Progress on Project FOX.

Fox Body · 09-01-2002, 11:15 AM

Hey guys, just got some temporary internet service and thought I'd throw you an update on my car

.

The roll cage is finished and painted (FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

)
It's like, to get something done, I had to do something else first, and to get that done, I had to do some other thing b4 that. I had to patch up and repaint my floor b4 I could be done so I am posting pics of the car with cage and seats. In a month or two , I'm gonna write up a brief cage install procedure on my website with a lot of Do's and Do Not's (Ummm Hmmm).
Also, there is a pic I drew of my car on Microsoft Paint. It's not quite done yet, but almost. Later guys, thanks for listening.

Everything you see with new paint on it is brushed/sanded, then primered, then painted.

tireburner163 · 09-01-2002, 12:14 PM

looks real purdy

Shelby428cj · 09-01-2002, 01:02 PM

WOOHOO that stang is looking great!!! Very nice!

PKRWUD · 09-01-2002, 08:45 PM

Looks comfy.

Actually, it looks like it's coming along pretty good. Can't wait to see finished pics, and be able to say "I remember when that thing was just 3 bolts and a paper clip!".

Take care,
~Chris

Fox Body · 09-01-2002, 09:55 PM

Thanks guys.

Hey PKRWUD,
I tried that advice you gave me on wiping down the roll cage with Old English. I bought a bottle of that stuff and wet the rag down and wiped the whole cage with generous amounts of OE (of course I checked an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it wouldn't harm the paint). Less than an hour after i did it, about half the strong spray paint smell was gone. About a day later, I could notice NO spray paint smell at all. To tell the truth though, the lemon smell from the OE didn't hang around either, but that's okay. The OE did something to the finish of the paint, it made it shinier and more scratch resistant (maybe this is all in my head). But for sure it totally deleted the raw smell in the car. THANKS A BUNCH. Your simple advice made a big difference, now my interior doesn't stink.

PKRWUD · 09-01-2002, 10:13 PM

Excellent!!!

I may have have been a bit too generous when I used it, but my pipe insulation kept the smell in the '66 for quite a while. Either way, mission accomplished!

Cool.

Take care,
~Chris

09-01-2002, 11:15 AM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Progress on Project FOX. Hey guys, just got some temporary internet service and thought I'd throw you an update on my car . The roll cage is finished and painted (FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) It's like, to get something done, I had to do something else first, and to get that done, I had to do some other thing b4 that. I had to patch up and repaint my floor b4 I could be done so I am posting pics of the car with cage and seats. In a month or two , I'm gonna write up a brief cage install procedure on my website with a lot of Do's and Do Not's (Ummm Hmmm). Also, there is a pic I drew of my car on Microsoft Paint. It's not quite done yet, but almost. Later guys, thanks for listening. Everything you see with new paint on it is brushed/sanded, then primered, then painted. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

09-01-2002, 12:14 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	looks real purdy __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

09-01-2002, 01:02 PM	#3
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	WOOHOO that stang is looking great!!! Very nice! __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

09-01-2002, 08:45 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Looks comfy. Actually, it looks like it's coming along pretty good. Can't wait to see finished pics, and be able to say "I remember when that thing was just 3 bolts and a paper clip!". Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-01-2002, 09:55 PM	#5
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks guys. Hey PKRWUD, I tried that advice you gave me on wiping down the roll cage with Old English. I bought a bottle of that stuff and wet the rag down and wiped the whole cage with generous amounts of OE (of course I checked an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it wouldn't harm the paint). Less than an hour after i did it, about half the strong spray paint smell was gone. About a day later, I could notice NO spray paint smell at all. To tell the truth though, the lemon smell from the OE didn't hang around either, but that's okay. The OE did something to the finish of the paint, it made it shinier and more scratch resistant (maybe this is all in my head). But for sure it totally deleted the raw smell in the car. THANKS A BUNCH. Your simple advice made a big difference, now my interior doesn't stink. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

09-01-2002, 10:13 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Excellent!!! I may have have been a bit too generous when I used it, but my pipe insulation kept the smell in the '66 for quite a while. Either way, mission accomplished! Cool. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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