customsrus Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 This t-bird was built as a retro custom as it might appear 10-15 years in the future. My idea was for this build was to make a vehicle that could do 200+ mph and still get 50 mpg. So all body panels would be made of a light weight composite, the chassis would also be lightweight. It would have a lexan glass top. As many of you guessd it is a 63 t-bird with a pontiac banshee top grafted to it, doors where shaped like the banshee doors and reversed swing up style. hood was glued in place and new hood opening cut out. headlights are now flip up style. Banshee rear pan grafted to backend of t-bird and also another rear pan was put on the front of the car. Both front fenders and rear quarters were reshaped or extended with sheet plastic. Banshee interior was modified to a two seater. Instrument panel was converted to appears as a digital touch screen. I put a headliner in it with seatbelts attachments and domelights. complete chassis and drive train are taken from the shelby series 1, I had to extend and widen chassis to fit t-bird body. Wheels are aluminum sleeves from Pegasus hobbies. Scratchbuilt drive components and brake systems. I could go on but lets get on to the pictures. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 thats sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Some more pictures for you. Do you want to see more??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Way too cool AND very clean!! I'd like to see how the centerless wheels are mounted to the suspension and how the brakes work!! Thanks for sharing!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 That is really out there. Way cool. Beautiful body work and smooth paint work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) ...AND very clean!! I was gonna say... Full on customs that are this elaborate are rarely done with this level of craftmanship. But one shouldn't overlook the exquisite styling, too. STUNNING!!! Edited January 16, 2009 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 hey thanks for the comments. I just noticed that I put this under the wrong category. It should be in the under glass section. anyone know how I can move it to that section. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Simply awesome, and stunning!! Very cool concept, and everything seems to work and fit together. You've managed to blend all those different parts so they look like a factory, or concept studio buildup. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanelKustoms Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very Nice. What are those tail lights? They would look killer on the '59 Caddy project I've got goin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Obviously, the workmanship is first rate. Beautiful job putting this all together. I think I would have preferred a different color, but the green is certainly striking. If I am not crazy, didn’t Jairus do a sketchpad T Bird like this in gunmetal a few years ago? I think his had a rear mid engine layout if I am not mistaken. I liked that one so much I put aside a T bird Convertible and a Jag 220 (I think that is what he drew) for the “someday†project. Anyway, I love what you did, great job. I love the smooth look of the dashboard. Are the taillights from the old Revell parts pack? They look great, where ever they came from, on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 id love to see some pictures of it in it build up if you have any that thing is just to amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 WoW,Customs! Talk about over the TOP! To be honest with ya though, in 10/15 years, cars will NOT be THAT stylish. Yer givin the designers TOO much credit! Beautiful AMERICAN cars like that have been gone for a LOOOONNNNGGGG time. Nuthin but Jelly Beans left. Yours can't be mistaken for Kia! Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 This goes out to Customs and Mr. Mike , uh ya'all related to Daryl Starbird? I grew up fascinated by his expertise in making Bubble tops . I really like both cars! Thank you for sharing the photographs ! Ed Shaver B) FOUR HUB CAP RATED CERZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 This is absolutely beautiful. I likes it! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Awesome!!! and that's an under statement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Where in the world did this come from?? Have I been asleep in my spray booth?? This is incredible. Absolutely love it. This is so cool and retro, and yet with some contemporary updates. Everything works for me - color, stance, styling, body work and details - GORGEOUS Thanks for sharing - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Way too cool AND very clean!! I'd like to see how the centerless wheels are mounted to the suspension and how the brakes work!! Thanks for sharing!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very Nice. What are those tail lights? They would look killer on the '59 Caddy project I've got goin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL MODEL. I kept the page open at work to so could flip back to it and check it out. Gotta love that Tamyia green. So do you think you can show how the doors open? GREAT STUFF!!!!! On one of my favorites. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR Dubois Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 You guys with your custom work leave me astounded! Amazing craftsmanship and style. Best I've seen here so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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