So, with brake bleeding all done, I tackled painting some of the bits I overlooked doing when I was squirting the rest of the car... grills, wiper cover grills, rear quarter trim panels and the wheels. Man... I hate masking off wheels with tires on them... I've seem some paper masks..need to get some in inventory I think... Re-shot the hood and fender tops while I was at it, as I didn't like the finish. The head light tops had a different color/finish than the fenders after they were re-assembled to the car.
Anyway.. here's what I've got going on...
Painted the wheels.... (same paint as everything else)
Here's the look I'm going for...
And here is the next step.... I will paint a red pin stripe around the face of the wheel... Photo shopped version here...
A stealth-mobile!
Cool!
Rocky
PS> Where did you get those cool wheels? They look good.
Cool!
Rocky
PS> Where did you get those cool wheels? They look good.
I love the matt finish.
Hey guys.... yep full on "stealth mode"
The wheels/tires were actually on 4042 when I got her. They are simply Mustang Cobra R wheels, 7s and 10s. The center caps are coincidentally the same diameter as the campi centers, so they will fit perfectly onto the cobra caps.
The wheels/tires were actually on 4042 when I got her. They are simply Mustang Cobra R wheels, 7s and 10s. The center caps are coincidentally the same diameter as the campi centers, so they will fit perfectly onto the cobra caps.
I've been following your builds. Really nice inspiring work Rob. By chance, did you get 6001 from NC? I think I almost bought this car before you. I have a few question though, so I'm sending you a PM so as not to hijack this thread.
I saw a Lambo Aventador last year in that color.
I'm going to try it on my bumpers and see if I like it?
It takes getting used to and I will categorize it as "interesting"?
It looks medium gray in the bright sun but it is definitely "hot rod flat black".
I'm going to try it on my bumpers and see if I like it?
It takes getting used to and I will categorize it as "interesting"?
It looks medium gray in the bright sun but it is definitely "hot rod flat black".
Attachments
Thanks trstno1. Yep, from NC.
Doug...my first time trying it. Since this is only chapter 1 for this car, and it will ultimately go back to its original Red, I figured..might as well give it a try.
Spent most of today spinning knobs on the lathe. Realized on Sat that the rear wheels were contacting the lower control arms as well as the brake lines. So machined up some wheel spacers. I didn't like how the late model wheels didn't pilot on the hubs either...so another reason to do so...
As mentioned, I made the ID pilot to the factory hub, and the snout pilot the late model wheels. I spaced the wheel out by 0.215" to give the necessary clearance.
The orange arrow is the OE pilot, the black in my spacer's pilot, and the red is the wheel.
All clearances look good....
I think I'll make some up for the front too, just so they will be hub-centric.
Lastly, I glued some black "T" wheel centers onto the center caps.
They were a perfect fit..sometimes..things just work out...
Check out the air cleaner assembly I'm going to go with. It's a vintage Cal-Custom piece I found on Ebay. I will spin it around and use it backwards. I still need to figure out base spacing etc...to get it to sit at the right height. But...I think the angles work perfectly with the back of the Pantera. I'll make a replacement screen, so the scoop fits to a hole in it. Whatya think...? cool or fool?
Doug...my first time trying it. Since this is only chapter 1 for this car, and it will ultimately go back to its original Red, I figured..might as well give it a try.
Spent most of today spinning knobs on the lathe. Realized on Sat that the rear wheels were contacting the lower control arms as well as the brake lines. So machined up some wheel spacers. I didn't like how the late model wheels didn't pilot on the hubs either...so another reason to do so...
As mentioned, I made the ID pilot to the factory hub, and the snout pilot the late model wheels. I spaced the wheel out by 0.215" to give the necessary clearance.
The orange arrow is the OE pilot, the black in my spacer's pilot, and the red is the wheel.
All clearances look good....
I think I'll make some up for the front too, just so they will be hub-centric.
Lastly, I glued some black "T" wheel centers onto the center caps.
They were a perfect fit..sometimes..things just work out...
Check out the air cleaner assembly I'm going to go with. It's a vintage Cal-Custom piece I found on Ebay. I will spin it around and use it backwards. I still need to figure out base spacing etc...to get it to sit at the right height. But...I think the angles work perfectly with the back of the Pantera. I'll make a replacement screen, so the scoop fits to a hole in it. Whatya think...? cool or fool?
quote:Originally posted by Rob Borruso:
Check out the air cleaner assembly I'm going to go with. It's a vintage Cal-Custom piece I found on Ebay. I will spin it around and use it backwards. I still need to figure out base spacing etc...to get it to sit at the right height. But...I think the angles work perfectly with the back of the Pantera. I'll make a replacement screen, so the scoop fits to a hole in it. Whatya think...? cool or fool?.
COOL! matter of fact, could you provide better photo and details as that is what I was thinking for the air cleaner. (I was actually looking at replica "shaker"
No fool...lots of cool.
Very cool!
I need to get you to come out to Australia for say a couple of weeks to do all this magic you do on mine!
I need to get you to come out to Australia for say a couple of weeks to do all this magic you do on mine!
Thanks for the confirmation boys.
JFB, the cleaner assembly is Cal Custom "competition air scoop". They are a bit hard to get your hands on. There is one on Ebay right now for $440. ebay link
Not sure how long that link will be relevant...but it works today..
If you really do want one, and are willing to put in a little elbow grease, I'd be willing to sell you the one in my post for $100 less than that ebay listing (I have two of them). Just needs some clean up and buffing. If interested, drop me a PM and I can mail you some pics.
Whoohoo Michael... I've never been down under.
JFB, the cleaner assembly is Cal Custom "competition air scoop". They are a bit hard to get your hands on. There is one on Ebay right now for $440. ebay link
Not sure how long that link will be relevant...but it works today..
If you really do want one, and are willing to put in a little elbow grease, I'd be willing to sell you the one in my post for $100 less than that ebay listing (I have two of them). Just needs some clean up and buffing. If interested, drop me a PM and I can mail you some pics.
Whoohoo Michael... I've never been down under.
Over the weekend I spent quite a bit of time hunting down electrical gremlins. All items working with exception of the blower motor. It's fubared. It did not work at all. I spun it with my fingers while powering it...nothing. I then said WTF...and squirted WD-40 into the motor...spun it a few time with my fingers and put juice to it. Whatya know...it fired up. I've run it for about 15 mins now, but it is not sounding good. So, looks like I'll have to R&R the HVAC to swap out the motor. Anyone have a preferred source for those things?
The interior is almost fully back together now. I have the new steering wheel mounted up as well. I was able to file down a wheel center cap to use for the hub. Still need to buy some small speakers to fill the door holes... The other big interior project will be seats. I'm not so crazy about the ones in the car now. Will be trying some vintage Mustang seats I think. We'll see....
Oh...btw..I need a nut for one of these babies...anyone got one they would want to sell?
The interior is almost fully back together now. I have the new steering wheel mounted up as well. I was able to file down a wheel center cap to use for the hub. Still need to buy some small speakers to fill the door holes... The other big interior project will be seats. I'm not so crazy about the ones in the car now. Will be trying some vintage Mustang seats I think. We'll see....
Oh...btw..I need a nut for one of these babies...anyone got one they would want to sell?
Rob,
I should have a used blower that I can donate. I also think that I have a perfect set of speakers for you!
I'll check on the dimmer nut.
ROn
I should have a used blower that I can donate. I also think that I have a perfect set of speakers for you!
I'll check on the dimmer nut.
ROn
Cool Ron. Thanks...
Rob alpine makes a factory replacement speaker that sounds really good for about $70. The grills are extra though. I have them in my car and am happy with them. I'll get the model number if you are interested
Hi Rob, looking awesome. I'm working through electricals on mine as well...
I like the new wheel though. what sort is it? I might see if I can hunt one down here.
I like the new wheel though. what sort is it? I might see if I can hunt one down here.
Thanks Tajon, no real need. I'm not much of a stereo guy in my cool cars. My daily driver is premium sound with sub and all, but the cool cars...the radio never get turned on. I'd rather be listening to the music the right foot makes. So, I just need it functional.
Michael, the wheel is a Nardi Personal knock off, model was the Torino. Adapter hub base is also needed.
Here is the high rent version of it; Nardi wheel
Michael, the wheel is a Nardi Personal knock off, model was the Torino. Adapter hub base is also needed.
Here is the high rent version of it; Nardi wheel
Ron, Please check PMs
Hey guys.... finally finished the wiring bits, dropped her on her feet and annoyed the shit outa the neighbors...
To take the load off the OE wiring and Ignition switch, I set up relays and used the OE wiper and washer switches for ignition and starter. Check it out... LINK
Walk around: LINK
And...lastly a quick clip of sounds to annoy the neighbors... (unfortunately I made an oops and was in second, so had to down shift. Didn't want to push my luck with another take): LINK
To take the load off the OE wiring and Ignition switch, I set up relays and used the OE wiper and washer switches for ignition and starter. Check it out... LINK
Walk around: LINK
And...lastly a quick clip of sounds to annoy the neighbors... (unfortunately I made an oops and was in second, so had to down shift. Didn't want to push my luck with another take): LINK
Looks and Sounds are pure evil and demonic! Love it
The switch start is cool. Does the key run do anything now?
The switch start is cool. Does the key run do anything now?
Add Reply
Sign In To Reply