DumpyDan Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Where is the other door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Where is the other door?Her sister Eleanor got upset and ripped it off.... I haven't set the jambs and hinge yet for the passanger door. Maybe this week I'll have both operational then start on the ground effects splitters and such. Wanting to get this in primer soon. Custom chassis and interior set too. This will be a long build... shooting for mid-April completion maybe, depending how good the skiing is here in Colorado and how much time I spend in the mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lol, where in Colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I am loving this build, I am putting together parts to do something similar only not quite as wild.I like everything about it so far except the hood scoop, its a little to bulky and has too much Mopar flavor in it... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Lol, where in Colorado? South of Denver in Highlands Ranch, you? I am loving this build, I am putting together parts to do something similar only not quite as wild.I like everything about it so far except the hood scoop, its a little to bulky and has too much Mopar flavor in it... lolThanks for the input on the hood.... It has to be that bulky due to the massive motor I'm stuffing into it. The scoops are evolving still, I'm working on adding some contour lines to visually bulk it down a bit. I'm also going to have a unique stripe that will also minimize the "Mopar flavor" appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I'm all the way North across the city from you up in Westminster.I think that scoop looks bad a.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Oh it's going to have a lot more body mods, using this as my guide. for me the the body looks chopped, are you planning a chop, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 for me the the body looks chopped, are you planning a chop, too? The rendering isn't scaled of course and when I look at the picture and the designers description doesn't appear to be chopped, however the appearance does give note to a newer Mustang roofline perhaps a 2014. I have made an appearance modification to the side windows and windshield by adding a strip of plastic along what was the top edge to give a "chopped" appearance. It's subtle, but it does give the roofline a updated look Before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Reworking the hood and the scoop design. Went from the curved inward to straight and added depth details. I think I'm fianlly liking this design, just fine-tuning the finish. Comments? Before New design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Really cool idea on the hood. Really like the over all look especially with the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 To me the hood scoop is a tad wide, would be kool to have flipped the air intakes to the rear of the super Charger and tucking them into the firewall area. Would allow for a narrower scoop and not so bulky on the nose.... just my two cents........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 To be honest. I liked the stock hood better. I know there's not much you can do to stuff that much engine u see the hood so I get why you went the way you did on the hood. The rest is looking really good, and I am going to borrow the idea for the door hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'm all the way North across the city from you up in Westminster.I think that scoop looks bad a....Thanks Mike... Wish we had more builders in the area, I never hear of any contests in the area, do you? Really cool idea on the hood. Really like the over all look especially with the hood.Thanks, it's been an evolution considering this is supposed to be a bit "PSYCHO" and a widebody racer style the hood is starting to fit the theme I'm after. To me the hood scoop is a tad wide, would be kool to have flipped the air intakes to the rear of the super Charger and tucking them into the firewall area. Would allow for a narrower scoop and not so bulky on the nose.... just my two cents........DrKerry... I appreciate the feedback, and yes it's a bit "large". The width is actually the same as the hood-scoop from a 68 Shelby, it's what I used to mold to. If you look at a 68 it's the same width with the two slot intakes, I took that and raised it similar to the "Eleanor" hood bump, I think I created a blend of the 68 and the Eleanor hood style and made it fit the PSYCHO style I'm shooting for. To be honest. I liked the stock hood better. I know there's not much you can do to stuff that much engine u see the hood so I get why you went the way you did on the hood. The rest is looking really good, and I am going to borrow the idea for the door hinges.Thanks for the feedback... I knew this hood would not be accepted by some, yeah it's a bit larger than I would have created or designed, and yes I considered re-routing the air intakes to the side rear, however, the massive DOHC twin supercharger and the air-intakes being up front is a feature I like when you open the hood, in my opinion it makes this build a bit more PSYCHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'm down in Castle Rock but don't get too much time to build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks Mike... Wish we had more builders in the area, I never hear of any contests in the area, do you? Thanks, it's been an evolution considering this is supposed to be a bit "PSYCHO" and a widebody racer style the hood is starting to fit the theme I'm after. DrKerry... I appreciate the feedback, and yes it's a bit "large". The width is actually the same as the hood-scoop from a 68 Shelby, it's what I used to mold to. If you look at a 68 it's the same width with the two slot intakes, I took that and raised it similar to the "Eleanor" hood bump, I think I created a blend of the 68 and the Eleanor hood style and made it fit the PSYCHO style I'm shooting for. Thanks for the feedback... I knew this hood would not be accepted by some, yeah it's a bit larger than I would have created or designed, and yes I considered re-routing the air intakes to the side rear, however, the massive DOHC twin supercharger and the air-intakes being up front is a feature I like when you open the hood, in my opinion it makes this build a bit more PSYCHO.tell ya, as long as your happy with what ya build that's all that matters my friend!!!!!!!! For others giving ideas on what you do is just their perspective on something from their point of view or style.... I think it looks bad to the bone!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 tell ya, as long as your happy with what ya build that's all that matters my friend!!!!!!!! For others giving ideas on what you do is just their perspective on something from their point of view or style.... I think it looks bad to the bone!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I don't know of any clubs or contests here in the Denver metro area. There is of course the railroad club at union station, and never miss a chance to point out the best model railroad hobby store around, "CABOOSE HOBBIES"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 I don't know of any clubs or contests here in the Denver metro area. There is of course the railroad club at union station, and never miss a chance to point out the best model railroad hobby store around, "CABOOSE HOBBIES"!Thanks for the Model Car group update Mike... Sad it's not as cool as a hooby-craft as other areas of the country.I used to be into Model-RR, got too expensive... That said, so has my model car addiction, easily spent $3k the past 2 years on "grail" kits and parts and supplies. Sadly Caboose Hobbies that I started going to when it was downtown in the 70's then to Broadway is closed as far as I knew. Did they relocate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks for the Model Car group update Mike... Sad it's not as cool as a hooby-craft as other areas of the country.I used to be into Model-RR, got too expensive... That said, so has my model car addiction, easily spent $3k the past 2 years on "grail" kits and parts and supplies. Sadly Caboose Hobbies that I started going to when it was downtown in the 70's then to Broadway is closed as far as I knew. Did they relocate?great news...Caboose Hobbies has reopened in their new location in Lakewood.https://www.denverite.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 great news...Caboose Hobbies has reopened in their new location in Lakewood.https://www.denverite.com/https://m.facebook.com/caboose.hobbies.9/Today, Saturday fab. 25th is the new opening, http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index_brief.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Absolutely amazing work, love that style of build. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 man this build is bodywork tedious... extended the rear flip spoiler and molded in. Found some Shelby Series 1 side mirrors I'm starting to like on this build so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Looking good, Jim. One of the reason I hate doing body work is that its tedious and is such a small area to work with. I know it is worth the work, when done right, which I am sure yours will be. Looking forward to seeing more pics!Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 keep up the good work! Lot better model to work on than that GT 500 you and I just finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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