excell Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 This looks so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 This looks so cool! But is it Anthony in spandex cool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 But is it Anthony in spandex cool? :barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 Great job so far, it's really giving off that '60's trans am vibe with the body mocked up on it. Curious how you are going to make it wider? Cut the fenders and do a box flare or outside shaped flares? Also, since the body is not structural, what about hinging it at the rear like an old funny car and having it lift up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted December 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 I'll have to describe the widening process in pictures when I get to that point. But for now, think of or google image search "IMSA GTO". The greenhouse will remain as is but the fenders and doors will be pushed out and fender flares made. I need around 6 1/2" per side. I'm currently debating how much will come from the sides of the body being pushed out and how much will come from the flares. I hope to have the quarters and roof mounted to the chassis over this long weekend. Next step will be a removable front end, after that, the widening process can begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 6 1/2" per side Well damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Some minor progress, much less than I was hoping for. Aftermarket body panels and I just don't get along. I like to measure in thousandths of an inch while the producers of these panels seem to like to measure in kilometers as seen from a satellite miles above earth's surface. Working for just a few minutes to get the panels true, straight, and square ends up in frustration, beer drinking, and blank stares. Next thing I know, it's a month later and I'm no where near where I would like to be. So, as of now, here is where the project stands. Rear quarters, tail panel, and roof panel mounted to the chassis. Removable front clip taking shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 updates? I've been slacking big time on this project and to put it even further behind, I've started to make some new mufflers for the Z06. Once they are done I plan to make some more progress on the Mustang. As of now it sits like this, Front clip is mounted and the windshield frame/cowl panel are tacked to the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Not that it has anything to do with this thread but where'd all your tools go? Last time I was there all the workbench/tools were on the side of the door. Did you put a wall in the middle of the garage and move everything to the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Understand life happens , fully feel like this will be one of the most badass rides CR has been apart of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Not that it has anything to do with this thread but where'd all your tools go? Last time I was there all the workbench/tools were on the side of the door. Did you put a wall in the middle of the garage and move everything to the other side? I rearranged the garage a little while back. Workbench is now on the back wall and the toolbox is in front of the lift. Understand life happens , fully feel like this will be one of the most badass rides CR has been apart of Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Okay, full steam ahead on this project now... after vacation next week. I'm nearly finished fabricating the mounting points from the beltline up. Once they are complete, it's time to cut the skin up and make it 6" wider. In order to both document this project a little better and keep me more motivated, I'm going to start a build series on youtube. If all goes well, next update will be in video form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Man how do you know exactly where to weld everything? Do you print out some blueprint thing first or is it all just eyeballing experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Man how do you know exactly where to weld everything? Do you print out some blueprint thing first or is it all just eyeballing experience? Very extensive trial and error. This is one area the beer consumption really helps. Step back to take a drink and damn, see that it's not quite right yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 This one time I was hanging a picture and it looked like shit so I drank a beer and fixed it, so like, I feel you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 If you want magazine coverage this would be perfect for our Turnology title. Let me know and I can get you in contact with the team that runs the magazine. Then when the car is done I can shoot the photos for them since you're local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Looking forward to the YouTube on this. So very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I just wish it looked cooler. /sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Make sure you share a link to your YouTube channel. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Looks great man. I would love to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Matt, Beautiful work! Thanks for the sharing the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks all. First video in progress. Production value will be very limited as it's quite the learning curve for a non tech savvy guy like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Please excuse my shortcomings both in front of and behind the camera. This is just an introduction video, hope it doesn't put everyone to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Looks good. Had a little trouble hearing you at times but other than that not bad. Thanks for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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