Custom car and restoration thread . (Page 3 of 4)
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Originally Posted By M2K: Have you ever seen the Shogun version? Taurus SHO engine in the rear of the Festiva. They weigh 1700 pounds and originally had 63hp. Surprisingly there is a pretty big “enthusiast” community. Jay Leno has one, and ls, k series, or even a literbike engine would all be fun  1989 Ford Shogun - Jay Leno's Garage |
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Originally Posted By HRJ: Wow, fantastic rides! I’m having a car restored currently. I don’t have the time or skill myself, but some of yall here are gifted. 1970 Z28 RS LT-1 4-speed in Mulsanne Blue with blue interior. Being prepared to take to Legends judging. It’s all numbers matching drivetrain and is original sheet metal throughout. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/73464438349__F2F78400-FAED-4CD4-AB8A-FFE-3300184.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/73464419744__2BDEB86F-6A85-44F6-AC41-27E-3300185.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/73464479904__2A6B8967-CE79-4992-8916-14A-3300186.JPG It’s being restored here… it’s the blue car referenced in the video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAtdPDxONl8Update Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Blackie: https://i.imgur.com/iW7FATw.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/72jkV3m.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/FEFecM2.jpeg 
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flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
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Originally Posted By HRJ: Originally Posted By HRJ: Wow, fantastic rides! I'm having a car restored currently. I don't have the time or skill myself, but some of yall here are gifted. 1970 Z28 RS LT-1 4-speed in Mulsanne Blue with blue interior. Being prepared to take to Legends judging. It's all numbers matching drivetrain and is original sheet metal throughout. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/73464438349__F2F78400-FAED-4CD4-AB8A-FFE-3300184.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/73464419744__2BDEB86F-6A85-44F6-AC41-27E-3300185.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/73464479904__2A6B8967-CE79-4992-8916-14A-3300186.JPG It's being restored here it's the blue car referenced in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAtdPDxONl8Update https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/IMG_3109_jpeg-3585121.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/IMG_3106_jpeg-3585122.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/IMG_3104_jpeg-3585123.JPG |
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Since last check in did full body and paint on two more old broncos a bug and molded some m3 sideskirts into my crv to match the M3 front bumper and I'm painting the coyote swapped Eleanor next week. Finally done with all the bodywork and blocking primer         |
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Originally Posted By victorgonzales: Since last check in did full body and paint on two more old broncos a bug and molded some m3 sideskirts into my crv to match the M3 front bumper and I'm painting the coyote swapped Eleanor next week. Finally done with all the bodywork and blocking primer https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002058-3585212.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002099-3585209.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000001964-3585215.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000001961-3585213.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000000068-3585217.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000000069-3585218.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002089-3585211.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002091-3585210.jpg |
Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire
flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
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Wow that looks great, that blue is a great color. |
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Originally Posted By victorgonzales: Since last check in did full body and paint on two more old broncos a bug and molded some m3 sideskirts into my crv to match the M3 front bumper and I'm painting the coyote swapped Eleanor next week. Finally done with all the bodywork and blocking primer https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002058-3585212.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002099-3585209.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000001964-3585215.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000001961-3585213.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000000068-3585217.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000000069-3585218.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002089-3585211.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002091-3585210.jpg That dark green bronco looks excellent |
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Originally Posted By Butternut: I'm loving the CRV and its almost Range Rover Sport vibe. Very cool IMO, and nice skills! Thanks back bumper is next have some WRX STI rear aero and a splitter I'm molding into the rear that matches well with the sides. Also building an aluminum drag spoiler for it . Will look much more sleek than the current one. Here's my cardboard template 
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Originally Posted By victorgonzales: Thanks back bumper is next have some WRX STI rear aero and a splitter I'm molding into the rear that matches well with the sides. Also building an aluminum drag spoiler for it . Will look much more sleek than the current one. Here's my cardboard template https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002072-3585703.jpg 
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Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire
flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
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Attached File I have a neighbor that flips cars. I'm going to try and get this off him. I've always wanted one. |
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Originally Posted By Global_Cooling: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241636/1000010272_jpg-3585769.JPG I have a neighbor that flips cars. I'm going to try and get this off him. I've always wanted one. That looks really rusty and it’s missing? the pop top. Beware |
Done with the Eleanor. Off to someone else for interior and mechanical stuff. A little peely on the tops because there's six coats of clear on the stripes so I can block them flat and buff later. So you can't feel or see the edges.     |
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Great job! I love the Eleanor clones. A local guy built one with a SC Coyote and it's a beast. He drives the hell out of it too. 68 Mustang Attached File |
q3131: I can enjoy necrobeastialexhibitionism as much as the next guy, but homonecrobestailexhibitionism is just plain sick.
Tomislav:If you truly love something, you need to shoot it, then set it on fire. (And then post pics!)
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Tomislav:If you truly love something, you need to shoot it, then set it on fire. (And then post pics!)
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Originally Posted By CajunMojo: Great job! I love the Eleanor clones. A local guy built one with a SC Coyote and it's a beast. He drives the hell out of it too. 68 Mustang https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/59505/1000013627_jpg-3590124.JPG 
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Freshening up a ‘75 Stingray for a friend. Factory long block was way to nice from the factory for this 220hp slug. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
"A mass production economy can neither be created nor sustained
without a leveled population, one conditioned to mass habits, mass tastes, mass enthusiasms,
predictable mass behaviors." John Gatto
without a leveled population, one conditioned to mass habits, mass tastes, mass enthusiasms,
predictable mass behaviors." John Gatto
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Originally Posted By 1cheapshot: So how's the Power Wagon coming? I couldn't believe how straight you got it to. Most of them were beat to hell. That tailgate, is it a reproduction? Because I've never seen one even close to straight. They are usually some version of a saucer. |
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Originally Posted By 545days: That M3 front bumper looks perfect. I have been going back and forth between pages 1 and 3 of this thread to compare the before and after. You definitely have an eye for design and the skills to execute it. I can't wait to see the trailing spoiler. |
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Originally Posted By wildearp: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/41996/IMG_1838_JPG-3214363.jpg |
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I've always wanted a split bumper Gen 2 |
"I miss the days of being able to shoot all commies" G.B.
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Originally Posted By victorgonzales: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002246-3610721.jpg Please tell me light saddle top. |
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I was hoping they were going for an Eddie Bower look. Attached File |
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Some very clean rides in here... After almost 3 years.. I am hoping to put a done stamp on this in the next couple of weeks.... Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By victorgonzales: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002496-3634195.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173081/1000002501-3634196.jpgjustbfinoshed this old Jaguar coupe . Full strip bodywork and paint. Was a pain in the ass lots of rust repair. Putting a blueprint ls motor in it I believe. I remember as a young bodyman being very impressed with the engineering on the body structure of the Jaguar. Door handle mechanisms, door hinges, hood opening system, etc. This was back in the early ‘80’s. I’d love to have one with an LS swap with a quiet exhaust system. |
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Originally Posted By ScottsGT: I remember as a young bodyman being very impressed with the engineering on the body structure of the Jaguar. Door handle mechanisms, door hinges, hood opening system, etc. This was back in the early '80's. I'd love to have one with an LS swap with a quiet exhaust system. |
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Coyote swapped mustang almost ready for paint. We have about 800 hours into this thing but it's gonna be bad to the bone. Fast as fuck and show car quality. Lots of little details that took a lot of time I'll point out later when it's done. Going black with a silver three stage pearl. Satin black trim.   |
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The ‘67 Corvette my son built last year is crossing the stage at BJ on Saturday by the new owner. His boss sold it last year at Mecum and he dropped the reserve at the last minute hoping it would excite the bidders. He told everyone in the shop he was not going to sell for less than $325k and pass out bonuses. Asshole let it go at $275 and no bonuses. He still got his, but the guys in the shop got fucked. https://www.barrett-jackson.com/2026-scottsdale/docket/vehicle/1967-chevrolet-corvette-custom-coupe-295750?origin=docket#description |
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Originally Posted By ScottsGT: The '67 Corvette my son built last year is crossing the stage at BJ on Saturday by the new owner. His boss sold it last year at Mecum and he dropped the reserve at the last minute hoping it would excite the bidders. He told everyone in the shop he was not going to sell for less than $325k and pass out bonuses. Asshole let it go at $275 and no bonuses. He still got his, but the guys in the shop got fucked. https://www.barrett-jackson.com/2026-scottsdale/docket/vehicle/1967-chevrolet-corvette-custom-coupe-295750?origin=docket#description |
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Originally Posted By victorgonzales: Damn that's a nice car. Wonder what it will go for. Hammer dropped at $200,000. $75,000 less than the hammer drop at Mecum 6-8 months ago. Across the board, vintage Corvettes seemed to be a little lower from the sales I saw. Now I was blown away at what Mustangs and Shelby’s were pulling. ‘66 GT350’s at $425k, a restomod ‘65 (very restomodded with a carbon fiber fastback roof, S550 rear glass, etc.) pulled $700,000. A Bob Perkins ‘69 Boss 9 restoration was in the $400’s as well. Of course Bob Perkins name adds a huge premium to anything. |
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Attached File 1500 miles around Hill Country and South Texas. |
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Something a little cooler coming. Just finishing interior and shake down stuff on our 1975 GMC Jimmy. Attached File |
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