Nemesis 67 Mustang sneak peak-SEMA bound
 

Over the past several months I have been working with a local builder on a new styling package that is envisioned to be added to 67-68 Mustangs. Kits and parts should be available soon after the show and Serial # 00001 will be sold at Barrett Jackson as far as I know.

Currently molds are being processed for Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass at 3G Services Inc (same place that worked on Bob's G-Force Cuda) and the body will be returning within the next week for paint and the signature Nemesis interior. It will also feature one-off custom 18/19 wheels, vent window delete, bagged susp and Roush FI 427 motor. It will make it's debut at SEMA in the Nemesis Motorsports booth so we're racing against the clock like everyone else.

Anyway here's a sneak peak and a progress shot, more to come. Stay tuned......
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...esis_white.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/dabanj6/clay.jpg

:drool:
Gulp !

Wow, killer work, Ben. :thumbsup:

:wow: Very nice! :thumbsup:

WOW! :thumbsup:

Paul

x2 nicely done! :cheers:

Another pic.....
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/dabanj6/nose.jpg

What kind of clay is that you guys are using? I have always been interested in this kind of work. Thats making me with I would have held on to one of the many 67/68 fastbacks I had years ago.:(

Mike

These body mods look killer.

When will someone make these for 1st Gen Camaro's?

Ty

:hail:

Good point...I suppose all of the Elanors broke the ice when it came to hanging a " body kit" on 67/68 Mustang fastbacks...it seems weird to envision a 1gen with one.

Mike, the clay is typical modeling clay, not sure of the brand.



:_paranoid Depends on how this kit sells.


Kevin, that was the biggest challenge with this car. It had to look well integrated, not like someone just hung a bunch of stuff on it. Hopefully, we achieved that.

I like it, Ben. It has an OEM look to it. :thumbsup:

I love it
 

I got real excited as I know where a 70 fastback is...then I read 67-68. You really do great work!

WOW!!!!
That is looking good.:wow:

Great stuff as usual Ben!! Body Kit Ehhh?

I thought you'd like that Chad...LOL

Not NASCAR inspired this time though....

Looking forward to seeing it at Sema. Might have to hold out a little longer for a a hood/body kit. Thanks for sharing.

looks good not my cup of tea but i like it.

I give up :bow:

Ben you are very creative, I like the brow/eye logo that is awesome too.

Just some input for the builder of the kit he might want to offer a "round" headlight version too.
If it's economical and what not

I was never a fan of that split headlight look. I think I first saw it on that orange prototype race mustang.

The intent will be that this is the prototype vehicle showcasing everything that will be available immediately (and there's more to come). We've always thought it makes a lot of sense that the components can come in choice of kit levels and/or a la carte. One of the challenges has been to get a part break out that makes sense for manufacturing and potential buyers. For example, as you said Al, not everyone is in love with that headlight aesthetic, the can opt not to purchase that.

The single side glass with integrated CF mirror alone will be a cool mod as well as the rear decklid/spoiler kit or the CF hood.

Of course, the builder and manufacturer will want everyone to buy everything in Carbon Fiber (and install it) but realistically the product line will potentially have greater success with the ability to personalize. We spent quite a long time trying to figure out how to achieve this look in your driveway. I mean that's why we're all modifying our cars isn't it, to be "different"?

Good eye Al! Yes, I drew a lot of inspiration from the 05 GT-R concept and 08 Shelby GT500KR concept. There are a lot of bold design cues on both that we tried to smoothly integrate into a 67-68. We all know the current Mustang is the modern interpretation of that vintage but the surfaces and details were completely different. You can't just throw the modern crispness and geometric styling on an old car, it looks "stuck on" and that's exactly the opposite of what we wanted to do.

Well you guys did a fantastic job.
Just offer a round headlight version too, if possible :yes:
Did you do any renderings showing a round version?

Looks great :thumbsup: ,

Rear photos from this morning, this is in progress so it's still missing some details...
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...nj6/rear8a.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...anj6/rear9.jpg

I was a little worried, but after the pic loaded, I was relieved to see it was of the car :D

ps... looks great !

If that were the case, I would have put "$4.99 per view"!

I know, SOMEONE should have done one by now...

http://www.t56kit.com/company/50/50/bodykit/29.jpg

Tyler

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Tyler:

I agree with you about that. Someone needs to do one for a first gen Camaro. I saw the green one you pointed to above. I watched it for awhile hoping at least some of the parts would make it onto the market. (Especially if they had made some killer subtle parts for the '69, the stuff that would have would have seems logical on a true racing version of the car. The Corvette Grand Sport was a good example of creative Racing Flash. Even if the parts had not actually been invented in that time and had only borrowed some performance enhancements from some of the more modern race cars. You know the things you can add all of or part of to make your car a more one-of-a-kind ride, yet still keep the classic. The Mustang guys seem to have a big head start on the poor Camaro crowd):unibrow:

Anyway, I watched it for quite a while then one day it was gone!

Almost like it had been a dream.................

I looked numerous times thinking it must only be an oversight from the web master or business. But I haven't seen any of it since then.

That's too bad. It showed a lot of promise and artistic ability.

If you run across that guy or girl who was working in that direction, let them know it looked like a good idea, and a fresh approach for Camaro Aficionado's.:D

Pass this along if you get a chance.;)

Ty

lol, ty, thats tylers car, 50/50,

LOL!!

Yeah, that is MY car in that picture. It is way too long to type out here so if you're bored, here is some reading on why the car is not done and the body kit is not in production.

The story of 50/50's death.

Tyler

Wow!:mad: That really sucks Tyler and I am sorry to hear this. First time I saw that thread..atleast you have the car though, because as I was reading I was thinking that the whole thing would be gone. I agree with your tucking it away for a later day. There will be a day when it all comes full circle.:thumbsup:
Sorry Ben, did not mean to mess up your thread as I said before very nice! And thanks for the photochop you did for me.

No worries Tom. Glad you like the Chevelle!

Things are coming together.....
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...nj6/rear11.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...nj6/rear10.jpg

Wow !That is gonna be one sweet looking ride when done.

Amazing rendering too.

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Tyler:

I knew it was your car, I was just taking the opportunity to yank you chain a bit.

I read your post, I'm very sorry you had such a Bitch of a time with the people who were suppose to be working on it.

I figured after all you had been through, the name 50/50 would have alluded to the fact that everyone who had screwed you were located 50% in one place and 50% in another place.

Damn I hate Cheats!!!!

They need to be neutered. (I volunteer):unibrow:

I hope it will work out twice as good for you when you finally finish it.

Thanks for having a good sense of humor.

Regards,

Ty O'Neal

Spectacular body kit design!!

Correction: If everything works out as well as we hope, a lot of people can have a "sweet looking ride." LOL

Thanks for all the great comments everyone, we're moving into the next phase this week. The car that'll be used for the prototype is being shipped back to MA today and we left another 67 with 3G to start on the interior, side mirrors and engine cover components.

Mike (owner) will be working on the metal fab portion while we wait for the CF parts to be finished and shipped. The body is in OK shape, looks like someone started a resto job and didn't finish the welds. Most of the work will be focused on mini tubs, engine bay clean up and preping it for the Air Ride set up.

We're having difficulty nailing down a shop to mill the custom billet wheels so we're open to any suggestions. The source we have for some of the other billet parts just doesn't have the capability.

I just got off the phone with Mike owner of NEMESIS going over the last few things left to do before we get it for final fit and finish then paint.After that it will go back to Mike for final assembly.When we get NEMESIS in Ill post pictures as we finish her in paint for a little sneak look before SEMA.After seeing Ben's rendering:hail: I was blown away with this car and hearing only 8 weeks to get it done and working with Mike before I was all in to make it happen.

that is absolutely AWESOME!!!!! i cannot wait to see it finished. i love everything about it. all of the body mods are modern-looking but well incorporated to the classic styling, the ground effects, the split headlights, the mirrors, the spoiler... i didnt think i'd ever see a fastback 'stang that was better modernized than the Eleanor car by Foose, but i'm in love with this one. i thought i'd never prefer a mustang to my camaro but nice. i just wish i wasnt a poor college student. please tell me that doing this to a first gen camaro is next on your agenda.
well done

Mike

I was equally thrilled to hear that we would be working with Pete at Competition Specialties, "comp-spec", to finish this car. What can I say, his work speaks for itself and I'm just as eager as everyone else to see how it turns out.


Mike-Nemesis Motorsports is considering the possibility of developing a Camaro package as well in the future. If the Camaro moves forward it will be a major undertaking from a stying standpoint. There's several good reasons why gen1 Camaros are popular, styling is a major one.

It's about time that someone came up with a different kit for the mustangs.

The eleanor kits are getting a bit long in the tooth and everyone wants one.

"Variety is the spice of life":D