Blue My Mind, 1972 Ford Maverick

[HotRod47]

That came out nice,it looks great.

Great project and attention to detail Glenn! The project looks flawless! Great color.

Thank you both!!

[cobragt]

Looks awesome!

[HotRod47]

Looks awesome!

Thank you!!

[HotRod47]

More interior progress......

[wfo guy]

Very good! What's the extra hole on the dash next to the light switch for?

[HotRod47]

Very good! What's the extra hole on the dash next to the light switch for?

Wiper switch, still haven't wired it in yet.

[HotRod47]

A big test to see how Larry's new hosting site works.


Started the trunk area at the upholstery shop.

[Boosted Falcon]

Looks amazing

[Bugzilla]

I love the way the upholstery is turning out! The rear seats are just awesome! Cant wait to see it all together.

[HotRod47]

I love the way the upholstery is turning out! The rear seats are just awesome! Cant wait to see it all together.

Looks amazing

Thanks!! It is coming out really nice. I'm very happy with what he has done.


Here is the rear trunk closeout panel now done. Only thing left is to bolt the front bucket seats in and done! I pick up the car Friday. Looking forward to getting better pics in good lighting outside.

[wfo guy]

Nice! Does the car match your original vision?

[HotRod47]

Nice! Does the car match your original vision?

So, that is an interesting question, and of course is hard to answer with a simple yes or no.

The original plan with this car was a simple driver, a $5k budget. Nice paint and an engine trans swap. That all went sideways within the first 30 days when I ordered the custom front suspension! After that I had to really soul search and come up with what my vision really was now. What was the plan? I put all those thoughts and ides rolling through my head and had this rendering done. In the end the car is almost 100% matching to it other than the side stripes. I changed them because a few years ago Ford started putting the Boss stripes on everything from new Mustangs to F150 pick ups. They became too common and very blasé now. So instead I decided to do my version of the Shelby GT350 stripes.

I'm now over 1500 labor hours and the money, well I am at least 5 times the original plan. Had I had to pay for labor, holy hell I could not have afforded the car!

This rendering was done 5 years ago. So I ask you, how close did i hit the target?

[galaxie460]

pretty f,ing close, great job.

[wfo guy]

Glenn, you're very close. Depending on a person's skill level and previous exp., it's real easy to have project growth. I see that it's usually referred to as creep but explosion is more accurate. Anyone that has driven the older vehicles and is honest about how they were, is bound to want some improvements. Then if you've ridden in someone else's car and seen how good it can be, it seems to be a no brainer unless there isn't any money. I fully agree with your labor comment. I have people ask me about my labor cost in a project and I usually describe it as less than mental health counseling. If you can calculate a satisfaction value per hour, I think you were paying yourself well. As I see your history in paint and body, anything less than spectacular would be disappointing to you. I believe you have done very well. I would be proud to have that car in my shop.

[HotRod47]

pretty f,ing close, great job.

Thanks!!

Glenn, you're very close. Depending on a person's skill level and previous exp., it's real easy to have project growth. I see that it's usually referred to as creep but explosion is more accurate. Anyone that has driven the older vehicles and is honest about how they were, is bound to want some improvements. Then if you've ridden in someone else's car and seen how good it can be, it seems to be a no brainer unless there isn't any money. I fully agree with your labor comment. I have people ask me about my labor cost in a project and I usually describe it as less than mental health counseling. If you can calculate a satisfaction value per hour, I think you were paying yourself well. As I see your history in paint and body, anything less than spectacular would be disappointing to you. I believe you have done very well. I would be proud to have that car in my shop.

I like that, creep. Lol, thats one way of putting it. In my case it was an all out about face change in direction and plan. But all in all I am very happy with it. I also agree, with my background in collision and restoration has certainly made this much easier. My current job as a training instructor for PPG has certainly given me the best of the best products at an arms reach away. I have been very fortunate for sure.

[HotRod47]

I picked up the car from the interior shop today. I am so happy with the final outcome, it looks exactly as I had envisioned.

[RMMiller]

Man that is nice, they did a great job! Bet it feels good to finally reach this point with the car, hell I'm excited for you, watched this build from the first post on the Maverick board.

[Bugzilla]

Perfect! Dont know what else to say.

[Walther]

I just read your thread, beginning to end. Now my confidence is up. That's an incredible build. I picked up some ideas as well. (PS- I'm the guy with the flared-out Falcon)

[HotRod47]

Man that is nice, they did a great job! Bet it feels good to finally reach this point with the car, hell I'm excited for you, watched this build from the first post on the Maverick board.

As you know its been a long ride. Just doing some final details now and will be ready for spring here in New England. Can't come fast enough for me now!

Perfect! Dont know what else to say.

Thanks very much!

I just read your thread, beginning to end. Now my confidence is up. That's an incredible build. I picked up some ideas as well. (PS- I'm the guy with the flared-out Falcon)

Thank you. If I can do it you can thats for sure. Love your build, you clearly have skills. Just keep plugging along.