cool1:

[93hulk]

Nice job Craig. Looks great.

[draggin50]

Looking good!

[redfirepearlgt]

ooooooooo yeah

[k062693w]

Bad to the Ass Craig ...
Can't wait to see it in person ...

[Maximus]

Bad to the Ass Craig ...
Can't wait to see it in person ...

Thanks!!

Maybe if that Charlie guy would post up some details about Kil-Kare, it might come up there. :D

[redfirepearlgt]

Thanks!!

Maybe if that Charlie guy would post up some details about Kil-Kare, it might come up there. :D

He's too busy promoting his transgender Mustang.

[cstreu1026]

I’d say it has to sting paying a shop to fix Kook’s fuckup but that’s a pain I know all too well.

[Maximus]

I’d say it has to sting paying a shop to fix Kook’s fuckup but that’s a pain I know all too well.

After reading all the reviews, I shouldve just bit the bullet and went with American Racing Headers. They were more money, but the money Im paying TSR, Ill now have more in these Kooks. :(

Oh well, lesson leaned. :)

[cstreu1026]

For what I have wrapped up in mine I probably could have had them build a set from scratch. I can get over the ill fitting parts, it’s the shitty customer service that pisses me off.

[Maximus]

I got some more time to work on the Mustang this past weekend.

Got it back on the lift so I could install some K-member spacers.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4695/26097211758_9f4c0e3532_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL82QS)

Tim machines a very nice product!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4612/26097211568_2d385813a5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL82MA)

A couple well placed pole jacks made it easy to drop the K member...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/26097211478_114dcf8cdb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL82L3)

and then install the parts.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/26097211348_7181c7edb8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL82HN)

Now the driveline angle is better and my clutch cable has plenty of clearance now.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4722/26097211028_d2bbf66d05_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL82Ch)

Jason, from Tin Soldier Racecars, will be picking this up next week so that they can install a CM 8 point roll bar. I wanted CM, so when I throw more HP & TQ at it, Ill be able to upgrade the bar to a cage. They will also be "fixing" the Kooks headers and installing the X pipe.

If I keep this up, I might have this thing finished up sometime soon...

[98stangv6]

Looking clean. I might have to take Brad lunch as an excuse to stop by TSR and check it out!

[cstreu1026]

I’m curious, what’s the reason for the spacers?

[Maximus]

The clutch cable was in a bind and for a little extra hood clearance.

[JIMS SVT]

I got some more time to work on the Mustang this past weekend.

Got it back on the lift so I could install some K-member spacers.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4695/26097211758_9f4c0e3532_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FL82QS)
...

Nice build Craig. I have a hood in the garage similar to the one on your wall just opposite colors .
https://s13.postimg.org/ctmys3o53/IMG_20180201_172218667.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/srvoi8icz/)

[mustangboy]

So you ended up with Mike Trauth's nova

[JIMS SVT]

So you ended up with Mike Trauth's nova

Nope...I just modify it. I know it came from Memphis TN also as a roller

[Maximus]

Nice build Craig. I have a hood in the garage similar to the one on your wall just opposite colors .
https://s13.postimg.org/ctmys3o53/IMG_20180201_172218667.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/srvoi8icz/)

Thanks!

The purple on silver doesnt look as bad as my old hood. I hated the paint job on the Nova when Pat had it. The first thing I did when I bought it back, was take it to the media blaster and have it taken down to bare metal.

[Maximus]

Car is off to the guys at Tin Soldiers for a "street-friendly" 8 point, CM roll bar and some other little odds & ends. Im thinking after I put some Ruby Red stripes on Shaynes Mustang, that he will want a re-run. So I better be legal per NHRA when the ass kicking happens again. :D

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/40531485322_7628015bf3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24KCsus)

[draggin50]

Lookin good!!! Should be some nice cars out come spring time!

[2Fast4You]

Funny stuff right there Craig... Lol

[Maximus]

Jason, Brad and the guys at Tin Soldier fabricating a nice 1-5/8 CM Roll bar for the Coupe. Hopefully Ill have it back soon, so I can finish it up. :)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4771/26081881267_2b23ab1147_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FJLsC4)120 (https://flic.kr/p/FJLsC4)

[2Fast4You]

That's a start to the 25.3 chassis build... Lol

[draggin50]

Nice! They do some very nice work!

[Maximus]

That's a start to the 25.3 chassis build... Lol


I know right? Next thing ya know, POOF! Twin Turbos and a PG transmission. :cool1:

[Maximus]

I cant wait to see this in person as I will finally be home this weekend.

The 3" SS exhaust turned out pretty good.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/810/27318206638_b280cfb2c3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HC1X5J)

Maybe one day Ill be able to actually hear it. :o
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/819/41192561431_56a45a2be8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25L3Dop)

The guys over at Tin Soldier also welded me a few tabs under the car for mounting the brake fittings. Ill have to get some touch up paint on them.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/804/27318206728_8ca025d0aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HC1X7h)

[draggin50]

Very nice!!!

[98stangv6]

Stopped by TSR last week and checked her out while I was there. Pictures don't do the car justice. Super clean, well executed, and awesome build. Can't wait to see it run.

[SnailPony]

Very nice car! I like seeing all the progress


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[redfirepearlgt]

Lookin awesome Craig. Envy your talent, skill, and your garage.

[Kwik92GT]

Dayuuum :drool:

[Pops Fun]

Lookin Good!!

[Maximus]

Very nice!!!

Thanks!


Stopped by TSR last week and checked her out while I was there. Pictures don't do the car justice. Super clean, well executed, and awesome build. Can't wait to see it run.

Thanks! Did you check out all the other cool stuff they are working on? The car from Australia is turning out to be pretty cool. Heck, the owner wanted to move the guys down under and start a chassis shop!


Very nice car! I like seeing all the progress

Thanks!


Lookin awesome Craig. Envy your talent, skill, and your garage.

Thanks! The garage (and house) can be yours in a couple weeks, once we get some things finished up. :o


Dayuuum :drool:

LoL! Take your time and get healed up so you can finish yours! I wont be able to get back up north too often, but when I do, I would like to line em up and bust em off! :D


Lookin Good!!

Thanks!



Ill be coming home this coming weekend to help the wife get our house ready to sell. Im down here in Bardstown, KY working at BTR and we finally found a house here to buy. Im not sure when Ill get time to work on the Stang again, but you know Ill be posting pics when I do.
Thank you for tuning in to check out my build. I hope to see you guys at the track, during a T&T or UMTR race. :)

[NXcoupe]

Congrats on the job and the move. Car is looking good.

[Kwik92GT]

LoL! Take your time and get healed up so you can finish yours! I wont be able to get back up north too often, but when I do, I would like to line em up and bust em off! :D



Ill be coming home this coming weekend to help the wife get our house ready to sell. Im down here in Bardstown, KY working at BTR and we finally found a house here to buy. Im not sure when Ill get time to work on the Stang again, but you know Ill be posting pics when I do.
Thank you for tuning in to check out my build. I hope to see you guys at the track, during a T&T or UMTR race. :)

Hell yeah! Sounds like a plan!

[Maximus]

Congrats on the job and the move. Car is looking good.

Thanks!


Hell yeah! Sounds like a plan!
:cool1:

[Maximus]

Not a whole lot going on with the car, but its back from TSR.

They finished up the regulator mount...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/41682280952_04e83fe136_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26vjzWq)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/41682280862_030c2d456b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26vjzUS)

and got my battery box mounted.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/970/41682281082_8834ae8d0b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26vjzYE)

Hopefully Ill have it in my garage in a couple of weeks so that I can start wiring it.

Thanks for tuning in...

[draggin50]

Nice battery box! They sell those to the public?

[redfirepearlgt]

looks good Craig. I'm guessing you will be running it at Clay City since you are much closer to them now?

[Maximus]

Nice battery box! They sell those to the public?

Yes they do! They can also custom build one per your battery size.


looks good Craig. I'm guessing you will be running it at Clay City since you are much closer to them now?

Not sure. Its about the same distance to BG from my house here in B-Town.

Sucks that E2Os owner is a complete slimeball as I would like to run there with you guys and the UMTR. But until its sold to someone else, I will not be running there.

[redfirepearlgt]

Yes they do! They can also custom build one per your battery size.



Not sure. Its about the same distance to BG from my house here in B-Town.

Sucks that E2Os owner is a complete slimeball as I would like to run there with you guys and the UMTR. But until its sold to someone else, I will not be running there.

You're much safer at either of those two higher quality tracks though. I'm hoping some rich guy will buy Tri-state and open it up. I heard the deal she had with Watson gravel fell through. Watson backed out. That takes a lot of wind out of the asking price if it's true. Sure had some good times with you and the other Old Timer's over there.

[chad393na]

You're much safer at either of those two higher quality tracks though. I'm hoping some rich guy will buy Tri-state and open it up. I heard the deal she had with Watson gravel fell through. Watson backed out. That takes a lot of wind out of the asking price if it's true. Sure had some good times with you and the other Old Timer's over there.
You said it! I’ve lost most if not all of my love of racing because of tristate closing. There’s no place like it!

[Maximus]

Kinda of bitter sweet as I moved everything out of my garage on Monday. My new garage, is already over run with stuff and completely un-organized. It will take a few days, so the Mustang will stay in the trailer till I have some room for it.

Last pic in the ole garage...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/976/42238974952_da60ddf76f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27mvMEQ)

Loaded up and headed south.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/954/40478901330_dbfdabeee0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24EYX6U)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/42238974852_a483b56a27_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27mvMD7)

But with all the crap I have to move and organize, it will probably be more like a couple weeks. :mad:

[draggin50]

I hate moving and dread the day I do it again!

[adragon72]

just put all that stuff in the trailer and finish that beast already!

[Maximus]

just put all that stuff in the trailer and finish that beast already!

The trailer is full, along with the new garage...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/42295304392_30acdbb2d1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27ruus5)

[k062693w]

The trailer is full, along with the new garage...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/42295304392_30acdbb2d1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27ruus5)

I know this is a Mustang site, But I Love that ChevyII !!! :drool::drool::drool:

[IWRBB]

I wouldn't move unless a lot bigger shop / garage was part of it.

[Maximus]

I know this is a Mustang site, But I Love that ChevyII !!! :drool::drool::drool:

Thanks! :)

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I wouldn't move unless a lot bigger shop / garage was part of it.

"Happy Wife, Happy life" is the only reason we moved into this house. :D

[2Fast4You]

A new beginning, Congrats.

[Maximus]

Finally un-loaded the Mustang and gave it a much needed bath.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1759/41952804004_c33a114877_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Ve61Y)

Much better, still needs a Clay Bar rub down thou.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1745/41952803894_f82704141b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Ve5Z5)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1751/42621703672_5bfa20a36b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27WknzS)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1755/41952803824_67056f18e7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Ve5XS)

Needs more Turbo(s)
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1758/41952803664_78a0f475ff_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Ve5V7)

I even got my Fish hung up. Caught this guy last year in St Johns.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1739/42621703332_6dc807563a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27Wknu1)

[2Fast4You]

Looks almost as good as mine, just kidding. Lol

[Maximus]

Finally finished up Clay bar'n the Mustang and eventually, Ill get back to actually working on it. Till then, Im trying to get the new house and garage to where I want them.

Clay bar'd the engine compartment...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1764/28052747707_63d75ab50e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JJVExV)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1810/42921497591_7b40f021d3_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28oPTSx)

Anyone have the piece that goes in this factory scoop or know where to find one?
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1762/28052747827_2460375ab6_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JJVEzZ)

[redfirepearlgt]

Looks nice Craig.

[Maximus]

Looks nice Craig.

Thanks! :)

[draggin50]

Looks real clean under there!

[zlou363lx]

have you tried late model restoration for that piece yet, craig?

[Maximus]

I did, but I went through NPD. They were closer and a lil bit cheaper, so hopefully Ill have it tomorrow.

[redfirepearlgt]

How about some updates? Did you borrow Shayne's Milk Stool? I want to see this thing make a pass this year.

[Maximus]

Sadly, its been on the back burner as we try and get our new house squared away. I also picked the Nova back up so that I can try and make SCT Bowling Green and LS-Fest this year.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/858/41825591780_f2e956fdf1_b.jpg

I have to wrap my head around it as there is quite a few things left to do on it, but Ill get it done.

[redfirepearlgt]

To quote Donald Sutherland from the movie Dirty Dozen, "They sure look pretty Colonel, but can they fight?"

Looks real nice. I love a garage that size. Just don't want the second mortgage that comes with it.

Keep us updated when you get back on it after the honey do list is completed. Happy wife.....happy life!

[Maximus]

I told her I was going to close her side of the garage in and install a lift, but she put her foot down.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/847/42921518684_91a20e4851_b.jpg

:D

[Maximus]

I attended LS-Fest with the Nova and got it down to a PB of 8.72@159 and a few other 8.7s. Its a pretty fun ride, but kinda, shift once and hang on. So when I got home, I decided to get back on the Mustang as hanging the tires and banging gears is something that I have really missed. I have not set a deadline, however, I will set smaller goals in order to achieve the overall goal of having it running sooner than later.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1855/29677694037_d966d66977_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1900/29677711567_27f9403679_b.jpg

Im having some tire, clearance issues, so Ill be hitting up the Fab shop to have some mods done. Nothing crazy as I want to keep the back seat.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1864/29677711467_9550817ce8_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1885/44565831462_281abbf581_b.jpg

I REALLY miss my lift.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1860/29677711137_5ef97d02a2_b.jpg

[Walter]

Looks so damn good!!!

[Maximus]

Looks so damn good!!!

I think its going to go back under the cover so that I can get a lift installed. I tried laying on the ground last night and I couldnt get motivated to do shit under there. LOL!!

[2Fast4You]

Looks good Craig and I agree about the lift, I'm still doing everything from my concrete garage floor, it sucks.

[draggin50]

Whats a lift? I'm still rolling around on the concrete too! It sucks for sure!

[zlou363lx]

car looks awesome!

any videos of your car at LS fest?

i want your grom.

[Gearhead]

I think its going to go back under the cover so that I can get a lift installed. I tried laying on the ground last night and I couldnt get motivated to do shit under there. LOL!!

Every time I'm laying underneath mine, I end up taking a nap. No motivation here either.....

[Walter]

Slackers

[Maximus]

Whats a lift? I'm still rolling around on the concrete too! It sucks for sure!

Im ordering a 2 post today, and cutting some concrete this weekend. Once we get the Posts mounted, Ill have my contractor come in and cut/re-do the ceiling so that I can lift a car up. My ceiling is 10', so I only need 2-2.5' of headroom.


car looks awesome!

any videos of your car at LS fest?

i want your grom.

Thats Logan's Grom, I just brought it back for him and he didnt leave me the key. Theres a video on my FB page, but not a public one.

[Walter]

Garage build!!!

[Maximus]

Garage build!!!

Nope. Using what I got. I figure this 2 car will keep me from getting more vehicles I dont need. :D

[Maximus]

Got some stuff done in the garage this past weekend. Im planning on installing a two post, base lift, so I need to decide where I want the columns and where I need to remove the drywall to get to the trusses. I plan on modifying them to where I have an extra 2' of head room and I can extend the lift all the way up without the roof of the car hitting the ceiling.

Lining up the Stang so that I know where to place the columns.
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The fan will be relocated.
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These 2 lights will be moved closer to the wall and I will be adding 3 additional lights.
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I will push the Stang out while we drill and modify the trusses.
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[Walter]

Very nice!!!

[Walter]

Dbl posting in this bitch!!

[draggin50]

Got your work cut out for ya! Gonna be worth it though in the end.

[Maximus]

We drilled a "Test" hole and concrete was 5.125" thick!! So no Concrete saw needs to be used!! However, we still have to move the ceiling up and move some lights around, so there will still be some down time till I can get back on this.

[2Fast4You]

What lift are you going with and from where?

[Maximus]

Since my ceilings are 9'3", I have to go with this one...

https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP8000

Free shipping!

[draggin50]

Cant beat those for the price. I wish I had taller ceilings...

[Maximus]

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Good thing it needed a bath today.
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[draggin50]

Damn... You aint messing around!

[Maximus]

Jeff and his crew are nit messing around at all! I came home to this...

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They should have the light fixtures and fan moved, then the drywall finisher can come and hopefully knock this thing out!

[2Fast4You]

That's awesome Craig.

[draggin50]

Any pictures of how they modified the trusses?

[Maximus]

Any pictures of how they modified the trusses?

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[Walter]

Badass!!!!

[draggin50]

Nice work!!!

[Maximus]

Not a whole lot going on with anything. The Nova is on the lift getting some routine maintenance and the Mustang is at Cam Dedman's shop getting some work done.


The DOT, ET Streets are quick to smoke!
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I need to get with Adam and turn this up some more!
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Weighing in a Hefty 3465lbs, but looking good.
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One day, Id like to do a similar set-up like this, in the Stang.
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Hopefully I measured right...
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It fits! This is the lift Max'd out and thats a 6' ladder, so its the same height as my overhead lift I had at my old garage.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4858/45765545131_0422514851_b.jpg

Dropped off the Stang for some work.
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Nothing too crazy, just a "Tiny Tub" so that I dont have to run wheel spacers and keep the stock tubs. I want to keep the backseat and keep the Stang as factory as possible, so that one day, I can run it in any class.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/45715161322_da3ed35cf7_b.jpg

I found some pieces that might work, so hopefully Cam can design a bracket to allow me to run a Hyd Clutch set-up with this Coyote/TK package.
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[redfirepearlgt]

Where do you get that wrap? And what is it called? Is simply a shrink wrap, or a cling wrap, or what? Looks like it would be very useful for doing detail buffing work rather than using towels and miles of painters tape.

The 8 sec pass was very impressive btw. Well done.

[Maximus]

Where do you get that wrap? And what is it called? Is simply a shrink wrap, or a cling wrap, or what? Looks like it would be very useful for doing detail buffing work rather than using towels and miles of painters tape.

The 8 sec pass was very impressive btw. Well done.

Not sure, Cam uses it in his shop. Ill ask him next time I talk to him.

Thanks! It was Fun!

[Maximus]

Some progress on the Mustang...
The Hyd clutch conversion is finished up and will be tested today. The New anti-roll bar is installed and the rear coil over spring conversion is installed as well. Im hoping to have it back home in the next week or 2, but I still have a lot of "Wife stuff" in my garage that is taking up A LOT of room.:mad:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/31908866157_49a301dbca_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QBFhdM)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4899/31908865807_1dc37228f1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QBFh7K)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7825/31908865077_f30237c29b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QBFgUa)


My "to do" list:

Wire the entire car
Run the brake lines
Finish the fuel lines
Paint roll bar
Get DS made
and a whole lot of little things that I will encounter along the way.

[draggin50]

Nice! What did you paint the underside with? Love how clean it looks.

[Maximus]

Good ole Rattle Can Krylon, #7587 Dark MAchine Gray

[draggin50]

Turned out really good though.

[redfirepearlgt]

Looks good Craig. You can bet Vinny would love the crap out of it.

[2Fast4You]

Looking good man, I like it.

[PKFIRE]

Very Nice!

[Maximus]

Thanks guys! Its going to be cool getting behind the wheel of a Mustang and banging gears again!:D

[redfirepearlgt]

^^^^ Going to be cool seeing you behind the wheel again. Hope you let everyone know when you come up for a Friday T/T.

[draggin50]

Hope to see it at the track or even a cruise in. Need to get them back up and happening again.

[2Fast4You]

Craig, all I can say is, DO NOT LS that car...

[Walter]

Craig, all I can say is, DO NOT LS that car...

Soon.....

[PKFIRE]

Hope to see it at the track or even a cruise in. Need to get them back up and happening again.

Agreed!

[Maximus]

LoL! I just want to get it running with the Coyote and Tremec. IF, I went with an LS, it would be the set-up out of the Nova and then it wouldnt be as much fun with an Auto. Faster, yes, more fun, no.

[Frisby5.0]

Looks awesome! thought it was wild strawberry at first, but the Ruby Red looks great. My other favorite Ford red color.

[Maximus]

Took advantage of the amazing weather on Sunday an cleaned out the garage. Got all the "wifes stuff" out and Im now ready to go get the Mustang!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7833/46271750534_7b43fde0a3_z.jpg

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Cam got the Hyd clutch pedal setup finished up and working. He said the pedal, is like butter, smooth and easy!

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I have a lot to finish up, but Im so looking forward to being out and about & banging gears!!

[Walter]

Niiiiiiiiice!

[PKFIRE]

Looks great!

[Kwik92GT]

Lot of badassery here! Going to be awesome when finished! :rockon:

[Maximus]

Thanks guys!

[Walter]

Thanks guys!

What dragstrip is close to you?

[Maximus]

Clay City, 2 hours
Edgewater, 2 1/2 hours
Beech Bend, 2 hours
Ohio Valley (1/8 mile), 1 hour

[98stangv6]

Plan on running some UMTR events this year?

[Maximus]

Plan on running some UMTR events this year?

Thats the plan!

[Maximus]

Its home...
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and I already got it up in the air to get this DONE!
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Even slicing my finger with a razor blade, I still managed to get some brake lines run and the battery cable routed. Once I get all the underneath stuff finished, I can then concentrate on getting the wiring finished up. I dont think I can remember being so happy to shed blood yet continue on to get a project running. :D

[PKFIRE]

That had to hurt! Sounds like your dedicated to finishing!

[Walter]

Craig, remember when u posted that pic of gashing your leg with that angle grinder?

[Maximus]

Craig, remember when u posted that pic of gashing your leg with that angle grinder?

Damn, that was back in 2006 when I was working on my orange Mustang. That sucked big time.:(

[Maximus]

More progress...
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3/16 hard line and -2 Teflon line (w/-3 ends)
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Strange Brakes and Dbl Adj shocks
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Rear end is loaded up with 33 spline axles, Spool and a 4.30 gear and ready to go! Im ordering my Aluminum DS today, so hopefully Ill be able to stop and roll next week!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/40128948593_da9c676093_b.jpg

Thanks for tuning in!

[redfirepearlgt]

Beautiful work Craig. I envy your talent and patience. I would have lost interest by now and sold it. LOL!

[Maximus]

Beautiful work Craig. I envy your talent and patience. I would have lost interest by now and sold it. LOL!

Thanks! Its had its moments, but Im too far, money wise, into to it, to give up.

[Maximus]

Made some more progress the past couple days.

Finished painting the trunk area
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7859/46232520985_dbc3ca7847_b.jpg

Got some cardboard from the recycling bin
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Made a template for the spare tire well cover
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Got a Black cover from LMR
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After some trimming, I got it where I need it. Ill place this ontop of some ACC Saddle Auto carpet and cut around it.
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I realized that poster board is easier to work with.
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Took some rough measurements and made an outline
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First attempt, not to bad
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Added some material and some more cuts
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and got it close enough
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7918/47094527032_8cb9dbc61d_b.jpg

So I then placed it on some cardboard
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7832/40181811593_a5442e1d2c_b.jpg

BAM!
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7830/47094527012_3de7deec29_b.jpg

Now all I have to do is get some 3M spray glue and wrap it, with the tan headliner material, (found at Joanns Fabrics) and install it!
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/40181811473_3b5e83225d_b.jpg

Thanks for tuning in!

[draggin50]

Nice work! You putting the fabric right onto the cardboard?

[Maximus]

Nice work! You putting the fabric right onto the cardboard?

Yeah. It doesnt have to be pretty and I think it will look alright. Worse case. I saved the template and bought extra material if I need to put it on hardboard.

[Walter]

Nice work Craig!

[draggin50]

Yeah. It doesnt have to be pretty and I think it will look alright. Worse case. I saved the template and bought extra material if I need to put it on hardboard.

I would think the cardboard would be stiff enough.

[Walter]

I'd do Masonite over the cardboard tho

[Maximus]

I would think the cardboard would be stiff enough.

Since there is no fuel cell in the trunk, it doesnt have to be sealed off. So hopefully the cardboard works.


I'd do Masonite over the cardboard tho

I dont think I can bend that around the roll bar.

[Maximus]

I didnt think this wouldve been as big of a deal as it was. But it sucked trying to contort my big ass around these bars to make sure that they got fully covered with paint.

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Im not happy with my color selection, so Ill head to Lowes today and hopefully find a better color. :mad:

[Silver Bullet]

Looking Good! Can't wait to see the car finished and the numbers it lays down!!

[Maximus]

Thanks!! It should be fun running NA, but Im thinking Ill be wanting to Boost it at some point. :D

[redfirepearlgt]

Man! Terry and Craig back in action for 2019. I'm looking forward to this.

[Maximus]

Man! Terry and Craig back in action for 2019. I'm looking forward to this.

He gonna make me go boost sooner than later. :D

[Maximus]

Some more progress...

Received my Republic Diesel built Alum DS! Awesome service, killer work!
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Fits perfect!
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Finished up the Tan carpet install...not sure how I feel about it, but its staying.
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Looks like Ill be diving into the actual wiring of the main harness to the Ford control harness, so thats going to be fun. I have some few other things left to do, but its slowly getting there. :)

[mustangboy]

Very strange to see tan carpet in the trunk of a mustang

[Walter]

That's the luxury edition!

[Maximus]

Very strange to see tan carpet in the trunk of ANY mustang

Fixed it for ya.

[k062693w]

Damn that thing looks Great !!!
I can't wait to see it in person ...

Awesome Work Craig !!!

[Maximus]

Jeezus!!!


*Announcers voice...
Are you out of shape? Havent worked out in forever? Over weight and just been a lazy SOB?!? Well then, get yourself a Project Car!!!
With a Project car, you will gain the physical prowess and mental fortitude you have been missing!!
You will stretch, bend, squat and contort your fat sloppy ass all over, around and under your project car!!
Looking to loosen a bolt & nut underneath the dash? Project Car will mess with your mind and have you getting up, out and back and forth to the tool box....100 TIMES!!!
Yes friend, you read that right....100 TIMES for a 1/2 bolt that you thought was a 12mm, then 7/16, then 13mm, then a 14 mm!! Yes Project Car will have you at wits end at some point, but then ease up just enough, to where you want to keep kicking yourself in the Dick over and over AND OVER AGAIN!!!

Butch from KY, says about his Project Car...
"When I was working on my Project Car, I didnt want to sleep. I felt this Force pulling and telling me to throw all my Money and Time at it!! Hell, my wife finally snapped and gave me a deadline for my Project car and after 3 years, I sold my beloved Project Car"

Poor Butch, lets see what Thomas has to say...

Thomas from Florida...

"Project car?! Yeah Fuck that thing!! It nearly drove me Fuckin Nuts!! I was staying awake every night searching the interwebs for a GAWD DAMN TAN Flugle binder for the lower control arm return spring! Do you realize that there were only 2 ever made?? My Wife left me, my kids dont recognize me anymore and Im now down here in FLorida slumming with my fellow Project Car rejects. Project Car, Go Fuck yourself!!"


Wow. Thomas obviously got the WRONG Project Car.

Friend Im here to tell you, YOU are NOT those guys! YOU WILL get your Project car done!! You WILL (one day) be able to turn the key of your Project car and take your whole family out for a drive!! It will wrap itself around your since of desire to have the BEST Project car ever!! You'll loose weight, friends, family, time and enjoy years and years of Project car Bliss!! Just imagine yourself pulling into your favorite cruise in or local drag strip with your very own Project car!!
The praise from people you dont know will all be worth it!
So Friend, the time is NOW! Your Future Project car is a only a 24 hour trip to the hills of Nowheresville USA to rescue your Project car from years sitting out in a filed, underneath an oak tree, basking in all its glory!!
Rusty Floors?? HA! No match for you!!
Missing 99% of everything?? NO WORRIES!! You are an expert at searching the Internet!!
Multiple Engine combos?? YES SIR!! With Project car, you WILL change your mind 100 times and only lose a little bit of money doing so!
Tired and frustrated with Project car?? It happens. BUT, only 10 out of 11 people do not finish their Project car and end up selling it to a Friend.

Project car is YOUR Future! You are standing on the cliff of AWESOMNESS and we are here to kick you over it!! Look down there at it...Its waiting for you! It NEEDS you!! YOU WILL FINISH IT!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!!

*Sped up announcers voice...
To get your very own Project Car, just send $10000000 to some local Craiglist seller after looking at some blurry pics and he will watch you as you load Project car onto your buddies borrowed trailer. Once you get it home, Project Car will quietly nestle itself into the depths of your garage floor and one day (Not saying which day if any) will see the light of day again. It might or will be used as a shelf, a workbench, saw horse, engine stand, play toy for the kids, a Rat, Bird or Mouse nests. But it will DEFINITELY suc ENJOY all the money you throw at it and suck the life out FULFILL your life!!


On a separate note, did you guys see that Notch in the Charlotte North Carolina Craigslist? Its freakin sweet and only needs a few things....

[Kwik92GT]

:lol: