Dirkpitt289 Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 And we're off and running. I decided to start with the 428 motor. Here you can see the low rise intake with the distributor in place. After a little saw work the intake was ready for the new distributor Here is the new distributor and wires I had in my stash. I may go get a different set so that the wires don't get lost against the blue of the motor. We'll have to see what happens Dry fit the distributor and wire set. Motor assembled and painted Ford blue Transmission painted steel, bell-housing is aluminum and of course the Ford blue engine. More painting, this is the master cylinder and the brake booster. I'm trying to get hold of a friend of mine who's been drag racing since the 70s with his Demon to help with some questions. I believe his car is in the same class that these KR-8s raced. My questions are, would they keep the brake booster and the power steering pump? Something tells me they do. If not I will have to remove the item in the picture with the red arrow. The green arrow is pointing out the Alternator Dry fit the belts and components. I also sprayed the motor with a dull cote to tone it down a little Thanks for looking
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) I have a question I would like to ask. I hope it's ok that I do it here. I figured since everyone here is knowledgeable on the early generation kits I could find the answer here. Of all the 65/ 66 Shelby kits available are the side scoops molded into the body or separate pieces? The reason I ask is because for a while now I've been toying with building one of the uber rare 66 GT350 convertibles. I figure I'd need to use a Shelby kit as a donor for such parts and would hate to have to butcher a body to get the scoops. If I can just steal the parts I could always re-build the donor car as a regular Mustang 2+2. Edited December 16, 2011 by Dirkpitt289
Devilsnake98 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I've had several of the 65-66 kits, the gt350h and the gt350 in r and street versions have the scoops separate from the body.
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I've had several of the 65-66 kits, the gt350h and the gt350 in r and street versions have the scoops separate from the body. That's just what I wanted to hear. Thanks Ryan
Keef Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 is it too late to join this build? i have a 66 mustang that im working on right now, its in the early mockup stages so far amt 66 mustang that will eventually have the entire chassis and interior from the revell saleen speedster kit
whale392 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Welcome to the show, Kieth. Never late when the show has no end-time!
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Those are some interesting mods you got going on there. I look forward to seeing more.
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 It came to me that you guys seem to just post updates and I have a habit of posting my entire build. So I decided to move my build over to the Workbench area where I can detail the build and save this for milestone updates. Sorry if I caused any confusion.
whale392 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 We post it all here, between W.I.Ps and major/minor updates to just asking questions about the kits. That's the good thing about these particular CBPs, they seem to be quite a bit more open to dialog and free-flowing build times/sharing than other areas. Feel free to post whatever you have going on your builds.
martinfan5 Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 And the moderators let us shelf moderate the CBP threads for the most part as well, so going off topic is ok in them, I think half of the pages in my 2005-2010 mustang CBP is off topic
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 And the moderators let us shelf moderate the CBP threads for the most part as well, so going off topic is ok in them, I think half of the pages in my 2005-2010 mustang CBP is off topic Well then let me join in on an off topic. Do you know if anyone makes a FR500 CJ Mustang kit? I saw someone built one but he hasn't replied to my PM asking questions about it. .
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Ok I already started posting my 68 KR-8, now there is my 65 T-5 2+2 I did a dry fit of the body on the frame to see how the engine fits. Not too shabby. Of course I still have to paint the engine compartment but the fit is a lot like the real deal. Detailed thread posted in the workbench area
martinfan5 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Getting some work done, here is an update on the bullitt mustand and the KR 69 mustang Got the the 69 clear coated, not my best work on this one, but it will do Here is what I have got done on the bullitt so far
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Nice work there Jonathan. Both are great subjects.
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 The almost completed interior shot. As some might notice I haven't added any seat belts. Well for those that don't know seat belts were an option in 1965. They weren't standard in Mustangs till 1967 but could be added to your stang the following prices: Rear Seat Belts $14.78 Front Deluxe Seat Belts w/ Retractors $7.39 Front & Rear Deluxe Seat Belts w/ Retractors $25.40
martinfan5 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Very nice looking interior, good job. I have had a slight set back on the bullitt , I was putting the body and chassis together and I poped the nose piece off, when reattaching , I used a little bit to much glue and well lets just say that i have to repaint the front end now.
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Very nice looking interior, good job. I have had a slight set back on the bullitt , I was putting the body and chassis together and I poped the nose piece off, when reattaching , I used a little bit to much glue and well lets just say that i have to repaint the front end now. I hate when that happens. I'm sure you'll make it right
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 More progress on the 68 Cobra Jet KR-8 The body has been worked and primed. After a few days drying time I'll start sanding and prepping for paint. In the mean time I got a little farther on the engine. I mounted the aftermarket distributor and wires You can find a more detail on this build at the link below http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51247 Thanks for looking
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Time to add some paint to out nameless ford. To do this I broke out some Model Master acrylic Guards Red. I was very happy with this effort till I realized I forgot to mask off the headliner and rear vents. Now I have red over spray all over the interior roof. You can find a more detail on this build at the link below http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51248 Thanks for looking
martinfan5 Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Looking good Dirk, nice work on the engine detail
martinfan5 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Ok here is the bullitt, and what I need to repaint and here are some interior pics
martinfan5 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Here is the 69 , still need to BMF, and some small details, I am going to redo the hood, and I think do a wash on the wheels
martinfan5 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Here is the bullitt with the front repainted and cleared
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