Ole' Jack says "Thank you. Cha-Ching!"

WOW! :hail:

Paul

Looks bada$$ :thumbsup: :thumbsup: .

David

sawheeeeet!
 

That is one bad assed looking creation.
who did you contact to get the body kit created?
Damn nice work.
I got project in mind for a mopar that needs a crew like that working on it.
I thought nobody ever posted pics prior to SEMA.
Am I wrong?

Is it gonna be sold as a body kit DIY or as a complete car kinda like Unique builds them?

Zee

Most of this information is noted throughout the thread but this is the recap:

Mike DeVincent (owner of Custom Auto Recreations/Nemesis Motorsports) builds a variety of different cars for clients. He is also very experienced "Eleanor" Mustang (Unique performance kit) builder. He contacted me to design it and stay on as a production consultant for this car and subsequent kit. He also contacted www.3gservicesinc.com to build the molds of the fiberglass/carbon fiber parts. Pete at www.competition-specialties.com (screenname: Comp-spec) is handling bodywork, paint and supporting the final assembly. It's a build-by-committee.

The prototype is to be unveiled at SEMA and the parts will be available thereafter. You can either contact Mike to build one or purchase the kit (or individual parts) to build it yourself. Many parts will be available in fiber-glass or carbon fiber. The goal was to design a kit that offers personalization to some extent. There will be different "stages" of performance and upgraded styling with a line of Nemesis colors.

Yes, many builders prefer to keep their projects quiet. However, everyone that was involved with this project felt that it was a unique opportunity to include the G-machine/Lat-g/Pro-touring community in some of the decision making. You guys have provided a lot of helpful feedback that has made the design evolve into a much stronger package.

Just to let you know, the last progress photos before SEMA will be posted in the next couple days. We can't give everything away......heh heh heh:unibrow:

ben any pics of the wheel syet ?

They look very similar to the rendering on the first page of the thread with a few tweaks. I designed them and created the 3D database that they will be milled from. Wheel design in general has to be one of the biggest challenges on a car for so many reasons but it's really fun.

cool ben its gonna turn alot of heads at sema! :bow:

Here is afew more pics......
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis40.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis41.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis42.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis43.jpg
T-56 6-speed

Here are a few pics of the trunk hinges on the car, and the Carbon fiber hood
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis44.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis45.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis46.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.c.../nemesis47.jpg

looking really good

That is one sweet engine set up. Big bucks but looks worth every penny.

Car looks sharp.

comp spec
 

Who is comp spec? I thought this was Hermance design and the owner of nemesis. Who else is working on this project?

By the way. When is the hood being painted, I can't wait!

See post #86

comp-spec ??????: :evil:
Just finisning up some of the last details - We'll be shooting some kolor at the end of the week
We'll show a coulpe of pics -- but you'll have to see it finished at SEMA

Nemesis is all apart and going in the booth to get some kolor
We'll do the floors and firewall this weekend and then start the outside on Monday.That should put the guys in a good mood to get them cranking on this again




http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...esis_white.jpg

I really like this mustang!!!! is that a re-worked 68 GT 500 hood?



I'm right there with you on that one....our's is going Monday for finish paint:_paranoid

but the mechanical, wiring, power train will be done by then....

At least we're not the only ones in this down to the wire frensy:unibrow:

We started spraying color today and my ass is a bit tight. SEMA brings out the best in us doesn't it? If you guys are spraying it, it will be killer!

[QUOTE=AllSpeedAndy]I really like this mustang!!!! is that a re-worked 68 GT 500 hood?

This is one off design just for NEMESIS

Can't wait to see the bird. I KNOW IT WILL BE SICK
It does bring out the best of us... All of us (shops)
Thanks Frank, yes I'll be spraying it. I do all the spraying at the shop. That way I know everthing on the cars ( You no what I mean)
Looking forward getting some paint on this one

.......

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...esis_white.jpg[/QUOTE]

Thanks Frank, looking forward to seeing the bird all finished! Here's a couple more sketches of details that are being worked out.

Initial sketch for interior theme and color.....
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...riorsketch.jpg

Final interior (we think).....
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2.../interior2.jpg

3D rendered detail of the Custom wheel being milled for it......
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...heelrender.jpg

Wow Ben.... that interior is clean, subtle and simple yet in your face !
VERY Nice !

Where is the interior work being done?

I guess the hood is a CF overlay only? Wow, big difference on the before and after interior shots but for the better. A much more refined modern look. What booth will this be hiding in? I am sure someone posted it within the 100 post thread somewhere, but too lazy to look right now. lol.

EDIT: I found it, post #1. I need to find a road map for all the booths i need to make sure I stop at.

Mike

Dave, the interior work is being done at Kustom Kreations ( I think).

Mike, the hood will be available in 100% CF and in fiberglass in production but we couldn't get that supply by the time it needed to be shipped for the show car.

This is car is really turning out nice.

One thing that i want to comment on is the fact the owner is having all of the rendering completed before they move forward on the project.

Some people think renderings are just for high-end builds but I think they are wrong. If you have a rendering and take it to someone and say this is exactly what I want it will save you tons of time and headaches. It helps the fabricator see your vision and you both can be on the exact same page.

Great work on the Renderings Ben and keep up the incredible work.

ps- Cuddo's to the builders this is truely a remarkable build and build schedule.

So far the body kit and interior panels have cost over $100K to have designed and made. This car IS one of those high-end builds.

Although I do agree a rendering is a great place to start your project. It give direction during the build, instead of guessing as you go....

Trust me i agree this is a really high end build and you guy's are doing awesome.

You make a great point Marty. As Pete said, this car is a high-budget car considering it is a prototype showcasing so many parts, but renderings are becoming increasingly more popular for builders and owners of every level and budget.

You look at this car and it has just under 50 components to the kit that needed to be designed that are exclusive to this package and went through a period of development beyond fabricating a single one-off part. Is everyone going to need that? Probably not, considering that even most aftermarket companies develop 1 to 10 new products to showcase at SEMA each year.

That's one end of the spectrum. The other end is the backyard builder on a more modest budget that can't afford to screw around with painting the car twice or buying 3 sets of wheels to achieve the ultimate look for his dream car. Whether he/she builds at home or outsources for work, they need a plan, a blueprint, a clear goal and source of motivation to dig into their wallet every week and spend half their paycheck or more.

Also, there is nothing more frustrating to an owner than trying to communicate ideas to others what they envision for the car. What are the expectations of the builder and owner? If there is a difference of opinion how can you visualize the compromise? Will it look like a cohesive design or will it look like an eclectic hodgepodge of 2 sets of ideas that clearly don't go well together. Good designers work as a bridge of ideas that mitigate the stress of miscommunications and offer creativity and a vast knowledge of trends and the "next big thing". Beyond a pretty picture for your wall, designers are thinkers as well as artists. I have (3) 3 subject notebooks filled with ideas for projects since Jan. I have fat 3 ring binders busting at the seams with mag clippings and email printouts on projects I hope to get to someday.

The bottom line is good design is affordable and practical for everyone. Paper is a hell of a lot cheaper than metal and paint. And there are just so many great artists to choose from that offer a variety of perspectives, style and ability. You can't lose!

Sorry for the novel, I'll just keep posting photos...I promise!:D

Ben,

That "novel" should be the first page in the handbook for how to do a project of any scale. As always the Nemesis Mustang is a home run. Keep it up.

To All,

I can attest personally that the work Ben has done for us will save months of time and thousands of dollars. Or if you look at it another way, even if it doesn't save a dollar in parts or labor the project wouldn't be nearly as good because we couldn't have afforded "WHAT IF'S" that the rendering process allows. Try it, you'll like it!:yes:

Man... good thing I married an english teacher... I had to call her over so I could understand what you were saying.:D

On a more serious note, I try to encourage all my clients to do so for the exact reasons you mention Ben. Regardless if its a $20k car or $200k car ultimately the builder and or designer needs to display his ideas or visions in a real hands on visual to the one paying the bills.

PS... she gives you an 'A+' for your advanced use of vocabulary.

WOW! :hail: looking forward to seeing it complete!

Hukd on foniks werkd 4 me

Ben,

Thank you for saying exactly what i meant. Can i use your words in my build book for Syborg because i don't think i could have said it any better.

ps - I can give one example on my truck. My vision of the firewall and my fabricators vision didn't seem to get communicated very well and we ended up doing two firewalls. ( the first one didn't count )

syborg tt
Ben,said it perfect
I was just stating that this car has taking ALOT of money to build
Nothing negitive about what you said
Anyway it's in the booth ready to get some kolor in the morning
Then first of the week we'll be painting the outside:dance:

Finally its got some paint

just curious when was the last time you slept