twinsting

[rocketman]

did you ever get your from boyd.havent been on here much lately just wondering.

[trapin]

I don't think he posts here.

Try over at lateral-g.

[TwinSting]

No, I have still not got the car from Boyds. It is getting very close to done at this point. We are just finishing up final details. I did get to drive the car down the street a couple times (2 miles total). It sure sounded and felt nice. The hope is that I can pick the car up the end of this week or early next week but they have been telling me that for months so we will have to wait and see. I will post some pics and driving impressions here when I get it.

[Bill Howell]

So much for "reality TV"!
I look forward to hearing about and seeing the true finished product. :icon996:

[trapin]

Oops, my apologies Twinsting. Didn't know you perused this board.

[TwinSting]

"Reality TV" is a joke. The truth is that we are now at 26 months. It is even 6 months since the so called debut of the car for the TV show. The true finished product is just incredible.

[BRIAN]

With the extent of mods you guys did I think 26 months is kind of quick. I will be honest and say I was one of the guys who didn't understand the use of the race body? I just couldn't imagine the amount of extra work it required to bring it up to a Boyd quality car. Was it for packaging of the components you wanted? I can't wait to see it in person to see how it was finished off. Most guys here bashed the Boyd idea but I have seen a few of his cars and have been blown away with the quality even if the style wasn't always my taste. My second question would be, why Boyd and not say Troy or whoever? Not looking to bash the other builders just curious as to why Boyd as his team seamed so against the project. What is the first show for the debut?

[TwinSting]

We actually didnt use a race body. It was a custom body with carbon and kevlar in it and plenty of reinforcement in crucial areas. It had a few issues but they were addressed and corrected. The reason Boyd got this project is #1 the quality of his work and #2 we have been friends for years and he was really into the project and asked for it. Most of what you saw on the show was fabricated drama. They new the parameters and specifics of the build over a year before taping even began and were all very excited.
I am not sure what show I will debut it at but I do know it will be at Hot August Nights in Reno this year.

[Travis B]

Boyd is one of the top builders in the country! I'm sure the car will be truely amazing! Every boyd car is a work of art I may not always agree with some of his styling but he is an excellent builder!
I can't wait to see the finished product!

[toddshotrods]

I had the opportunity to see a Boyd-built car, owned by a semi-local guy, about ten years ago. It was absolutely phenomenal. I searched for a while, getting as close as I could without being taken away by the big hulking bodyguards (joking) and couldn't find one single flaw - anywhere. I was blown away, because I am a serious perfectionist and can usually find something. Gap lines, panel fit, and workmanship were outstanding. It looked like the whole car had been carved out by a super precise milling machine.

The thing that puzzles me is I see handfuls of flaws in the "finished" cars on the show - through the TV screen! Things that should have been long gone before the paint flew. I have dismissed most of the crap I see being done before the cameras as "acting", but the stuff I see in painted vehicles is troubling. I know, Boyd couldn't care less about what I think, but it's disturbing because for over ten years I shouted "Boyd" from the mountain tops - hailing him as the best - bar none. He was in every hot rod magazine, even the freakin Smithsonian magazine for Pete's sake (who is Pete?)! He, and his crew, were like old world craftsmen transplanted to a modern era to reconnect us to what is right and true.

I hate to say it but this seems to be the way the country itself is going. Fast food, cheap products, hurry, hurry, hurry... To heck with quality, just stroke my emotional fun spot and send me on my way - hurry please!

Come on soapbox...

[rocketman]

twin sting,did they put a stinger stripe on the hood like the 67 vettes where,i cant wait to see some finished photos.

[TwinSting]

Rocketman- Currently we have not put on the stinger stripes but I do plan on doing it in the future. Boyd really likes it the way it is now but I think I would like an accent color on the stinger. I think I will run it plain for a while then about 6 months or so down the road add it.
I will get finished pics showing all the details and angles as soon as I get the car. They are finishing up final details and touchups and tell me I should have it in a week or so. I know they have told me this many times but I was just there the other day and it is almost done. I will post driving impressions and pics as soon as I can.

[homerneedspeed]

my friends father owns a Boyd built 40 Ford sedan delivery that was built in the early 90's and it was flawless when he bought it but he belives in driving the car not just showing it so it has some rock chips. in the past 5 years he has put 15,000 miles on it and has only had to do maintnence and personalize it like a new engine with more power, an overdrive transmission and a higher geared rear end. it truily is a beautiful car with the highest quality craftsmanship.