Tom Geiger Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very pretty! I can't wait to see how the whole car comes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Nice work on the chassis Carlos! I like the variety of colors you used on the suspension parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Glad you guys like it, like i told Jeff i was hoping you would find my work up to par with everyones awesome skills here! thanks for the compliments. I left the traction bars off i didn't know if we wanted them on or not but they are ready just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Its going out this mornig the tracking # is 9405503699300348600442 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I've been following this since day one and I got to say you guys are doing world class work on this car. Every inch of what I have seen is stunning. The time and care going into this is nothing short of amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing how great this is going to look when it's finished. Keep of the great work you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Looking good guys great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Still looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good call on leaving the bars off as they don't really fit the wheel/ tire combo and stance I set up. Engine is under way but I am a long way from the bench until aug 12. I will have pics up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The Torino arrived safe & sound today Carlos, thanks! This build is shaping up nicely Will be getting started on the interior this weekend, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Glad to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Will be getting started on the interior this weekend, can't wait! Done yet? Chassis is looking good, too. Looking forward to the next update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Done yet? I'm on it! Fred, ya got a PM with a few questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 OK fellas, opinions please! Been trying to decide whether or not to use the kit front seats (inaccurate shape,and no separate headrests on factory buckets) or '69 Mustang seats (like mocked up on the passenger side)??? The problem with using the Mustang buckets is that the upholstery 'pleats' are larger and don't match the kit back seat...don't want to get into a bunch of scratch-building, etc. This is supposed to be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Good opinion Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We have spoken in PM's Jeff so you know where I am at option wise. Now looking at the photo here is another suggestion. Place the tub up in the body, place the louvers on the back window ( I hope and assume we are using them) now look inside. Once it's in the car with the dash and everything you can't hardly see the rear seat. Even in white your eyes are not drawn there. I am ok with and have used both seats in the past so I am ok either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I personally like the mustang seats a lot more than the ones in the kit. Like Fred pointed out, the difference between the front and back seats won't be very noticable once its assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I would go with the mustang seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I am now actively working on the engine. Updates will be coming soon : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I would cut the head rests loose from the stock seats, stick a couple of wires in the bottom of each one of them and install them in the raised position. ^This. The Mustang seats look at tad bit too large, too. You could also scribe a deep line between the headrests and seat backs to better define each and trick the eye into thinking they are separate pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The problem is, factory high-back buckets HAD NO separate headrests! The mustang buckets are correct in shape/size, but have the larger pleats. I could possibly make the kit supplied 'buckets' into a proper bench seat, since they already have the headrests and almost look like a bench seat cut in half!?!? Been working on the dash and embossing powder for the floor pan while thinking about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokisTyro Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 You guys have done a bang up job so far. It's taking a lot of time, but it's well thought out and executed and you can't argue with that. I don't care for the Mustang seats. The width is a bit narrow and the height maybe a little too much?. Maybe a pic of the interior tub installed into the body would help. But you guys keep on doing what you're doing. I'm sitting back and enjoying the build no matter what. \m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Engine is painted and I'm working on some details to put it over the top. Several failed attempts but I think I got it. It's an aluminum headed 514 going in here btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Engine is painted and I'm working on some details to put it over the top. Several failed attempts but I think I got it. It's an aluminum headed 514 going in here btw KEWL!!! I'm pluggin' away at the interior stuff (slowly though). I'll be picking up the reissue to rob the seats from. It figures, I had already started a 'pleat transplant' on the Mustang buckets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I only have one question headers or stock manifolds? I mocked it up and headers will clear but you have to cut the exhaust. I will prep both and send. IMHO the headers would be needed for this beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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