Mopar - D Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Joe it may be slow but it sure is worth it as the results are fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 slicks look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I see you shortened the rear end. Nice wheels and tires Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Dan: Sometimes the slow progress is discouraging so I appreciate your comments buddy. Joe: Thanks for the kudos! Carl: Indeed I did! Still have some figuring out to do back there but it's coming along trouble free so far. I test fitted the carberators and air horns on top of the engine this morning in addition to prepping and priming the front suspension parts. I've got the exhaust mostly figured out so that's all but in the bag. I'm about ready to start the engine build up I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm wondering if this is gonna work........ It's growing on me by the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTRACING Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 just found this one! nice work so far, you can never go wrong with a hood scoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hey Joe. This is a different kind of Messershmitt! Lovely job. A Boss 9 Hot Rod pickup. I bet you that thing will boogie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Thanks James! I'm going to press ahead with the scoop alright. Pat: Thank you sir! I know I'm supposed to be building a 109 so I'll be pressing ahead with the DB605 engine at the same time I'm building the 429 for this build. As far as the Boss goes, I wanted something kind of on the outlandish side for this truck. After a long weekend I've got most of the frame and suspension set up the way I want it. I'm not as far along as what I wanted to be but I'm one heck of a lot further than what I was. I kept the front suspension OOB for two reasons: 1) I wanted to keep it that way for nostalgia's sake and 2) in keeping it OOB it made things a lot easier so I'll be able to concentrate most of my efforts on under the hood the same way I did my recent Challenger build( Oh man! This is gonna take forever!!) Edited March 29, 2015 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 I started on the engine assy this morning. I primed the long block in black in my typical fashion. I like walking my shades of paint dark to light rather than the other way around and this offers some level of pre-shading for the dark crevices and all. I've already smoothed out most of the seams on the pan and transmission. The ones behind the water pump will be hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Joe your engine work is off to a good start. Will be looking for your next update tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks Dan!! Well I shot some paint on it this morning. May bring the shades out to a slightly brighter color but it's almost there.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 One step further Joe. The blue looks good on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks Dan. I'll probably throw just a tad bit more paint on it and then gloss it. After that a light wash and then its off to the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Looks good Joe but you are going to gloss the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 JC: Yes. For wash purposes only and then I'll go a matte finish on the long block after that's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I really like the hood scoop Joe. Color on the engine looks right to be. Really coming together.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks Carl. I'm pushing really hard on it right now due to the fact that I'm going to be gone this weekend from Friday on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 This is pretty cool. I like the boss 429. They sound awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Joe - Seems like your making good progress, well thought out progress. Best part of the build! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks Fred and Tim! I have yet to hear one of these things run. I've seen a few but never heard 'em. Tim..............you've got it pal...........LOTS of planning! lol I applied the gloss coat tonight and will start with the light wash in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Ok I applied the wash and let it dry for 3 hours.........................did I mention I've been up since 1:00 AM???? Couldn't sleep so I hit the bench......oh well, I'll pay for it later! After drying I hit the engine with a coat of Vallejo Matte Finish. It worked like a charm. Then I Easy Off'd the chrome rocker covers as these will ultimately get an Alclad coating. A few cups of coffee later I managed to base coat the starter and the exhausts. I installed the steering linkage on the front end (this may give me a little trouble later but I think I can tweak things a little and get by with the oversight), sand the other rear tire and spray another coat of gloss black on the front wheels in preparation for the Alclad that will be applied next week. In the pic below if you look closely you can see subtly darkened areas on the timing cover. Just enough to get the effect going. The intake manifold side of the L/H head shows the residue left behind by the wash. I also did some carving on the rocker covers to get them to fit flush. Edited April 1, 2015 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Joe nice early morning work on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks Dan! Man am I feelin' it now! I told you I would..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Joe, looking great man! engine is looking good so far, and I like the scoop as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks gonna look sweet, bro! I can't wait to see it all dressed up. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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