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tjbruning 08-02-2008 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CNDbowtie (Post 159548)
i could be wrong but i think those are the factory Ford GT seats..they look pretty dam close to me :thumbsup:
I could be wrong too, but I doubt that Ford is making their own seats. They look identical to the Sparco Modena's which were used by different OEM's (ie Ferrari, Ford GT?)

CNDbowtie 08-02-2008 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruning Auto Design (Post 159568)
I could be wrong too, but I doubt that Ford is making their own seats. They look identical to the Sparco Modena's which were used by different OEM's (ie Ferrari, Ford GT?)
well i duno who built them for Ford but i was just sayin these are most likely the exact seats he salvaged out of a Ford GT...and ive seen similar seats but nothing ever indenticle to them

CNDbowtie 08-02-2008 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruning Auto Design (Post 159568)
I could be wrong too, but I doubt that Ford is making their own seats. They look identical to the Sparco Modena's which were used by different OEM's (ie Ferrari, Ford GT?)
You are right Sparco does make them for Ford....dont suppose you have a pic of the Modenas..cause i cant find a pic of one that looks identicle to these

vipercuda 08-02-2008 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CNDbowtie (Post 159578)
You are right Sparco does make them for Ford....dont suppose you have a pic of the Modenas..cause i cant find a pic of one that looks identicle to these

Thanks guys. We are really looking forward to this one. Everything pictured is from a 1012 mile wrecked GT. The mustang will have the heart of the GT. We have yet to find good suspension from a GT. The rebuilders use it first on the buildable wrecks. It is extremely hard to find. We are still working on it. If we do not find suspension by mid September, we plan to use 2002 Dodge Viper ACR corners. We must start the chassis. We will build the chassis here at the shop with the help of Art Morrison. They will help bend our rails on our custom made chassis other than suspension and cooling we plan to use Ford GT.

Thanks
Mike

tjbruning 08-02-2008 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CNDbowtie (Post 159578)
You are right Sparco does make them for Ford....dont suppose you have a pic of the Modenas..cause i cant find a pic of one that looks identicle to these
http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/album...2_Sparco_6.jpg
http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/album...2_Sparco_4.jpg
http://www.syborgtwinturbo.com/album...2_Sparco_3.jpg

vipercuda 08-03-2008 06:38 AM

They may look similar but in my opinion the GT seats are much more sexy. There is just something about the GT seats and gauge package.

Thanks
Mike

tyoneal 08-03-2008 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by vipercuda (Post 159580)
Thanks guys. We are really looking forward to this one. Everything pictured is from a 1012 mile wrecked GT. The mustang will have the heart of the GT. We have yet to find good suspension from a GT. The rebuilders use it first on the buildable wrecks. It is extremely hard to find. We are still working on it. If we do not find suspension by mid September, we plan to use 2002 Dodge Viper ACR corners. We must start the chassis. We will build the chassis here at the shop with the help of Art Morrison. They will help bend our rails on our custom made chassis other than suspension and cooling we plan to use Ford GT.

Thanks
Mike
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Factory Five has a car called the GTM, "I think", it is a rear engine V8 and uses Porsche Parts for the rear. I'm wondering it that would solve your search for the rest of your car.

Take Care,

TY

tjbruning 08-03-2008 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vipercuda (Post 159675)
They may look similar but in my opinion the GT seats are much more sexy. There is just something about the GT seats and gauge package.

Thanks
Mike
Didn't intend to hijack your build thread Mike. The GT seats with carbon fiber frames are definitely trick.

mosconiac 09-04-2008 02:12 PM
Any developments to share????

vipercuda 09-04-2008 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mosconiac (Post 164386)
Any developments to share????

Sorry,

We are in the throws of Playboy Mansion show on October 17th and then SEMA. We have four cars were are finishing right now. We will get to make some good progress in about 4 weeks on this one. I was still trying to get GT suspension corners. I gave up this week when Ford told me no. We will use Dodge Viper or C-6 vette stuff. We are leaning towards ACR viper corners.

I will post as soon as I have new pictures...

Mike

RACERAL 09-10-2008 06:43 PM
Not sure if you have seen this, but its thinking outside the box also
http://five-hundred-news.newslib.com/story/9812-199/

mosconiac 02-17-2009 09:15 AM
Is this project still alive?

buickfunnycar.com 02-17-2009 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mosconiac (Post 196174)
Is this project still alive?
yeah really...

CptKlutz 02-17-2009 11:16 AM
Just read up on this thread. Mean and innovative! Keep it coming!

Mike Yamada 02-17-2009 02:42 PM
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What a cool idea. And also as you guys know, the original "Mustang 1" concept of the early 60s was mid-engine, the late 60s-early 70s "Mach 2" concept was mid-engine (and another Shinoda design IIRC), and the 90s Mach 3 concept as well.

So this idea has some real heritage going for it.

Keep us updated on progress!:cool:

Mike

vipercuda 02-17-2009 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mosconiac (Post 196174)
Is this project still alive?
Yes, it is alive. We have been trying to get Ford on board to get the Ford GT four suspension corners. We have assembled all the other Ford GT pieces. We will have stripped the car & blasted the shell. We will begin building the chassis very soon. It will be ACR Dodge Viper on the corners.

Our 900 HP 2009 Mr. Norm Dodge Challenger project and our LS9 ZR 1 67 vette project have taken a priority to this build but we will be getting back on it very soon.

We actually have eight builds going right now that should be at SEMA this year. We are extremely busy.

I will keep everyone posted as we make more progress.

Thanks
Mike

mosconiac 11-11-2009 01:06 PM
Any plans post-SEMA?

T-Type 11-11-2009 01:29 PM
i am not a ford guy, but this is truly a ford i can appreciate. looking forward to this one. :thumbsup:

mosconiac 02-17-2010 12:07 PM
Time for my quarterly bump. :lol:

Al Moreno 02-17-2010 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vipercuda (Post 91999)
We are excited to be building this project. I must tell everyone how much I enjoy working with Jason. He really listens to you and makes your ideas come to life. I have wanted to build a mid-engine muscle car ever since I first saw the Foose Hemisfear project back in 2000 while I was out west.

Credit for the mustang idea goes directly to Jason but fits perfectly with what my shop has built in the past. Back in 1998, we built a 49 Merc with everything from a Mark VIII, then we built a 57 chevy with everything from a C-5 vette, then we started building the viperized mopars. So this concept fits directly into our niche of taking an OE concept and incorporating it into an old classic car.

I just wanted to thank Jason for helping me shape my vision into something so beautiful. I just can't wait to start building it. We have the mustang already and the search has begun for a GT donor car. When we built the six shooter cuda, my wife thought we were totally crazy for cutting up an ACR viper and last night she told me that we are nuts again for cutting such a nice car.

This is going to be fun. We will post more artwork next week on the rear of the car. Any recommendations to the concept are welcomed..

Thanks
Mike
owner of Time Machines
Mike, are you still building the 69 Camaro that's on the HUB. Looks like it was going to be a killer project.

Northeast Rod Run 02-17-2010 04:23 PM
:ttiwop:

I had to do it:D

vipercuda 02-17-2010 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Al Moreno (Post 269859)
Mike, are you still building the 69 Camaro that's on the HUB. Looks like it was going to be a killer project.
Yes, it is in the final stages of assembly right now.. It should be done in the next month or so. We should have the car at Columbus this year with a 55 Chevy we are finishing up as well....

The rear engine mustang has taken a back seat to our Mr. Norm's new challenger program and soon to be announced new camaro program... We will be getting back on the mustang project real soon.

Thanks
Mike

mosconiac 06-11-2010 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by vipercuda (Post 269925)
Yes, it is in the final stages of assembly right now.
Any post-completion pics. Sorry to nag, but I'm dying to see what you come up with.

mosconiac 07-01-2010 09:59 AM
Will you be dropping by GG in Des Moines too?

Al Moreno 11-12-2010 01:00 PM
Any update on the Stang?

mosconiac 06-29-2011 09:13 AM
Where can I find pics of the final product? Company website, magazine features, amateur show pics....


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