Next project??
03-28-2010, 11:26 PM
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Haha, I wish. That's the muse for my build. (With my own tweeks of course.) I needed to make a decision now for next year so I can plan out the build. I've already (notionally) spent 10k and I haven't even got the car yet. My timeline should have it 75% complete minus paint by mid 2012. It's going to be driveable at least 80% of the build. I don't even care if it's a Inline 6 while I'm building the drive-line, so long as I can still drive it. I've hated all the down time with my 96.
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04-03-2010, 03:46 AM
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Ok, well I've finally found something in a 70 mustang that may work for a design to go for. What do you guys think?
(This is not a car I've found to buy, just something that I decided it's a design I can work with. I'm not buying another car till next year sometime to make sure the purchase is sound.)
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Something like this is what I will be going after
(This is not a car I've found to buy, just something that I decided it's a design I can work with. I'm not buying another car till next year sometime to make sure the purchase is sound.)
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Something like this is what I will be going after
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04-03-2010, 11:15 AM
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No no, that's not a car I "Found to Buy" just something to PS that I like and could see building. I hadn't ever really been a fan of the 70 mustang but after a few tweaks in PS it's definitely a car to consider buying.
I'm not huge fan of red or orange car but it was something to work with. Most likely the car will sit in primer for a few years unless I get the gumption to paint it myself. I learned my lesson with my 96, no fancy paint jobs. The next paint job will be a really nice single stage two tone that contrasts well, Like Black w/ silver boss "nerd" stripes. The only colors I really like are any form of Dark green, Blues or Raven Black.
I'm not huge fan of red or orange car but it was something to work with. Most likely the car will sit in primer for a few years unless I get the gumption to paint it myself. I learned my lesson with my 96, no fancy paint jobs. The next paint job will be a really nice single stage two tone that contrasts well, Like Black w/ silver boss "nerd" stripes. The only colors I really like are any form of Dark green, Blues or Raven Black.
04-03-2010, 11:35 AM
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I never liked the 70 mustangs just because of those little fake vent things beside the headlights. Just thought that they looked retarded. Go for a 69 with the same styling cues and i think you'll be happier. I wish i had pictures of my friend colby's 65 fastback him and his dad built...i think you would cream. Its dark blue with some grey GT350 style racing stripes with a 347 stroker making 420hp with side exhaust. Its pretty awesome. I might have some pics of it after tonight and the cruise we are both participating in. I'll make sure to post some pics of it for you if i can get some. Here's a teaser next to a real GT350...
04-03-2010, 11:59 AM
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I wont/can't build a 65-69 fastback because people think they are worth a gold mine. (Thanks a lot Barrett Jackson.) Heck even the 70 fastback is already going to push me over the 6-8k budget I wanted to spend on initial purchase on a driveable car that's very low on rust. If it's not a 70 fastback it's going to be a 65/66 coupe. (maybe a 67/68 depending on the deal.)
I never liked the 70 mustangs just because of those little fake vent things beside the headlights. Just thought that they looked retarded. Go for a 69 with the same styling cues and i think you'll be happier. I wish i had pictures of my friend colby's 65 fastback him and his dad built...i think you would cream. Its dark blue with some grey GT350 style racing stripes with a 347 stroker making 420hp with side exhaust. Its pretty awesome. I might have some pics of it after tonight and the cruise we are both participating in. I'll make sure to post some pics of it for you if i can get some. Here's a teaser next to a real GT350...