Project TechnoStang 66 Mustang Coupe

[Crestronwizard]

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[Stovebolter]

Its looking great! Perfect color choice.

David

[Jetfixr320]

Holy crap! That looks great! Thing is going to fly......

[Crestronwizard]

I decided to blackout the taillight pan

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[Crestronwizard]

Wet sanding the deck lid

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[Crestronwizard]

The hood is next. We're going to have the front end all bolted back on before painting the hood.

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[Crestronwizard]

Looking a little more complete.........

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[rustomatic]

It almost looks subtle...

[cars2bikes]

WOW LOVE READING THIS WHOLE THREAD .
truly awesome thanx for sharing

[Gil]

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Love the mods done with the rear

Very nice car & work
Gil

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks everyone. I plan to have it back at my garage late next week. Then I get to start wiring :)

[Crestronwizard]

Deck Lid On

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[rickpaw]

Car's looking great. Thanks for sharing.

[PonyPower66]

I have a question, did you modify the original bumper to make the seamless rear or did you custom fab it?

Also your are building the exact vision i had for my car (with a bigger budget) with a few exceptions and hope to see you at mustang week if you are going good luck on the rest of the build.

[Crestronwizard]

I may have to look back through my own thread to remember,lol. My first thought is we modified the factory.

[Crestronwizard]

Hood is painted

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[armourmark]

Looks fantastic!!

[Crestronwizard]

Anyone on here with experience tuning SCT?

[Crestronwizard]

Car is back at my shop. Took a couple of pics with a proper camera

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[liquidh8]

whew, just read through the thread, can't believe I haven't seen this. Looks great!

[Crestronwizard]

whew, just read through the thread, can't believe I haven't seen this. Looks great!

Thanks! Sound deadening material arrived today so I will finally get back to work on it.

[skooli]

Wow! That thing is gonna be awesome.

[Crestronwizard]

Laying out all the parts that still need to be installed. I have a lot of work ahead.......

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[dangina]

thats alot of all kinds of beautiful right there!love the body off the frame, the color just suits this car! I'm jealous of your shop! ;)

[Crestronwizard]

thats alot of all kinds of beautiful right there!love the body off the frame, the color just suits this car! I'm jealous of your shop! ;)

TY. Will post some pics tomorrow as finally getting a day to work on it.

[Crestronwizard]

Updates as promised

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This is one of those pieces that doesn't get a lot of attention but it's completely custom fabricated and ends up holding quite a few things.

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[slammedwhitec5vert]

Just plain sick!!!

[Crestronwizard]

We changed the inlet and outlet on the Whipple intercooler to -AN fittings

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Addison (my 3rd child and 1st daughter) came to help today. She works harder than the rest of us.

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Addison added to the "to do" list. Looks about right to me!

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[rickpaw]

The car is looking great Geoff. Can't wait to see it finished.

[wfo guy]

I agree with Addison! I believe we may have become nut-cases with what we are trying to accomplish. Welcome to the group! :)

[Build-It-Break-It]

Very nice build. I love seeing people build cars the way they envision them and not stick to old school standards. Very nice

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Everyone. I am so thankful to have found this group. It's like a therapy session every time I visit ;). Looking forward to actually getting out and enjoying some shows and meeting people in the "real" world.

[Crestronwizard]

It's sad , but this is the only update pic I have. Our new baby (#4) came three weeks early so been busy :). The tedious, boring stuff is getting done on the Mustang. Next 4 weeks should get it close.

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[Crestronwizard]

It's getting tight

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[Crestronwizard]

Quick Update. Lots of hours put in = A/C hoses crimped and back on for the last time; heater hoses on (lots of time modding the intake tubes to clear the supercharger); PCM & ISIS Cell for the front mounted; Heat Exchanger finally in for the last time; Radiator in. I think I could maybe start her up Friday. We'll see...........

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[Crestronwizard]

Put sound deadener in the doors. Put in the wiring for door pop, power window and speaker. Managed a vent window install too.

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[Z06killinSBF]

Looks great!

Question: What is that "door hinge" looking thing under the dash? 2nd pic, post 526

[Crestronwizard]

Looks great!

Question: What is that "door hinge" looking thing under the dash? 2nd pic, post 526

It is for the windshield wipers. There is a worm gear that enters through the hole in the side. It runs back to the box under the black box that's in Post #535, pic 2. It pulls and pushes the worm gear, making the wipers move :)

[Crestronwizard]

Snapped a few pics. The plate that covers everything forward of the radiator.

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Fuel Lines and filter. Interior guy is going to love making this all look good.

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The Crestron all arrived. I'll unbox this coming week and take some pics. This and the ISIS Power system will control everything.

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[Crestronwizard]

Back on the ground to make the move to the lift

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This panel is removable so I can access the ISIS if needed

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Mounted the Y-Block for the feed line

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Temporarily put on the steering wheel

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[vette427-sbc]

Love the attention to detail! The outside looks great and the serviceability and detail underneath it all are equally as nice!

[Crestronwizard]

Love the attention to detail! The outside looks great and the serviceability and detail underneath it all are equally as nice!

Thank you!

[Crestronwizard]

Had to pull the trans back out and cut .5" off the retainer sleeve.

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Hooking up the fuel lines.

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Starting to mock up where the Crestron 10" Touchscreen goes

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This is the smaller 5" screen. The current plan is to have 2 of these over the steering wheel and act as a gauge cluster.

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The "brains" (Crestron PRO3)

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Next week I should fire it up!! :)

[67SSDan]

The "brains" (Crestron PRO3)

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Next week I should fire it up!! :)

Holy crap! Clearly I missed the part of about why it's being called the "Technostang". I need to go back and read what all you're going to be hooking up to that dude.

Dan

[Crestronwizard]

Cranked it yesterday for about 5 seconds :). Been working on mounting lines and making everything neater. Should make some good progress Friday and post some pics and maybe even a video.

[Crestronwizard]

Little Teaser. End of the day. Battery almost dead. Factory Tune. Prob should have waited but screw it :)

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[Crestronwizard]

Still waiting on the tune. Spent today getting the power steering buttoned up. Also, discovered that the only way the lower radiator hose is going to work is to be AN. So ordered all the stuff for that. Expect better video next week.


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[redmist]

Just went through the entire thread. Amazing stuff! I hope the Crestron works better in a car than it does in a home. I keed!!!! Sorta. hehe

[Crestronwizard]

Just went through the entire thread. Amazing stuff! I hope the Crestron works better in a car than it does in a home. I keed!!!! Sorta. hehe

Thanks! It's all about the integrator ;), lol

[Crestronwizard]

Finally was able to load the startup tune in today. I won't go into all the details but the short version is the SCT LiveWire TS does not work with the Ford crate engine computer. The X3 worked great and it's all up and running. Now to figure out what's rattling in the clutch and get back to important things like finishing the car!!!!

A special thanks to Eric Brooks with Brooks Tuning for putting in extra time for an issue that wasn't his and to Anthony Hokestra down at Tommie Vaughn in Texas. If you need great service, call that guy!

[Crestronwizard]

Looking to hire a metal fabricator. Please let me know if you or anyone you know would like to apply. Shop is in Graham, NC. Thanks!

[Crestronwizard]

Good tune in the car. Was running for awhile before this video. Shredded the belt due to a weak bracket.


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[Crestronwizard]

Apparently the other link doesn't work on Apple stuff. Try this:

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[Crestronwizard]

I've learned something over the last few years of working on this car. The stuff that at first seems like it's going to be super hard, like making the brackets off the roll bar for the hood hinges to mount to, turns out to be easy the stuff that looks easy, like radiator hoses, turns into a nightmare.

[Bob in St. Louis]

Great videos. The car looks awesome.

[Crestronwizard]

Great videos. The car looks awesome.

Thanks! I was going to drive it around the shop lot Friday but the belt was thrown because the idler bracket bent. Hopefully some good progress next month when time is more available.

[Bob in St. Louis]

You're welcome Geoff.
I'm looking forward to what comes out of the dash with regard to the UI.
I set up my daily driver with a touch screen double DIN, and an external HDD full of tunes.
Yours is a few pay grades above mine.

[Crestronwizard]

You're welcome Geoff.
I'm looking forward to what comes out of the dash with regard to the UI.
I set up my daily driver with a touch screen double DIN, and an external HDD full of tunes.
Yours is a few pay grades above mine.

I'm looking forward to getting to that point too :)

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Cant wait to see the interior the rest of the car is top notch for sure..

[Crestronwizard]

Machinist next door made me a one piece bracket , so hopefully won't be throwing any more belts!

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Drove it for first time in almost 4 years! Have 5'7" Kenny standing next to it to show how low she rides.

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[I_make_oil]

Beautiful car.

[Crestronwizard]

Started installing the kit from MMR to help with the cooling system plumbing

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[finally a 57]

wow, this is bad ass

[Crestronwizard]

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[Crestronwizard]

I'll flip it when I'm on a PC. Uploading from phone leaves a lot to be desired.

[LowFast]

Is it hard working upside down?

[Munssey]

love the back end. That's going to be a great car.

[Crestronwizard]

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[LowFast]

Looks killer. Have you actually been able to drive it yet? Let us know how it rides and drives.

[Crestronwizard]

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[Crestronwizard]

Looks killer. Have you actually been able to drive it yet? Let us know how it rides and drives.

Thanks. All I have done is drive it around the parking lot. Working on getting the tune right and then I'll drive it some and report back :)

[vette427-sbc]

:yum:
Looks killer!

[Chad-1stGen]

saweeeeet!!! Looking forward to the first true drive report.

[Bossed]

That thing is a work of art !! Congrats, you can see the checkered flag waiving from here.

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Everyone. This is the hardest part of the project. That last 10% :)

[Camberdually]

Car looks and sits amazing how's your turning radious with front that low?

[rickpaw]

Car is looking great.

[Fryguy302]

What a beautiful car! Nice work!

[stangreen]

the car looks awesome I love when people build the coupe I have one myself

[Crestronwizard]

Car looks and sits amazing how's your turning radious with front that low?

I haven't driven enough to give a final report. The frame was built with the narrow track option (so only 24" wide) so there is more room in there. The power steering works great though!

[Crestronwizard]

Here's a pic of the supercharger cutout. A whole bunch of time went into making this nice.

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[0065]

That's one of the most incredible build thread's I have ever seen !! That mustang is super nice with tons of detail. Kudos to you very nice.

[Dave B]

Amazing! We need some video of it running, and driving!

[vette427-sbc]

When do we get to see all the Crestron stuff in action?!

[Bob in St. Louis]

Wow, that's a tight fit. You must have some wicked stiff engine mounts!
Very sexy.

[Crestronwizard]

When do we get to see all the Crestron stuff in action?!

Thanks everyone. The rest of the wiring is next. I have issues with moving on to the next thing on the list and coming back to fix a problem. So I've fallen behind while fixing various issues. New one presented itself friday, either the alternator isn't putting out or it isn't happy just sitting at idle. I'm back on it this weekend. I have some video of it running and will post next. Next week I'll get some good driving video. Eric Brooks has been dialing in the tune for me.

[Crestronwizard]

Latest run video


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[Crestronwizard]

When do we get to see all the Crestron stuff in action?!

Write up for some industry mags (automation industry) coming in the next couple of weeks so I've been holding off posting updates on that end. Will link it here once live.

[Crestronwizard]

Drove the car a little

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[migg400]

As always great motivation for my build!!! Thanks again for the wheel info.....

[Crestronwizard]

No problem.

Small update for y'all but huge for me :). Installed the new 240 amp alternator from MechMan today and it works great. Don't know what was wrong with the Boss one but at least that nagging issue is fixed!!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

slick build..that hood cutout is a nice touch...throws the sleeper status out the window!

[chunger]

Small update for y'all but huge for me :). Installed the new 240 amp alternator from MechMan today and it works great. Don't know what was wrong with the Boss one but at least that nagging issue is fixed!!

Sorry - I must have missed it - what was the issue with the Boss alternator? It couldn't supply enough current?

[Crestronwizard]

slick build..that hood cutout is a nice touch...throws the sleeper status out the window!

Thanks!

[Crestronwizard]

Sorry - I must have missed it - what was the issue with the Boss alternator? It couldn't supply enough current?

It didn't work at all. I am going to take the old one and have it tested. May have just been bad out of the box or maybe it wouldn't run backwards (even though several reputable sources said it should).

[Crestronwizard]

Started laying out all the Crestron gear so I can plan the install.

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Making the mount for the relay cards

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As far as I made it yesterday. I'll finish tomorrow and post some more. I plan to be at Mustang Week or bust!!

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[Bob in St. Louis]

Oh that's just cool.

[GrabberGT]

I've wondering this ever since I figured out why Crestron is part of your login... Exactly what is this stuff and what will it do in your car. The best I could tell from the manufacturer website is that it is high end home automation.

Thanks

[Crestronwizard]

Yes, it is primarily used for residential and commercial automation. It's actually what my day job consists of. After some discussions with Jay Harris of Infinity Box , I figured out how I could control most everything in the car using Crestron gear interfaced to his stuff. So I'll have a 10" touchscreen in the dash for controlling lights, power windows, heat & AC, start, etc. it will also show boost, water temp, oil pressure etc. I'm using two smaller 5" ones above the steering wheel that will usually show speed,RPM and whatever else I come up with. There aren't any side mirrors. Cameras I've strategically placed show that on a screen that goes where the rear view mirror usually is and can also be shown on the touchscreens.

[kencobra]

The name sure does fit the car. Great job!

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Everyone

The router for the car. Has a spot built in for a Verizon sim card.

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[Crestronwizard]

Starting to get some forward progress. Mounted the router, Crestron processor, streaming audio box and (4) of the PoE injectors. This is located under the package tray in the trunk.

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[Crestronwizard]

Building one of the two subwoofer enclosures. It's now a contest to see how much stuff can be put into a small car.

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[chatas1]

Wow.. Now this is a project. Great build! Looking forward seeing it complete!

[Crestronwizard]

Wow.. Now this is a project. Great build! Looking forward seeing it complete!

Thanks! Me too! :)

[Crestronwizard]

Made progress on the subwoofer enclosures. Will fiberglass tomorrow.

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[andrewb70]

Geoff,

Do you plan to wire the subs out of phase?

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

Hi Andrew,

If need be. I'll keep everyone updated with technical details like that,if they're interested. You'll probably appreciate what I am using for my front stage :)

[Crestronwizard]

Planning the location for the Waveguides

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First application of Bondo

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[andrewb70]

What's a Waveguide?

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

What's a Waveguide?

Andrew

Although car stereo purists hate to hear them called horns.............they are basically compression drivers mounted to horns. The idea is to solve the audio staging problems that are inherent in cars. The left speaker is always closer to the driver than the right so it is harder to get a balanced, stereo image. By using compression drivers you can physically place the drivers far forward. This makes the distance between left and right more even. Usually they are mounted under the dash but since my car is getting a custom dash, I am experimenting with mounting them higher.

[Gil]

Awesome idea, horn in a car...
I have some Klipschorn in my living room, but too big to put them in the Bird !
110289
Awesome work !
Gil

[Crestronwizard]

I love the old school Klipsch :).

[JayinMI]

Although car stereo purists hate to hear them called horns.............they are basically compression drivers mounted to horns. The idea is to solve the audio staging problems that are inherent in cars. The left speaker is always closer to the driver than the right so it is harder to get a balanced, stereo image. By using compression drivers you can physically place the drivers far forward. This makes the distance between left and right more even. Usually they are mounted under the dash but since my car is getting a custom dash, I am experimenting with mounting them higher.

Being an audio guy (like, I've done this for a living since '93) I remember when "Horns" were a big deal. Now they're kinda rare to see. IIRC, Mark Eldridge used to have a Toyota 4 runner, and had mounted the horns where the dash and windshield meet essentially extending the mouth of the horn. He did exceptionally well in competitions with this setup.

I see a lot of people build sub enclosures using a technique similar to what you're using, but before you get too far into it, might I make some suggestions. First, you'll probably be better off to use fleece instead of the (what looks like) grille cloth you are using now. It can't handle the weight of the resin without distorting the shape. Ideally after that you'd grind it down and add several layers of mat and resin (typically 5-7 layers of 1.5oz mat and a good quality (read: Get it from a fiberglass supplier or boat place) resin. As an added step I'd probably add some deadener to the inside. You want it to be solid so it doesn't resonate (or break due to the high pressures in the box). You've done such an amazing job on this car and I'd had to see you have a failure on the sub enclosures. Can't wait to see what/how all the Crestron stuff works out once it's up and running.

What other gear do you plan to run? Looks like a JL C5 midbass or maybe ZR800? Tough to tell since we don't carry JL anymore.

Edit: I see you are in NC. I'll be down that way (near Greensboro) for a car audio get together at the end of April.

Jay

[Bob in St. Louis]

Wow. I'm an audio guy as well, so imagine my surprise to see the word 'waveguide' used on this forum.
Fantastic level of thought and effort you're putting into this car.

[linkstar69]

Love the custom audio work. Truely an innovative build you've got there.

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Guys. I was lucky to have done car audio professionally in Burlington, NC in the 90's. Which happened to be the home place of Richard Clark. Those that know high end car audio from back then will remember his Buick Grand National. I spent a few long hours while the top engineers in the car audio world would sit around and chat about all the "best" gear.

I guess I should have waited to post pics until they were done. Here they are after the fiberglass then bondo then more layers of fiberglass. More bondo and sound deadener inside and out.

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[Crestronwizard]

Jay, I am going to use Rockford 8"' in the doors for midbass. (Although , you're right, that is a C5 in the pic). HD900/5 amp to run everything. We'll wait and see if it's enough power. Didn't spend a lot on the head unit as I didn't need a bunch of extra features. It goes in the trunk and will be controlled from the touchscreen upfront. It's a Pioneer DEHX9600BHS with 4 volt out. I really didn't intend to go overboard with the stereo system. Damn project creep :)

[JayinMI]

It's not uncommon to see someone spend $100k on a car and then use the cheapest stereo equipment, or install it themselves because they saw it on YouTube, or something, so it was looking like it might be headed that way. Looks much better now. I get a pretty big influx of classic/custom cars before the Woodward Dream Cruise up here, and it's always people wanting to cheap their way through the stereo.

A friend of mine runs Horns in his GTI, and another guy on a forum we're both on is running them in a new Passat CC. We were talking about the use of horns, so I posted a link to this build.

I can't wait to see how all the automation/interfacing stuff comes together!

HD900/5 is a nice amp. I used to have one. Now I'm running a trio of mid 90s Sony Mobile ES amps.


Jay

[Crestronwizard]

I think I have about a week left with mounting things. Then the wiring can start.

[JayinMI]

That's one of my favorite parts! lol

[Crestronwizard]

I may have gotten a little bit carried away on the door speaker. Luckily the rest of the build has been low key.

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[Crestronwizard]

DISCLAIMER:This was temporary to test the box and sound. Played well. 500 watts not enough. JL HD1200 going in next week.

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[JayinMI]

HD1200/1 on each, or to run both? I've done a couple installs with 13TW5's in the recommended .8 cubes (at least back then) and on a 500/1 they were quite impressive. I don't think 500 watts would be enough for two. Nice subs tho.

Jay

[Crestronwizard]

One for both. I have 500 on one in my daily driver (F-150)and it does pretty good.

[Crestronwizard]

Made my punchlist last night. Everything I need to do before starting on the interior. Ended up with two pages. Going to devote a lot of time this week to finishing. I want to be driving it this summer.

[andrewb70]

What are you using on the exterior of the sub box?

Are you going to mount the door speakers in a box or use the door as the enclosure?

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

What are you using on the exterior of the sub box?

Are you going to mount the door speakers in a box or use the door as the enclosure?

Andrew

Do you mean what will it be wrapped with or what is on it currently?

Going to see how the mounting goes for the door speaker. Building a metal extension, where part will be in the door and part out. It looks ridiculously large right now but once sunk in some and with the armrest, I think it will work. It only needs .25 cu ft so first attempt will be to fabricate an enclosure.

[andrewb70]

Do you mean what will it be wrapped with or what is on it currently?

Going to see how the mounting goes for the door speaker. Building a metal extension, where part will be in the door and part out. It looks ridiculously large right now but once sunk in some and with the armrest, I think it will work. It only needs .25 cu ft so first attempt will be to fabricate an enclosure.

I am talking about the foil looking stuff.

Looking forward as to how you will install the 8" drivers...

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

Ah. That is sound deadener material.

[andrewb70]

Ah. That is sound deadener material.

What kind? Lol

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

"Roadkill". It is made by Stinger. Very similar to Dynamat.

[Crestronwizard]

A few updates. Been putting in a couple of long days this week. Decided to not put the 8's in the doors. Just too cumbersome looking and no room to build a proper enclosure. Talked with Eric Holdaway and have a cool alternate locale. Will update pics when it's done and works. Installed the door pops, wired up the power windows. Made a mount for the gauges, even though they don't get seen. Running some more wires today and hopefully knocking my punchlist down faster than I am adding to it.

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[Problemhouston]

I have finally come across a build that gives the audio side some time and effort. I have been into car audio for the last 20 years and competed in IASCA and USAC for about 6 of them. I have sat in and listened to some of the best built cars in the business. It's just a bonus that it just happens to be a Mustang as I am working on my 65 Fastback. Keep up the GREAT work.

[Crestronwizard]

I have finally come across a build that gives the audio side some time and effort. I have been into car audio for the last 20 years and competed in IASCA and USAC for about 6 of them. I have sat in and listened to some of the best built cars in the business. It's just a bonus that it just happens to be a Mustang as I am working on my 65 Fastback. Keep up the GREAT work.

Thank you very much. I'm trying to decide on the EQ/Crossover I want to use. I already have an Audio Control DQL-8 but I don't need the line level inputs. The DQXS will do it but more money. Decisions, Decisions.

[Crestronwizard]

4 Year ago, today. This is where I was at with the project.

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[Aronsson]

Hallo i love your build, 1 question, wher did you get did roller from, ( The one the car is on)

[Crestronwizard]

Hallo i love your build, 1 question, wher did you get did roller from, ( The one the car is on)

The one in the pic came from Eastwood. Since, I have bought three more but from Summit.

[Crestronwizard]

Brought her home, to finish the wiring

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Addison says it's her car. She started it too. So note to self, keep the fuses out.

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[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Looking very nice. Cute girl. BTW: on my car I bought a resettable breaker connected to my battery hot side. I turn it on when I need power in the car, and then I always break the circuit when I am done. Sometimes fuse pulling sucks.

[Cop Magnet]

Fantastic build. Your car truly has more technology in it than any other I've seen.

[Crestronwizard]

Looking very nice. Cute girl. BTW: on my car I bought a resettable breaker connected to my battery hot side. I turn it on when I need power in the car, and then I always break the circuit when I am done. Sometimes fuse pulling sucks.

When I'm finally finished there will a security code to enter to crank it

[Crestronwizard]

Can't believe it's been two months since my last post. I've been extremely busy with work and not a lot got done. I pretty much finished the trunk wiring today. I made a "walk around" video because a few people had asked for it. I also have a video of the led taillights working. Next steps are looming all the wiring and then working on the wiring inside the car.

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[wfo guy]

2 months goes by so fast that you can't explain it to young people. Hang in there. :)

[migg400]

As ALWAYS......She's Looking Good!!!!

[Crestronwizard]

Car is really close to going to interior now. I am going to change cams. Can't have a 60's musclecar with a smooth idle :). Thinking the Stage II Comp Blower Cams. Thoughts?

[Crestronwizard]

Finishing up loose ends. Off to interior next week. It has been a long road to get here. I couldn't have done it without everyone's support. Thank you.

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[Cop Magnet]

Can't believe it's been two months since my last post. I've been extremely busy with work and not a lot got done. I pretty much finished the trunk wiring today. I made a "walk around" video because a few people had asked for it. I also have a video of the led taillights working. Next steps are looming all the wiring and then working on the wiring inside the car.

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Aww, c'mon. Fire that up!

[Crestronwizard]

There's a drive video on youtube also :)

[Z06killinSBF]

That's going to be fun trying to upholster a jungle gym.

[Crestronwizard]

That's going to be fun trying to upholster a jungle gym.

My thoughts exactly. http://jngcreations.com/ gets to do it.

[Crestronwizard]

Youtube wouldn't let me upload this in HD for some reason. But anyways, controlling the Vintage Air system via Crestron and Infinity Box. https://youtu.be/gSOr-S2cfUw

[Crestronwizard]

I'll finally have some juicy updates over the next few weeks. Car is finally going to interior tomorrow. Shooting for being 100% complete by January. That will mark 5 years since I started this project. Stay tuned.

[Crestronwizard]

A few updates. Rebuilt the sub enclosures completely. These are more aesthetic and will flush mount the subs.

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Also, gives space underneath to put more electronics. Space has been at a premium.
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[Z06killinSBF]

Not that it matters, but I like that much more

[Crestronwizard]

Interior starting to take shape

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[Crestronwizard]

App still doesn't work will post pics of interior progress shortly

[Godbolt]

The anticipation is killing me!

[Crestronwizard]

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[andrewb70]

How do you plan on checking and filling the hydraulic fluid for brakes and clutch once the windshield is installed?

Andrew

[Protour_Pinto]

Are those going to be some IDOC-PAD-LCA-DSWC or are they going to be hard mount monitors?

[Crestronwizard]

There is going to be a removable panel over the reservoirs. I can use a hand pump to fill.

Crestron touch panels go in the holes. A 7" above the steering wheel and a 10" in front of the shifter.

[Z06killinSBF]

Awesome man, I'm loving the interior mods.

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks :). I'm ready to start seeing some color.

[Deepblue66]

Amazing build! I'm wondering tho.... Did you remove the oe dash or attach the wood right to it? Are you going to fiberglass the whole thing after?

[Protour_Pinto]

Crestron touch panels go in the holes. A 7" above the steering wheel and a 10" in front of the shifter.

Nice! I should have filled my truck with crestron stuff from our warehouse when the company I was working for closed the doors and screwed me on 5 weeks pay and all my tools.

[Crestronwizard]

Amazing build! I'm wondering tho.... Did you remove the oe dash or attach the wood right to it? Are you going to fiberglass the whole thing after?

Thanks! The top part of the original dash is all that was left. No fiberglass planned at this time.

[Crestronwizard]

Nice! I should have filled my truck with crestron stuff from our warehouse when the company I was working for closed the doors and screwed me on 5 weeks pay and all my tools.

Ouch :/. Where are you from? I am planning to hire a couple more people first of the year :)

[Godbolt]

Thanks! The top part of the original dash is all that was left. No fiberglass planned at this time.

It looks fantastic. Loving the centre console.

[Crestronwizard]

It looks fantastic. Loving the centre console.

Thanks! Ready to get some leather stitched :)

[Deepblue66]

What are your plans for the console and dash? I'm soooo interested in what it is since I do not want a stock run of the mill interior.. Nothing as extravagant as yours, but not mild

[Protour_Pinto]

Ouch :/. Where are you from? I am planning to hire a couple more people first of the year :)

I live in Los Angeles, I worked for a company called DSI then they merged with 7 other companys around the country to form VIA International, Thats when it went down hill.

http://www.cepro.com/article/via_international_ceases_operations_high-end_custom_integration_merger_in_r/

[Crestronwizard]

What are your plans for the console and dash? I'm soooo interested in what it is since I do not want a stock run of the mill interior.. Nothing as extravagant as yours, but not mild

Covering it in two tone leather with some brushed aluminum trim.

[Crestronwizard]

Starting to wrap the dash

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[Godbolt]

Yes! Outstanding. It really looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the console.

[I_make_oil]

I bet your looking forward to finishing this. Looks great.

[Crestronwizard]

Console wrapped.

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[chunger]

Love the console - I think I have a pretty decent idea how the different color materials are held on - but could you elaborate on the metal trim between them? What's it made of? How's it held on?

Looking great!

[Protour_Pinto]

Id like to read the R.O. on those panels when you have send them back. Advance Replacements Please!

[Crestronwizard]

The metal trim is brushed aluminum. Tomorrow , I'll get some pics of the mounting and post.

[Crestronwizard]

Starting to come together

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Couldn't do a one piece headliner because of the jungle gym. Still like it

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The new and improved sub enclosures, covered in leather

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[Godbolt]

I'm excited just seeing the photos. Looking great. You must be rapt (or rather, wrapped, in tasteful tan leather).

[Crestronwizard]

Some more progress on the interior

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[I_make_oil]

Looking good!

[Deepblue66]

Is that aluminum piping glued on? It's gorgeous man

[Crestronwizard]

Is that aluminum piping glued on? It's gorgeous man

Thank you. It is actually drilled and tapped, then screwed in from the back.

[jack67rs]

Really nice work! the brushed aluminum accents look awesome.

[trevor572]

I must admit I have not had time to read your entire build thread, I have breezed through a bit of it but, the before and after pictures are mind blowing. I love the attention to detail, I wouldn't turn the stereo up loud enough to drown out that sweet modular motor but. keep up the awesome work. cheers. trevor ford. yeah you read it right. no relation but. just another camaro owner. lol

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks guys. I have some more pics to post when I get on my laptop.

[Crestronwizard]

Carpet

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[andrewb70]

Fantastic interior work. I love the color scheme.

Andrew

[wfo guy]

Looks great!

[linkstar69]

The whole color scheme is complete class well done

[langleylad]

Very nice ! That sure isn't DYI !

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks guys. Hoping to post some updates this week.

[Crestronwizard]

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[RobNoLimit]

Looks great. I may have missed it, but what are the two displays going to show? and, how much adapting can be done as far as platforms fed into them? I am thinking about this in a current project. I would like a center screen that could be a GPS, radio controls, back up cam and run 'Harry's Lap timer'. - I will be running analog gauges in the dash. Ford Coyote with OE ECU. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[Crestronwizard]

Looks great. I may have missed it, but what are the two displays going to show? and, how much adapting can be done as far as platforms fed into them? I am thinking about this in a current project. I would like a center screen that could be a GPS, radio controls, back up cam and run 'Harry's Lap timer'. - I will be running analog gauges in the dash. Ford Coyote with OE ECU. Thanks and keep up the great work.

Thanks! The 2 displays are also touchscreens. They'll control starting the car, the A/C and Heat, doors, windows, trunk pop, hood pop, radio and show cameras. They'll also display boost, water temp, oil pressure, voltage and fuel level.

[Crestronwizard]

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[Crestronwizard]

One Seat Done

[andrewb70]

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Gorgeous!

Andrew

[Z06killinSBF]

I guess it looks ok..........

[Crestronwizard]

I guess it looks ok..........

I know, it needs some steam.

[Crestronwizard]

Sad day in my household. Those that have followed my build since the beginning know that I went out and purchased this car as a project to busy myself after my father passed from cancer. His twin brother, my uncle Wally, went with me when I got the project and has encouraged me the whole build. I had planned for him to come up next month and take the first ride.

On January 4th he was hit head on by a driver going the wrong way down Interstate 295 in Jacksonville, Fla. He passed away on the 8th. His entire adult life was dedicated to helping others, from being a medic in Vietnam to running the tissue donor bank (he was returning from performing a case), he always had a good joke to tell and tried to help whenever possible. Life is short, make the best of it and if you're out drinking and having a good time.........think about this post and take a cab home.

[syborg tt]

One Seat Done

Wow does that look nice.

[xsboost90]

damn man sorry for your loss. Car is looking good though im sure he would be proud.

[latoracing]

Sorry for your loss. I know you'll think about them every time you get near your project and the inspiration that they have given to you.

Spoke with Jean-Noel yesterday afternoon, he is within a hours drive from the house. I might get him to do a little on my build, if I ever get to that point. I really like the work he has done, that is top notch, along with the rest of your build. Very impressive.

[Mach1_Ron]

Sorry about your Uncle... He'd be proud of the Build, as would your Dad. Although I'm sure they are Both watching over it now and smiling...

[syborg tt]

Wow I just saw your post and I am so sorry. I just can't understand why in this day and age that people still get behind the wheel of a car after they have had a few drinks. This makes me so mad and scares the hell out of me. Once again I am so sorry and my prayers are with you and your family.

[Z06killinSBF]

Sorry to hear about your uncle man, that's crazy about the wrong way driver since 295 is a divided highway.

[Cop Magnet]

Sorry for your loss, brother. Take some time to attend to your loved ones and get back in it when you are ready. It's only a car, as they say. Life is too short.

[Dave B]

Sorry for your loss, when the cause of someone's death is 100% preventable, it's a hard thing for anyone to make sense of.

[migg400]

Geoff,

Sorry about your uncle. Condolences to you and your family. Stay strong!

[Crestronwizard]

Thank you everyone.

[Crestronwizard]

Made my way to the interior shop today. Snapped some pics of the door. Coming together nicely.

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[Dalamar]

Beautiful work on the interior!

[wfo guy]

My sympathies to you and your family.

[GrabberGT]

Made my way to the interior shop today. Snapped some pics of the door. Coming together nicely.

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I've been considering covering my doors and plastic panels like this. Is it just the leather or is there a foam backing under it as well? Its gives it a much nicer quality finish than the steel and plastic faux leather look.

[GrabberGT]

duplicate

[funbnme]

Got to see the car in person with Geoff the other day. I've never seen anything like it.

The interior work is amazing and as you look over the car, you see another detail that's better than the last. Wait till you guys see the rest of the interior shots...the seats look like they're too nice to be put in a Ferrari or Bentley.

[Crestronwizard]

Just leather. Turned out even better than I hoped.

Thanks Dan!

[JayBird]

I stopped by the other day to catch up with Jean-Noel and he was working on the seats. Very, very nice!

Let me know when you plan to pick it up.

Jay

[Crestronwizard]

Insert for the passenger door

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[LowFast]

Very nice, design had a Bentley feel to it (not a bad thing)

[Crestronwizard]

The panel all together.......

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[Crestronwizard]

I am not sure exactly when I lost my mind along this build process but I believe I must be insane. Somehow I took plans for a basic project and ended up here. Project Creep out of control!

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[feeble]

I am not sure exactly when I lost my mind along this build process

It happens. Best to just roll with it. :headbang:

[Z06killinSBF]

Just embrace the over doing, be one with it.

[Crestronwizard]

:). I'm fully committed for sure. Anyone going to be at the Goodguys show in April? Raleigh, NC

[funbnme]

Didn't realize that the GoodGuys show was right here in Raleigh. Never been to one, so count me in.

[migg400]

I think I may need a set of these door panels for the Fastback!!! My wife said the door panels look "comfortable" like a leather couch!

[Crestronwizard]

Seats in! Should be all done with the interior this week. Then install the front and back glass, headlights and front grille. Couple of other loose ends and all done! (for now)

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[windows]

Wow!!!

[Z06killinSBF]

Man that's beautiful! nice work for sure

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks! Hoping it's done when I get back from this small tire race in Georgia.

[modmotor46]

Haven't been on in a while but this thing gets more BA every time I see it! Awesome work!

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Everyone.

Trunk coming together. Should be all done tomorrow :).

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[Crestronwizard]

Almost.................

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[Crestronwizard]

Interior is done! Now I will spend the next 2 weeks finishing up the other odds and ends then back to the body shop for final alignments, buffing , etc.

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[andrewb70]

Geoff,

That interior is gorgeous!

Andrew

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Andrew. Now I just have to finish the last 5%

[Mach1_Ron]

I can only get one word outta my mouth when I see this car.... Starts with an F and rhymes with Truck.... Incredible (well OK 2 words)

Very Awesome work Geoff.....

[Crestronwizard]

Thanks Ron. It's been a team effort for sure.

[Crestronwizard]

The girls checking out the interior. They came along since I've been working on the project, lol.

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Test fitting the windshield

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[Crestronwizard]

Parts arriving to take care of the final touches

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[Godbolt]

The supercharger through the bonnet looks great.
What's lights are those?

[ProSport]

Simply amazing build, love it!

[Crestronwizard]

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[Crestronwizard]

The supercharger through the bonnet looks great.
What's lights are those?

Thanks!

They are OPT7 XR-1's. Pretty much fit right in. Black to ground. Blue low beam. Red high beam.

[Crestronwizard]

Simply amazing build, love it!

Thanks. Glad to be close to the finish line!