71 custom build

[Ray]

oil pan hanging 1 3/4 " below crossmember.

 

[Ray]

 

[Ray]

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[Luke]

I like the enkei's.

 

[computercarguy]

I like the enkei's.

+1

Especially without the center cap/cover.

 

[Wide-body71]

I appreciate the fact that you need the clearance for the motor, but I would love to see it lower and as a shaker. Even more radical, in clear plexi but that's just the "HOT WHEELS" kid in me. In my opinion, on your unique build I don't think it deserves anything less than RADICAL!! Glad your on the car again Ray.

 

[Ray]

I appreciate the fact that you need the clearance for the motor, but I would love to see it lower and as a shaker. Even more radical, in clear plexi but that's just the "HOT WHEELS" kid in me. In my opinion, on your unique build I don't think it deserves anything less than RADICAL!! Glad your on the car again Ray.

Thanks man, I thought shaker too. A 69 shaker scoop would be great. I think I'll look around to see if I can find one. Clear plexi would be out of the realm of my abilities. Lol. It's great to be back working on the car. I've been cutting thing down to accommodate the chop. E brake pedal , all the little stuff that takes a bunch of time with what seams like little progress. I've gotta find a 7" brake booster set up I found one at Macs but it's over $400 bucks. May just redo it to fit the summit unit that's. $189. Your cars looking great man love all the subtle changes you've been tweaking. Goin in the right direction.

 

[Ray]

I like the enkei's.

+1

Especially without the center cap/cover.

I also like e enkei's without the center caps, I have nos detomasso wheel center emblem that would fit in the enkei's too. Thanks for the input

 

[Wide-body71]

I guess you'd have to wait and see how the car looks overall when it's painted but I'm leaning towards the DeTomaso.

 

[Ray]

I got everything under the dash cut down to accommodate the chop. Last of these was the e-brake pedal. Shortened the pedal 2", trimmed off the top and re drilled the mounting holes down 2" . Got all of the body parts all remounted and all gaps and alignment worked out. Ready to start spreading some fiberfill and a polyester skim coat. So much welding has been done on the body I need to cover a few small imperfections, lol, and skim it all over,

 

[Ray]

 

[Mister 4x4]

Looks mean! ::thumb::

I'm still getting used to what you did with the leading edge of the hood. It's a little odd - still pretty cool... just gotta get used to it and keep an open mind until it's done.

You do awesome work - can't wait to see it all come together. :bravo:

 

[Wide-body71]

That's a cool shot. Says "move out the way". I'd lose the horse and make my own badge. A build like that needs its own identity. Besides, I've always said, if they don't know what it is, they don't need to know. Lol. Really though, that car will be doing some serious head turning.

 

[Wide-body71]

I like the apron with no marker lights. Updates the look somehow.

 

[Ray]

Looks mean! ::thumb::

I'm still getting used to what you did with the leading edge of the hood. It's a little odd - still pretty cool... just gotta get used to it and keep an open mind until it's done.

You do awesome work - can't wait to see it all come together. :bravo:

I have a further plan for the hood, I think you'll like it , it's getting a little sculpting very soon. Thanks , I knew I wasn't done with that, lol, I'm with ya.

 

[Ray]

I like the apron with no marker lights. Updates the look somehow.

Thanks man, do ya think it needs some sort of grill in there or just open? I have the ring around those inner headlights to use for turn signals.

 

[Ray]

That's a cool shot. Says "move out the way". I'd lose the horse and make my own badge. A build like that needs its own identity. Besides, I've always said, if they don't know what it is, they don't need to know. Lol. Really though, that car will be doing some serious head turning.

That's just a cheapy plastic horse in there, for build effect . I'm working on a front grill logo emblem with a friend who cuts billet. Also a side lower stripe , similar to pantera that says MUSTERA RC ,in a script, and a taillight stripe also with just RC on it . The finish details are few but will , I think , be effective.

 

[Wide-body71]

I'd put a grill but blacked out so it cleans up what's behind it but doesn't take any attention away from your cool lines. I like the fact that your calling it something unique to your car. Keep plugging away my friend. We need to be driving these things come next season.

 

[Luke]

Well don't that look mean

 

[Ray]

Did some massaging on the hood today. Tomorrow I'll shoot it primer. Does it look a little smoother than when seeing all the weld seams ?