Fox Restoration project - Page 2 - Mustang Forum

FRED-MATIC · 02-03-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DSTURBD

Granted, I'm not a huge fan of yellow...but that shade isn't too bad. Is that the same that was on the Cobras??

10 holes FTW!!!!

Those pics are with the paint approx 90% complete, just after wetsanding. You can tell in some closer pics(crappy digital) the paint doesn't have much depth yet. Still needs to be buffed out.

2kanchoo · 02-03-2010, 01:44 PM

That shade of yellow looks way better than the first version.

Yellow > Baby poop yellow

FRED-MATIC · 02-09-2010, 08:02 AM

Few more shots.Bumpers, trunk, weatherstripping & hood installed:

Motor and drivetrain going in:

Now onto the wiring work this week

95 Bullitt · 02-09-2010, 02:22 PM

Pro 5.0 > Tri-ax

Looks good Fred

FRED-MATIC · 02-10-2010, 09:17 PM

Wiring progress pics:

Now the rats nest is starting to get cleaned up

Engine bay wired

I'd like to throw out a personal thanks to George, our master tech for his expertise and attention to detail when it comes to wiring. Not many people have the patience to tackle this phase of restoration.

MacGruber · 02-11-2010, 07:31 AM

holy cripes, how big of a PITA is hiding all that wiring? I'd eventually like to tackle mine. I can't believe how much better it makes the engine compt look.

n20capri · 02-11-2010, 12:27 PM

Looks nice - that paint is

What are your interior plans??

2kanchoo · 02-13-2010, 07:31 PM

Looking great! Love all the pics, can't wait to see more!

FRED-MATIC · 02-14-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MacGruber

holy cripes, how big of a PITA is hiding all that wiring? I'd eventually like to tackle mine. I can't believe how much better it makes the engine compt look.

About 25-28 hours, not including the paint and sheet metal work filling the holes.

FRED-MATIC · 02-14-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n20capri

Looks nice - that paint is

What are your interior plans??

We have black racing seats, along with a full coversion to black interior.

FRED-MATIC · 02-15-2010, 07:35 AM

Refurbished some of the accesories, and added underdrive pullies

More pics of wiring cleanup and relocation

FRED-MATIC · 02-23-2010, 06:44 AM

Pics of the interior pieces being dyed from gray to black

Added a new center section to each door panel

The vinly spray dye by SVM works great. It takes a bit of prep work, but the outcome is much better.

FRED-MATIC · 02-23-2010, 06:48 AM

New Headers

Testing the reflective properties of chrome!

2kanchoo · 02-23-2010, 11:57 AM

I'm really not a fan of yellow but this car is going to be fvckin badass! I love the last pic with your face all googly in teh chromes.

FRED-MATIC · 02-27-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2kanchoo

I'm really not a fan of yellow but this car is going to be fvckin badass! I love the last pic with your face all googly in teh chromes.

That's actually George, the man behind the madness of this resto job.

FRED-MATIC · 02-27-2010, 07:50 AM

Quarter windows refurbished , re-sealed, and installed.

Previous A/C setup was an afermarket mis-match. Now the right way.

Out with the under-dash A/C components

Case now sealed with new evap and components

New radiator

Fan shroud re-furbished

FRED-MATIC · 02-27-2010, 07:55 AM

Rest of A/C plumbing, radiator, polished hold down & hoses

Exhaust system. The old stuf literally fell apart as we removed it!

95 Bullitt · 02-28-2010, 09:49 AM

Fred, when you did all the wiring why didn't you guys put a 130amp alt. in the car?

bluemustang · 02-28-2010, 06:19 PM

Pretty damn impressive work so far

FRED-MATIC · 03-01-2010, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Fred, when you did all the wiring why didn't you guys put a 130amp alt. in the car?

Since we wern't going the electric fan route, we just went the extra 20 amps
with a 95 amp upgraded unit.

FRED-MATIC · 03-02-2010, 06:48 AM

Seats& Harnesses

1" spacer to clear the new valve covers

Undershot of new dampner and polished crank pulley

Motor should be breathing life later today

FRED-MATIC · 03-02-2010, 07:46 PM

More engine pics

Wire seperators and CC plates coming tomorrow!

FRED-MATIC · 03-08-2010, 08:00 AM

More interior work

Tried the spray dye on the headliner, but too much absorption. New covering instead.

Also found some 91-93 visors with lighted mirrors.

Refurbished and re colored quarter panels going in

Oroginal speedo cluster lense was toast, so new one installed. Bastids sent a 90-93 by mistake. correct one coming

95 Bullitt · 03-08-2010, 01:15 PM

I'm lost at the purpose for the race seats and the G force belt.

That engine probably won't even make 300HP.

FRED-MATIC · 03-08-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

I'm lost at the purpose for the race seats and the G force belt.

That engine probably won't even make 300HP.

Correct. However the customer felt the car was 'pretty fast' in stock trim.
For a bolt on, mild build, it rips pretty well now.

Customer wanted race seats and harnesses, so his wish is our command.

Orkin · 03-13-2010, 06:49 PM

Great thread...can't wait to see the finished product.

ka0tyk · 03-13-2010, 08:53 PM

on my old fox when i routed the wiring harness over the wheels like that, when i'd take a turn hard the tire ended up eating my harness and shoring things out...

BONESTOCK · 03-14-2010, 03:45 AM

Great thread!!! nice work!!

StangAddict · 03-14-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

PAINT PICS!

Were you able to clean up the waviness in the lower area of the bumper? Mine has a little, not as much, and if there's no way I'm just going to replace it.

Car looks awesome btw.

FRED-MATIC · 03-14-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by StangAddict

Were you able to clean up the waviness in the lower area of the bumper? Mine has a little, not as much, and if there's no way I'm just going to replace it.

Car looks awesome btw.

I swear ever damn LX bumper has a wave in it

We used some flat steel with HD 3M adhesive on the bottom backside of the lowe bumper cover, after it was installed. Flattened things out a bit.

StangAddict · 03-14-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

I swear ever damn LX bumper has a wave in it

We used some flat steel with HD 3M adhesive on the bottom backside of the lowe bumper cover, after it was installed. Flattened things out a bit.

I've asked the body shop if they can do anything with it. Hopefully they can. Otherwise I'll have to spend the $360 I guess to replace it. Might as well do it now while it's being painted.

LES · 03-14-2010, 08:04 AM

I'm so envious. Looks like a lot of fun and the car is coming out great!

95 Bullitt · 03-14-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRED-MATIC

Customer wanted race seats and harnesses, so his wish is our command.

FRED-MATIC · 03-17-2010, 03:19 PM

Some more interior work:

Original gray rear seats

Wrapped in Corbeau upholstery

Custom brackets made for front seats

95 Bullitt · 03-17-2010, 05:49 PM

Fred...what's the bill going to be on this project? I am dying to know because you guys have done a sh1tload of work.

FRED-MATIC · 03-22-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Fred...what's the bill going to be on this project? I am dying to know because you guys have done a sh1tload of work.

This first phase is about 20-30k

Blck92GT · 03-22-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Fred, when you did all the wiring why didn't you guys put a 130amp alt. in the car?

Was going to be my question too....160amp PA was the best mod i ever made

FRED-MATIC · 03-24-2010, 03:08 PM

Sneak peek of the wheels
17x9 front 17x 10 rear Saleen replica's

Nitto 555's
275/40/17 rear 245/45/17 fronts

FRED-MATIC · 03-24-2010, 05:34 PM

Wheel pics on the car

A couple of small detail items to finish off, a day of shakedown, and it's back to the owner.

2kanchoo · 03-24-2010, 05:54 PM

Fvckin suite.

02-09-2010, 08:02 AM	#43
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Few more shots.Bumpers, trunk, weatherstripping & hood installed: Motor and drivetrain going in: Now onto the wiring work this week __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-10-2010, 09:17 PM	#45
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Wiring progress pics: Now the rats nest is starting to get cleaned up Engine bay wired I'd like to throw out a personal thanks to George, our master tech for his expertise and attention to detail when it comes to wiring. Not many people have the patience to tackle this phase of restoration. __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-11-2010, 12:27 PM	#47
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02-15-2010, 07:35 AM	#51
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Refurbished some of the accesories, and added underdrive pullies More pics of wiring cleanup and relocation __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-23-2010, 06:44 AM	#52
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Pics of the interior pieces being dyed from gray to black Added a new center section to each door panel The vinly spray dye by SVM works great. It takes a bit of prep work, but the outcome is much better. __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-11-2010, 07:31 AM	#46
MacGruber Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Palatine, IL. Posts: 28,528	holy cripes, how big of a PITA is hiding all that wiring? I'd eventually like to tackle mine. I can't believe how much better it makes the engine compt look.

02-23-2010, 06:48 AM	#53
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	New Headers Testing the reflective properties of chrome! __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-27-2010, 07:50 AM	#56
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Quarter windows refurbished , re-sealed, and installed. Previous A/C setup was an afermarket mis-match. Now the right way. Out with the under-dash A/C components Case now sealed with new evap and components New radiator Fan shroud re-furbished __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-27-2010, 07:55 AM	#57
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Rest of A/C plumbing, radiator, polished hold down & hoses Exhaust system. The old stuf literally fell apart as we removed it! __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

02-28-2010, 06:19 PM	#59
bluemustang 5 . 0 J U I C E R Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,061	Pretty damn impressive work so far __________________ RIP Jay

03-02-2010, 06:48 AM	#61
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Seats& Harnesses 1" spacer to clear the new valve covers Undershot of new dampner and polished crank pulley Motor should be breathing life later today __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

03-02-2010, 07:46 PM	#62
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	More engine pics Wire seperators and CC plates coming tomorrow! __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

03-08-2010, 08:00 AM	#63
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	More interior work Tried the spray dye on the headliner, but too much absorption. New covering instead. Also found some 91-93 visors with lighted mirrors. Refurbished and re colored quarter panels going in Oroginal speedo cluster lense was toast, so new one installed. Bastids sent a 90-93 by mistake. correct one coming __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

03-13-2010, 08:53 PM	#67
ka0tyk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 14,540	on my old fox when i routed the wiring harness over the wheels like that, when i'd take a turn hard the tire ended up eating my harness and shoring things out... __________________

03-14-2010, 03:45 AM	#68
BONESTOCK :niglaugh: Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: MA Posts: 15,794	Great thread!!! nice work!! __________________

03-14-2010, 08:04 AM	#72
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03-17-2010, 03:19 PM	#74
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Some more interior work: Original gray rear seats Wrapped in Corbeau upholstery Custom brackets made for front seats

03-24-2010, 03:08 PM	#78
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Sneak peek of the wheels 17x9 front 17x 10 rear Saleen replica's Nitto 555's 275/40/17 rear 245/45/17 fronts

03-24-2010, 05:34 PM	#79
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,775	Wheel pics on the car A couple of small detail items to finish off, a day of shakedown, and it's back to the owner.