Quick GMC Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I built a BOSS 429 a while back, when I was still learning the ropes. It took me two kits to make one model. I ruined the engine in the first one. So here I am with a brand new kit without an engine. I have given up trying to find the engine for this kit for less than an entire kit cost and I don't want it to go to waste. I also have a Bob Glidden Thunderbird I bought from Ebay a while back, and the box showed up with scratched glass, dirt and bugs in it. The decals are worthless. I decided to try and hack up both to make one awesome car. I have never done anything like this. Both kits were just going to sit on the shelf forever, so I figured why not. The Glidden chassis is too long in the back, but the wheelbase is exactly the same. I can just shorten the chassis. I cut out the fender wells and stuff from the front on both cars The T-Bird piece fits right under the Mustang. I may have to cut it and align it with the fenders, but I haven't gotten that far yet This is a Boss I built for a 32 Ford I am working on, I will be using the Glidden engine for this build I'm not sure if I will try to use the BOSS interior or not. i haven't even thought about it. I will probably do an all out race car.
Trans Am Erik Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Wow!!! This is one BAD Ford. This is my kind of kitbashing. I'll be watching.
beeRS Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Looks great so far. If I remember correctly the Bob Glidden kit does not have a supercharger - did you source that from another kit?
Mad hatter Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Looking nice so far cant wait to see it finished
freakshow12 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Good start. I have to ask why on earth the plug wires on that boss are coming from behind the blower though???
Quick GMC Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 Looks great so far. If I remember correctly the Bob Glidden kit does not have a supercharger - did you source that from another kit? This is the BOSS 429 kit motor with a blower from the 64 GTO. I built it separately for another project and just stuck it in there for reference. Good start. I have to ask why on earth the plug wires on that boss are coming from behind the blower though??? I only had a partial engine left over for my BOSS 429. I didn't want to waste it so I just built it whatever I could. I wasn't really worried about accuracy. The blower is from the 64 Gto kit. I just did what I could. It's wrong, but I think it turned out nice. I know you're probably having a seizure looking at that right now
freakshow12 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I am. BUT I also think you did a good job on it. I can live with it lol. Just keep building : )
1930fordpickup Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Glidden raced a 70 Mustang back in the day.
Quick GMC Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 Glidden raced a 70 Mustang back in the day. I didn't know that. I don't think I will use any decals on this. I may, but most likely not. I dunno.
1930fordpickup Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I didn't know that. I don't think I will use any decals on this. I may, but most likely not. I dunno. I have watched a few on ebay but never purchased them. I think they are a well know company that makes them.
Force Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) SLIXX does decals for the Glidden Mustang. http://www.slixx.com/7005.htm?id=3472 They do one for Dyno Don Nicholsons Mustang as well. http://www.slixx.com/1305.htm?id=2836 Edited February 22, 2014 by Force
Skypower Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Wow that's a killer look, great job so far.
gtx6970 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Not 100% sure here. But I believe the Glidden 1970 Mustang shown was campaigned mid to late 70's time frame and it did have a tube chassis. So where this build is headed could be accurate for that particular car
Belugawrx Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Nice start Keep 'er goin' Build it like you stole it
thatz4u Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 my only comment is that the distributor on the Ford is in the front of the engine
Quick GMC Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 my only comment is that the distributor on the Ford is in the front of the engine Yep. We've been over this.
Force Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Not 100% sure here. But I believe the Glidden 1970 Mustang shown was campaigned mid to late 70's time frame and it did have a tube chassis. So where this build is headed could be accurate for that particular car Yes the Glidden & Allen 70 Mustang was a tube chassis car and was used in 1975 as was the Dyno Don car, but it had a 366 Cleveland engine...no Boss 429 based 500 as the max 500 cid 2,350 lbs minimum veight rule didn't come until 1982...and that's what we still have today.
Quick GMC Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 A little more progress. I have never done anything like this before, so it iwll be slow going. I cut down the fron radiator support to line up with the back of the grill, so there wouldnt be a gap when the hood is off. I cut the cowl off and I will extend the hood, otherwise the Glidden internals wouldn't fit Some things that need trimming to fit properly
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