Figured I'd add the video clips Jim sent rather than pictures. The first two where taken just after the clear went on. The last two are from today. Looks like Jim has the side door open and has the fans running. At some stage Jim will move the car out of the booth and into the garage for the next stage. Looking forward to seeing pictures of it out in the sun.

I am all smiles over here. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Looks awesome, congratulations mate.

It won't be long now !:king:

Thanks guys. Jim is unwrapping the car and just sent these. :bigun2:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-dstfB85-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-wcTZbBV-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-vhhPb66-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-n7QwmXg-L.jpg

:drool:

Looking at these pictures on the big screen :confused59: Holy ****ing **** that's some great ****ing work!


Are you bringing it home soon or is it getting assembled at his place?

:flag2: :cheers:

Yeah...me to!

I saw them all on my phone at first. Pretty much drove home with a sonic boom to see them on my computer. :confused59:

Jim will install the glass and window/drip rail trim. That way if anything gets scratched it can be fixed right there. He will also install the Dynomat in the doors and all the hardware so he can make the final adjustments/alignment. Then I'll drag it home and Jeff and I will go to work on everything else. The goal is to have it running by SEMA so Mike Norris can tune it on a dyno while he's here. Not sure the car will be 100% by then, but that's the goal.

That looks great! Can't wait to see it all come together!

Looking Great love the color

Thanks Heather! Things should move quick and hopefully the car will be home soon!

That was firggin funny! :lol:

I can't stop looking at it! The last video with the door jamb...so clean and crisp!

It's going to look great with the stripes.:trophy-1302:

Glad to see it in color, Curtis. You made a good choice.

You just had to let the cat out of the bag didn't you. :disgusted:

Thanks. I nearly went crazy trying to nail it down. Saint Jim must have done 30 spray outs. I don't dare count them all. :peepwall:

Those stripes will be sweet to bad it will take a year to pick out the color for them........hahahahahahahaha:ohsnap:

[QUOTE=Spiffav8;634679]Sorry for the long delay since my last post. Seems like I've been driving the crazy train the last few weeks. :lostmarbles: If I wasn't mental before, I am now.

Jim has been making steady progress on the car and we are getting closer to color. The car has been blown apart and all the nooks and crannies have been given attention. The firewall is nearly complete and the floor has been repaired. The floor wasn't bad, just a small hole, but time wise the smart call was to replace the drivers side.

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.......

:captain:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-Bqrs9Xg-L.jpg



what is the brown/copper stuff? epoxy primer?

[QUOTE=67XR7;659471]It's a bare metal primer. Has a flat finish to it once it dries. Not that it really matters as this area will be painted and then covered with Dynamat. Dynaliner and then carpet. :lol:

Quick update. Firewall, core support, etc all ready to go. Inner fenders are getting finished up along with a few other odds and ends. Wet sanding has started and if Jims finger tips hold up, the car should be ready in a few weeks.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-6rP6LDL-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-3Q3V75X-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-Lc3HNZB-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-SsLvpFM-L.jpg

:thankyou:

She is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Very Nice!

Please tell me he is NOT using his fingertips to sand with.......


LOL



I've actually seen guys at shops sanding without blocks... Yeah... that's not going to turn out so well. LOL


Looks great Curtis!

Jim wanted me to assure you it's getting done right. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-4Ffqhdj-L.jpg

:confused59:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-nH9BXTs-L.jpg

When I first looked at this picture I thought the hood was dirty. Took me a few to realize that it's the reflection of the walls. :D

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-7gDN4HJ-L.jpg

Damn that looks good

I've seen Jim's work.... on Charley's GT500.... that thing was beautiful!

Looking good Curtis!

Is that dirt on my hood or is it the reflection in the background? Oh, it's just a reflection in this awesome paint job! :snapout: What a terrible problem to have. :lmao:

Looks great.

Thanks man. Jim is killing it!

I only got to see pictures of it. Everyone that has seen it has said it is stunning.

Thanks Brother. You're next! :flag2:

:sieg: I know....but he is wet sanding so it could have been something other than the reflection. Jim sends a lot of pictures! I post maybe 30% of them. I drool over 100% though and I'm sure there are a few friends that have blocked me for the number of pictures sent via text message. Speaking of pictures........here's a few more. :mock:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-wQnDhd3-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-vfGzrwZ-L.jpg

Kind of cool to see the work on progress.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-qhnNQzw-L.jpg

:thankyou:

Man don't hold back post all them pictures. That reflection is just amazing.

:confused18: That would be a lot of pictures! Here's a few teaser shots Jim sent. Just had to see how the tail pan would look. They aren't 100% in place sooo...keep that in mind.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-9KRssCf-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-jzGD5GH-L.jpg

I really like this picture for some unknown reason.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-rn33DcH-L.jpg

wait till you put the felt window trim on.

Looks great to me :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Pretty sure I'm getting these out of order, but you're all smart guys. :underchair:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-rm5q7Qk-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-9jB66Q8-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-nbvn7QZ-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-QfGHZ6X-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-JbVKSnq-L.jpg

:popcorn2:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-ffKBNSW-L.jpg

Might have to paint the control arms and steering rack. :peepwall: Me>>> :smiley_smack: <<<Jim.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-WQjZw2D-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-qhbVw8c-L.jpg

Transition from the undercoating to the semigloss black looks pretty smooth to me.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-X3zPf58-L.jpg

Inner fenders are painted and will receive undercoating here shortly.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-vmWnRtW-L.jpg

Thanks for Looking! :captain:

Dude........sick so happy for you! It will be home soon.

5-ish weeks! I hope to make the marathon trip next Friday to pickup all the stainless trim and the bumper that was smoothed. Then turn and head for Jims place. Pretty stoked to see the car. Glass should be showing up next week, or at least I hope so. It'll be cool to see the glass and trim installed. :D

Yeah --- you should definitely build a show car.... it's so much fun to sit there and answer stupid questions and talk to people that tell you about their uncle that had a 66 Mustang just like yours!



Who T F puts a TV in their paint booth??


Super cool article on the long range shooting! Thanks for sending it.

Crazy Bob who used to live down the street would walk into my garage anytime the door was open back when I had The Bucket and make the same Mustang comment every time. He would also introduce himself as if we had never meet. I was really glad when he finally moved.

I suspect Jim has a Lazy Boy chair and mini fridge behind the car. Probably hiding from the lil lady. :BlahBlah:

Thought you'd like that. I was impressed. Headed to TX to shoot hogs with some friends in Aug. Should be a drunken mess. :bigun2:

We'll keep this thread about your car..... but <always the big butt>.... My two shooting buddies here - Jakes wife gave him Texas hog hunting as a wedding gift. WE are going to either Helibacon or Pork Choppers. Since this is a car thread - I'll add, that now that my 40 Ford is also in Texas - then I need excuses to go see it AND Adrienne. LOL

Guess I missed a page on this but what is the cutout in the left front inner fender about?

Bew-T-Full :goggles: Nice work!