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Cris@JCG 10-11-2012 10:08 AM
Got the car painted & assembled for RTTC... Here is a nice pic of the car @ testing & tuning Friday before we left to RTTC this past weekend... We had a blast with both cars out their.. The Mustang is working great but we hurt the engine on Saturday.. So I got the engine out & scrambling to get it fixed for SEMA/Optima.. It will be a crunch!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0801.jpg

Here is a great action shot of me driving on the Auto-X.. Thanks Sean Haggai !

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_0869-1.jpg

Tom.A 10-11-2012 10:15 AM
Good luck on getting it fixed Cris. Karl looked uper fast out there on Sunday in BB:thumbsup:

preston 10-11-2012 02:20 PM
I still can't fathom how you integrated those steel spats into the urethane bumper cover and got it to look so seamless. I mean that's not a close up high fidelity picture but I can't tell there was any work there at all.
If you glued them on how did you cover the ridge of the metal piece ? Surely bondo doesn't work on the bumper cover, what did you use ?. Did you sink them into the bumper cover and then epoxy and cover them ?

I'm not trying to do anything like this, I'm just curious how that was done.

GregWeld 10-11-2012 08:42 PM
Carl has to be happy with that!

:thumbsup:

Jr 10-11-2012 09:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by preston (Post 440596)
I still can't fathom how you integrated those steel spats into the urethane bumper cover and got it to look so seamless. I mean that's not a close up high fidelity picture but I can't tell there was any work there at all.
If you glued them on how did you cover the ridge of the metal piece ? Surely bondo doesn't work on the bumper cover, what did you use ?. Did you sink them into the bumper cover and then epoxy and cover them ?

I'm not trying to do anything like this, I'm just curious how that was done.
I have no idea how he did it, but after looking at it up close, it looks like it came from the factory like that.

dunnjun 10-12-2012 11:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 440665)
Carl has to be happy with that!

:thumbsup:
I am. It's really close. But, if it had flares, 335s all the way around, and a LS. It would be PERFECT! :cheers: :lateral:

Cris@JCG 10-13-2012 07:55 AM
I was looking for pics for this process but forgot to take some... We used 3M panel adhesive & pop rivits to hold both pcs together.. Sanded the both pcs together to blend them & finish it off with body filler... I was lucky that my body man had done this in the past with other cars..


Quote:
Originally Posted by preston (Post 440596)
I still can't fathom how you integrated those steel spats into the urethane bumper cover and got it to look so seamless. I mean that's not a close up high fidelity picture but I can't tell there was any work there at all.
If you glued them on how did you cover the ridge of the metal piece ? Surely bondo doesn't work on the bumper cover, what did you use ?. Did you sink them into the bumper cover and then epoxy and cover them ?

I'm not trying to do anything like this, I'm just curious how that was done.
You got flares! You got big tires! The LS engine would be the icing on the cake!! :D I just might have a surprise for you :thumbsup:


Quote:
Originally Posted by dunnjun (Post 440883)
I am. It's really close. But, if it had flares, 335s all the way around, and a LS. It would be PERFECT! :cheers: :lateral:

Cris@JCG 10-23-2012 07:05 PM
It has been crazy here @ the shop trying to get the Mustang ready for Optima... We hurt the engine @ RTTC.. SO plan B was put into effect.. The new engine is making 605 hp with 540 tq @ the crank naturally aspirated.. also upgraded from a five speed to a 6 speed.. Plus alot more.. But the icing on the cake is the car on it's new Forgelines!

Got to tune the car, Put back on the PJ decals.. & hope we are ready!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7a78ee55.jpg

Spiffav8 10-23-2012 07:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 442673)
hope we are ready!
...says one of the hardest working men in the industry. :lol:

Looking forward to it! :captain:

Rick D 10-24-2012 05:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 442673)
It has been crazy here @ the shop trying to get the Mustang ready for Optima... We hurt the engine @ RTTC.. SO plan B was put into effect.. The new engine is making 605 hp with 540 tq @ the crank naturally aspirated.. also upgraded from a five speed to a 6 speed.. Plus alot more.. But the icing on the cake is the car on it's new Forgelines!
So Cris what did you end for the new engine :unibrow:

Frankenstine 10-24-2012 06:39 AM
Wow
 
Could we get a peek at the engine?????
:unibrow: :unibrow: :thumbsup: :hail:

Cris@JCG 10-24-2012 10:45 AM
Ok.. I can only keep this under wraps for so long... but I might as well let the cat out of the bag... Mast Motorsport 416 LS3 with a RPM Transmission Stage 5 Road race T56... Tonight we put in the 4.10 gears!

We did this LS conversion in 2 weeks... My crew was busting ass to get it done! We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84629285.jpg

Flash68 10-24-2012 10:48 AM
Now that is excellent. Love the bastardizing. :D

You got time for any road course shakedown down there?

Cris@JCG 10-24-2012 10:53 AM
Here are some pics of the set up stage... It is a good thing I have set up motors with T56 transmissions...

Special thanks to Chris Durate @ Mast Motorsports for getting me a engine & Jeremy @ RPM Transmission for getting key parts out ASAP..

Carl @ Vaporworks was a key player to the conversion.. He got the Ford fuel system to work for us! & Ken Whitney my wiring guy!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...psf288cb79.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...pseea5d385.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4114e393.jpg

Cris@JCG 10-24-2012 10:56 AM
Shake down runs start Friday all the way thru Sunday!


Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 442808)
Now that is excellent. Love the bastardizing. :D

You got time for any road course shakedown down there?

Al Moreno 10-24-2012 11:14 AM
Dang Chris! That's freakin impressive!!! I can't believe you pulled that off in such a short time, you guys are ridiculous in a good way :hail:

Rick D 10-24-2012 11:26 AM
I new it :wow:

Now I just can't wait for Rob to stop by this thread :rofl:

tones2SS 10-24-2012 04:45 PM
Looks good Chris. Great job.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 442807)
We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..
In other words, it would have been no match for the LSx engine.:unibrow:

skatinjay27 10-24-2012 05:10 PM
how dare you cris!!!!!!:captain:

Cris@JCG 10-24-2012 07:17 PM
Thanks for the props guys! It was a pretty simple swap for us.. Fabricate engine & trans mounts... The union of the clutch master cylinder & power steering was easy.. We have plenty of custom fitting to make unions..

The shifter was a challenge & so was running lines to my oil cooler.. but we only designed & machined one piece... Mast makes a great oil pan... I have about three in stock... but they did not give enough room for fittings to headers.. When you work with -10 or -12 fittings .. you run out of room... So we designed this remote oil filter adapter.. It takes it to a Earl's remote oil filter adapter with thermostat.. then to the cooler.. & then returns oil back to the engine..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_2777.jpg

64pontiac 10-24-2012 07:41 PM
First off, good to know you are keeping busy Cris! Hopefully I will run into you at SEMA.

Its a little sad to see the Ford motor go, but someone has to stir the pot right!

Looks like those are Dynatech camaro headers? You got tons of room in there now!

Gandalf 10-24-2012 08:20 PM
LS power - YEAH baby!!! 2wk turn-around - showoff lol. Shakedown runs......might have to stop by for a look-see :-)

Looking forward to this and some other awesome car/driver combo's at this year's event!

G.

67XR7 10-24-2012 09:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 442808)
Now that is excellent. Love the bastardizing. :D
so when are you going oval powered?:lol:

dug 10-24-2012 09:11 PM
Just out of curiosity (and I know this is way off topic but bare with me), how much bondo do you usually end up using when you smooth a firewall? How thick of a pass of bondo is acceptable for something like that? I lined mine all up and spent A LOT of time making sure it was straight and I have made sure to tack around the edges rather slowly to avoid warpage. Well, it warped, I don't know how I ended up doing that. :willy:

How do you avoid warping such a large flat area?

Cris@JCG 10-24-2012 09:17 PM
Looking forward to seeing you this year Tyler..

Good eye on the headers.. They are Dynatech 1st Gen Camaro..

Quote:
Originally Posted by 64pontiac (Post 442911)
First off, good to know you are keeping busy Cris! Hopefully I will run into you at SEMA.

Its a little sad to see the Ford motor go, but someone has to stir the pot right!

Looks like those are Dynatech camaro headers? You got tons of room in there now!
I will be @ the play ground Friday tuning WOT .. Plus will be tuning the suspension.. Sunday Karl will be getting some seat time before we leave to Vegas.. Your welcome to come out & play!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf (Post 442921)
LS power - YEAH baby!!! 2wk turn-around - showoff lol. Shakedown runs......might have to stop by for a look-see :-)

Looking forward to this and some other awesome car/driver combo's at this year's event!

G.
I was planning on painting the engine Ford blue but did not have time! :D :unibrow: :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by 67XR7 (Post 442929)
so when are you going oval powered?:lol:

FETorino 10-24-2012 10:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick D (Post 442817)
I new it :wow:

Now I just can't wait for Rob to stop by this thread :rofl:
I've been counting backwards from 1 MILLION before I type.:rolleyes:

"There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept". or so says Ansel Adams.

Some people have better etiquette in these matters so I will use their material.


Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 437680)
The ONLY guy that needs to like them..... the owner. :D

Rick D 10-25-2012 05:00 AM
Sad day Rob!!! :yes:

Maybe it's just temporary??? :lol:

Frankenstine 10-25-2012 06:32 AM
Hella Yeh
 
Right on Chris:thumbsup: LS in a FORD:wow: :wow: :lol: :lol: :lol: :hail: :hail: :hail: :willy: :willy: Gotta love it :cheers: :lol:

elitecustombody 10-25-2012 06:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 442807)
Ok.. I can only keep this under wraps for so long... but I might as well let the cat out of the bag... Mast Motorsport 416 LS3 with a RPM Transmission Stage 5 Road race T56... Tonight we put in the 4.10 gears!

We did this LS conversion in 2 weeks... My crew was busting ass to get it done! We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84629285.jpg
Looks to be right at home:woot:

Cris@JCG 10-25-2012 06:22 PM
All I know is that I am gonna have a bunch of fun showing up to LS Fest next year in a Mustang!! :D :unibrow: :D

The day Late model Fords give me bottom end TQ & CI.. I will have no problem using Ford engines in my Mustangs..

Remember.. Greg owns a Ford Hot Rod with a Chevy engine!:D


Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 442946)
I've been counting backwards from 1 MILLION before I type.:rolleyes:

"There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept". or so says Ansel Adams.

Some people have better etiquette in these matters so I will use their material.

Cris@JCG 10-25-2012 06:26 PM
We proofed the prototype today! ran the car for about 150 miles today.. The concept works.. I have been getting calls & PM's on this little item... I will make some more when we get back from SEMA but this time with -10 fittings..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_2779.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_2778.jpg

Cris@JCG 10-25-2012 06:28 PM
Sorry.. I for got .. I will have 2 Mustangs that we will show up to @ LS Fest with.. 2007 & 1970 Fastback.. :D :unibrow: :lol: :D :rofl: :thumbsup:

randy 10-25-2012 07:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 344245)
Here is another 68 Camaro we are working on here at the shop.. It has been a drag car all its life & now are working on putting back on the street.. When the car was stripped down to bare metal we found that it had lots of rust covered with bondo & card board was used as a backing to hold it in place.. Point of no return.. Owner said fix it & while you are @ it give it some custom touches.. Replacement floors were required with trunk & firewall..
Upgrade list: Scott Mock Sub-frame with C6 suspension, Rear suspension ??, LS2 with T56, Z06 Corvette wheels, & a few JCG custom pcs...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P4300064.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/P1010067.jpg


One of main body men who happens to be good @ replacement sheet metal, front sheet metal squaring, & gaping all opening.. wanted to be given the opportunity to do some custom fabrication work.. so since we have so much of it going on right now here @ the shop.. I said.. Go for it!! He wanted a bead roller.. We bought one.. & here are the results so far.. Not bad for his first time on the bead roller!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1071.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1072.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1073.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1075.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1069.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1025.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1065.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1066.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1068.jpg

do you think you could make a few more of these transmission tunnel mods?

GregWeld 10-25-2012 09:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 443053)
Remember.. Greg owns a Ford Hot Rod with a Chevy engine!:D



Yep! And my Speed '33 is getting an LS3 480hp GM Crate!


Gotta love those Chevy motors!!! The others make good anchors.:woot:

DOOM 10-26-2012 07:17 AM
''Gotta love those Chevy motors!!! The others make good anchors.''
:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :bow:

DOOM 10-26-2012 07:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 442807)
Ok.. I can only keep this under wraps for so long... but I might as well let the cat out of the bag... Mast Motorsport 416 LS3 with a RPM Transmission Stage 5 Road race T56... Tonight we put in the 4.10 gears!

We did this LS conversion in 2 weeks... My crew was busting ass to get it done! We just felt that we would not have gotten the Ford motor rebuilt in time..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84629285.jpg
This is a very sad day...:omg:

Cris@JCG 10-28-2012 08:19 AM
I have been asked several times to do this .. but currently just swamped with work that I cannot get around to doing.. Sorry..

Quote:
Originally Posted by randy (Post 443065)
do you think you could make a few more of these transmission tunnel mods?

Cris@JCG 12-22-2012 12:40 PM
JCG 70 Challenger
 
Just got this 70 Challenger in today.. We are going to do some very very bad things to it.. Hint! Yanking out the motor & transmission.. :D

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_2979.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_2978.jpg

FETorino 12-22-2012 02:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DOOM (Post 443164)
This is a very sad day...:omg:
:wow: Just look at post # 358 it's going to get worse....:omg:

Cris@JCG 12-22-2012 02:16 PM
Yup! you should see the waiting list I have for doing LS conversions on Fords.. Why stop their? Might as well do a Mopar! :D


Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 453004)
:wow: Just look at post # 358 it's going to get worse....:omg:


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