Project: Mid Night Blues

[jlt2006]

I thought I would start a build thread for a race car I am creating. Bought it earlier this summer and have started the ground up destruction.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/th_1a.png (http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/?action=view&current=1a.png)
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/th_6a.png (http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/?action=view&current=6a.png)
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[turbostang95]

COOL!!! Matt's old car. Keep the pics comming

[cstreu1026]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a fox body on a rotisserie. Pretty cool.

[302coupe]

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( at least its in good hands i cant wait to see it all done. when you get done you going to take me for the first ride???

[jlt2006]

Anyone interested in learning how to sand blast? I will be having an OJT sessions starting in the evenings.

It will be absolutely free to everyone. I will supply the air, a hood, safety goggles and a CAR BODY to blast. If I get too many eager sand blasters. I will limit the sessions to one hour each.

Actually, the blasting is a PITA. About 70% done with the under side. Well, back at it.

[MrsAPE]

Get to work!!

[R825OH]

Nice, that car should be killer when its done!

[chadomac]

i would like to check it out

[Maximus]

More pics guy!!:bigthumb

[jlt2006]

Here are some pictures of the coupe

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/87_coupe_round3/DSCN2601.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/87_coupe_round3/DSCN2604.jpg
The only rusted spot under the driver feet.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/87_coupe_round3/DSCN2606.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/87_coupe_round3/DSCN2607.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/hugger1951/87_coupe_round3/DSCN2608.jpg

[Stangman]

Yuck... look at those messed up pinch welds...

If you plan to paint the underside I "THINK" you have to ad a zinc primer coat to the metal first... not 100% sure

Did you rent the sandblaster and rotisserie or do you own it?? I'd LOVE to put my fox on a rotisserie!!

[jlt2006]

Yuck... look at those messed up pinch welds...

If you plan to paint the underside I "THINK" you have to ad a zinc primer coat to the metal first... not 100% sure

Did you rent the sandblaster and rotisserie or do you own it?? I'd LOVE to put my fox on a rotisserie!!

Yes the pinch welds are a mess.

And yes I own the equipment. I have already destroyed a cheap ass craftsman media blaster. Cheap ass casted parts. I am using a Clarke now that is not meant to use sand, but the softer stuff. It is about shot. $30 for blasters, $120 in sand.

I made the rotisserie out of an old wieght bench. Bought the 1/4 inch angle iron at Tractor supply. I would be glad to sell it after I am done with it. Cheap!!!!!!!

[NXcoupe]

Now that's how you do it! I like what you are doing with it. Very nice, finds the rust too easily tho, lol. Engine compartment looks killer. Yeah, what Jesse said is correct, but first you have to use a degreaser and clean the hell out of that metal, to get compressor oil out of the pours. Then use an etching primer/epoxy to spray on and adhere to the blasted metal. I used to own a restoration shop, and had my own rotisary, but that went with another partner when we closed :( way back when.

[AZZKIKR]

Nice job man...the rotissarie is the way to do it.Thats the way I've been doing mine.Really nice for welding and so on as you can place it in any position.Keep us updated as I will be watching this build...

[firestang70]

Jim looks like you are doing it right. Look forward to seeing the end result.

[MrsAPE]

Jim looks like you are doing it right. Look forward to seeing the end result.

It's Jeff....or he answers to cookie too!! :lol:

[jlt2006]

Picked a set of GT40P heads. Got gaskets, shorty headers, spark plugs and ARP head studs and protective sleeves.

They are new heads, machined and P.A. Up to .600 lift set up in the springs.

Almost ready to beef up the torque boxes and under coat the body.

[TooFast98Cobra]

great job man!!

[Stangman]

Where did you end up getting your GT40P's from after your Vandemarks experience?

[jlt2006]

off of craigslist. They had been listed three times. I was going to get them when my income tax money came in. I had the money but the ad had expired. I started looking around and found the Vandemark set and then I happen to check CL again and the guy had reposted. He workes for Portland forklift com I think. He said he has been on here before. He worked at PA a couple of years ago.

[jlt2006]

It's Jeff....or he answers to cookie too!! :lol:

Thanks my crazy friend.

[jlt2006]

Had not updated this post in a while.
Here are some pictures before I primered.
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[jlt2006]

Pictures of primered pictures taken a few minutes ago.
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[jlt2006]

Thought I would update this thread.

The car is on the ground.

I have installed the rear end.
31 splines axle
c clip eliminater
95+ 5 lug disc brake set up
strange adjust drag shock
drag springs with passenger side air bag.

Installed K member with strange adjustable coil over kit. Manual steering rack. Will have manual brakes. 95+ 5 lug disc set up

5 gallon fuel cell with in-line pump.

302 roller with P heads and Comp cam with 1.6 rockers.

It is currently sitting under Plated's car port waiting on his magical touch.

He has promised pictures as he gets started.

Will post them as I get them.

[MrsAPE]

WOOT WOOT!!

[91boost]

Thats going to be one nice ride..

[jlt2006]

Got the new wheels sitting on the porch, Weld Prostars.
Tranny is being shipped.

Bought some new trim pieces to accessorize the car when Plated is finished.
Ready to start putting this thing back together.

[Mustard]

Nice build!

[plated]

finishing up the rest of the paint job today:bounce: it wasn't done when you seen it jeff,meaning the graffix if you liked it then your really gonna like it when you see it the next time remeber the oval hint i gave you??????hang tight i'll get some pics up in the morning/aftertnoon when she's shiny

[jlt2006]

Forgot to mention. Chris made sure the 15 x 10 6.5 bs will fit.

Chris, can't wait to see the finished product.

[foxbody]

nice build man. cant wait to see it finished. keep the progress pics coming.

[plated]

oh yea got some clear on it:bigthumb let the overspray clear and i get you some pics brother:cool2: make plans to pick it up tommorow evening or fri looks like glass:bounce:

[jlt2006]

Gotta love UPS
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/DSCN3014.jpg

[DNTRYIT]

Build looks good cant wait to see it when its finished, keep up the good work!

[MrsAPE]

Nice...glove. Real manly! lol

[ponymom05]

Hey - those are my gloves!! Save the TA-TAs gloves,could be interesting to a man, I guess????

[NO SHOT]

pics???:bigthumb

[jlt2006]

^^^^ He is still buffing her out.

Kim, Cathy used them gloves to jerk the trans out of the crate it was in.

[plated]

i can't get the kenny wayne sheppard song out of my head so...i'll give it to you black and blue.........................................

[jlt2006]

Freaking awesome Chris. Cannot wait to see it up close. Look at her shinning and its not even in the sun light.

[plated]

Freaking awesome Chris. Cannot wait to see it up close. Look at her shinning and its not even in the sun light.

it definetly won't get lost in the crowd,like i said if you came here wearing a neon jump suit and you hat backwards i would have used bright colors,but you seem somewhat conservative so thats what i gave you;)

[Evil_Capri]

:bigthumb!!

[ponymom05]

Ooooh, I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow!!

[RIXXX93GT]

Wow nice project Jeff, looks awesome!

[MrsAPE]

Nice!! Jeff, I knew Cathy was doing all the hard work. And Cathy...if I ever get Matilda painted I'm hoping to hook up with Save the Ta-Ta's for some stuff.

[firestang70]

Wow that looks wicked! Makes me want to get my hood painted even more.

[jlt2006]

Please note that someone removed pictures from Plated post #39.

I brought the car home last night. I will post none copyright infringemnet pictures soon. Anyone know how to put the fuzzy spot on a picture. J/k

Chris did an awesome job painting this car. Anyone want to see it up close to see his workmanship, come on by. Hoping to have the car at the track for the next UMTR race at E2o in Sept or Oct race for sure. We will see.

[plated]

Please note that someone removed pictures from Plated post #39.

I brought the car home last night. I will post none copyright infringemnet pictures soon. Anyone know how to put the fuzzy spot on a picture. J/k

Chris did an awesome job painting this car. Anyone want to see it up close to see his workmanship, come on by. Hoping to have the car at the track for the next UMTR race at E2o in Sept or Oct race for sure. We will see.

i exceeded my pic limit and had to delete some to post more,when i deleted them i must have deleted them/yours by accident,i don't think it was a moderator,soooooo get some some pics of that fugger posted:bigthumb is it done yet

[Steves LX]

WTF Jack!!! I just sat here for the last 15 minutes reading thru all this and no pics. That's like just getting to the best part of a wet dream and being woken up!!!

[jlt2006]

It was dark when we got it unloaded last night. I will get some later today, I promise.

Aren't you a little old to be having wet dreams?

[Steves LX]

It was dark when we got it unloaded last night. I will get some later today, I promise.

Aren't you a little old to be having wet dreams?

O.K. maybe I am. But I had all the excitement built up and then nothing. Jesse and Dale were talking about it last night and I couldn't wait to see them.

[Stangman]

Damn I was hoping to see it too!!!

[plated]

try this again....

[Stangman]

Very cool! Hey those wheels look familliar! Lol!!!

[jlt2006]

Steve..... you will see alot of the rear end of this car, come the mid Sept UMTR race.

Thanks for the repost Chris. I will post more tonite. I will drag it out into the sun. Hehehe!!!!

[Steves LX]

Steve..... you will see alot of the rear end of this car, come the mid Sept UMTR race.

Thanks for the repost Chris. I will post more tonite. I will drag it out into the sun. Hehehe!!!!

Ohh Sh!t and it starts!!! Yeah you're right I will. Only til the 330' mark though. Then my lights will come down for me to leave and thats when I will catch you and say seeeeeeeee yaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!:bounce:

Pssst: i'm getting my rear bumper painted this month. You will have to let me know how it looks from 3 cars back next month!!!

[Steves LX]

The car looks great man!!! Cant wait to see it in person.

[jlt2006]

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/frt.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/plated.jpg


will post more later, need to get my wheels mounted.

[ponymom05]

The sides are really cool but no pics until the wheels are on. bummer. Feel free to come by and see it in person (and turn a wrench or two!)

[MrsAPE]

I kinda like the 4WD look!!! LOL

[Mustard]

Paint looks sweet

[V8Mustang1967]

For the short time ive been on this site Plated does some sick ass paint jobs! Looks like the project is coming along nicely.

[jccox77]

yeah but i haveseen it in person hehehehe and th pics dont do it justice

[jlt2006]

For the short time ive been on this site Plated does some sick ass paint jobs! Looks like the project is coming along nicely.

Chris painted a hood for me when I bought 06 back in 06. When I bought this car as a project, I really did not plan on doing it this way. But the guy I first had lined up to paint it, Lets just say he called 8 weeks after he said he would paint it. The car had been at Plated's for a week then. So, I am actually glad the first guy stumbled. Because I am sure the car would not have been this nice.

He is very good at his trade.

[jlt2006]

Installed the fuel cell and lines.
Also the rea brake lines and master cylinder are in.

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/DSC00009.jpg

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/DSC00007.jpg

[jlt2006]

Link for pictures.

Installed tailights and battery box.

http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/Coupe/

[jccox77]

i know there should be more updates u ahve added more parts:bigthumb

[jlt2006]

Thanks to JCCOX77, the TKO 600 is installed. he stopped by to collect for some parts and to get a few parts. He was gracious enough to help me finish seating the trans. PITA that it was, only took us an hour.

Also thanks to JCCOX and SteveLX on the information about grinding the tip off the passenger side motor mount.

Stopped by hardware store and got some fasteners and will be finishing the bolt down tonite.

Found out the end yoke on the driveshaft will need to be changed out.

Will post more pics tonite.

[Stangman]

Looking good Jeff!!!

[jlt2006]

Did not realized I would need to change the crossmember on a TKO build.

Went ahead and bought an stiffer adjustable one with urethane bushings from JDS Performance. http://www.jdsperformance.com/index.asp?initemuid=1804&fcmd=item&inmake=0

[jlt2006]

I have been waiting for this day.

:bigthumb

Well, finally got my wiring figured out thanks to JCCOX and Aperacer. It actually started the first try. I am uploading a video now. Will post it up as soon as it is loaded.

Two years of work finally coming together.

IT IS ALIVE!!!!!!!!

:cheers:

[firestang70]

^Awesome can't wait to see this monster on the street^

[jlt2006]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu5b9IMgLAw&feature=plcp&context=C35c0143UDOEgsToPDskJbaaNvn5m-daVFtM0w-fVF

Dale, this was built for the track. But we will see ig I can get street legal,

[Stangman]

Sweet! good work Jeff!!

[cobra429boss]

Nice car .. I like the GT ground effects on a coupe ... Looks good

[4EYED85GT]

Awesome! Looks great!

[capri306rs]

Nice coupe.

[plated]

damn fellas you been busy i had no idea you have got that much done already,last time i seen it it was just a shell,cool to see it coming along kudos to you all:bigthumb nice work

[R825OH]

Thats some progress Jeff!!

[302coupe]

AMAZING. Awsome work

[qwk93ta]

nice looking coupe

[90fastgt]

That is a sick looking paint job can't wait to see this thing at the tracks

[jlt2006]

Got the latest pictures.

As with all projects, they are never done. But this one should be at the track Saturday for the UMTR race.

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/Coupe/Junepics/DSCN0461.jpg
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http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/Coupe/Junepics/DSCN0467.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h396/hugger1951x/Coupe/Junepics/DSCN0464.jpg

[draggin50]

Sure looks good!!!

[R825OH]

Turned out real nice Jeff!!!

[Stangman]

can't wait to see it in person!

[RIXXX93GT]

Hell yea, looks great Jeff!

[firestang70]

Looks awesome!