sln583 Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) The cobra side skirts dont flare out enough in the corners. The Saleen sideskirts really make the car look low and wide, almost like it has fender flares. I have begun to add them with styrene strip. I will fill in the pockets with body filler and smooth it out. Sorry the pics suck, I need a better background to take pics and a coat of primer on everything to make it easier to see. All I have for now, hopefully more progress soon. Any and all feedback is appreciated. Edited February 29, 2012 by sln583
whale392 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 Just being honest, Jason. Mike, you are doing much the same as I in converting a Cobra to a Saleen. I cut the rear bumper off below the belt line and grafted on an LX/GT piece from a wrecked 83-84 GLX vert kit, and added the side strakes and vents to the lower bumper. Mine is not 100% correct, but looks the part. Same with the side fairings, I modified them very similarly to yours. The front bumper is where I am straying from your style vastly. Yours looks very good so far, and I hope my method produces similar results. I am hybridizing the GT/Cobra lower with some SVO components and heavy modification/blending. I am unsure how it will come out, but one of these days I will have to get back to it. I am also modifying the convertible Saleen trunk spoiler to fit the hatch, ann adding the HCMSL to it. As for LX tails; like Jason I am making my own patterns based on existing dimensions and will try to cast several copies in clear resin (in case I screw up with a set). The body molding has been changed by adding just a very thin filler strip to convert it to more of an LX looking trim (again, not 100% correct). I will be shooting it in Non-Saleen colors, as I cannot see shooting real Saleen on a 'Faleen'. I am shooting it Emerald Green Metallic with the Tan/Black interior.
sln583 Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks Stephen I would love to see some pics off the progress you have made on your Saleen Bradley. I know what its like to lose interest in a project, this thing has sat in the box for years. Salen actualy converted a few 1990 7up convertables, so I know that emerald green will look nice, the tan interior will compliment the green better than the white leather IMHO. How Did you modify the vert saleen wing? is it the angle thats wrong? I know it doesnt look right, but I cant put my finger on why. Im working modifying the cobra taillights into LX ones. Its a pity someone doesnt sell them.
Abell82 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Mike, Have you checked your exhaust cut outs, against the exhaust you'll be using? If the exhaust fits.... I probably wouldn't worry too much. It looks great, and it's coming along quite nicely. The convertible LX started life as a Lowrider Mustang GT. (Probably my second oldest LX project, but the first completed.) I made the tailights and rear spoiler from scratch. (As well as the front bumper cover.) I was hoping to have them resin cast, but no one seems interested. I am unsure as to whether it's the subject, the maker, or the compitition that keeps the resin casters away. (Maybe a combination?)
sln583 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) You got me wondering about the exhaust Jason. It does fit in those openings. Years ago that must have been my reasoning for putting the exhaust openings there. Its a shame nobody wanted to cast that stuff. Added some body filler Needs more filling and smoothing Edited March 2, 2012 by sln583
madhorseman Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Mike converting a Cobra to a Saleen is a pretty big undertaking. I give You a lot of credit I'm not sure I'd have the maracas to take that on. But, Your doing it justice my man!!! Lookin' good. Roy
sln583 Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Roy If I wasn't trying to replicate my own car, I doubt I would put out this much effort. Made some progress, Still needs some more filling and sanding. Do the openings in the airdam look too tall? What do you guys think?
madhorseman Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 I think it's looking pretty dang good Mike. I was comparing it to a picture on Google, and It looks like there is a slight indent, lower in the center area, but I think You've very much nailed it!! Roy
whale392 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 Mike, I will have to load up some pics to Photobucket and get them here (of my Saleen attempt so far). I have a crazy work schedule, so my posting can be quite erratic and I never know when I will be on.
drpndstroy Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 as soon as my 93 cobra, 85 SHO, and 92 lowrider vert get here from evilBay get here I'll be posting progress of my own 93 coupe project
W-409 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 And the restore continues... ...So I cut that old version of top away, since I found one top which was pretty close on original Fox Mustang top. That is now glued, but it needs still some styrene before it fits correctly.
drpndstroy Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 well some good news the cobra showed up today now I'm just waiting on the other 2 to show up and I can start on this monster
W-409 Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I built one Cowl Induction Scoop for that blue Outlaw Mustang, it's made from styrene, but I'm not sure if it needs a hole if engine don't fit in.... And front spoiler is made from styrene too, also added some two part bondo on that, some sanding and then it'll look much smoother...
W-409 Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I did some work for the C/Street Mustang's engine too. I glued that Pro Charger on its place, and I built that tubing for the air cleaner from 3mm solder. Spark plug wires are also installed and all of the Pro Charger tubings etc. are on their places. Belt pullies are from other kit, and the belt is made from paper.
drpndstroy Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 i have searched for the last three days for one of these cobra style hoods as it is what i have on my 1:1 coupe and can't find one for the life of me. anyone care to shed some light on the source as i must have one!
Abell82 Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) Is this the style of hood you are looking for?... Edited March 18, 2012 by Abell82
Abell82 Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) Short answer : No body makes them in resin. (commercially) Edited March 18, 2012 by Abell82
drpndstroy Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 just figured out where the PMs were located and replied...sorry it took so long been working on my model t most of the day
W-409 Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 New frame crossmember for the C/Street Mustang is from X-Frame Chevrolet's frame, which was in very bad condition. I had to narrow it a bit and also I made it bit lower, and with some styrene I managed to glue it on. Some putty for finishing, and it's pretty good now. Engine fits nicely on its place now, but it will be bit higher from the front when I make new engine brackets.
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