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Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 06, 2006, 11:00:38 PM
For those that didn't know. I'm building a new Cat. The old one has rust and has been twisted.

 Here is some pic of the car before and I'll try to update regularly if you'll are intrested.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Innes on November 06, 2006, 11:43:47 PM
love ya man you have the car rolling on the frame machine that’s awesome.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Dogcharmer on November 06, 2006, 11:49:05 PM
Definitely keep us posted! Is this gonna be another turbo beast?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 06, 2006, 11:49:59 PM
Thanks, Just trying to tie the frame together on this one. It is a Peach, all orginal sheetmetal,hasn't been crashed.

 I intalled subframe connectors thur the floor, and welded the rear sub frame crossmember (boxed in)

 Have plan on installing a rollbar  with swing out(removable door bars) want it to be streetable  but safe for the 10 sec passes.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Dogcharmer on November 07, 2006, 12:01:12 AM
Are you gonna reinforce the torque boxes while you have it on the rotisserie?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: nirvanagod on November 07, 2006, 09:33:34 AM
That's cool, anyway you could hook us up with some HQ pics? I'd like to get a closer look at the car on that rotisserie.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: P71 on November 07, 2006, 10:26:58 AM
Nice! Are you going to pilfer the old Fast Cat for this one?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on November 07, 2006, 11:10:57 AM
Definatley keep us updated!, and yeah.....  Whats with the puny pics?!?!:beatyoass:  Bigger and better pics next time huh?:cool:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 46Tbird on November 07, 2006, 12:29:34 PM
Isn't it amazing the amount of dust, dirt, and JUNK that falls out when you turn them upside down? :D

Nice ride dude.  What are the drivetrain plans for it?  If I was putting one on a rotisserie to reinforce the chassis, I'd be shooting for a little better than 10s - I bet you are too.  ;)

FYI - I've got a friend with a 414ci SBF that went 5.8s in his Mustang with a plate nitrous kit.  It's complete down to the motorplate, electric water pump and Dominator carb, I think he wants $5K for everything.  That's a high-8 in the quarter... gonna be tough to go that fast for cheaper.  ;)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 07, 2006, 11:36:50 PM
Keep us posted. Are you going to paint the new one black too? Your current car looks realy sinister, and cool:cool:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 08, 2006, 12:08:10 AM
The car will be 2 tone and Black is one of the colors

THis car will be a STREET car Air, Air Ride, Cruise Not a stripped Race Car

I'll try to host them so they can be larger  ( sorry computer DUMB)

 Yes, I'll steal from Fastcat #1 for alot of parts

I bought UPR torque box reinforcments( but I'll have to modify them to fit the cougar ( go figure Fox just not the same)


YES, It will be TURBO for sure.:grinno:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 08, 2006, 12:09:21 AM
Sweet :D
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 09, 2006, 11:13:07 PM
Here is some LARGE update pic's.  I was scoulded for posting small pic.

Here is a pic of the subframe thur the floorpan(http://i13.tinypic.com/3z8soya.jpg)(http://i13.tinypic.com/2i89ooi.jpg)

Here is the eng comp welded up have a few more holes to fix(http://i14.tinypic.com/2r7ujw5.jpg)

I installed what I call a jack rail along the lower part of the rocker pnl

 Here is the toques boxes, I welded large thick washers were the ctrl arm bolts go thur the frame, I also have reinfocements but they aren't in yet.

(http://i13.tinypic.com/4i2enew.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Blackout on November 10, 2006, 05:26:39 AM
Sweet.  This is going to be badazz when its all done.  I'd por-15 the hell out of everythimng while its nice and stripped though!!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 46Tbird on November 10, 2006, 09:41:30 AM
Greg-

I usually keep my fabrication comments to myself (I'm not a fabricator - but I'm critical ;)) but those welds are fantastic.  That sucker is going to be rock-solid.  FoMoCo did us all a favor with the canopy-style doors on these cars too.

Don't butcher Cat#1 though - find a way to get more money. :D  Rock on dude.. that's looking great.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on November 10, 2006, 11:35:14 AM
That is sweet.  That is what I started to do on my '85 but I never finished it  (yet, too many  projects going)

Is that 2X2 for the through floor subframes?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: CougarSE on November 10, 2006, 01:49:25 PM
Now you've done it.. If we dont get pictures of this thing being worked on at least twice a week all of us will cry.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 10, 2006, 02:43:34 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;112642
Here is some LARGE update pic's.  I was scoulded for posting small pic.

Here is a pic of the subframe thur the floorpan(http://i13.tinypic.com/3z8soya.jpg)(http://i13.tinypic.com/2i89ooi.jpg)

Here is the eng comp welded up have a few more holes to fix(http://i14.tinypic.com/2r7ujw5.jpg)

I installed what I call a jack rail along the lower part of the rocker pnl

 Here is the toques boxes, I welded large thick washers were the ctrl arm bolts go thur the frame, I also have reinfocements but they aren't in yet.

(http://i13.tinypic.com/4i2enew.jpg)



Holy  dude that car is going to be STIFF. I don't think that turbo 351 will be twisting that Cat any time soon:cool:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 10, 2006, 06:49:49 PM
I usually keep my fabrication comments to myself (I'm not a fabricator - but I'm critical ) but those welds are fantastic.
 Thanks for the comments. I'm not a fabricator, But I'm cheap and that is the mother of nessecity.  I weld almost everday but it is on exhuast so most people don't see it.
  The biggest problem is that most of the body joints have seam sealer in them and it ozzeis(spelling?) out when you start welding.

Is that 2X2 for the through floor subframes?  No it is 1 1/2 x 2" as you can tell by the pic it is the same size as the subframe.

Holy  dude that car is going to be STIFF. I don't think that turbo 351 will be twisting that Cat any time soon.

 I hope it will stay straight, this car has a moonroof and I still want it to work smooth.


 I guess the size of these pic's is better?  LOL
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: bondocougar on November 11, 2006, 11:37:33 AM
I sure wish your shop was closer to me!  You definitely have the right stuff to do the task!

But black two tone, whats wrong with red Cougars?;)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: gumby on November 11, 2006, 12:46:12 PM
wow, thats alot of seam weldin! better you than me.:grinno:

lookin good
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 11, 2006, 11:36:21 PM
Have has any one wondered if the Stang UPR torque box reinforcements would fit your "Fox Cat/T-bird"  ?

 Well the answer is Yes if you modify them.

Here is the Minor Mods.

(http://i9.tinypic.com/4fuvb05.jpg)


Had to enlongate the holes on the uppers to get them to fit.

(http://i15.tinypic.com/40d9l6u.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on November 12, 2006, 09:38:27 AM
Cool.  I saved my money and just made my own though.  Looks the same only I used thicker metal.:cool:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 12, 2006, 11:21:12 AM
The upper and lower kit was like $75 dollars @ a Stang meet.

I'll have pic of the rest of the install today Maybe
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 12, 2006, 07:24:53 PM
Here is the last pic of the bare floorpan

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2vkjo7k.jpg)

Here is the Primered floorpan.

(http://i15.tinypic.com/34q5hu9.jpg)


Here is the painted floorpan.

IMG]http://i15.tinypic.com/4haxe94.jpg[/IMG]

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2hnyk9v.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 12, 2006, 08:24:43 PM
Wow that looks great. Keep up the good work.:cool:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: slowfoxbird on November 12, 2006, 10:27:17 PM
Lucky!  You need to tell me how you made your subfram connectors so that I can get my Turd all setup too.  Nice work!!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 13, 2006, 07:56:33 PM
Take 1 1/2 x 2.0 in tubing. You can cut them and bend them or run them straight( much stronger). This requires cutting the floorpan.
 Then take some 16 gauge to run up to the rear subframe.

If you need any other pic or have questions just ask.  By the way the tubing is 11 gauge.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: shorangerbird on November 14, 2006, 08:58:42 AM
-GREAT WORK!!  still lovin' that rotissery.  love how you left the cruise servo on...lol...
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Chuck W on November 14, 2006, 09:14:34 AM
Man I wish I had the room for that myself.

I want to do something similar to the 84TC since I don't plan on a cage in it.  I like how you closed up that "hump" crossmember.  I've thought about doing that. 

I see you added the rocker lip reinforcements too.  I have similar on the 83, but on the inside and then they are tied into the subframe(s) and cage.  They make it so much easier to get the car in the air with a jack, esp when it's lowered, and clears out the bottom when it's on stands.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 14, 2006, 03:00:58 PM
Yeah, I closed the crossmemeber in I figured that would help stiffen up the rear.

 The jack rails are just for jacking on. THe car sets so low and if I loose an airbag I can't get to the subframe. Atleast I could get to the jackrail.


I left the crusie control because it will be staying on.  LOL
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Chuck W on November 14, 2006, 03:18:33 PM
That's what mine are primarily used for, but it doesn't hurt to tie it all together ;)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 46Tbird on November 14, 2006, 04:44:21 PM
NICE work!

What are your plans for this car?  What drivetrain are you going to be running?  What is your target weight?  ET/MPH goals?  Hell - what color is it gonna be?  :D

I really like what you're doing.  I've got an '84 that needs some work... ;)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 14, 2006, 05:57:41 PM
It will be the windsor engine with the turbo setup off my other cougar.

 I hope to run Mid 10.00  @ around 135 MPH. The weight is not an issue. The old car was 3600lbs.

 The car will be 2 tone. Black is one of the colors and the rest is still in secret.

 The car will just be a cruiser/racer. It will have A/C Moonroof,cruise all the goody's

  Thanks for the nice coments
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 14, 2006, 08:50:39 PM
Your car is going to look killer. I can't wait to see what it looks like when your done.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 16, 2006, 06:50:03 PM
Here are some update pic's
IMG]http://i15.tinypic.com/2eevf4y.jpg[/IMG]

Here is the pass side frt apr0n , Drivesahft loop, and the firewall

(http://i15.tinypic.com/346qrlg.jpg)

(http://i15.tinypic.com/4hrrcq0.jpg)

(http://i15.tinypic.com/43oru5l.jpg)

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2n8ybeu.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: cougarcragar on November 16, 2006, 07:18:27 PM
That is WAY too cool.
Fantastic work, and keep us posted on its progress.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 20, 2006, 09:31:56 AM
Got the engine compt in primer, Need to bled somemore before the paint.

 Get some pic up soon.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: stuntmannick on November 20, 2006, 05:17:49 PM
Very nice work!
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Post by: P71 on November 20, 2006, 05:46:40 PM
Awesome!!!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 22, 2006, 03:25:01 PM
Here are some pic of the painted eng comp

(http://i9.tinypic.com/4hmgwfk.jpg)

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2v85s3k.jpg)

IMG]http://i9.tinypic.com/2d6s29d.jpg[/IMG]


Now on to installing fuel lines and brake lines for the weekend
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: CougarSE on November 22, 2006, 03:28:02 PM
I would have loved to stop by but you were just too far out of the way.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on November 22, 2006, 07:57:34 PM
Man, that is SWEET!!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 23, 2006, 06:36:19 PM
No problem, Hope you had a good trip.



Thanks for the input Guys, I'll keep you posted
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: jkirchman on November 24, 2006, 10:59:48 AM
Oooooh....shiny.....
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Ifixyawata on November 24, 2006, 01:34:06 PM
I LOVE this thread.  This is the first time I've seen one of our cars on a rotisserie.  I cannot wait to see how this turns out.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: shorangerbird on November 24, 2006, 02:09:13 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;115091
Here are some pic of the painted eng comp.


-is it a black thing???:pbb: lol
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 24, 2006, 10:22:43 PM
Hope to get it back on the suspsion tomorrow.  If so I'll post some pic's.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: CougarSE on November 25, 2006, 02:30:55 AM
Greg what kind of paint did you use on your engine bay?  It almost looks like Por-15 or the likes.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Blackout on November 25, 2006, 06:11:04 AM
Thats what I was going to say!! LOL  But I tell you what... Youve been making some INCREDIBLE progress with this thing!! Keep those pics comming!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on November 25, 2006, 06:21:56 AM
(http://i9.tinypic.com/2d6s29d.jpg)

Fixed the last pic link for you.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 25, 2006, 10:13:54 PM
THanks  "1WildBird" for fixing my link.
The paint is a single stage urathane made by Dupont.
I have some POR15 for some places in the trunk area and I'm going to coat the inside areas of the rear qtrs.

 Here are some pic's of the fuel and brake line install.
(http://i7.tinypic.com/2rp8vac.jpg)
Fuel line
(http://i9.tinypic.com/2poa7w7.jpg)
Here is were the fuel rail goes thur the frame instead under like old car.
(http://i9.tinypic.com/2z4z8z6.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 25, 2006, 10:31:56 PM
Here are a few more
(http://i15.tinypic.com/2yughgj.jpg)
Here is the new place for the AirRide tank
(http://i9.tinypic.com/47lqyas.jpg)
Here is the AirRide comp and control valves
(http://i15.tinypic.com/49lirrc.jpg)
Here is the topside of the torque box reinforcements
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: xr7cat on November 26, 2006, 12:30:02 AM
Looks good, So can I bring my car over when your done? or just borrow the cooker? lol
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: stuntmannick on November 26, 2006, 04:03:26 AM
*ponders how I can threaten your life to get you to do that kind of work to an '88 TC chassis I have*
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 26, 2006, 11:33:18 AM
You guys live to far away.  LOL

 I have a buddies Stang in the garge I'm going to be helping him on later in the year.  You could be next.  LOL
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: xr7cat on November 26, 2006, 03:09:11 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;115609
You guys live to far away.  LOL

 I have a buddies Stang in the garge I'm going to be helping him on later in the year.  You could be next.  LOL


Always gotta bring up the distance thing, sheesh

Oh well I tried!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: jkirchman on November 27, 2006, 12:09:00 PM
Hey I live in North Carolina!  That's not too far away from Kentucky.  I'm in line after the Mustang.  :giggle:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Blackout on November 27, 2006, 03:26:45 PM
And I'm in line after him! LOL I can drive from WI, no problem!!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thundr306 on November 29, 2006, 08:59:07 PM
And I thought I was doing good by having my engine bay painted!!!

Excellent work. What are your plans for a rollbar/rollcage, if any?
Jim
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 29, 2006, 11:42:17 PM
I'm putting in a 6 point. It is going to set on the raise in the floor were the lower part of the back seat sets. It will be beside the seat and go up to the seatbelt attachement on the C pillar. There will be a sleeve in rollbar that goes thur the bar and attaches were the seatbelt do. The kickers will go back to the package shelf and go thur on the outside of the speakers. It will then attatch to the rear shock mounts.
  The frt bars will be swing outs, there will be a stub sticking up for the swing outs to slide over.
  The rear cross bar from left-right will be bolt in also. I have to have a rollbar for the ET's the car will be running, but I want the car to remain a streetcar.

 Jim, I hope that is enough info on the rollbar. The guy wants the car the 2nd week on DEc, that is coming very quickly.

 Later Greg
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on November 30, 2006, 12:04:38 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;116216
......
  The rear cross bar from left-right will be bolt in also. I have to have a rollbar for the ET's the car will be running, but I want the car to remain a streetcar.


Only problem with that is bolt in rear hoop bars are not NHRA/IHRA legal, (at least they aren't up here) so you may get booted off the track anyways.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thundr306 on November 30, 2006, 03:57:18 PM
Greg, 1WLDBIRD is right. A removable crossbar will not pass a tech inspection. It might at a test-n-tune, but not at an event. Be sure to post up some pictures when it's done, so I can compare it to mine.
Jim
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Cougar5.0 on November 30, 2006, 08:01:57 PM
This thread is great - thanks for the info on the torque-box reinforcements - I need to do that this winter :D
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 30, 2006, 08:18:42 PM
Can you find that info in the NHRA rule book?

 I have looked and could not find anything to say it can't be removable?

 I'm open for info.

  Thanks Guys
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: bondocougar on November 30, 2006, 08:58:44 PM
Man you work fast.  If you do this kind of work for others I think I would make the drive!

If I can ask, what are you using for fuel lines, it looks like they are solid tube, and if so, how do they connect to the fuel pump?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thundr306 on November 30, 2006, 09:08:48 PM
Greg, it is in section 4:11 roll cage. shortened version reads: All rear braces must be welded in.

Jim
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 30, 2006, 10:28:05 PM
Thunder306:  A car that in the shop had a "Bolt in rollbar" from Max Motorsports. The cross bar  bolts in also?  So I felt the removable bar ( bolts in) not pin in?  I'll take some pic's of it.

 Thanks for the input. I would like to know forsure before I get the bar put in.

Bondocougar: THe fuel line is soft aluim line. You can buy the line from Summit. THey make fitting to go from the aluim line to A/N.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: CougarSE on November 30, 2006, 10:34:08 PM
They also make fittings to go from AN to ford quick disconects...

Now Greg, are the fittings to go from the aluminum to AN compression fittings or are they a flare jobby?  All I seem to find for a transition from AN to hard line is a Compressin fitting.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 30, 2006, 10:56:05 PM
Here is a pic of an  AN  B nut. You can knock the plug out of the end. Then you single flair the tubing. When you tighten the B nut against the fitting and it seals up.

 I like the compression type better. You use less fittings with the compression setup.  Just my 2 cents

(http://i16.tinypic.com/316kbdc.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on December 01, 2006, 10:43:50 AM
the enitre rollbar/roll cage itself, can be bolted in and be legal, as long as the footing plates are made of 6"X6" plate steel, but the cross bar itself, MUST be welded to the main hoop to be legal.  If you were to roll that thing at the end of the track, the twisting forces put upon it, would very easily shear those bolts off that bar and make it into a weapon.  Plus it would allow the roof to colapse easier.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thundr306 on December 01, 2006, 04:03:59 PM
Greg, I think sanctions like the SCCA allow removable bars, but I am not sure.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Nate on December 01, 2006, 04:31:52 PM
i'd kill to get a rotisserie... i had to weld up my torque boxes and seem weld the rear subframes on my back, on spider covered gravel getting hot slag in my ear...  where did you get yours? when i get a garrage, that and a lift are the first things to go into it lol... very sweet job btw, looks great.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on December 01, 2006, 11:48:27 PM
Well, I'm going to make my cross bar removable. If I can only run Test/Tune so be it.  Thanks for the input.


Nate;  I built the rotessire. Thnaks for the kind words.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on December 21, 2006, 11:10:56 PM
Here is a teaser of the color combo

(http://i18.tinypic.com/2z9fcwp.jpg)


Here is the new Keyless entry

(http://i14.tinypic.com/2ufyux2.jpg)


I'm working on the door seal plates also

(http://i17.tinypic.com/2q0sxf9.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on December 21, 2006, 11:14:31 PM
Here is a shot of the engine compartment

(http://i14.tinypic.com/2wqeqef.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: P71 on December 22, 2006, 11:36:10 AM
Oooooh! You're keeping A/C! I like it! The orang/black screams Halloween a little too much though.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Bob on December 22, 2006, 12:49:21 PM
(http://i14.tinypic.com/2ufyux2.jpg)

hey whats this keyless pad from? Looks like an explorer or something. I only ask cause I just bought an 05 explorer and was looking to add keyless to it and could only find a cheesy looking one.

yours looks like the factory one
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on December 22, 2006, 03:20:39 PM
Aerobird;  Yes it will scream (LOL)  No the paintis only the base coat, I think it will look good when it is cleared.


Thunder306; Yes the keyless entry is from a exploer
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on December 22, 2006, 11:59:55 PM
Yes, I'll be keeping  the  A/C.  THat is a MUST for a black car in Ky thanks to the humidity.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 08, 2007, 11:36:12 PM
Well hope you are ready,
(http://i10.tinypic.com/43xetf8.jpg)

 It took the car tonight to get the roll bar installed.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 08, 2007, 11:40:42 PM
Here is the side shot. It is all paint, no vinyl, no emblems.

http://i16.tinypic.com/4caikuv.jpg
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: vinnietbird on January 08, 2007, 11:44:41 PM
VERY NICE !!!!!! You're doing a great job so far.I'd say I'm envious,but I'm too jealous to be sure.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: jncocowboyx on January 09, 2007, 12:02:29 AM
you stole muh visionnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. :(
oh well... it looks badASS!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: xr7cat on January 09, 2007, 12:57:07 AM
Dude that looks so awesome.... can't wait to see it all together!!

MORE PICS!! lol jk
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Post by: 46Tbird on January 09, 2007, 11:32:59 AM
Wow, that paint is really BOLD.  I think I like it.  I need to see more to be sure.  A friend of mine has been doing some of that "real fire" airbrush work, it looks really neat in your letters like that.

What color is on the top?  It looks like HOK Tangelo Pearl on this monitor, or something very similar.
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Post by: Cougar5.0 on January 09, 2007, 11:45:46 AM
That's cool!

(http://i16.tinypic.com/4caikuv.jpg)
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 09, 2007, 05:34:54 PM
Thanks Guys.

 The top color is a Dupont Color Hot Hue  Tango.
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Post by: Clayton on January 09, 2007, 05:48:55 PM
Badass.
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Post by: 84 Fila on January 09, 2007, 06:14:13 PM
Hol-Ly-shiznit! That is amazing
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Post by: Haystack on January 09, 2007, 09:30:39 PM
You need to get that car going!
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Post by: Chuck W on January 09, 2007, 10:09:14 PM
Quote from: Haystack;122854
You need to get that car going!


Are you serious?  :nkhk:

It's obvious he's just been sitting around NOT working on the car.  :dunce:
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Post by: 84 Fila on January 09, 2007, 10:14:43 PM
Look the post dates with all the pics from the beginning of this thread. He has been kicking ass on the project!
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Post by: CougarSE on January 09, 2007, 10:41:44 PM
Ok Greg, my next trip to Mississippi is going to be the Looong way around..  realisticaly only 2 hours or so out of the way.. but oh man that would be so worth it...
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Post by: Tbirdmaniac on January 10, 2007, 04:06:47 AM
I watch this thread over a month, and I like this, great job, great work, near perfection restoration, this remain Me in 1983 when I rebuilted My entire Mercury Cyclone spoiler 1970, a lot of job...

Nice work man!...

Hope to see here when You put on the road:dunce:

Have a nice Day,
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 12, 2007, 05:08:03 PM
I'm working only on the car @ night and the weekends. The work has been all me. My son is 12 and he helps when he can on what he can.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 12, 2007, 05:16:33 PM
Here is some shots of the rollbar.

(http://i11.tinypic.com/4835g9g.jpg)



(http://i3.tinypic.com/2gt54yu.jpg)

(http://i12.tinypic.com/30tnblg.jpg)
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Post by: DVP on January 12, 2007, 05:38:25 PM
Nice love the two tone. only thing i would change is but the ELIMINATOR back on the panel and not did the lines to were the r was by the corner. BUT it's not my car and thats your vision.

i want to do a two tone with the charcoal gray and black
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 12, 2007, 06:07:28 PM
Great work,Man.Keep it up.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 14, 2007, 08:52:21 PM
Here are some more of the rollbar.

(http://i14.tinypic.com/2s8r1bs.jpg)


(http://i16.tinypic.com/48e1rpg.jpg)



(http://i16.tinypic.com/2q1uw3r.jpg)


(http://i16.tinypic.com/43y3gno.jpg)
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Post by: 4bangen on January 15, 2007, 11:21:55 PM
okay. I'm about to say something that is about to probobly iritate a bunch of people. here it is.... I don't like cougars(ducks punches) I have never found them apealing to the eye. but both of your birds are real good looking beasts. you may single handedly change my outlook on cats.
by the way do you have any pics of the turbo setup in the old car?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 16, 2007, 12:17:18 AM
Hey this is a FREE world, I helpfight too keep it that way. 

 Here are some pic of the orginal turbo setup on the old car. I didn't want to loose any asscories(spellin) so that's why it is mounted in the fender well.


(http://i14.tinypic.com/2iiiom9.jpg)


(http://i3.tinypic.com/33aumvd.jpg)

(http://i10.tinypic.com/35kl4jp.jpg)
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Post by: V8Demon on January 16, 2007, 12:52:36 PM
Baby wipes....a MUST for the garage!  Lookin good!
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 16, 2007, 01:00:11 PM
I don't have baby wipes,but,I ALWAYS have boixes of rubber gloves.It's nice to just pull the gloves off and have clean hands when I'm done working on the 'Bird.My wife doesn't have to worry about the grease stains on everything anymore while I'm trying to get to the sink to wash my hands.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 16, 2007, 10:19:03 PM
That is the only thing I got when my kids were in diapers.  The containers stack very well.

 To give you an ideal my youngest son is 10 years old now.  I fill them with nut, bolt or whatever.
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Post by: DakotaEpic on January 20, 2007, 10:03:31 AM
 dude you've been kickin ass and taking names on this thing.  Progress is amazing.  I'm diging the new paint.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 21, 2007, 12:07:24 AM
Thanks, I'm trying.

  I'll keep you'll posted.
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Post by: daboss351 on January 23, 2007, 10:31:36 PM
can i be ur son lol, god  man that thing is gorgoues, i need my stang to be done like that at least to get it undercoated so it doesn't rot. Man never been a big fan of cougars, i like them, but loved birds and stangs more, but that one is ****in insane love the paint.
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Post by: jasontbird on January 24, 2007, 10:55:45 PM
Very nice work.  I like the colors combo you selected for the paint.  Thanks for the inspiration.  Maybe this will motivate me to go out and install those gauges I bought last year.  Jason.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 25, 2007, 07:22:39 AM
Yourm mailbox is full.The light is in route.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 27, 2007, 11:34:43 PM
How the Hell do you get to the old PM to delete them?  Mine only shows like the past 2 weeks?


 HELP
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 01, 2007, 11:28:13 PM
Here are some pic of the rollbar after being powdercoated, the suspension swap and the powdercoated tranny case.

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2ewjqkm.jpg)

(http://i7.tinypic.com/2rnerfl.jpg)

(http://i5.tinypic.com/47dtu12.jpg)

(http://i15.tinypic.com/2vbpk3r.jpg)
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 01, 2007, 11:32:02 PM
(http://i18.tinypic.com/43o8owi.jpg)
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 01, 2007, 11:36:27 PM
Wicked nice !!!
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 01, 2007, 11:38:45 PM
Hey my/your taillights showed up yesterday.
  Thanks
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 01, 2007, 11:40:06 PM
Oh,I forgot about that.I hope they will help,if not,you still have them for trading or whatever.Glad to help you.
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Post by: P71 on February 01, 2007, 11:57:06 PM
Looking good! What rear suspension is that and what brakes?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 02, 2007, 04:29:53 PM
THe lower control arms are Steeda for a New Edge car(99 up stang).
THe upper are a BASELINE Suspensions. They are supposed to really help on the track and the street.

 The rear brakes are off of a Lin Mark 8 swapped over to a 8.8  housing with SN95 stang axles 31 spline and an Exploer center  trac lok with 31 spline and extra clutch disc for more grippstion(traction).
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Post by: daboss351 on February 02, 2007, 04:37:17 PM
that thing is gonna be nasty
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Post by: 46Tbird on February 05, 2007, 04:04:35 PM
Greg, your car is looking awesome man.

Like to hear more about the air suspension.  Those bags look pretty fancy.  Where'd you get the struts and how much were they?
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Post by: Kitz Kat on February 05, 2007, 05:06:58 PM
Lookin good,You should be proud.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 05, 2007, 08:23:32 PM
4.6 T bird;  The air ride came from AirRide Techonolgy. The kit was designed for a SN95 Style strang. I had to modify the caster chamber plates.  The reat fit pretty well.

  The kit was $2300 with E ride and the frt air struts. You can get air bags for the frt and it makes it consdible cheaper.

Thanks Guys
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Post by: daboss351 on February 05, 2007, 08:28:10 PM
Fast cat you should post in the at the track section i think your car would take number one of the forum.
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Post by: black magic on February 05, 2007, 11:08:01 PM
sweetness! I can't wait to see your finished product. Looks good
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 06, 2007, 08:48:07 AM
I wish I had your budget.I'm building my car on a $1700.00 budget.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 06, 2007, 04:26:16 PM
When you are doing most of it your self that helps the budget ALOT.

 I've paid for the paint,rollbar and powdercoating. THe rest is on me.
I also bought the  Baseline Suspion stuff.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 06, 2007, 04:37:40 PM
Right now,I need to locate a TC header panel,and a passenger side fender.That's it,then I'll get the bodywork finished and out to paint.This weekend,weather permiting,we're swapping in the engine.After that,it's all easy.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 06, 2007, 04:40:25 PM
Here are some pic of the rear susp.

(http://i7.tinypic.com/4gsojr7.jpg)


(http://i5.tinypic.com/42mi0bp.jpg)


(http://i18.tinypic.com/47b6rra.jpg)
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 06, 2007, 04:46:02 PM
That's pretty.Nicely done.Where did your tailpipes come from?I need to get a set for my car once the engine is installed.2 1/2 inch if possible.
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Post by: CougarSE on February 06, 2007, 06:18:45 PM
Greg what is the point of the "red thing"?  Does it allow the use of mustang uppers?  Is that for better geometry?
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Post by: daboss351 on February 06, 2007, 07:14:55 PM
thats a nasty four bar set up.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 07, 2007, 12:05:58 AM
CougarSE; The red upper relocate the upper arms giving the ctr arms more leverage on the reaend to plant the tires better, also changes the instant center off the car keeping it from hitting the tire hard and then unloading the tires.  ??????  Time will tell if it will work well on the Cougar.

Vinnie; The tailpipes are for a Stang, they are 2 1/2 in Mandrel bent.
 They were straight out and I added the turn downs.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 07, 2007, 07:19:57 AM
So,did the Stang pipes fit well without any mods,other than the tips?Thanks.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 07, 2007, 09:13:09 AM
Yes, They fit well.  I also run an Exhaust shop/Dyno shop so this helps.  LOL
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Post by: Cougar5.0 on February 07, 2007, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;128040
So,did the Stang pipes fit well without any mods,other than the tips?Thanks.


Not sure if you saw this in another post - but these 2 1/2" tailpipes http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLO%2D15814&N=700+0&autoview=sku + these 13" long tips http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLO%2D15362&N=700+0&autoview=sku seem to do the trick.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF0581.jpg)

Just an option...sorry for the hijack...
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 07, 2007, 01:50:32 PM
O.K.,I'll get a set of the pipes.Now,if they don't work,you'll refund my money,riiiiiiiight??? LOL!!!
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Post by: Cougar5.0 on February 08, 2007, 01:48:44 AM
So long as you are willing to cut and weld a bit :P

(edit: the rear hangars on Mustang tailpipes don't work so you have to cut them off and weld tabs onto the tips to hang the tailpipes)
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Post by: motormenace on February 08, 2007, 01:17:27 PM
Nice airbags in the back! Who are they made by?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 08, 2007, 10:29:23 PM
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=11024&page=13
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Post by: Warbird9 on February 09, 2007, 12:07:07 AM
Greg, I've been watching this thread with alot of interest, and I gotta say the car is lookin great! :bowdown: I've been in the planning stages for this spring to do some rotissere work myself, but I have a question. Was there any concerns/problems/issues with leaving the front and rear windows on the car?

I didn't want to remove the windows, but was concerned there might be issues with the windows either poppping out, cracking, or seals pulling apart that could cause leaking. I will be welding in subframe connectors before turning the chassis to minimize twisting though.
 
What are your thoughts?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 11, 2007, 01:34:08 AM
I would weld the subframe connectors 1st. I left the frt and rear glass in my car. I also left the doors on while it was on the rotessier.
  Hope this helps.:D
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Post by: daboss351 on February 11, 2007, 01:51:10 PM
Fastcat with your 351 what afr heads did you use? When i build my 351 up i wanted a set, not sure which ones will give the best performance for street strip use. Not gonna turbo/supercharge mine though, i just want a bad ass small block chevy killer. And i can't wait to see that thing done man tis gonna be sweet!
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 11, 2007, 11:19:18 PM
I used the AFR205 heads. If I was going to build a naturally asprited 351 I would use the 185's. The  205's would kill the low end without a poweradder.


  Thanks, Trying to get the dash and interior back in.  I'll post pic when I get some more done.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 12, 2007, 09:07:59 AM
thanks I apreciate that, yea i want to be able to run it all N/A so i can have a small block from hell, 408w stroker
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 13, 2007, 02:17:12 PM
408's are block eaters.  The rod ratio makes them relly hard on the blocks. Short life. Go with a 393 or a 383 windsor. Just my 2 cents
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Post by: daboss351 on February 13, 2007, 02:30:19 PM
15ci makes that big of difference? i thought i was playing it safe staying away from a 427w stroker, i heard they could be stroked out that much. i guess ill do a 393 then. How much power do you think it would push with just being stroked, and the mods in my sig?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 13, 2007, 07:04:24 PM
Carb and T5 car whould make around 360-380 RWHP with a streetable 9.5-10.0 comp.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 13, 2007, 07:50:52 PM
THATS IT! wow im disappointed i was told i should be high 300's right now.
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Post by: P71 on February 13, 2007, 10:02:44 PM
LOL!! You're not even close! I'd guess somewhere between 280-320 rwhp depending on cam. 700cfm isn't flowing that much HP. For comparison my last AMC was this:

360, stock dog-leg heads (outflowing your ported heads by a lot), Performer Air-Gap, Reed flat-tappet cam, stock bottom end (8.5:1, fresh rings/bearings and ARP rod bolts), 780cfm Carter, Hooker long tubes, etc. put down about 350HP to the wheels with a 727 Torqu-Flite trans. That engine is 9ci up on you, larger bore, better heads, bigger valves, and a bigger carb.

I highly doubt you're anywhere over 300 without a truely radical cam, and it sounds like a plain, low duration, low-lift, flat-tappet one to me.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 13, 2007, 10:10:59 PM
Daboss,That's the way it goes sometimes.Take your time plan things.A lot of people just start bolting things together and don't get anywhere.Bigger isn't always better.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 13, 2007, 10:29:54 PM
its not a flat tappet, its a hydro cam, im pretty sure, its more on the radical side. the heads were just something my dad did to open it up more. only really stock parts are the block, heads, pistons, rods, and crank. everything else has been replaced, looks like im putting performance mods in it before it gets on the road then, i got chevy ass to kick
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Post by: P71 on February 13, 2007, 11:02:12 PM
Hydraulic flat-tappet. It doesn't have roller lifters, so it's not a roller cam. That also limits the amount of duration and lift it can possibly have, and the "aggresiveness" of the ramps. Post up all the parts and all the specs in a NEW thread and I can help you out.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 13, 2007, 11:06:54 PM
yea sry for the hyjack, i'll call my dad and find out what i can.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 14, 2007, 02:35:33 PM
I call the math people use on figuring there HP to be "Summit Math"
 This intake is 20 hp,the cam is 15hp the air filter is 10 hp . I had 225 to start off with so now I have 270 hp. Not the case.
  I've had 347 with good heads,cam and intake with a stick behind them only make 310-340 Rear wheel HP.
  # can be misleading. Don't get hung up on a # some combo just work better than other.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 14, 2007, 04:50:49 PM
I really just need to get it dynoed, how did getting the interior in go?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 14, 2007, 08:57:16 PM
Had some bad new last week( a good Friend passed away) I had to be a Pall bear  so I've been trying to take care o some of his stuff and make sure his wife is OK.

 So I haven't had a chance to get my interior in.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: daboss351 on February 14, 2007, 09:27:00 PM
Sorry to hear that man, it sucks losing someone close to you. Hope everything goes well for his family.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on March 04, 2007, 11:20:18 PM
Well, I'm still working on her. Just have alot of little stuff to finish up.
  Nothing great to take pic of.
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Post by: daboss351 on March 04, 2007, 11:39:43 PM
I know how you felt with the whole friend thing i lost a friend of mine too recently. And you better get some pics up when its all done!!
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 02, 2007, 12:00:07 AM
O.K.  I finally got some pic of my progress.

Powerplant
(http://i12.tinypic.com/2wltxza.jpg)

Engine Bay
(http://i10.tinypic.com/2sbap1z.jpg)

Motor/Trans  ready for install
(http://i3.tinypic.com/2cymu7t.jpg)
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 02, 2007, 12:12:57 AM
Here are some more pic's.

Engine in;
(http://i13.tinypic.com/2usifm0.jpg)

Oil Cooler ETC;
(http://i12.tinypic.com/2z6yp0w.jpg)

Shot from underneath;
(http://i7.tinypic.com/33aqxzt.jpg)
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Post by: DakotaEpic on April 02, 2007, 02:47:55 AM
GAh  I'm coming over and stealing your car when you are done with it.  So amazing.  Your work is top notch.
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Post by: vinnietbird on April 02, 2007, 07:09:42 AM
WOW !!! That's very impressive.You're really doing some quality work.You're miles ahead of me with your car.Very inspiring.
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 02, 2007, 08:15:16 AM
very nice man, keep going with it.
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Post by: CougarSE on April 02, 2007, 10:15:39 AM
Wow Greg! Awsome! 
 
Why the mustang booster?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 02, 2007, 12:49:18 PM
The mustang booster helps on getting to the #8 plug and such.

Thanks Guys I'll keep ya posted.

 Figured the sunshining would help to get me motavated.
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Post by: daboss351 on April 02, 2007, 04:03:11 PM
man thats a nice powerplant, and everything just looks so perfect! Must be nice to have money! Can't wait till i get my next project(turns out the mustang was gonna cost me almost 4k a year to run as a daily driver so i said to hell with that, and i should by the end of this week be the proud owner of a 88 lincoln mark 7 lsc) Keep up the good work!!
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 02, 2007, 07:29:49 PM
I have worked long and hard. THe old cougar I've had for 10years.
 When I bought it there was 179K miles on it.
 I have built my my a new house while my old car set idel for 2 years.
  Then  I built the motor that is pic and installed it in the old (Black) cougar.
  So now I have the time and ablity to build the new car.
I have done all the work myself  expect for the; airbrush work, trans rebuild, and the rollbar.
  That helps to keep the cost lower(not cheap) just lower.
 I'm 40 years old with 2 kids and it not easy. My oldest son loves to help on thecar and my wife loves cars also. THat helps a bunch.
  THanks for the kind words.
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Post by: daboss351 on April 02, 2007, 07:46:30 PM
so you got it made a wife and kids that understand and are part of the hobby, and from what it seems you deserve it all man. Can't wait to hear how she does at the races!
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Post by: vinnietbird on April 02, 2007, 07:48:23 PM
I'll be 40 this June,I know where you're coming from.I just keep pecking away until I get it where I want it.One piece at a time.I should have my heads and valvebody soon.That'l be two steps closer.Roll bar?i won't need one of those (now watch,I'll flip my car tomorrow and eat those words,LOL).One really doesn't have to spend a lot to accomplish a lot.It just takes patience,a LOT of planning,and the desire to do good work.I have a notebook that has 3 column in it.One,my "Wants/Needs" list.Second,my "What I need to do" list.Third,my "What I already have" list.It helps me blueprint what I'm doing and keep track of the "plan" I have for my car.I see a lot of people building their car and just throwing things on for a temporary fix when for just a few dollars more,they could've done the job right and been done with it.No planning.Anyway,enough of all that,Again,you're doing a great job,keep it up.
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Post by: HAVI on April 07, 2007, 07:54:02 PM
Quote
The mustang booster helps on getting to the #8 plug and such.

Thanks Guys I'll keep ya posted.

Figured the sunshining would help to get me motavated.


still waiting for the sunshine here.  Meanwhile I drool over your car.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 08, 2007, 10:59:43 AM
Yeah, I spoke to soon about the sunshine, It went away this week and the temps dropped to the mid 30-40's again. 
  I'm ready for spring.

 Going to try and get the turbo's mounted today.
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 09, 2007, 12:54:35 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;138902
Yeah, I spoke to soon about the sunshine, It went away this week and the temps dropped to the mid 30-40's again. 
  I'm ready for spring.

 Going to try and get the turbo's mounted today.


Um, you use a "turbo's" as in plural. LOL.:D  SWEET!  When did you decide to change to twins?
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Post by: 1BadBird on April 10, 2007, 11:47:40 AM
Greg,
That is one wild and crazy car your building. Kinda puts mine to shame. Yes, doing things yourself really helps lower the cost. It also helps when you find really good deals on parts/ family support and have the ability-desire to do things yourself. I like your color combo :D  I too have the "3 list" thing going on, wife continually wants to know what I have to do to get the car put together and "How much is it all going to COST?" sheeze, gimme a break ;D
Looking forward to seing your beast completed.

Would you happen to have plans for your rotissiery ????? I can get whatever steel I need from where I work :evilgrin:

John
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Post by: HAVI on April 10, 2007, 09:12:04 PM
My wife simply sez get that thing outta here or I'll have it hauled away.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 11, 2007, 12:09:46 AM
1BadBird; I can send some pic of the rotisser, I modified it to work on the cougar.  Eastwood  sells them you can see pic of theirs.

1Wld Bird;  Quick run down of the power plant; Here goes  had a 383CI windsor with a single 70 turbo @ 678 RWHP the stock block split,
 Buy a World Product "Man-O-War block. Made it 4.125 over bore, which make the engine a 400 CI engine. The extra CI was spinnning the gutts out of the single turbo. With no room to add a larger framed turbo the only thing that made since wast just to add another 1.


 Below is some pic of the turbo's
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 11, 2007, 12:26:15 AM
Here is some pic from the front of the car.

(http://i11.tinypic.com/35jbgok.jpg)

(http://i17.tinypic.com/3yer19v.jpg)


(http://i11.tinypic.com/2vmcwvm.jpg)
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Post by: vinnietbird on April 11, 2007, 12:30:57 AM
Nice work ol' boy.There's something VEEERY familiar about that front bumper cover.Hmmmmmmm,what could it be????
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 11, 2007, 01:22:24 AM
May I just say HOLY ! :D
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Post by: DakotaEpic on April 11, 2007, 01:42:48 AM
So If I fly out to where you live, will you at least give me a ride in it? :D
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 11, 2007, 08:01:06 AM
I plan on being @ this years CATJAM.  I will have to see what gas is then and I can tell you how much each ride will be.  LOL

 Will be better than a ride at  Disney World.   




Atleast I hope it will be .
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Clayton on April 11, 2007, 08:36:53 AM
Thats hot.
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 11, 2007, 02:50:18 PM
What kind of scavange pump are you using to suck the oil out of the turbo's and where did you get it?
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Post by: V8Demon on April 11, 2007, 03:09:06 PM
What's your plans for a hood?  By the looks from that picture it seems a stocker won't work.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 11, 2007, 07:08:36 PM
I have made (still working onit) a steel cowl hood.

 The turbos just drain back to the oil pan.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 12, 2007, 12:31:00 AM
oh, my bad.  From the pics it looked like they are too low to just drain back.

Quote
I have made (still working onit) a steel cowl hood.


well......  Where are the pics of that?!?!....  lol
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: cougrrr302 on April 12, 2007, 12:48:35 AM
 you have done a nice job. I have little to no mechanical knowledge. I work in a Body Shop and you my friend have done a magnificent job on the paint. That Dupont Hot Hue Tango is a nice Color, I have had the privilege once of painting with it. I do alot of work with the Single and Dual stage blacks too. Did you do the airbrush work on the Eliminator lettering?
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Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on April 12, 2007, 12:30:12 PM
Greg...that is a very nice build you have going on there!  Very impressive!

More pics please:D
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: daboss351 on April 12, 2007, 02:43:26 PM
If you bring that to cat jam, and give rides, I FREAKING WANT ONE!!!!!!!! Or i want to atleast see it!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: kingcars on April 12, 2007, 03:07:41 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;137858
I have worked long and hard. THe old cougar I've had for 10years.
 When I bought it there was 179K miles on it.
 I have built my my a new house while my old car set idel for 2 years.
  Then  I built the motor that is pic and installed it in the old (Black) cougar.
  So now I have the time and ablity to build the new car.
I have done all the work myself  expect for the; airbrush work, trans rebuild, and the rollbar.
  That helps to keep the cost lower(not cheap) just lower.
 I'm 40 years old with 2 kids and it not easy. My oldest son loves to help on thecar and my wife loves cars also. THat helps a bunch.
  THanks for the kind words.


Sounds a lot like my family.  We're approaching 9 years with dad's Chevelle now (he's 45).  He has 2 kids also; me and my sis.  He has been in the heating/AC business for 25 years.  The family will help pitch in on the car, but as far as the nitty gritty work, it's mainly dad, his brother, me, and his friend who does a lot of body work and painting.  Hopefully the 383 will be in this weekend and NOT lose oil pressure this time!!!  But it sounds like you have a solid, stable household and that's increasingly rare these days.  I can only hope that I'm able to provide as well for my kids as my parents have for me.

Anyways, amazing work on the car...it's gonna be a MONSTER!!  :evilgrin:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Ether947 on April 12, 2007, 05:25:52 PM
That is awesome! What intercooler is that? I have one that looks just like it.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Tbird232ci on April 12, 2007, 06:31:16 PM
Looks to be an ebay unit. I have the same one.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 12, 2007, 07:32:48 PM
Kingcars, Keeping a stable houshold helps.

Ethan947; Yes the intercooler is from Ebay  works Great so far


Cougrr302; No, I did NOT do the airbrush work. A buddy did the airbrush work. I can't draw a "StickMan"  or color inside the lines.

 LOL

83-88 T bird Man; You are close enough you can come and see it. I hope to make a couple trips down Hardinsburg track in MAY?  Keep your fingers crossed.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: HAVI on April 12, 2007, 08:10:33 PM
Did you mount the rotisserie to the bumper mounts?  Was wondering if they would be strong enough.  (Just spec'd out my buddy's rotisserie, just need to make the attachments.)  Like the twin turbos, too.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: t.birdsc on April 12, 2007, 09:33:50 PM
Greg,
 I just read this whole thread and the only word that comes close to describing what you've done is unbelieveable. I couldn't have even imagined how much work that is. On top of it the way you talk about it is way cool like "I'm not a fabricator-but I'm critical" It will be awesome to see the finished product
 
Many kudos,
 Mike
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 12, 2007, 10:17:29 PM
Havic;  Yes, I used the bumper struts to hold the car. I had all the interior and front and rear suspion out of the car. I left the door on for support.  I was scared at first that the bumper struts would hold but they did great.



Mike, Thanks, I just want people to understand you can do anything if you put your mind to it. With some proper guidence. I have no practiacal training on any auto repair stuff.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 22, 2007, 12:17:10 AM
Here are some pic of the hood
(http://i19.tinypic.com/4hutyxh.jpg)

Just to get the hood to shut.
(http://i15.tinypic.com/34f07bl.jpg)

The powerplant with out sheetmetal
(http://i11.tinypic.com/308cpyc.jpg)
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 22, 2007, 12:23:50 AM
Here is the trunk area;
(http://i11.tinypic.com/40m7ayw.jpg)

Rollbar thur the package shelf
(http://i19.tinypic.com/42jfhg4.jpg)

More work on the keyless entry;
(http://i14.tinypic.com/2h4xc36.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: daboss351 on April 22, 2007, 12:38:36 AM
man that motor belongs in a museum! Its beautiful!!!
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Post by: xr7cat on April 22, 2007, 12:46:17 AM
Man, That was the most exciting thing I have seen all day.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Ifixyawata on April 22, 2007, 07:32:53 AM
That's a HUGE charge tube!  I guess two turbos push quite a lot of air.  Not sure if you're making it or not, but I definitely look forward to seeing that car at CJ this year, man!
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: thundr306 on April 22, 2007, 09:12:19 AM
Watching this post makes me want to just give up on my project! Your car is turning out very nice and I'm sure it will be getting the recognition it deserves.
Jim
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 22, 2007, 10:22:57 AM
Yes,
  I  plan on being @ the CATJAM.  I would like to make it to the Cougars @ Carlina(spelling).

 THe reason for the 4in inlet pipe it keep blowing the pipes off @ the MAF.  The inlet pipe is now aluim because I  could buy a MAF  to weld right to the pipe.( less silicone adapters)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 22, 2007, 10:23:26 PM
Suprised nobody ask me about the parts in the trunk.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on April 22, 2007, 10:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;142155
Suprised nobody ask me about the parts in the trunk.



Stuff in the trunk is for the air ride right?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 84 Fila on April 22, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Didn't even see parts in the trunk, but what are they for?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 22, 2007, 11:24:47 PM
ThunderJet; is right about the stuff on the left and right of the trunk
 



Keep looking?
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Post by: P71 on April 23, 2007, 09:40:33 AM
What is that bar in the back not connected to anything?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: CougarSE on April 23, 2007, 09:58:53 AM
Looks like some kind of hard core sway bar he hasn't got around to mounting underneith.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: Dogcharmer on April 23, 2007, 10:26:31 AM
It's amazing how fast this thing is coming together. You're definitely one hell of a craftsman! I wish I could go to Catjam to check that ride out. I'd give ya 10 bucks for a ride around the block, heheh...

Those AN fittings must've cost ya a few bucks. I spent around $100 on just two Aeroquip 90's and two 45's along with about 4 ft of -4 braided line. Are you using Aeroquip or Earls? Do you do your own aluminum welding? I used to work in a trailer shop and never could weld aluminum worth a ... Definitely takes some skill.

... and I have no idea what the bar for is in the trunk.
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 23, 2007, 02:14:10 PM
Quote from: CougarSE;142267
Looks like some kind of hard core sway bar he hasn't got around to mounting underneath.


That would be my guess as well, an adjustable rear rollbar.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 24, 2007, 11:20:19 PM
You are right, Well partly. It is an ANTI ROLL BAR. It is a new design
 it is made to clear tailpipes. Most of the current roll bars mount to the outer frame rails which limits the clearnece over the axel for the
tailpipes.

 I will mount the roll bar to the roll bar plates in the trunk, the arms will drop thur the trunk floor and attach to the rear end.
 Hopefully it will help launch the car ina straight line. Hope to find out soon.
  I'll keep you'll posted.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: cougrrr302 on April 26, 2007, 12:29:44 PM
Man alive that car is gonna be awesome. Painting isnt exactly difficult, I gotta break out the ole airbrush, I plan on doing some custom flames on the hood of my daily. I draw in my spare time though, so it kinda comes natural. How about I paint any car you want for the rest of time for free and you build me an engine;)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on April 28, 2007, 10:35:41 PM
Sure, When are  you going to get here?

 I hope you will be happy with a 306?    LOL
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Post by: cougrrr302 on April 29, 2007, 06:58:20 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;143471
Sure, When are  you going to get here?

 I hope you will be happy with a 306?    LOL


Give me directions! 306 works for me! You gonna install it too:D
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: HAVI on May 26, 2007, 03:52:03 PM
Any updates?
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on May 28, 2007, 12:51:40 AM
I've been busting my butt trying to get the car together for the
 40th Cougar show.

 I got the rest of the car painted last weekend.

 Got the powdercoated rollbar welded in for good.

 I have all the fuel system in and leak checked.

 Got the dash back in and the wiring all connected back up.

 Ran extra relay to power all asscoriers. It is feed from the battery
30 amp swithed and ran to an 8 circut fuse panel.


  FIRED  THE ENGINE JUST A HOUR AGO.

 Now on to finishing wet sanding and buffing.

Will try to post some pic later in the week.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: kingcars on May 28, 2007, 01:08:30 AM
Wow man thats awesome.  But pics simply wont cut it when dealing with such an amazing piece of machinery.  Must...take....videos!  :D  I bet it's a monster.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on June 01, 2007, 08:17:12 PM
Greg: I hope someday I get to see your car. It should be magazine worthy, no doubt! Alan
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: DVP on June 02, 2007, 12:04:08 AM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;141936
Here are some pic of the hood
(http://i19.tinypic.com/4hutyxh.jpg)

why did i not see that before? the cowl TC hood that we were talking about somewhere around here is done already
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on June 17, 2007, 01:49:03 PM
Cougar86 89;  Does someone make a hood like that?

 If so i would like to know "WHO"?  Is it a business.

 I'm going to get this hood straight and then make a fiberglass mold
to make a fiberglass hood.
  I've used about  3/4 a gallon of bondo to get the hood flat. I'm afraid it won't stay. 

  I will take some pic this aftenoon of the car.

 No videos yet.
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Post by: 88sportcoupe on June 17, 2007, 02:07:53 PM
I dont think anyone makes it i remember reading in a thread about someone(i think it was 1wld bird) that was going to make one or wanted to make one. I could be wrong though.:dunno:
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Post by: Ifixyawata on June 17, 2007, 03:23:04 PM
I think you're right, RJ (1WldBrd) made a fox Cowl hood but it didn't have TC scoops, I don't think.  He made it out of 2 stock fox hoods and some welding.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 88sportcoupe on June 17, 2007, 04:26:19 PM
I *think* i remember him saying he was going to try his replica TC scoops in that hood. Again i could very well be wrong but for some reason i recall someone wanting to do that and for some reason my memory keeps telling me it was him. :dunno:
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on June 17, 2007, 09:45:24 PM
yeah, I made one, but I haven't had time to finish it.  The scoops are welded in now and all it needs is a skim if body filler and paint it, and it is done.  I will get some pics up tomorrow for you if you would like.
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Post by: Warbird9 on June 18, 2007, 06:42:37 PM
I noticed at this site, http://www.musclecarrestorations.com (http://"http://www.musclecarrestorations.com"), they have a  build album of a bad ass bird. They didn't show it in car, but they show a pretty wild TT set-up on a stand. But the point of my post is they modified a fiberglass cowl to use stock TC scoops.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on June 19, 2007, 12:02:02 AM
That hood looks great.
  But the problem I have with those fiberglass hoods is I need more room all the way across the hood not just in the center rise they have.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: daboss351 on June 19, 2007, 12:04:48 AM
so is it all painted yet?
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on June 19, 2007, 09:12:05 AM
THe car is painted but the hood is not.
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Post by: oldraven on June 19, 2007, 09:30:28 AM
I'm floored every time I look in this thread. Amazing doesn't even come close.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: grutinator on June 19, 2007, 10:15:11 AM
i know you did this on your first cat, and it looks like your doing the same on this one...but why do you use a thunderbird front bumber and shorten up the grill instead of just using a cougar bumber? :dunno:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: grutinator on June 19, 2007, 10:15:30 AM
i know you did this on your first cat, and it looks like your doing the same on this one...but why do you use a thunderbird front bumper and shorten up the grill instead of just using a cougar bumper? :dunno:
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 1WLD BRD on June 19, 2007, 01:25:48 PM
I'm going to take a guess and say it is for his intakes for the turbos.  know of any cougar bumpers with the fog light openings?
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Post by: P71 on June 19, 2007, 02:25:29 PM
Cause it looks better. ;)
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Post by: kingcars on June 19, 2007, 04:14:17 PM
We need pics, man.  I wanna see it painted and stuff :D .
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Post by: 84 Fila on June 19, 2007, 04:15:44 PM
Love the hood!
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on June 19, 2007, 07:15:04 PM
I like the pointed bumper of the T bird better than the cougar bumper.

  Just make it diffrent.
This car has a turbo coupe bumper cover instead of a LX bird bumper.
 I needed the extra room on the side for turbo pipes. I could trim the lower sections off of the fenders and then be covered up by the Turbo bumper.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: DVP on June 21, 2007, 04:54:42 PM
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;155108
yeah, I made one, but I haven't had time to finish it.  The scoops are welded in now and all it needs is a skim if body filler and paint it, and it is done.  I will get some pics up tomorrow for you if you would like.


RJ was who i was talking about
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 5.8fastcat on July 07, 2007, 11:47:19 PM
Here are some pic of it painted.

(http://i15.tinypic.com/6ce8pkh.jpg)


A look inside,

(http://i18.tinypic.com/4mameed.jpg)


The rear

(http://i16.tinypic.com/53yjfk7.jpg)
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: 84 Fila on July 07, 2007, 11:49:46 PM
Mother of god, that is amazing. I wish and dream that my car is 1/1000 as nice as that one day. Great work man and keep it up

P.S. who's on the dirtbike
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: daboss351 on July 08, 2007, 12:06:49 AM
im gonna guess a son, man it looks sweet cant wait to see it all polished up!!
and i want those wheels with a passion....... i need to find some
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on July 08, 2007, 06:56:29 AM
very nice man, I like how you used the old 67 style script on the trunk.  I have a nice complete gold set of '67 XR-7 badges that will be going on the '88 XR-7 when it gets here. 

Looks like you were in the process of wet sanding it and buffing it out.
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Post by: yellow86coogr on July 08, 2007, 03:23:57 PM
Yes, that is one his boys on the bike. He's got a nice place.

I really like that paint scheme. Let me know when you plan on leaving. I might follow you up, just not 100% if I'm going or not. I would at least love to see the car with the new paint. Script is a very nice touch indeed.

And make sure your spare is locked down good ;)
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on July 16, 2007, 12:20:12 PM
Hey Vic,
 New trailer, so the spare is inside.

 Let me know if you are going or not. I might leave late Thur and possible stop in Cinn. Then go on up with Ed and You'll then.

 Let me know.
Title: 5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work
Post by: yellow86coogr on July 17, 2007, 12:35:46 AM
I'll give Ed & Ray a call. Ed doesn't usually set a time when he goes, he just goes, but I'll see what I can find out. I really hope to go, and if I take a cat with me, it will be trailered. I've learned my lesson with the last trip. ugh.
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