Owner comes in today to discuss last of the body modification.. Some plumbing, cold air box, underdash install & welding, then we move into the body shop.. Eric Thorsen Upholstery comes in tomorrow & the car mignt need to go to him for pre-fab of panels.. Still have a while till it into the body shop.. I know you want to see it in paint Skip! but so does the owner..

saw this car today in person and let me say the pictures don't do it justice. such a great piece to display all those sweet custom parts.

Nice fab work Cris! Keep it comin' :thumbsup:

Nice to meet you Jeff! Nice to see that you enjoyed this build & the shop tour..

Thanks Fernando! We have been super busy lately & have not had time to post progress pics.. We just finished the tail pipes & are now working on all the plumbing & cold air induction..

Uh, Cris....

:ttiwop:

Ok Ron! here are some pics..

We are working on the rear interior pcs. with Eric Thorsen..

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Some exhaust pics..

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I will explain this one later :D :D

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Thanks, Cris! it was nice to meet you too! Can't wait to start comin in and doin some work. Had trouble sleeping last night i was so excited. actually already started to try and think of some parts, have a couple ideas to run by you next time im down. :thumbsup:

Awesome sauce Cris! We might have to move my engine/radiator back like that too...:D

Looks like you are making a lot of space for a huge intercooler...

Cool progress pics.

Great progress Cris. Looking good.:yes:

wow, that exhaust looks good. that tight area must have been a real joy to work the pipes thru. talk about hours of work!

We will be talking soon Ron about your 69.. Got a spot reserved for you!

Maybe! :D

Thanks Tony!

You would know what it takes to fish pipes like this Tim!

I like how the gas tank will still be seen but looks like it belongs. Great idea. I really like this car.

Staged in the body shop!

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Cold Air Box!
 

Here is a little update!

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Rough sketch!

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Great updates Cris.

Booster Check Valve!
 

Ok Traven.. We are done dressing up this booster master cylinder set up! :D

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Nice! That looks really good.....but uh.....now you gotta do something about that ugly cast master cylinder ahahaha

Whew...i tought you we're going to say something about the paint on the booster needing to be redone or at least sanded and buffed.... But looks like i got to say it....

Lead.

Love the reservoirs btw.

Cris, amazing brother. I am digging the center console---and love the rear shot of the car---but most of all--the engine compartment--that is just awesome the way it has all come together.

Doug

More must have parts. Looking good Cris.

Some progress!
 

Got the new Forgeline wheels yesterday.. & the we are about 80% on the body work...

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Plumbing this week! Gonna run out of engine compartment space!

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:thumbsup:

Love this build! Im diggin your cupholder/shifter carbon fiber piece. She's one bad machine.:thumbsup:

Awesome looking work Cris.

nice! i wish i was as fast as you guys.....

Incredible!

Thanks guys!

The owner thinks we are to slow on his build.. I am banned from making any more custom pcs for this car..:D SO now I am saving it all for his son's Mustang..

Keep up the great work Tim!

Hey Cris,

Did you stretch the front fenders or just the rear quarters?

Those custom parts are badass.. nice job! :thumbsup:

Thanks Jay!

Yes! We did stretch the fronts.. 18x10 with 285-35-18.. & still have plenty of room.. Got a few more custom parts coming on the plumbing..

Hidden front Bumper!
 

This car 68 will driven alot.. & since we removed the front bumper from the exterior... We are making one that will be on the inside of the lower valance & also will retain the fold down tow hooks.. but I am also thinking it will also hold my oil coolers & cold air induction coming in from the grill.. Maybe! :D

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Dude! (LOL)


One of these days you should try your hand at building some really kool cars... you appear to be "okay" at it! :rofl: :woot:


'68's aren't my "car" -- but the rear end on that thing is absolutely nuts!

X2:lol:

Bite your tonge!! :cool:

Cris, it's just awesome!! :thumbsup:

Wow Chris this build is amazing. Lots of great fabrication and design work you do at your shop.

Out fricken standing! Like everything about this build! The one off parts are just killer. The attention to detail is phenomenal! That is what separates the good cars from the great cars!:thumbsup:

Just for you Greg! I will try to bring in some "DAMM" Street Rod or 56 Nomad & see if we can "REALLY" build some kool cars then & meet your short standards!! LOL

BTW- I got offered a 56 Nomad yesterday for 8500.00.. Project.. Need to get your input on that one.. I really want a 56 two door hard top..







Thanks guys for all the compliments! they are much appreciated.. I am very fortunate to have a great group of guys that work with me here @ the shop.. Plus the owner of this 68 has allowed me to come up with some cool designs, body modification, & machined pcs..
Plus given the privilege to build another car for him & his son.. The 70 Fastback Mustang..

The 68 takes priority.. so we will be finishing her up pretty soon!

Some plumbing progress
 

We are a little behind schedule on the plumbing.. We had to work all the front of the car with the grill , header panel & lower valance with headlight buckets for nice fit..

Here are some progress pics on the plumbing... We have been getting allot of custom fitting done lately with distribution blocks.. My machinist is on vacation & fishing somewhere Arkansas... But have a list of more fitting I need.. like a stainless 3/8 tube bung to -8 male.. I try to avoid using pipe plugs whenever we can.. & use o-ringed fittings with either BUNA, Viton, or EPR o-rings... Got an idea on how we are going to do the valve covers for breathing with reservoir tanks for P/S & overflow tank with surge..

Just a few more custom pcs... & I am done.. I think!

Could not find a location for the clutch reservoir without burring in some location that you could not get too.. changed all reservoir locations with mounting..

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Air filter retainer!

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Cris....amazing! But hey, nothing unusual from you & your crew.
I just read the entire thread today. I know I am a little late to the build but I did subscribe. I look forward to seeing this one (and the 70 Mustang) finished.

Great looking work Cris. Keep us posted on this bad boy!:thumbsup: