'65 Fastback project

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by preston

too bad we don't know each other/live close, I've got dozens of ideas for vintage mustang front ends. My last valence was a no bumper wraparound to the flares style, but my latest version is actually going back to using the bumper. Integrating the bumper is actually much hard to do IMO, but if you don't like the look of it then that's an easy decision. I am working through using the bumper again because I'm going back to a more vintage style.

I'm totally with you on the Shelby/R style valences, I hate that big open hole in the middle of the front end, never looked right to me. Needs at least a 2-3" high separator there, whether it be a bumper or sheet metal.

Cool! I'd like to see the latest evolution of your car with the new more vintage look.


This last week Kyle put in a lot of time making the lower valance from scratch, and I think he did a really great job! Since it is really difficult to build identical to a sketch due to variances in proportions that may be off in the drawing, physical space constraints, functional differences, etc. we are rethinking fog light and brake duct placement. I may be moving the fog lights to the center of the lower grille opening. Not sure yet...

Anyway, here is a shot or two of it on the ground. The shape of the lower grille opening isn't set in stone yet and was painted in to give an idea of what could be done.

[Bryce]

Looks good matt

[Ron in SoCal]

I like where you're going with this Matt. Front view looks great, but if I can make a suggestion the transition to lower front fender (ahead of the wheel) needs a little adjustment. It could just be the raw metal pics that accent what i'm seeing?

I know you said it's not done, and with your eye for design I'm sure you'll nail it.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

I like where you're going with this Matt. Front view looks great, but if I can make a suggestion the transition to lower front fender (ahead of the wheel) needs a little adjustment. It could just be the raw metal pics that accent what i'm seeing?

I know you said it's not done, and with your eye for design I'm sure you'll nail it.

Funny Ron --- I thought the very same thing -- I just didn't want to post it because I didn't want to been seen as being critical.... But I totally agree that transition needs something.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Funny Ron --- I thought the very same thing -- I just didn't want to post it because I didn't want to been seen as being critical....

Ron clearly has no issue with that.

[Vegas69]

The rendering sums it up which is killer by the way. I think the piece is "chubby" in comparison. (Not near as chubby as a Torino or Dave's ponch after his road trip)

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Funny Ron --- I thought the very same thing -- I just didn't want to post it because I didn't want to been seen as being critical.... But I totally agree that transition needs something.

Originally Posted by Flash68

Ron clearly has no issue with that.

Since when does GW worry about being seen as 'critical'

Originally Posted by Vegas69

The rendering sums it up which is killer by the way. I think the piece is "chubby" in comparison.

Ha, Matt posted a chubby on the the internet

[Ron in SoCal]

(Quoting myself here...)

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Ha, Matt posted a chubby on the the internet

Just a thought and before Rob mentions it, Camaro owners don't have to worry about that!

[Matt@BOS]

I might have posted a "chubby" Ron, but you had to go back at least twice to look at it, seeing as you quoted yourself and all.

Don't worry guys, I won't let it leave looking like this. The bottom two inches of the fascia will be getting a little chin spoiler, which will help to shorten up the big slab looking sides and blend the fenders into the fascia.

[Tom.A]

This build has all the right stuff