miketyler 15 Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Camera flash can really brighten up metallics. What color is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 It's hard to capture the true color especially in the trunk where the lighting is very poor. It is Acapulco blue. Here is the best pic I could get without flash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Love it. My car is a 70 Mach 1 in medium bright blue metallic. Very similar if not identical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 I'm enjoying the build, please keep posting. And you're right about Barry and SPI, first class person and product. Might I inquire about the subframe connectors on your car? Who makes them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks guys, the subframe connectors were custom, made by the person we bought the car from. He did a great job. They are very similar to TinMan fabrication's SFC's. We spent some time yesterday trying to get gaps more dialed in. We are having an issue at the bottom of the driver's side door. It is too "flat" on the lower section and starts off even with the rocker and then tapers to about 1/8" difference. Any suggestions on what to do here? We have thought about trying to tap the bottom out so it lines up or splicing the bottom of the door and pulling it out and re-welding. The hinge settings seem to be pretty well on, as the fender and quoter panel both line up nice and flat. The aftermarket hood is fitting well everywhere except the middle where it meets the cowl. It is way too flat while the cowl has a nice curvature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Last night we finished welding and grinding on the door gaps. When we thought they looked good we sprayed some white epoxy. We did this not only to cover the bare metal, but we have learned the value in using color to put things into better perspective. The black door gap shows up with much better contrast than it would when the panels are dark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 What did you weld on your door and fender to make you gaps smaller? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks guys, the subframe connectors were custom, made by the person we bought the car from. He did a great job. They are very similar to TinMan fabrication's SFC's. Thanks 82, I have Tinman's and thought they looked familiar. BTW, I spent a good 45 minutes reading the resto on your 67 Eleanor project at the SPI forum. Pretty cool that you have a wife who shares your passion. What is the status on that car? Last post there it was painted but not assembled. Keep posing on the 69. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks for the kind words. We are still waiting for various pieces to be finished and painted on Eleanor. It is the never-ending project, that is for sure. Here is how she sits right now: and for anyone else who wants to check out this project: http://mustangforums.com/forum/classic-mustangs-tech/609633-a-womans-project-68-fastback-86.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 What did you weld on your door and fender to make you gaps smaller? For the small areas, I just welded the edges. There was maybe 6" total length that ended up needing welded, but the total weld width when said and done might make up 1/16", it wasn't much on a measurement scale, but to the eye, it makes all the difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 I noted that you and the wife did a ton of work before sending it off for paint. Did you suspect that your painter was going to re-do all that he did? Lastly, will you be sending the 69 off to him for paint as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 We didn't suspect it but the car was a huge undertaking and we've learned a ridiculous amount from the experience. We've actually had more fun than I'd imagine with this '69 because of it. Everything just fits, meant to go with the car, you can buy the parts from your local auto store, etc. With Eleanor it's NOTHING fits, NOTHING goes with the car, and get ready to fork out a crap ton of money and hold on for one heck of an emotional ride. They didn't call her a unicorn for nothing. In fact, she still is an imaginary creature that we seem to keep chasing. No, we will paint this one ourselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 We didn't suspect it but the car was a huge undertaking and we've learned a ridiculous amount from the experience. We've actually had more fun than I'd imagine with this '69 because of it. Everything just fits, meant to go with the car, you can buy the parts from your local auto store, etc. With Eleanor it's NOTHING fits, NOTHING goes with the car, and get ready to fork out a crap ton of money and hold on for one heck of an emotional ride. They didn't call her a unicorn for nothing. In fact, she still is an imaginary creature that we seem to keep chasing. No, we will paint this one ourselves. "imaginary creature".....LOL! I can imagine. I'm about to put my 69 through a rotisserie type resto, attempting most of the work myself. I will likely dole out the paint work, as it is metallic and I just don't feel comfortable enough in that area. If it were a solid color, I'd consider it but things are a bit different with a metallic. Regardless, I'll be following your build closely. Thanks for posting...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Secz 26 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Did you get your Eleanor kit from MTF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Only a few pieces, which we ended up modifying. We also used fiberglass from Maier Racing and Stinger Fiberglass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Secz 26 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Only a few pieces, which we ended up modifying. We also used fiberglass from Maier Racing and Stinger Fiberglass. I love the Eleanor progress thread. A lot of useful information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55Mach1 10 Report post Posted September 22, 2013 What is that scissor aparatus that is mounted on the front Go Jack? Curious as this might be a usefull tool to get for my car. Never saw this before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82firebird 11 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 I love the Eleanor progress thread. A lot of useful information. Thanks Big! Lauren has done a great job keeping that topic active from the beginning. It has been a journey to say the least! We have learned all there is to know on the E cars and we still have a ways to go. :thumbup: What is that scissor aparatus that is mounted on the front Go Jack? Curious as this might be a usefull tool to get for my car. Never saw this before That is a scissor transmission jack. Ever try to jack a transmission up with a standard jack, this is the way to go! http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/transmission-jacks/450-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-39178.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalgraver 12 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 It looks like there are frame extensions to the frame rails. Is this a custom addition or is this something you can purchase some where and weld them in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
