MeatMan Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 On 2/7/2018 at 3:12 PM, Fat Brian said: I've got some things done on the Mustang, I made a custom intake/exhaust manifold and combined a 2000ish hood with the stock one to get a nice modern look. I also got the wheels mostly ready for paint. This is really turning out nice Brian!!
Fat Brian Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, MeatMan said: This is really turning out nice Brian!! Thank you, the engine fit is tougher than I expected. That rascal is long and with the intake and exhaust ports on the same side the passenger side of the engine bay is going to be a bit crowded. I'm trying to find a cheap modern Mustang to rob the rear suspension from.
Jantrix Posted February 11, 2018 Author Posted February 11, 2018 My attempt to modify the stock intake for EFI failed utterly. So I started building a 2JZ style intake. Here's where I am now.
da_ashman Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 On 2/1/2018 at 3:41 AM, Jantrix said: If anyone needs to be added to the roster, on the second post in this thread, please make sure we've seen photos of your unstarted project, and let me know. Hey Jantrix, if you could add me in that would be awesome! Made some progress over the weekend, the boys got stuck in & cut away the fenders to allow for the fender flares. Mounted the side skirts, which on reflection Alexi is thinking they might need reshapping along the bottom, the leading edge might get smashed off with the low ride height.
larman Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) OK. I would like to throw my hat into the ring. I am in with a '69 Firebird, Sprint OHC 6 motor. Plan: Power adder for the motor, gutted but street legal. Modernized chassis. I just set the body on the wheels in the pics, but will probably be different. Thanks, Larry Edited February 15, 2018 by larman
Jantrix Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 13 hours ago, larman said: OK. I would like to throw my hat into the ring. I am in with a '69 Firebird, Sprint OHC 6 motor. Plan: Power adder for the motor, gutted but street legal. Modernized chassis. I just set the body on the wheels in the pics, but will probably be different. Thanks, Larry You're IN! Nice to see all the new faces (err.....avatars) in the Cannonball.
Fat Brian Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I finally got the Mustang up on it's feet. For me this is when I really get my first real indication of the attitude of the car. I added side scoops and a modern style spoiler to the bodywork. Unfortunately the seats I was planning on are too wide to fit in the interior so I've got to look for some other options.
Belugawrx Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Cool, took her out for a spin ,..did'ya Brian ? Nice intake there Rob,..Lovin the Union Rasty Ash,..Hey Larry, where did you find those wheels? Great stuff going on here guys..I'm fixin' to post some update tonight Cheers CannonBallers
oldcarfan Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 I received my Cummins in the mail yesterday, (Thanks to Trailer Trash Customs) it looks very nice. I may see if I can make a 4BT out it if it won't fit in the engine bay. I also bought a second Dodge Ramcharger from the HL clearance pile. I have to start looking at combinations. Tomorrow I'll be in San Antonio at the model car show and I'll look for any other kits that might work as well. For some reason my phone isn't letting me email pictures to myself, so I don't have anything to show just yet.
Fat Brian Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, oldcarfan said: I received my Cummins in the mail yesterday, (Thanks to Trailer Trash Customs) it looks very nice. I may see if I can make a 4BT out it if it won't fit in the engine bay. I also bought a second Dodge Ramcharger from the HL clearance pile. I have to start looking at combinations. Tomorrow I'll be in San Antonio at the model car show and I'll look for any other kits that might work as well. For some reason my phone isn't letting me email pictures to myself, so I don't have anything to show just yet. You should be able to get the Cummins in there, Dodge put them in that body style truck originally. Plus, I think their stuff is 1/25 and the Ramcharger is 1/24.
Jantrix Posted February 19, 2018 Author Posted February 19, 2018 Some more work on the intake, it's nearly there. I wish I'd known more about turbo set-ups when I started this. I'd have done this differently. A top mounted intercooler would have been a much better idea, and the intake would have been a different shape , fitting with the turbo better. Live and learn. That's my body color. I'm going to do a slightly distressed patina finish with some hot rod door art.
Fat Brian Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 Looking good Rob. I known what you mean about the intake, I've reworked mine 3 times and I'm still not sure I've gotten to it to its final form.
Pat Minarick Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Haven't been around for awhile ,just getting back to building. I really missed building a Cannonball car every year. I have my Photobucket back so I'm going to figure out something to build and jump in.
Belugawrx Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 54 minutes ago, Pat Minarick said: Haven't been around for awhile ,just getting back to building. I really missed building a Cannonball car every year. I have my Photobucket back so I'm going to figure out something to build and jump in. Great to see you back Pat, Hope all is well.... Cheers
Pat Minarick Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 52 minutes ago, Belugawrx said: Great to see you back Pat, Hope all is well.... Cheers Thanks
Pat Minarick Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Do you still have to use photobucket to post pictures?
Jantrix Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Pat Minarick said: Do you still have to use photobucket to post pictures? No. Straight from your hard drive. Look for the paper clip icon in the reply window.
Pat Minarick Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks , I saw that . Didn't work the first time . I think I got it figured out.
Pat Minarick Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 8:52 AM, Jantrix said: Some more work on the intake, it's nearly there. I wish I'd known more about turbo set-ups when I started this. I'd have done this differently. A top mounted intercooler would have been a much better idea, and the intake would have been a different shape , fitting with the turbo better. Live and learn. That's my body color. I'm going to do a slightly distressed patina finish with some hot rod door art. I see why you wanted to know about the Willy's pick-up. No worries, l haven't figured what to build yet .
Pat Minarick Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 Ok, picked out something to build! 1977 Pacer
Pat Minarick Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Got the chassis cut down to fit and the wheel base right. Going to use the stock car transmission and the AMC inline six. Edited February 26, 2018 by Pat Minarick
1930fordpickup Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 Nice work Pat. How was the width from the chassis to the body?
Pat Minarick Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, 1930fordpickup said: Nice work Pat. How was the width from the chassis to the body? Thank you, Didn't have to do anything to the width. Just shortened it.
1930fordpickup Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 Wow I knew that the pacer was wider than the normal small car but that is cool how it worked out. Should handle better than stock.
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