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Ron S
08-01-2012, 01:04 PM
My jig really has no plates for the floater snouts, so I had to make a rig to check it one side at a time. It was kind of a pain, so when the drivers side checked out ok, I just assumed the passenger side would be ok too. You know what they say about when you assume. Moser welded a back brace on that housing which for some reason only pulled on the passenger side. When I went to do a 4 wheel alignment on the car, it was toed out on the passenger side for some reason. Found it right before I left for Motorstate, didn't have time to pull the housing and send it back before the event.
Jay, have you run that car yet? Don't think your beloved GMR floater is without issues. I got to help Chris wrench on Blue Balls GMR floater at Gingerman. It appeared that the hub was machined a little loose for the hub seal. While at speed, the seal fell out oiling down the track, causing the car to get black flagged. Ended up having to use a punch to stake the hub in 4 places to keep the seal in place. Then we noticed that the housing wasn't equipped with any inner axle grease seals?? I think you need to hold your endorsements of a product until you have tested them.
The GMR
08-01-2012, 05:40 PM
Ron, I believe jay was commenting in goood fun.
Your statements are incorrect though, All hubs are machined to the exact specifications of what the engineers at Timken require for that specific seal, So the hubs are NOT incorrectly machined (in fact it is within a fraction of a thousands of an inch to the suggested setting) saying they are would be incorrect. Yes, he did have a seal issue but immidently pointing out that the hub was inproperly machined is incorrect and a false assumption. There are multiple factors that can cause this to happen, none of which have ANY relavence to the tolerance of the hub body itself. If the hubs were to be incorrec then ALL the hubs would be having issues... Including the other hub on the rear end under BB which did NOT have any problem the entire time. In fact BB was on the track sunday running all day. Two other cars were out there with GMR floaters running all weekend... no issue.
The Seals can and are rarely slightly under tolerance from Timken, it is very possible. This combined with other elements such as not enough lubrication between the seal and snout, increased heat do to higher rotor tempetatures creating over 225deg at the hub, and not using our recommended press in silicone / cement to help hold seals up to 700 deg. There are multiple other factors that can cause this... and it is VERY rare at that. The hubs are double, triple, and quadriple checked for tolerance and the seal is correct. BB is about the tenth car with the GMR floater on it, so its well past the "test" phase so to speak.
As for the Inner Axle seals, well that is not up to us. I have mentioned to cris multiple time that is certenly an option, currently he is trying someting similar but a little different. Seals can be installed at any time, not sure why you mentioned that as if we are reaponsible, we do not even make inner seals... yet. I have and do suggest a very specific method on how they are installed because they are often NOT installed correctly causing more harm then good, especially in a PT application.
I just wanted to clear up a few things, your statements were not only mis-informed but I feel as though you were directly trying to take a stab at GMR. Not sure why, last time we talked I was under the impression everything was good between us, guess that is not the case. Car is looking good and dispite your incorrect statements I do not have anything against you, I wish the best for you even though your not running our product. Im sure your car will be back running top notch in no time, great build and even better driver! :twothumbs
Jason
Ron S
08-01-2012, 06:24 PM
Hey Jason, I'm not trying to rip your product, hell I love the stuff. I was just explaining to Jay that any part, no matter how well its made can have issues. Through the years I've seen some of the best parts in the buisness fail under duress, sometimes due to installation issues, sometimes taking parts beyond there limits, and sometimes a poorly made part as the case of my housing. Working the bugs out of these things is a full time job, and can be quite taxing.
If you notice in this build thread I'm not in the habit of calling out any parts manufacturers, and let me tell you ther have been some real problems. After having your GMR parts in my hand in Michigan, I can see the attention to detail that goes into making them, I guess its just been another long aggrevating day and that post just rubbed me abit.
BADDRIDE II
08-01-2012, 08:25 PM
My jig really has no plates for the floater snouts, so I had to make a rig to check it one side at a time. It was kind of a pain, so when the drivers side checked out ok, I just assumed the passenger side would be ok too. You know what they say about when you assume. Moser welded a back brace on that housing which for some reason only pulled on the passenger side. When I went to do a 4 wheel alignment on the car, it was toed out on the passenger side for some reason. Found it right before I left for Motorstate, didn't have time to pull the housing and send it back before the event.
Jay, have you run that car yet? Don't think your beloved GMR floater is without issues. I got to help Chris wrench on Blue Balls GMR floater at Gingerman. It appeared that the hub was machined a little loose for the hub seal. While at speed, the seal fell out oiling down the track, causing the car to get black flagged. Ended up having to use a punch to stake the hub in 4 places to keep the seal in place. Then we noticed that the housing wasn't equipped with any inner axle grease seals?? I think you need to hold your endorsements of a product until you have tested them.
Ron, my questions were sincere believe it or not and I was actually curious on what happened since you had originally mentioned you had checked for straightness.
My last comment about the snouts on the shelf was with a little humor (thus the poke and smile), as to possibly make you shake your head WITH a smile on your face. I guess my timing was bad and perhaps not recieved well since my tone is not heard through the keyboard.
I normally would have cleared all this inaccurately given info up myself but appears Jason has beat me to it for the most part. I will assume your calipers are not calibrated correctly to have made the claims you did. What measurement did you get on the seal bore/seal o.d. OR was this another "assumption"? :rolleyes:
Now on to your comment to make ME shake my head WITH a smile on my face (it was in fun was'nt it?).... NO I have not run my latest car yet :crying: It is still on stands waiting patiently for its day. I am about a year and a half into it, and just over budget at around $5000.....can I have a little more time :lol:
Either way I really do respect your extreme tallent as a builder and ability to get it done!
Flash68
08-01-2012, 08:48 PM
Ron.... you're a stand up guy, man. Kudos to you for how you handle yourself. Looking fwd to meeting you and seeing you at Optima.
Ron S
08-02-2012, 02:15 AM
Wow Jay, you need to learn when to let sleeping dogs lie, your not doing Jason any favors. There was no inaccuracy, the seal fell out at speed,oiled the car, and the track down, only floater failure I'm aware of at Motorstate. Didn't need a caliper to see the seal not holding in the bore tight enough. The fact that it had to be staked to keep it in is not an assumption, its a fact.
Hey sh#t happens, thats racing, it would have never been brought up if it weren't for your cute little posts.
andrewb70
08-02-2012, 06:53 AM
Jay,
Enough...
Andrew
andrewb70
08-02-2012, 08:44 AM
Jay,
Please move on. Jason addressed this issue completely, from the point of GMR.
Andrew
Ron S
08-02-2012, 09:49 AM
I never meant to make this about GMR, I truely beleive it is the best designed floater product on the market. I would be running it on my car if it wasn't for the fact that when I was wanting it, Jason was in the middle of a move,(was having problem catching up with Jason at that time). Hell, I'm really wishing I would have waited, and gone that route right now. Wasn't my intention to run down any product, this is a small community and feel we need to watch out for one another.
On the other side of that, I do grow tired of the "what your running is junk because its not the same as what I'm running" additudes that have been showing up in so many posts here lately. Look, ask Brett, or Kyle or anyone else who manufactures quality parts, parts fail, sometimes we don't even know why. Lets put this to bed, if I caused you any anxioty Jason, I appoligize.
Ron S
08-13-2012, 12:39 PM
Before this thing goes to Optima, was thinking of changing it up a bit. Not really sure if I will like it or not, but was thinking of loosing the flat black on the hood and tops of the fenders, and going body color with white GT350 style stripes over the top of the car. Does anyone know how to photoshop that in, it sure would save me alot of work if I could look at it first, before laying down any paint. A pic like one of these or any front shot, I truely am clueless when it comes to that stuff. Thanks, Ron
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/CarPics347L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/CarPics322L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/CarPics238L-1.jpg
preston
08-13-2012, 01:05 PM
NO ! Don't do it Ron, it looks tough and boss right now. Don't change it to something kind of ghey like that.
69SSLS1
08-13-2012, 01:07 PM
Have to agree. Don't change a thing!
GT500KR_Vert
08-13-2012, 01:12 PM
Would look good with just the shelby side stripes. would be a pain in the ass to repaint the top stripes if you had to touch up again.
Ron S
08-13-2012, 01:18 PM
You know how it is, you get tired of looking at something, and just want to change it up, I need to paint the top of the hood anyway. No matter what, I'd do it in vinyl so I could peel it back off. Saw these, and just thought they were cool, wish he would have done a front view.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vtmg/
GT500KR_Vert
08-13-2012, 02:09 PM
I like some of those, what's with the insane side pipes?
howehot
08-13-2012, 05:13 PM
After getting invited to OUSTI this weekend, one of the many comments I made to my son was I would finally get to see this mustang and meeting you.
GNon18s
08-13-2012, 05:55 PM
I like it the way it is. Everybody gets bored with the same thing after awhile, thats why they build another car (like your AMX), but I think the mustang is a winner the way it sits. Put a better tire on it and go kick a$$ at Optima.
67SSDan
08-14-2012, 02:48 AM
I feel the need to voice my disapproval as well LOL Don't change a thing man! That car is bad A already (that, and you'll save me the hassle of painting it back when you sell it to me).
Dan
Dan S.
08-14-2012, 03:46 PM
63345
Yeah, I know it's just a quick sketch, but it does give some idea....
Ron S
08-14-2012, 04:38 PM
Thanks Dan, thats what I was looking for. Definitely a different look, I don't hate it, but it sure doesn't look as sinister that way, does it?
LSXZ28
08-14-2012, 04:38 PM
I like it!!!
Dan S.
08-14-2012, 04:42 PM
There's not much you can do with Grabber Blue to make it look vicious... :)
I think it looks pretty racy though.
Ron S
08-14-2012, 04:53 PM
With the sponsor decals it will look pretty racey. The hood and fenders need to be painted anyway, I think I'm going to paint them body color, lay some contact paper over it to see if I like it, if I don't it will only take an hour or two to spray the flat black over it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/stripes3L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/CarPics238L-1.jpg
coolwelder62
08-14-2012, 05:26 PM
With the sponsor decals it will look pretty racey. The hood and fenders need to be painted anyway, I think I'm going to paint them body color, lay some contact paper over it to see if I like it, if I don't it will only take an hour or two to spray the flat black over it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/stripes3L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/CarPics238L-1.jpgRon,I like it W/white stripe's.That's a awesome looking orange camaro next to your ride.
SicMonte
08-14-2012, 06:49 PM
I like the black...I have a think for satin black.
GrabberGT
08-15-2012, 06:21 AM
I didnt like the idea at first but I like the stripes. But Im not sure white is the right color for it. How about you carry the fabricated/machined look into the stripes with satin gunmetal (like the wheels) or brushed silver like the Ridetech Velocity Camaro stripes. It'll work well with the wheels, splitter, and interior panels.
Ron S
08-15-2012, 04:54 PM
Got the rear straightened and back in, with the gear change, and Wavetrac installed. Took it out for a cruise, after running the Detroit, and the 3.18 gears, this such an improvement. No more cracking and banging, and at 40 mph, I matted it and damn near lost it. I can't believe how finicky that engine is, if you don't keep it in its happy power band its a bit of a turd, but when its in its happy place its a complete handful.
bikefreak600
08-15-2012, 05:08 PM
I didnt like the idea at first but I like the stripes. But Im not sure white is the right color for it. How about you carry the fabricated/machined look into the stripes with satin gunmetal (like the wheels) or brushed silver like the Ridetech Velocity Camaro stripes. It'll work well with the wheels, splitter, and interior panels.
+1 with the silver stripes or match them with the wheel color. that would look sick !
Zanie
08-15-2012, 06:38 PM
+2 on the satin gunmetal. But I almost hate to try to give Ron guidance since everthing he's done on this car is so "right on"!
Flash68
08-15-2012, 08:48 PM
Ron, I am thinking just the opposite... ditching my *******ized white Mustang stripes and going with flat black. lol
For yours, I think it'll look tits either way.... it's tough to leave things alone... and appears tougher than average for you. Ha.
Ron S
08-16-2012, 04:12 AM
Ron, I am thinking just the opposite... ditching my *******ized white Mustang stripes and going with flat black. lol
For yours, I think it'll look tits either way.... it's tough to leave things alone... and appears tougher than average for you. Ha.
I need to consentrate on fine tuning, and stop all this major changing. I only really get to beat on the thing 3 or 4 times a year, and everytime I do its a new car, and I need to learn to drive all over again, usually with no practice. Some changes were improvements, and some were a total fail, like the 3.18 gears. I guess the only way to find out is to try different things. I think I'll stick with the 3.89's and just practice driving it, and fine tune the shocks etc.
As far as the stripes go, the more I look at it, the more I like it the way it is. When the windsheild got knocked out, I painted the cowl blue, thinking I would try this stripe thing. I will probably put blue on the hood when I paint it just to see, but in the end I see the flat black ending up where it started.
This build is awesome, great fab work man.
Please build me a factory width splitter like yours for my 66 coupe project :)
GT500KR_Vert
08-17-2012, 04:36 PM
+3 on the satin gunmetal. match the rims. also add side shelby stripes.
GNon18s
08-17-2012, 05:07 PM
Didn't you place very well at Carolina motorsports park? Was that with the 3.18's? I thought that track was very challenging on street tires but seemed like you did great. I will say I thought your car was broke at one point when you pulled under the garage because that differential was banging and clunking like crazy, glad to here you ditched that!!
Ron S
08-17-2012, 05:18 PM
Kershaw is kind of different then any track I've been on. Gearing played no part of that equation, I was spinning though 50% of the course. Hate to say that gave me some bad input,once I hit a track where I needed some bight (due to the traffic) the 3.18's dogged the the engine too bad. The power ban that my cam likes leaves me a small widow for gearing.
I've always made up for my lack of road course experience with raw horsepower, take away my horsepower, and I suck. There is no substitute for experience, and beating on the car a couple times a year when your running with the likes of Danny, Kyle, and Brian ain't makin it. Really need to do more track days in Jersey I guess.
Ron S
08-20-2012, 05:33 PM
Starting to peck away at some of the stupid stuff, that has always bugged me. Trying not to go to SEMA with a car that is so rough around the edges (literally). Ford was kind of odd on the fastbacks, in that they allowed rain water to enter the quarter vents, draining into a rain gutter, down a tube, and through a drain hole in the rocker panel. Of course all that was rotted off of this car, so when it rained it just ran into the car. When there was no windows it didn't matter, but now that the car is pretty tight I figured I'd fix it.
Fabbed up some new rain gutters out of aluminum, installed the drain tube, and installed a drains in the rocker panel. I started to make some aluminum panels to cover all that up, all that little stuff is a PITA, but it is becoming a real car.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/DSC00514L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/DSC00516L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/DSC00518L-1.jpg
speedfreak68
08-20-2012, 05:44 PM
Wow, I'm very impressed with this car! You do fantastic work!!
ONDSKAN
08-20-2012, 11:46 PM
Ron.... Big fan of this build. Saying that I would like to weigh in on this stripe and look debate. Keep it in the spirit of the build... smart, rough,and mean...keep it the way its is with the black hood! get a couple of smart @ss bumper stickers (like "eat my stang" or something) and just lay waste to people of the tracks and autcrosses. Big props T
mdes0
08-21-2012, 06:02 AM
If you go with the stripes I think you need to black out the headlight and grill area to keep the bad ass look going, like the new stangs. Incredible build by the by. Gives me some confidence to go do my own wide body on my second gen camaro.
67coug5.0
08-22-2012, 12:25 AM
Would you consider coming to the west coast? Like maybe an autoX event? It'd be sick to see that car in real life! When/where is the optima street challenge?
GrabberGT
08-22-2012, 06:26 AM
Is that a fan attached to your brake cooling hoses?
63638
Payton King
08-22-2012, 08:52 AM
Look on page 97. Hoses with fan goes to diff cooler mounted right there.
GrabberGT
08-22-2012, 10:53 AM
Thanks. Havent seen on a fan like that one.
GT500KR_Vert
08-22-2012, 04:50 PM
looks like the exhaust fan from my boat and jet ski, used them to get the gas vapors out before starting the engine.
Payton King
08-23-2012, 05:23 AM
It came from Motorstate/Allstar. Listed as in-line duct blower
Had one on my boat that looked like that as well.
Rotary
08-30-2012, 08:40 PM
I really like the black hood and fender tops personally. I gotta say i've thought about doing it to my coupe some day after the way yours turned out. I'd rather have that look than a shelby style. Its a much more modern style.
Trans
08-31-2012, 03:23 PM
SO i dont think you have metioned how much $ you have in the car now?
Ron S
09-01-2012, 04:31 AM
Lets see, I built the car originally for $9000, and an unimaginable amount of labor, bardering, and computer time.
Since then I've grenaded 2 engines, working on my 3 trans., 4th rear, 2nd set of wheels, second complete brake package, to be real honest I've lost track.
You need to remember that this car was not built to go racing, it was supposed to be the best pro touring car $5000 could peice together. Almost doubling the original budget it was a bit of a fail. Since then Bill Howell has really built up the RTTH, and the ASCS which has changed alot of peoples focus on how to build there cars.
The car gotten so much more refind since the original build, but has still kept to its original grungy, bare knuckle theme. That fact that this car could get an invite to the Optima Ultmate Street car Invitational really proves that it isn't all about bling. I am so jacked up for this event, knowing that I've never seen the track and probably won't place that well. Just the fact that its been selected to run with the likes of Red Devil, Bad Penny, Jack Ass, Detroit Speed, Finch, etc, etc is very humbling. On the other side of that, by the time I make it to Vegas my head is going to be so big they probably won't let me on the plane.LOL
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/muatngamericangirlsL-1.jpg
Ron S
09-01-2012, 04:32 AM
Doubled that
GNon18s
09-01-2012, 11:15 AM
How are you and the car getting to vegas?
Trans
09-01-2012, 12:28 PM
Lets see, I built the car originally for $9000, and an unimaginable amount of labor, bardering, and computer time.
Since then I've grenaded 2 engines, working on my 3 trans., 4th rear, 2nd set of wheels, second complete brake package, to be real honest I've lost track.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/muatngamericangirlsL-1.jpg
How come you have not added the elanor headlights or torino shaker hood setup?
Ron S
09-02-2012, 04:05 AM
How are you and the car getting to vegas?
The car is being shipped, I'm flying. Once I started doing the math it just made more sence. Finch asked me to do a cross country haul with him (he's driving it from Tenn.)which would be sooo cool, but I just can't get away for that long.
69SSLS1
09-02-2012, 10:34 AM
Even at $10K it is an amazing accomplishment!
Bjkadron
09-05-2012, 06:37 PM
Lets see, I built the car originally for $9000, and an unimaginable amount of labor, bardering, and computer time.
Since then I've grenaded 2 engines, working on my 3 trans., 4th rear, 2nd set of wheels, second complete brake package, to be real honest I've lost track.
You need to remember that this car was not built to go racing, it was supposed to be the best pro touring car $5000 could peice together. Almost doubling the original budget it was a bit of a fail. Since then Bill Howell has really built up the RTTH, and the ASCS which has changed alot of peoples focus on how to build there cars.
The car gotten so much more refind since the original build, but has still has kept to its original grungy, bare knuckle theme. That fact that this car could get an invite to the Optima Ultmate Street car Invitational really proves that it isn't all about bling. I am so jacked up for this event, knowing that I've never seen the track and probably won't place that well. Just the fact that its been selected to run with the likes of Red Devil, Bad Penny, Jack Ass, Detroit Speed, Finch, etc, etc is very humbling. On the other side of that, by the time I make it to Vegas my head is going to be so big they probably won't let me on the plane.LOL
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/muatngamericangirlsL-1.jpg
Congratulations on getting invited to OUSCI! I also like that my little red VW is in this picture... Someday I'm going to get to go to a PT event in an actual muscle car.
Ron S
09-06-2012, 02:08 AM
My first couple events were in my pickup, its still a pretty good time. Its funny back then I was thrashing to get my Camaro done, its still not done.LOL
Ron S
09-23-2012, 02:15 PM
Finally getting 5 minutes to work on this thing before Optima. Pulled the nose off to fix a few road rash spots, and freshen the paint, you can really see the ducting I did for the oil cooler, and to correct the overheating issues ( worked perfect,temps never exceed 195 ) Going to be a mad bash to get it on the trailer in time, should be thrash to the end. Curt who is hauling my car out, is also hauling the Ring Brothers Mustang, kind of a hilarious contrast, mine will be the homely one.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/DSC00522L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/DSC00521L-1.jpg
65_LS1_T56
09-23-2012, 05:06 PM
Wish I was closer Ron, I'd be there in a heartbeat to help with the thrash!
Good luck in Vegas...don't forget to use both feet :cheers:
Jetfixr320
09-24-2012, 08:41 PM
I would take your car over a Ring Brothers car any day.
Ron S
09-27-2012, 02:48 PM
Have to fix my how low can you go experiment where it ended up scorching the paint on the top of the fenders. Fail!!! the rockers almost scraped the ground when it was set that low.
Trying not to pull any panels, so I don't have to refit everything, hate doing it this way, but I think it will work out best in the end.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/DSC00524L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/DSC00523L-1.jpg
coolwelder62
09-27-2012, 04:00 PM
Ron,Congrat's on OUSCI.As a 2 time particpant I know how you are feeling.Just go have a good time,try hard,be safe,and enjoy everything there is to see at SEMA.I love seeing us Regular guy's compete w/the big Gun's.
Ron S
09-27-2012, 05:08 PM
Thanks Scott, I can't wait.
Just hope I get to take it all in. Never been to Vegas before, should be a hoot.
shockrod
10-01-2012, 09:12 AM
I have read all 104 pgs, and I have to hand it to you, you have been throigh quite alot with this car. The amount of fab, in this car really inspires. Good luck in the future with this and the AMX.
Ron S
10-10-2012, 01:17 PM
Just received a care package from Baer, wondering wether I'll have the time to install them.LOL The car is still in primer, and has to be on the trailer for Vegas next week. Why should this event be any different.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/056L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/057L-1.jpg
mdes0
10-10-2012, 01:18 PM
Nice!
tommycomfort
10-10-2012, 02:37 PM
Dead sexy Ron. I talked to Baer and they said if you can't get them on you should just forward them to the Farrington family....
coolwelder62
10-10-2012, 04:51 PM
Dead sexy Ron. I talked to Baer and they said if you can't get them on you should just forward them to the Farrington family....X2 !!!!!!!!.Hey Tom,You guys get all the probono stuff.Let the rest of us slide in on them there calipers if Roonie cant use them.LOL!!!!!!
65_LS1_T56
10-10-2012, 05:15 PM
Just received a care package from Baer, wondering wether I'll have the time to install them.LOL The car is still in primer, and has to be on the trailer for Vegas next week. Why should this event be any different.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/056L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/057L-1.jpg
Should this make me feel inadequate?
Nice addition Ron.
GL in the desert!
Ron S
10-11-2012, 02:11 AM
Should this make me feel inadequate?
Well Aaron it is 15", if your suffering from rotor envy because of my shear size, hey what can I say.
troyboy468
10-11-2012, 03:56 AM
Just received a care package from Baer, wondering wether I'll have the time to install them.LOL The car is still in primer, and has to be on the trailer for Vegas next week. Why should this event be any different.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/056L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/057L-1.jpg
I will stop at the dollar store, get a case of spray bombs and be over later!
Ron S
10-11-2012, 04:15 AM
This isn't your Nova now!LOL
66larkgs
10-11-2012, 06:50 PM
waiting for my tickets for ousci to show up in the mail any day now... cant wait to see this thing at SEMA and on the track..
mdes0
10-12-2012, 05:01 AM
Good luck Ron.
Ron S
10-17-2012, 04:21 PM
Finally got the car in color again, turned out pretty good, as usual not waiting to the last minute. Wish I would of had a little more time to spruce it up a little nicer, but it will be the shiniest its ever been. Now all I have to do is reassemble it, install the new Baer brakes, reinstall the exhaust, and about 1000 other things before it goes on the trailer Sunday in Pittsburg. I think it heads to Vegas next week, with the Ring brothers Mustang in the same trailer, it will still be a case of beauty and the beast. lol
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/006L-1.jpg
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RS_Customs
10-17-2012, 05:53 PM
I think it heads to Vegas next week, with the Ring brothers Mustang in the same trailer, it will still be a case of beauty and the beast. lol
That sounds oddly familiar lol. Glad to hear your getting it back together. I'm booked and can't wait for the fun!
Robert
turboclevor
10-17-2012, 05:58 PM
This is an awesome picture i love fastback mustangs
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/006L-1.jpg
Ron S
10-17-2012, 06:12 PM
That sounds oddly familiar lol. Glad to hear your getting it back together. I'm booked and can't wait for the fun!
Robert
What can I say, it was a good line Robert.
coolwelder62
10-18-2012, 04:08 AM
Good Luck Ron,The Car's coming along great.
AusMarty
10-18-2012, 05:36 AM
So Beauty and the Beast in the same trailer.
Yours would be Beauty right?
:-D
bonecrrusher
10-18-2012, 04:11 PM
Ron - looking awesome!
turboclevor
10-18-2012, 05:00 PM
forgive me if you said it before but which ring brothers mustang is going to be with yours?
Glenn
10-18-2012, 06:04 PM
Have a great time, the car looks Killer!
Ron S
10-20-2012, 03:51 AM
forgive me if you said it before but which ring brothers mustang is going to be with yours?
I beleive its the orange one they just finished
John Wright
10-20-2012, 03:56 AM
New paint looks good Ron, oh man those brakes, whew!...man this car just keeps getting better and better.
LSXZ28
10-20-2012, 03:34 PM
Car looks great Ron! Have a great time!
Ron S
10-22-2012, 03:30 AM
Counting the days Brett, delivered the car to the shipper Sunday. Alot of stuff I would have liked to have done, just didn't have the time, still the most finished this car has ever been.
Payton King
10-22-2012, 03:59 AM
what no pics? you are killing me
Ron S
10-23-2012, 03:51 AM
Unfortunately it was all so hectic, I didn't get any. For some reason I left the splitter off, once I got the car put back together it just looked cleaner without it.
SicMonte
10-23-2012, 07:00 PM
so very excited for you!!! Have fun out there buddy and make Maryland proud!!!
67SSDan
10-24-2012, 07:49 AM
I gotta tell ya man... I was checking out the orange mustang in a new magazine that just showed up at my house the other day, and I'd take your car over that one any day of the week. No disrespect to the "other guys", they certainly can build awesome cars... but I personally like yours better.
Just say'n.
Dan
Ron S
10-24-2012, 09:19 AM
Thanks Guys, just being in the same venue as some of these other guys, with a car that was built, engine, body, chassis, etc. in my little garage, is very humbling. Can't wait to check out all SEMA has to offer, and then once again beat the crap out of that poor Mustang. Just icing on the cake.
454bug
10-24-2012, 08:30 PM
Your car looks great Ron!
Good luck at the event. I know you'll have a blast!!
The Optima challenge is on the top of my bucket list also... one day...
You've got a lot of us rooting for you!! :cheers:
65_LS1_T56
11-05-2012, 06:07 PM
First of all, hope you and your family faired the storm. Looks pretty bad in places on the coast and I thought you said you were near it.
Second, how was it? Optima of course. We expect a full debrief Ron! Looking forward to some :kewlpics:
Ron S
11-05-2012, 07:34 PM
What can I say, I'm exhausted. Never been to Vegas or Sema, my wife Dawn and I flew in on Sat. and did the Vegas thing which nearly took me broke. Dawn flew out Tues. and Payton King came in, and we walked until we couldn't anymore. I think we may have drank a beer or two in the evenings until we headed to Pahrump friday night.
The 90 mile ride through the desert in total darkness was a trip. No overdrive and 3.89 gears, WOW. Payton and I laughed that this was no way for 2 almost 50 year old guys to spend a Friday night.
The one thing I can't stress enough is when going to something like this, don't change anything on your car. The road course was fun but with no real time to make adjustments, I was sliding the front tires all over the place. I went off couse almost every lap, my last lap I got caught behind the camera car. I was so frustated, and I knew the lap was shot, so I took Jimi's advise ( if you can't fast be spectacular). As I passed the camera car I let it eat on the second to last turn, sliding back and forth several times, I almost lost it.
The autocross should also make the blooper reel, as usual I got lost in the forest on the first lap, I think I was the only one. What an idiot!!
I had never done the speed stop squared, but kept sliding the front tires, blowing the box. I don't think I did that bad though.
There were alot of super nice cars there, I don't think the design judges really got my car, didn't score too well. I guess the lack of interior didn't help, the car was shinier then it has ever been. I don't think I explained it too well, because Payton ragged on me for the rest of the day for not knowing how to sell it.
In all, I had a great time, met alot of cool people, saw some CRAZY stuff, and didn't break anything. A car guys dream week. I am really thankful for the opportunity to do it, and should recover in a couple days.LOL
howehot
11-05-2012, 08:42 PM
Ron it was great meeting you in Vegas. It seems our OUSCI story is close to the same. I too had the camera car behind me on the last lap and did a 360, Earnhardt style, on the second to last corner. And when you got lost in that forest, I was at the starting line wondering how to get the heck out of your way.
lol
Dan
GNon18s
11-06-2012, 10:47 AM
Your car has so many fans that if the "design judges" didnt score your car well, it looks bad on them! ..and i like the no interior
RobNoLimit
11-06-2012, 12:41 PM
The mustang is bad a$$. I loved it. Didn't get a chance to say much, but I could tell you were having a blast.
Ron S
11-06-2012, 02:12 PM
Thanks guys, I am truely not sweating it. Everybody has there own taste in cars, thats what makes the world go around.
Rob, that truck of yours is outrageous, I absolutely loved it. Really liked what you did with the Wounded Warrior project, great cause.
tigerracer
11-06-2012, 09:50 PM
Ron it was great meeting you at ousci, loved your car. Got to check it out really well since I was pitted next to you. Gave me a few ideas for my 67 stang. I'd like somebody to explain the design/engineering thing to me, I was totally baffled when they did not want to know about the drivetrain or suspension, I didn't know what to tell them about the car after that. Anyway, had a great time.
Dale Akuszewski
Sunbeam Tiger
Ron S
11-07-2012, 05:46 AM
Loved the Sunbeam Dale. It was a great time.
shortrack
11-07-2012, 05:59 AM
Why do you think it was pushing so bad?
Mike Holleman
11-07-2012, 06:20 AM
Ron, Wish I could have been there Buddy. I know you had a great time.
turboclevor
11-07-2012, 03:37 PM
Ron, saw your mustang at SEMA it was really cool to see it in person
67232
CA B4C
11-07-2012, 05:43 PM
67233
Ron,
I enjoyed talking with you and Payton throughout SEMA week and look forward to hanging with you guys soon.
Casey
GrabberGT
11-08-2012, 07:23 AM
^ awesome photo. Should have left the splitter on. It would have put you over the top with style points AND helped glue the front end down. J/K. Sounds like you had a great time. Have yet to see a photo of your car that I didnt like.
MSTSFabbed
11-09-2012, 09:59 AM
I saw 30th overall on Optimas site! Congrats man! Thats half pack with 60 of the nastiest muscle cars in (and maybe out of) the country!! That's something to be dang proud of man!! Rock on!!
Martin71RS
11-14-2012, 12:37 PM
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Ron S
11-14-2012, 05:26 PM
Thanks Martin, the only video I've seen, the car looks pretty good. Really glad it wasn't my autox run where I got lost in the forest.LOL
Ron S
11-15-2012, 05:10 AM
Just saw these pics on Bangshift, wish I would have taken more pics. We are always so busy at these events. Love the dust all over the tires from all my off road adventures.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/OPTIMA20MUSTANGL-1.jpg
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Ron S
11-15-2012, 06:08 PM
Sorry, this is the last one, off the fender bender site.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/semaL-1.jpg
65_LS1_T56
11-15-2012, 06:54 PM
Just saw these pics on Bangshift, wish I would have taken more pics. We are always so busy at these events. Love the dust all over the tires from all my off road adventures.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/OPTIMA20MUSTANGL-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/optima_ultimate_street_car_invitational_-1.jpg
Weird seeing you alone in your car :)
Awesome pictures, and look, you're waaay ahead of Brett!
Ron.in.SoCal
11-16-2012, 07:01 AM
Sorry, this is the last one, off the fender bender site.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/semaL-1.jpg
That's a celebrity riding shotgun.
Ron S
11-16-2012, 11:07 AM
Yeah, I really don't know the guy, just picked him up hitch hiking. Kinda felt sorry for him, he was holding a sign, that said, will work for race car.
Payton King
11-16-2012, 12:31 PM
Only if you think a porn star is a celeb. LOL
It was more like "bring your kid to work" day. I felt honored to be able to ride with greatness and have photo proof I was there.
DarkBuddha
11-18-2012, 10:12 AM
My first year at SEMA as well, and it was a ton of fun. I was excited to see the car there... been a fan for a while after all. BTW, how long did it end up taking you guys to get the Optima stickers on the car anyways?
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srh3trinity
11-18-2012, 11:38 AM
This car is starting to look refined. It has emblems now.
Ron S
11-18-2012, 03:47 PM
My first year at SEMA as well, and it was a ton of fun. I was excited to see the car there... been a fan for a while after all. BTW, how long did it end up taking you guys to get the Optima stickers on the car anyways?
Thank goodness John was there, or they would have fallen off before I got out of the parking lot.
thetoystore
11-21-2012, 10:15 PM
man i cant even express how much i love this car and the fact that you drive it like its saposed to be
DJW32
11-24-2012, 03:48 AM
Ron,
What was your fix for the ls oil problem?
It was greAt to see your car at optima.
Ron S
11-24-2012, 02:02 PM
Ron,
What was your fix for the ls oil problem?
It was greAt to see your car at optima.
As far as the dry sump system goes, I ended up using an ARE oil pan with the LS7 pump, remote mounted a filter, and added a cooler with a bunch of duct work going to it. It totally fixed the problem, oil temps are actually a little too cool, and the water temps with the duct work never exceed 195, even under extreme, extreme duress.
dontlifttoshift
11-24-2012, 02:56 PM
I plan on using the ARE pan as well, glad to hear more positive feedback on it. Forgive me if you already said it, I am too lazy to read through the thread again, but how big is your dry sump tank?
Ron S
11-24-2012, 03:29 PM
Its 3 gallon, was talking to Chris Gonzalos at motorstate, he built a clear site glass in to Blue Balls tank which was visible from the drivers seat. He was saying you can really see the the level going down when your going through the turns.
dontlifttoshift
11-24-2012, 04:03 PM
3 gallons! You don't mess around.
Thanks.
As far as the dry sump system goes, I ended up using an ARE oil pan with the LS7 pump, remote mounted a filter, and added a cooler with a bunch of duct work going to it. It totally fixed the problem, oil temps are actually a little too cool, and the water temps with the duct work never exceed 195, even under extreme, extreme duress.
Just finished the thread from post one. Amazing build. Got me wanting to go cut the floor out of something. Learned a TON from reading this thread. I'm really thinking about changing gears from building my LeMans for Auto cross to building something else and starting from scratch with a frame and roll cage to help with rigidity and keeping the weight down.
Glad to hear the cooling issue got solved.
When I read the part about you trying to "push" air through the radiator it did catch my eye and made me think you were looking at it wrong. I do a little "hypermiling" with my gutless family van and in hypermiling circles Aerodynamics plays a big roll. They spend a lot of time cleaning up cars aerodynamically and run into cooling problems. Its amazing when you can take a Civic that stock gets 47mpg and make it get 95 mpg (http://www.aerocivic.com/) when you get it figured out.
Let me try to change the way you look at cooling in the future.
Air is going to do the same thing as water and follow the path of least resistance. Think about a 4x4 when you cross deep water you create a bow wave in front of the truck. The water level in the engine compartment stays lower then the actual water depth in front of the truck because the movement pushed the water around the truck.
Air does the same thing as speed increases. Its going to pile against the front of the car and go around the car not through it. The fins in the radiator create resistance to air flow and can stall the air flow to some extent. The open area into the fenders that you had either created a path of least resistance for the air to bypass the radiator and the spinning tires might have even sucked the air out or pushed air out the front of the car stalling the air in front of the radiator. Your walling off that area was the right thing to do for sure but I think for a different reason then "pushing" it through the radiator.
At speed you want to create a low pressure area under the hood to suck the air through the radiator. Thats why in NASCAR they tape the front almost completely up and are still able to keep the temps in check. With the low chin spoiler and ground effect as the car passes over the track creates a tremendous amount of vacuum under the front of the car pulling air through the radiator and improving the amount of grip the front end gets at the same time. They run a soft spring to allow that car to suck down to the track surface for better aerodynamics and traction but when static they can pass the height requirements. Might have contributed to the floaty feel you got at speed as much as the springs you ran.
Course you could never block off the grill like as much as the do on a super speedway for auto cross but even a 1 inch drop in the front splitter could gain you a lot of cooling at higher speeds without any other changes if you run into problems in the future.
Now I need to catch up on the AMX build (actually read it before this thread).
Hope to make some events next year as my car improves and see your car(s) first hand.
Ron S
12-28-2012, 03:44 PM
Just found this, thought I was the only one who thought the 33rd in the design thing at Optima was odd.
http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/budget-pro-touring-mustang/
avewhtboy
12-29-2012, 06:53 AM
Just found this, thought I was the only one who thought the 33rd in the design thing at Optima was odd.
http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/budget-pro-touring-mustang/
Great write up on you and the event, I definitely need to attend this at least one year
Norm Peterson
12-29-2012, 07:02 AM
Not at all, Ron.
Norm
95riosnake
12-29-2012, 03:51 PM
One would have to assume those who awarded this car 33rd in design weren't fully aware how much work has been put into it, I've seen pictures of all the other cars from the event, and while there were definitely some top notch rides in attendance, I definitely didn't see 32 of them that surpassed yours Ron.
lesingepsycho
12-30-2012, 09:46 AM
HA! This thread ought to be required reading (all 2100+ posts) for anyone judging this car by any means!
John Wright
12-30-2012, 10:18 AM
HA! This thread ought to be required reading (all 2100+ posts) for anyone judging this car by any means!Soooooo very true.
blade
01-13-2013, 08:01 PM
I have been reading through your thread for about a week. What a great build!
Ron S
01-16-2013, 05:03 AM
I'm still completely amazed that this thread is approaching 500,000 hits, that is a 1/2 a million hits on a build that I thought wouldn't show any interest at all. If I would have known I think I would have named it better.LOL Goes to show you that its not always about the money, sometimes its just doing something alittle different. The only thing I can say is build them the way you want them, not the way everyone tells you they should be. In the end, you really need to be digging the car from concept to long after its completed(if they ever are completed). Took this thing for a cruise Saturday, what a blast, I'm still smiling.
Gitter Dun
01-16-2013, 10:11 AM
I haven't been on this site for awhile but I knew when I got here I had to see what you were up to. Nothing you do surprises me anymore and I think you are the ultimate grassroots race car builder.
Keep up the good work....your a great inspiration.
zeusrotty
01-28-2013, 03:25 PM
Hi Ron, First of all I think your car is amazing. I am currently working on an 87 Porsche 944 that has an LS2 in it. It goes out for paint next month, and I was interested in knowing the exact brand of paint and the code you were using. My car would look crazy in that color!
Z06killinSBF
01-28-2013, 06:29 PM
I think it's the same color as my car Grabber Blue. Mine is done in PPG, not sure on this car though.
Ron S
01-28-2013, 06:38 PM
Yeah its 2010 Mustang Grabber blue, mine was Dupont waterborne paint though.
ill steez
01-28-2013, 08:01 PM
Please please make a thread for this car.
Hi Ron, First of all I think your car is amazing. I am currently working on an 87 Porsche 944 that has an LS2 in it. It goes out for paint next month, and I was interested in knowing the exact brand of paint and the code you were using. My car would look crazy in that color!
zeusrotty
02-03-2013, 10:18 PM
Okay. I will try to get it started today.
Ron S
02-07-2013, 10:53 AM
I see the Optima trailer is out for the 2012 show. Can't wait to see if this car gets any footage, maybe me getting lost in the forest on the autocross, or sliding the off the road course 1 of my 6 times(note to self:never change anything major on car before an event when there is no time for testing).
It was such a cool experience can't wait for the show. The redneck show and this are going to be the height of the TV season.
LSXZ28
02-08-2013, 04:43 PM
Hey Ron - haven't talked to you in ages! How's the car running? Hope all is well! My son is 3 months old already, and my daughter is 2 - time flies, but I don't seem to get anything done LOL!
Ron S
02-27-2013, 03:54 PM
Check it out.
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-muscle-cars-tearing-it-up-in-super-slow-motion/
Krazed
02-27-2013, 08:07 PM
Check it out.
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-muscle-cars-tearing-it-up-in-super-slow-motion/
Ok that was freaking cool. :cool:
65_LS1_T56
02-28-2013, 03:32 AM
Ok that was freaking cool. :cool:
x2 Ron! You can see how everyone killed a set of tires that weekend now :D
Ron S
04-02-2013, 04:27 AM
I just saw this ad for Run to the Coast for the first time. I don't know who did the art work, but man do they have good taste in cars. I don't know why but I am strangely attracted to this ad, I think I want a poster to hang on the wall.LOL I know its not my car, but hey close enough.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/RTTC2013L-1.png
syborg tt
04-02-2013, 05:47 AM
Heck I want one also.
I just saw this ad for Run to the Coast for the first time. I don't know who did the art work, but man do they have good taste in cars. I don't know why but I am strangely attracted to this ad, I think I want a poster to hang on the wall.LOL I know its not my car, but hey close enough.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/RTTC2013L-1.png
hivewax
04-02-2013, 06:02 AM
I'd look into charging a fee for using the front apron - splitter design!
vintageracer
04-02-2013, 06:02 AM
I just saw this ad for Run to the Coast for the first time. I don't know who did the art work, but man do they have good taste in cars.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/RTTC2013L-1.png
Ron,
I must also agree. EXCELLENT taste in cars.
This ad alone will ensure a quick sellout!
65_LS1_T56
05-15-2013, 05:28 PM
Hey Ron, wondered if you pulled the clutch yet after the Southern Slam. Two handed shifting can't be fast :)
Hopefully you're too busy on the AMX to worry about it, hehehe.
Ron S
05-16-2013, 02:09 AM
Wish I could say I was busy on either project, but I'm not. I've been busy playing contractor for my daughters that have just bought there first homes. Forgot how much I hate drywall. Looks like I have one more weekend of banging nails, then I will drag the Mustang in and blow the Kershaw dust off of it, and see what is up with the clutch. I fear the AMX is once again being pushed to the back burner.
Ron S
05-20-2013, 09:23 AM
Saw Justin just posted this on youtube from Summer slam, didn't even know he was filming. If you listen hard you can hear the clutch slipping. Thanks Justin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqr5cdalfAk
65_LS1_T56
05-20-2013, 01:41 PM
Looks like you had to tighten the shifter ball there...hehe. I love your arm-out-the-window driving style Ron.
Hope you get it fixed up for MS.
GNon18s
05-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Saw Justin just posted this on youtube from Summer slam, didn't even know he was filming. If you listen hard you can hear the clutch slipping. Thanks Justin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqr5cdalfAk
No problem! :6gears:
Ron S
05-25-2013, 03:23 PM
Finally got this clutch pulled apart, kinda weird the pressure plate and flywheel look like they just came out of the box. The disc however is spent, it sheared all the rivets holding it together. Smeared the friction material over the holes, chewed the metal up pretty good.
Not really wanting to run a 6 puck type disc due to the fact that I have driven a lot of drag cars with them, and hate the way that they launch. Called around and found Centerforce the only company to make a regular friction clutch that would handle the Hp levels of this car. Also went with an aluminum flywheel made by Centerforce.
The install was a pain due to the Nascar style hydraulics, getting it shimmed right was a bear. Ended up removing the block spacer that I fabbed when I installed the LS7 clutch. The weight difference is about 14 lbs total between the LS7 clutch and the Centerforce. Driving is a lot different, the car launches as smooth as the LS7 clutch, but revs a lot faster.
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GNon18s
05-25-2013, 07:07 PM
With a dog box trans being able to upshift and downshift so hard, I would imagine a single organic disc would have a hard time keeping up. Was there a twin-disc option for your setup? I've been running an LS7 clutch in my C5 but my shifts are slow and lazy compared to yours.
Ron S
05-26-2013, 03:54 AM
With the bellhousing/nascar style hydraulic throwout I'm running, I'm kinda of stuck with a single disc. I could have run an iron puck style single but I hate the street manners. Could change everything out to a Tilton style, but I would be looking at several thousand dollars. In talking to all the different clutch companies, and a couple of transmission manufacturers, the twin setups generate a lot more heat in the trans when used really hard. I'll abuse this Centerforce setup, and we will see how it goes. I'm almost sure this engine will be pulled from this car, be attached to a T56 Magnum, and set down in my AMX when its done. I do think this car will end up with Ford power in it.
RS_Customs
05-26-2013, 11:31 AM
I'm almost sure this engine will be pulled from this car, be attached to a T56 Magnum, and set down in my AMX when its done.
Fail.....
I do think this car will end up with Ford power in it.
Fail again!!
Fix the clutch and leave it together! You about have this one worked out. No reason to give yourself more headaches trying to work out 2 cars. The LS in the stang is one of so many cool things about that old ford, and thats hard to say coming from a chevy guy lol.
Robert
troyboy468
05-31-2013, 06:43 PM
Fail.....
Fail again!!
Fix the clutch and leave it together! You about have this one worked out. No reason to give yourself more headaches trying to work out 2 cars. The LS in the stang is one of so many cool things about that old ford, and thats hard to say coming from a chevy guy lol.
Robert
Right and Right Robert!
I am gonna have to kick your ass if you keep talking Ford. I thought we were over that when we got rid of that weak ass 4.6 you was going to use! lol
fastbacked
06-01-2013, 11:02 PM
I do think this car will end up with Ford power in it.
Indeed, you can’t deny that awesome car’s blue blood lineage forever. It is a true blue blood, it is blue in color; and, it carves up this blue Planet. Let God’s will be done.
:twothumbs
Ron S
06-02-2013, 04:12 PM
BLA BLA BLA, Ford/Chevy who cares anymore. At the beginning of this ride I cheesed off so many Ford guys, got so many nasty emails that I began to aggravate purists just for fun. Now the car is a lot more refined I'm looking into several options, I wish the mod motors were a little more stout, what does Ford have against cubic inches? I truly know nothing about Ford engines but am looking forward to trying something different. We'll see how it goes.
Dave B
06-02-2013, 04:58 PM
The coyote is pretty cool, just not as cheap as a LS....but maybe someday...
fastbacked
06-02-2013, 05:16 PM
Now the car is a lot more refined I'm looking into several options, I wish the mod motors were a little more stout, what does Ford have against cubic inches? I truly know nothing about Ford engines but am looking forward to trying something different. We'll see how it goes.
I agree the mod motors of the past are humdrum. The Ford 6.2 has cubic inch potential, cross bolt mains, and an already great set of heads. It is pretty much being ignored by people at the moment. The Coyote is pretty good at present, but will be much better when the stroker kits and tall deck versions are released most likely by the aftermarket. It seems like Ford wants to sell superchargers and turbos very liberally.
Crestronwizard
06-03-2013, 06:44 AM
BLA BLA BLA, Ford/Chevy who cares anymore. At the beginning of this ride I cheesed off so many Ford guys, got so many nasty emails that I began to aggravate purists just for fun. Now the car is a lot more refined I'm looking into several options, I wish the mod motors were a little more stout, what does Ford have against cubic inches? I truly know nothing about Ford engines but am looking forward to trying something different. We'll see how it goes.
The whole Ford/Chevy debate is for old people. I run what works. That being said I'm running the mod 5.0 with a 2.9 Whipple and expect to make tons of HP. Even without the blower they seem to do pretty good. Maybe I'll see what everyone is talking about (lack of HP) when I get out there.......
Ron S
06-03-2013, 01:26 PM
I don't think you have anything to worry about with the blower, its naturally aspirated it seems they could use a little more cubes to be competitive. There are so many LS7's out there, its hard for 5 liters to compete with 7 liters.
Crestronwizard
06-03-2013, 03:22 PM
Gotcha. Hopefully I'll be out soon. Hope to check out your ride in person.
MSTSFabbed
06-24-2013, 04:43 AM
Hey Ron I thought you may be interested in this.
My boss had some interest in the Shelby photochop that was done of your car awhile back but wanted a front view as well. I'm worthless in Photoshop, but can push a pencil around so I sketched this up. Its my take on what the front view would have looked like.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/1401_001_page1_image1_zpsb9ebec6f-1.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/MSTSFabbed/media/1401_001_page1_image1_zpsb9ebec6f.jpg.html)
smokin79z28
06-24-2013, 08:43 AM
Im with Chris. keep ford with ford and chevy with chevy. That's how they were made and its how they should stay.
syborg tt
06-24-2013, 08:51 AM
Dang dude I would love a copy of that to hang in my garage.
Hey Ron I thought you may be interested in this.
My boss had some interest in the Shelby photochop that was done of your car awhile back but wanted a front view as well. I'm worthless in Photoshop, but can push a pencil around so I sketched this up. Its my take on what the front view would have looked like.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/1401_001_page1_image1_zpsb9ebec6f-1.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/MSTSFabbed/media/1401_001_page1_image1_zpsb9ebec6f.jpg.html)
Ron S
06-24-2013, 10:06 AM
Stephen has skills!!!! Cars are always cooler in cartoon form, the sides of the car are almost a perfect match.
That is really cool, and I too would be honored to hang that on my wall. Its funny I was thinking of running a different hood if I did the engine swap, and that one looks awesome on that car. Thanks Stephen, brought a grin to a really aggravating day.
Ron.in.SoCal
06-24-2013, 12:44 PM
That picture...looks like a sinister smile, all the while the car is thinking "I'm gonna eat you."
MSTSFabbed
06-25-2013, 03:30 AM
Thank you gentlemen! I consider those all very high complements! I glad you like it.
Ron S
06-25-2013, 11:57 AM
Its funny how exaggerated the sides look, but compared to the actual car its dead on.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/Photo1L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/1401_001_page1_image1_zpsb9ebec6fL-1.jpg
MSTSFabbed
06-25-2013, 12:17 PM
Its sort of a, "What if Shelby made a 66 GT500..." and then Ron got a hold of it! :bananna2:
Ron S
07-01-2013, 11:55 AM
Just received a copy of the sketch in the mail, will look cool in my office. Thank you so much Stephen, I'm going to call you when the AMX is done. LOL
zombiekiller
07-03-2013, 04:49 AM
If you realllllly want to cheese people off, both ford and chevy, a call into ford racing to get your hands on a 3.5 ecoboost out of the f series trucks may be in order. 525hp and around 800 ft/lbs after sligjt massaging and tuning would be fun. Full race also has a single turbo setup in dev for it. I have one in my truck. Full boost is on by 2200 rpms. If they can run 12s in a 6k lb truck, I cant imagine what you'd be able to do in a light car. No clue what that ls weighs, but id guess the ecoboost is lighter. fully forged too
twosaturns
07-03-2013, 12:41 PM
mixing stuff is cool, like the Dodge truck on Fast and Loud this week; '64 Dodge P/U, LS truck engine and crown vic front suspension.
Peder
07-03-2013, 07:36 PM
Ron, have you considered creating a larger grill to fill the front end/custom bumper in a bit more? Maybe a little more aggressive, too! Here's a quick Photoshop:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/ronlargergrille-1.jpg
I was bored, LOL.
mdes0
07-04-2013, 12:15 PM
I like it!
Ron S
07-04-2013, 04:27 PM
That is an old picture . I made a custom nose for the car a while ago. You can see the difference here.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/Photo1L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/Photo1L-1.jpg
Peder
07-04-2013, 06:56 PM
D'oh! Lost track of all the changes, haha. I like that one!
Ron S
08-06-2013, 07:16 PM
Chad from Motorstate just sent me this (Thanks Chad). Its a shame the camera was reversed, saw Jimi spin in first lap, and Tim spin in the second, so through attrition I was first in that session.LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAF7oQ5zAjU
AusMarty
08-06-2013, 11:01 PM
Your Mustang always makes me Horn.
I wish we could drive that kinda thing on AUssie roads. :-(
Great car, and I loved the entire picture collection.
:-D
tommycomfort
08-07-2013, 02:50 AM
Great video Ron! I kind of like the rear facing camera.... :drive:
71RS/SS396
08-07-2013, 02:58 AM
Chad from Motorstate just sent me this (Thanks Chad). Its a shame the camera was reversed, saw Jimi spin in first lap, and Tim spin in the second, so through attrition I was first in that session.LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAF7oQ5zAjU
Jimi started to catch you after my spin, you didn't have a rabbit to chase any more :moon:.
That was the most fun I've had on the track Ron!
Dirt Track Tom was putting on a show in my mirror hanging the tail out, I almost missed a few turns watching the show lol!
Ron S
08-07-2013, 03:15 AM
You need to come to the Ohio/Pittsburg event Tim, I won't know how to drive without my rabbit. I'll have to put Tom in front of me, the SOB ran faster then me too in Michigan.LOL
65_LS1_T56
08-07-2013, 05:00 AM
Jimi started to catch you after my spin, you didn't have a rabbit to chase any more :moon:.
That was the most fun I've had on the track Ron!
Dirt Track Tom was putting on a show in my mirror hanging the tail out, I almost missed a few turns watching the show lol!
lol, Tim I was with DTT when you spun in 11 then we went off if 1... I'm sure he was off his game after seeing you miss 11, such that he passes the first two braking markers in 1 before touching the whoa pedal! Toms says "Hang on Aaron" in a very calm and collected voice...my reply (as we are offroading north of 60mph, heading to the sand trap) "holding on Tom!" He had a great save and avoided the sand box. That was the most fun I've ever had in a car, well...err, umm, on a track.
You need to come to the Ohio/Pittsburg event Tim, I won't know how to drive without my rabbit. I'll have to put Tom in front of me, the SOB ran faster then me too in Michigan.LOL
Farrington is stepping up his game isn't he Ron? I was impressed with his speed on the track. He mush have 300+ pounds on the Mustang.
Ron S
08-07-2013, 08:01 AM
The last time we ran full course was 2 years ago, looking at the lap times from then to now is actually funny. I was 5 seconds faster then 2 years ago, Tom was 12 seconds faster. In looking at the times and the cast of characters from 2 years ago,I beat Randy Bells time, who I consider one of the best drivers in our little group(granted I have 100 more hp then Randy) All of us were right around Vinn's time(who was driving Jakes old race car). Just goes to show how much we have all improved.
tommycomfort
08-08-2013, 05:22 AM
Alright, not to hijack Ron's thread, but here is a video from our Chevelle on the Same run session that Ron had the rear facing Gopro. Kind of cool...
http://youtu.be/a4oRvpyLNjM
Ron S
08-09-2013, 07:30 AM
Thanks Tom, here are the lap times from 2 years ago and now. Karl's collaboration with Chis was worth 11 seconds or so, way to go Karl. Its funny how the the fast guys got faster, but not near as much as the medium guys.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/RdCoursep1L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/201320gingermanL-1.jpg
Paraman1
03-10-2014, 08:31 AM
Hey Ron , really have enjoyed reading through this thread . Have you considered offset racing stripes for the car or even two tone like some of the cars seen here ? White and black down the middle or the side might look pretty cool and keep you out of the crowd .
91610
Ron S
03-10-2014, 02:59 PM
Right before I went to Optima I freshened the paint up. I thought long and hard about doing a color change, and some Ford stripes. In the end I figured the car is kind of known in this color, and I would let it keep it's identity. Somebody needs to find me a good color for my AMX.
Norm Peterson
03-10-2014, 04:24 PM
Well, AMC did have some racing history with red/white/blue color schemes . . .
Norm
meatonastick
06-12-2014, 07:24 PM
So what ever happened with this car?
Ron S
06-14-2014, 04:53 PM
This poor car has set all winter in the garage accumulating dust. Loved the crazy patterns in the dust made by the local beetles. Pulled it out today washed and took it for a cruise, actually made it to a car show today. Forgot how cool our P/T cars are compared to everything else.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/DSC01139L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/06/DSC01141L-1.jpg
David Sloan
06-14-2014, 06:23 PM
sweet good to see her again! Would love to go cruzzin in the Tenn mountains again!
Ron S
06-15-2014, 03:41 AM
sweet good to see her again! Would love to go cruzzin in the Tenn mountains again!
I think my favorite picture of this car is you and I cruising the Tail Of The Dragon.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/Photo1L-1.jpg
knuckleworks
06-15-2014, 05:50 AM
awesome inspiration for me as i found an ex racecar shell,65 fastback with everything fiberglass but cut up wheelarches at the rear for just 700usd,new quarters and build a track car,thanx for sharing :)
//Janne
HellPhish89
06-15-2014, 06:35 PM
just finished all 110 pages..O_O
anywho.. 3 things...
1) if you blended your rear valance into your pseudo diffuser.. you would have a much smoother airflow out the back
2) hood vents with corresponding engine bay belly pans? seems like with the design of your cooling system, you would benefit greatly with that sort of combo
3) i dont recall what you ended up doing clutch wise but.. why not a tilton or quarter master twin or triple?
amazing build and lots of neat ideas for my own build. keep it up :). nice to see a another 'local' guy building something this awesome
David Sloan
06-17-2014, 04:20 PM
Yes i have to agree! my favorite as well!
I think my favorite picture of this car is you and I cruising the Tail Of The Dragon.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/Photo1L-1.jpg
SicMonte
06-18-2014, 06:14 AM
I think my favorite picture of this car is you and I cruising the Tail Of The Dragon.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/Photo1L-1.jpg
ah the good ol Tail of the Dragon. Funny thing...I was looking over the pics of my car on the dragon from the 2012 RTTH and was going to purchase every one of them. By far the best pics ever.
What car show did you go to? I feel like we need to cruise to shows at some point since we are somewhat local.
Ron S
06-18-2014, 11:37 AM
Its funny Doug, I never go to car shows, I have done cars and coffee at Hunt Valley a few times just to clean the carbon off the pistons. I like that because its in by 9AM out by 11 AM. Fathers day weekend I took my Dad to a show down in Fallston, he wanted to show off the 37 Ford he just finished, and I really needed an excuse to clean mine up and stretch its legs. It was a nice Saturday, checking out some cars, and buying my dad a steak for Fathers Day.
driveit
06-19-2014, 02:11 PM
Awesome build. It has taken me almost all day to go over it off and on. Your skills a maze me.
Ron S
06-22-2014, 04:03 AM
Don't know if anyone else that is running a full floating rear is experiencing the same issues I am. It seems the inner axle seals just won't stop leaking. These rears are unique in the fact that you pack the outer wheel bearings with grease, and seal the gear oil in the center section. They don't want the gear oil getting to the wheel bearings and cleaning the grease out of them. I have replaced the grease seals 3 times, and they just let the oil leak into the wheel bearings constantly.
It was so bad that on my AMX rear I machined the inside of the axle tubes to except Dana 44 front inner axle seals. Figured that is what the OEM did and it should work, but that didn't fix my Mustang.
On the Mustang I vented the center section, and each individual axle tube thinking they were building pressure blowing past the seals, didn't help. Glued the aluminum seal housing in place thought maybe it was leaking past the O rings, didn't help.
Several calls, and a bunch of investigation later this is what I found. Due to the cambered axles, Nascar uses these funky seals that have the ability to seal even when there is a fair amount of misalignment. It is a dual seal, in which you pack between the two seals with axle grease, installed them today, they seem really nice, will let you know how it goes.
http://www.sealsit.com/specs/axlehub.pdf
Mike Holleman
06-22-2014, 04:32 AM
Ron, I'm running a double set of seals. One set just inside the inner tube and a second that fits further in the tube. I also put a baffled vent in the housing with the canister mounted up in the quarter panel. I think this combination fixed it.
Ron S
07-12-2014, 05:22 PM
With all the working on the other car this poor car has been abandoned. Baer sent me a new brake set up before I went to Optima, I never had a chance to adjust anything before it left for Vegas. Car slid all over the track, front tires locked up at every turn. Adjusted the rear bias as much as possible, but still not a lot of rear brake.
While getting ready for Motorstate I decided to check the front to rear brake pressures. The first check, pushing as hard as I could, showed 2100psi front/ 400psi rear. Don't know what they are supposed to be, but I know that's not right.
Decided to ditch the tandem master cylinder with the rear bias adjuster, in favor of a dual master set up. Drilling the holes in the firewall was a real pain, but I did get it done. Made an aluminum cover for that mess, powder coated it, and will assemble it tomorrow.
The original set up definitely never worked considering I've cracked 3 front rotors, and the rears look pristine. This definitely a case of too many irons in the fire, this should have been checked/corrected years ago, just had too much going on. Building the car is easy, sorting it is the hard part.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC01142L-1.jpg
andrewb70
07-12-2014, 06:16 PM
Ron,
It sounds like you need to do some further calculations. Aside from the line pressure to the calipers, you need to take into account the piston area of the front and rear calipers. Having such a difference in pressure may not be a bad thing (although I would still want to know why the huge difference) if the piston area of the calipers is sized accordingly.
Paging Ron Sutton!!!
Andrew
Ron S
07-12-2014, 06:32 PM
Made a bunch of calls Andrew, just to find out what others pressures were, and what the percentage differences were. What we have determined is that there is already bias built in to the system because of the piston differences front to back. I'm going to start with a 3/4" masters front and back, and change if need be, after driving it. It has to be better then what I have.
Crestronwizard
07-14-2014, 05:30 PM
"Building the car is easy, sorting it is the hard part. "
That's what I am dreading more and more each day.
Z06killinSBF
07-14-2014, 05:55 PM
Shoot I'm just having a hard enough time building mine!
Ron S
07-15-2014, 02:01 AM
Got the masters in place, will make up the lines tomorrow. This is getting stupid working on two cars at once, and posting crap.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC01153L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC01150L-1.jpg
tommycomfort
07-15-2014, 02:40 AM
This is getting stupid working on two cars at once, and posting crap.
Yeah, but we appreciate you sharing your hard work. So, stop whining about it! :enguard:
Ron S
07-15-2014, 01:05 PM
But I / And I / But / OK
HellPhish89
07-15-2014, 08:18 PM
But I / And I / But / OK :Ron hangs head... slinks back to garage:
rixtrix1
07-16-2014, 09:56 PM
:Ron hangs head... slinks back to garage:
And keeps turning out great stuff faster than everybody else!
Ron S
10-25-2014, 05:09 AM
Was just finally uploading some pics on to the computer from Bob's event in Pittsburg. Thought they were cool so I would post a few. Some of the best pics I've seen of this car.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0790e2012x18L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0596L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0378L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0179e2012x18L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0418L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0770L-1.jpg
Krazed
10-25-2014, 04:05 PM
Love seeing that thing!
How's it stopping now after the changes?
Ron S
10-26-2014, 04:24 AM
At the Pitt event I took second on the road course, the brakes feel so much better. I can't believe I drove that car that way (and thought it worked ok) for that long. Still tweaking on the alignment a bit trying to get the camber where I'm happy with it. If you look in a couple pics the inside tire is far from flat which I can't think is optimum.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0379L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0385L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0402L-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC_0393L-1.jpg
andrewb70
10-26-2014, 07:21 AM
So Ron,
Give us a rundown of what ended up happening with the brakes. What MC sizes did you settle on? What were the resulting front and rear pressures?
Andrew
Ron S
10-26-2014, 12:59 PM
I put the 2 separate masters on the car and started with 3/4f / 3/4/r. After checking the pressures with the balance bar in the middle. 3/4F-3/4R Masters. The pressures were 1050 rear / 950 front. Adjusting the bar I could get it 1200 F/ 800R and then reverse it 1200R/ 800F with just a turn of the knob. It did seem to favor the rear pressure wise, so I may change the rear to 7/8. After changing to 3/4f / 7/8r the with the adjuster in the middle the offsets got worse high in the front low in the rear. Ended up with 7/8f / 3/4r with 1050/1050 on pressures. makes no sense to me, but that is how it ended up.
andrewb70
10-26-2014, 01:59 PM
I put the 2 separate masters on the car and started with 3/4f / 3/4/r. After checking the pressures with the balance bar in the middle. 3/4F-3/4R Masters. The pressures were 1050 rear / 950 front. Adjusting the bar I could get it 1200 F/ 800R and then reverse it 1200R/ 800F with just a turn of the knob. It did seem to favor the rear pressure wise, so I may change the rear to 7/8. After changing to 3/4f / 7/8r the with the adjuster in the middle the offsets got worse high in the front low in the rear. Ended up with 7/8f / 3/4r with 1050/1050 on pressures. makes no sense to me, but that is how it ended up.
It makes perfect sense. A smaller bore MC will give you MORE pressure.
Andrew
wfo guy
10-26-2014, 02:35 PM
The pics are great, Ron. I hope everything else goes well.
Ron S
12-17-2014, 03:49 PM
Someone just sent me this from the Speed Hunters web site. Article was on Ken Blocks 4x4 Mustang drift car. If you scroll down the article and get to the design inspiration board that they put together. There is a couple pics of this Mustang on there, one of the chassis, and one complete. Kinda cool
http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/12/the-hoonicorn-rtr-build-story/
mdes0
12-17-2014, 04:23 PM
Saw that yesterday, really cool that they looked over your ride for inspiration. Not a surprise, you did an outstanding job. YOu watch the youtube video of the Hoonicorn? My heart was jumping out of my chest by the end! Guy is one hell of a driver. http://youtu.be/5qanlirrRWs
Matt
tommycomfort
12-17-2014, 04:29 PM
Super cool Ron!
tazzz25906112
12-17-2014, 06:36 PM
Coolest Mustang in the land,, no doubt.... Great to hear you're sorting through it Bud.
Merry Christmas BTW if I don't get a chance to wish you the season best before that....
Zanie
12-17-2014, 09:24 PM
Someone just sent me this from the Speed Hunters web site. Article was on Ken Blocks 4x4 Mustang drift car. If you scroll down the article and get to the design inspiration board that they put together. There is a couple pics of this Mustang on there, one of the chassis, and one complete. Kinda cool
http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/12/the-hoonicorn-rtr-build-story/
Kinda cool? Mr. Modest Ron.....That's SUPER COOL!
Ron S
02-08-2015, 07:10 AM
Just procured this unit to keep the driveway plowed out. Super sexy ride, with 39" tires which come half way up the side glass on the Mustang. Top speed is about 45mph, with wicked flat head power.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20150130_161712L-1.jpg
andrewb70
02-08-2015, 07:12 AM
What is it?
Andrew
Ron S
02-08-2015, 07:20 AM
It's a 1954 Dodge power Wagon
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/20150205_170123L-1.jpg
vintageracer
02-08-2015, 09:30 AM
That shovel on the back sure is sexy!!!!
wfo guy
02-08-2015, 09:36 AM
"wicked flathead power" I'll be laughing about that for a long time. I have a 47 Dodge truck that I believe has the same engine. :)
vintageracer
02-08-2015, 10:32 AM
Sick minds think alike!
1962 Willy's M170 stretch Ambulance Jeep.
I pick this up next week!
Nothin like ole Military power!
Ron S
03-19-2015, 12:05 PM
Haven't been on and looked over at this thread in quite a while. For some reason, and I really don't know why, this thread has over 3/4 of a million hits. I know I've said it before. When I started this build, I thought it would have had no interest at all due to the low budget. Hell, now I want to start working on it again and see if we can get the stupid thread to a million.LOL
Martin71RS
03-19-2015, 12:20 PM
How is the other car coming along Ron?
Ron S
03-19-2015, 03:43 PM
I was really close to burn out on the other car, so I stepped away for a while. Been working on some other funky projects which seemed much less stressful that are close to being completed. Once they are done I feel I can hit the AMX hard and stay on it until completion. I will keep you posted.
454bug
03-19-2015, 06:12 PM
Hey Ron,
Long time since we have conversed! I hope things are going well for you.
I, too, purchased a military vehicle for some fun and a change of pace!
Here's my tailgate vehicle for Texas A&M's home football games:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/03/Aggie20Truck2020Drivers20side_zpsegwsm54-1.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/454bug/media/Aggie%20Truck%20-%20Drivers%20side_zpsegwsm54j.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/03/Army20Truck_zpslmym1w3u-1.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/454bug/media/Army%20Truck_zpslmym1w3u.jpg.html)
3TGslKN13DE
It's got 46" tires on it, it holds about 20 people in the bed and everyone loves to tour around all of the tailgate areas blaring out the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band songs! I have 5,000 watts of PA speakers and subwoofers playing off of my iPad! :twothumbs
andrewb70
03-19-2015, 08:02 PM
Hey Ron,
Long time since we have conversed! I hope things are going well for you.
I, too, purchased a military vehicle for some fun and a change of pace!
Here's my tailgate vehicle for Texas A&M's home football games:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/03/Aggie20Truck2020Drivers20side_zpsegwsm54-1.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/454bug/media/Aggie%20Truck%20-%20Drivers%20side_zpsegwsm54j.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/03/Army20Truck_zpslmym1w3u-1.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/454bug/media/Army%20Truck_zpslmym1w3u.jpg.html)
3TGslKN13DE
It's got 43" tires on it, it holds about 20 people in the bed and everyone loves to tour around all of the tailgate areas blaring out the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band songs! I have 4,000 watts of PA speakers and subwoofers playing off of my iPad! :twothumbs
Ray,
You're also ready for the Zombie Apocalypse!
Andrew
Ron S
03-20-2015, 02:06 AM
Like the Lady Bug, that is an over the top project, but I can't think of a better tailgate vehicle. Funny how fun trumps work every time.
Ron S
05-05-2015, 04:25 AM
Just got back from Bill's cruising the Smokies. Car ran flawlessly, event was very fun. Ended up renting a cabin up on the side of the mountain, the peace and tranquility was for sure interrupted. Got more then one nasty look when I fired up and cruised down the mountain early Sunday morning. Every cabin I passed someone had run to the window or front door, to see what the hell was going on.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/20150502_191731L-1.jpg
syborg tt
05-05-2015, 06:01 AM
If I was there and you passed by my window I would have been chasing you down the street begging you to stop so I could look at the car.
Just got back from Bill's cruising the Smokies. Car ran flawlessly, event was very fun. Ended up renting a cabin up on the side of the mountain, the peace and tranquility was for sure interrupted. Got more then one nasty look when I fired up and cruised down the mountain early Sunday morning. Every cabin I passed someone had run to the window or front door, to see what the hell was going on.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/20150502_191731L-1.jpg
xsboost90
05-05-2015, 05:41 PM
love the car! Ive seen this car posted to so many other forums its not funny. When i searched "widebody mustang" two years ago when i bought my 64, your car popped up! Glad to see its still being put to good use, hopefully in the next year or so my LS motored mustang will be kicking ass too...
OUT-****ing STANDING ride. It looks like its begging to have the wheels driven off of it...
Memphis
05-27-2015, 03:30 PM
Was on Speedhunters and saw this, looks like Ken Block drew some inspiration from this.
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thegreek
01-24-2016, 08:14 PM
What did ron use for a frame? Also what brand wheels where the first ones he had?
Ron S
02-13-2016, 05:55 AM
The frame was home grown, the wheels were made by Speedline. They have long since been discontinued, every once in a while I see a set on Ebay though. Went to post a few frame pics, forgot how elaborate that chassis was, and how much I like build pics. lol
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Ron S
02-14-2016, 06:09 AM
I know its not Pro Touring, figured some guys here might dig it, but I know I posted it here, so I guess I'll finish it here. The old Dodge M37 Power Wagon I bought got the full treatment, Big Block (the wicked flat head wasn't so wicked) 727 auto, NP205 transfer case, and a pair of Dana 60 rears. Humm Vee wheels with run flats that you can shoot with a gun are cool, but my favorite is the dash mounted shifter, out of a 60's dodge motorhome.
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blade
02-14-2016, 07:04 AM
Cool little truck!
vintageracer
02-14-2016, 07:28 AM
Cool little truck!
And more useful in many ways than the Mustang!
David Sloan
02-14-2016, 04:13 PM
That is a cool truck!
I want to build a old 4X4 with a cummins in it
Ron S
02-15-2016, 11:25 AM
Dave needs to finish a Camaro. LOL
Crestronwizard
02-15-2016, 01:02 PM
Sweet! I need that on the farm :)
David Sloan
02-16-2016, 02:57 AM
Dave needs to finish a Camaro. LOL
Believe me iam working on it. And we are getting closer
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