Zippi Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I started this one a while back and stopped on the build. Just couldn't get motivated on it but it's back up on the bench with a second chance. The business end is getting a Blown Ford 429 engine from the Iceman. I'm using the chassis from the AMT 66 Nova Pro Street kit. I had to modify the front suspension and the rear of the chassis. Shock towers have been cut off mid way down to except this Big ole honkin engine. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 This is going to be good 😉👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, SpikeSchumacher said: This is going to be good 😉👍 I'm hoping so. I'm putting my best foot forward 😋 47 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said: Spectacular! Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Oh that looks so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Ooo, ah. That looks like a very awesome project. The 429 is a great engine choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That looks mean already!😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 4 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Oh that looks so good Much obliged Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, FoMoCo66 said: Ooo, ah. That looks like a very awesome project. The 429 is a great engine choice. Thanks. Yup, the 429 looks right at home in the business end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 22 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: That looks mean already!😎 Oh yeah. Been setting here thinking about colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That's gonna be a bad boy there my Friend. Man that SOHC Ford is a tight sqeeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 This is looking so cool so far!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 20 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: That's gonna be a bad boy there my Friend. Man that SOHC Ford is a tight sqeeze. You got it Buddy. It's going to be a Bad boy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 11 minutes ago, Keef said: This is looking so cool so far!!! I appreciate it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelaxe Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 9 hours ago, Zippi said: I started this one a while back and stopped on the build. Just couldn't get motivated on it but it's back up on the bench with a second chance. The business end is getting a Blown Ford 429 engine from the Iceman. I'm using the chassis from the AMT 66 Nova Pro Street kit. I had to modify the front suspension and the rear of the chassis. Shock towers have been cut off mid way down to except this Big ole honkin engine. Looking good buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Saw your YouTube video post. Can’t wait to see you finish this one. And not just because I am bias to the mustang. Kar Kraft that did the factory install on the Boss 429s, with wider engine bay, cut even more of the shock towers. You’ve got the right idea. If I remember right the original 1965 Mustang SOHC camers removed the shock tower entirely and went with a different front suspension setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, abelaxe said: Looking good buddy. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 2 minutes ago, Duddly01 said: Saw your YouTube video post. Can’t wait to see you finish this one. And not just because I am bias to the mustang. Kar Kraft that did the factory install on the Boss 429s, with wider engine bay, cut even more of the shock towers. You’ve got the right idea. If I remember right the original 1965 Mustang SOHC camers removed the shock tower entirely and went with a different front suspension setup. Thanks man. I do appreciate it. I think I've got that Big ole blown 429 shoehorned in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Looking good, Bob. Can’t wait to see this one done. 🙌🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 9 hours ago, IceMan Collections said: Looking good, Bob. Can’t wait to see this one done. 🙌🏼 Thanks Jim. Wouldn't look good without that BIG ole blown 429 up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 17 hours ago, TransAmMike said: That's gonna be a bad boy there my Friend. Man that SOHC Ford is a tight sqeeze. The Boss 429 wasn't a SOHC engine...'standard' OHV but with semi-hemispherical combustion chambers. The SOHC 429 was wayyyyyyyy wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 (edited) I got a little bench time this morning so I got the engine parts all painted, chassis & tires have been painted as well. I have the body prepped but I didn't see much at all to clean up so I know I much have missed something. I still need to cut the hole in the hood but I'm now have to wait til the engine parts a cured out. I forgot to do this before hand. Edited February 23 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Oh yeah Bob, that is going to be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 23 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Oh yeah Bob, that is going to be cool. Thanks James. Initially I couldn't get into this build and put in on the back of the bench. Since I drug it back out It's starting to really get my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Great looking engine and rolling stock. I think Ford could only use mechanics with skinny hands to work on the 1:1. Are you going to remove the "TMGM" lettering from the chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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