Tell me what you think of this paint job - Page 2

2FastLX · 01-21-2002, 11:46 AM

Link is fixed.

With just a regular cowl it would look like Tim's so I know how that would look.

The reason I am choosing this hood is to be different. Everyone either has the Stormin Normin or a Cowl. I like the cowl look, but alos would like to have ram air. And with this hood I get both if I fabricate a collector.

As for trading wheels. Let me think about it and I'll get back to you Drew.

tireburner163 · 01-21-2002, 01:43 PM

I like the car from the link, except for the engine. WAY too much chrome. I think chrome should be used to accent the engine. Too much just looks tacky.

Coupe Devil · 01-21-2002, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
I like the car from the link, except for the engine. WAY too much chrome. I think chrome should be used to accent the engine. Too much just looks tacky.

I want that car just like it is. Its Bling Blingidy. I like chrome.

Bling Bling

2FastLX · 01-21-2002, 02:33 PM

My point is this...
I like the car in that link. And since it's a Vert, it's really no more than a Coupe body style with a canvas top. And in my opinion the ground effects look good on it, so I am not definate yet which way I will go, but I defiantely don't think that looks rice.

There's a difference in subtle styling differences, and going nuts with spoilers and scoops in the bumper. I don't think Cervini's stuff makes a Stang look rice at all. It's all good stuff.

And to me, personally, the GT and Cobra ground effects look too plain and "80ish". Yeah, it's an 80's car, but it's being built in 2002, and I'm not trying to restore it.

If I do anything, I'll either make my car look like the first pic or the second one. I pretty much made up my mind awhile back on what I want, but I was just curious as to what you guys had to say about it. Rice or not, I like it and plan to build it.

Ok, I'll quit rambling now. Your turn.

Rick 91GT · 01-21-2002, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pony_power_90

I want that car just like it is. Its Bling Blingidy. I like chrome.

Bling Bling

I agree..Dave's car has one of the cleanest engine bays I have ever seen, he has a lot of work in filling all the holes, the frame channels and re-locating everything.

Mines apart and everything will be relocated but I'm not filling in all those holes

Kevin, I like the cowl with the SVO scoop in the middle, and I can give you ideas about making it functional as I almost did the same dea with a snorkel awhile back. I like the coupe front end just plain like it is, with a nice alum wing though..

fiveohpatrol · 01-21-2002, 08:09 PM

I really like the look of the Fox Stalker kit, too bad its soo damn expensive.

Oh yah, I've been meaning to ask you, what tires are you gonna run on those 17" cobra's? I know Nitto makes a 17 incher but I think your gonna need more than a pair of Nitto drag radials to hold that much power on the street. Is there a 17" ET street or equivalent?

just curious

2FastLX · 01-22-2002, 01:12 AM

I was planning on running some Firestone Firehawks. I believe Craig ran some 12 second passes on his Drew. He is the guy that gave you the hell ride in the maroon vert. They are VERY sticky tires for a street car, and killer in the curves.

I've decided to not go with the drag setup. I am going to set the car up for the curves. It'll still hook good because I plan to get a torque arm and panhard bar from either Griggs or Maximum Motorsports. It may not be getting me any 1.4 60' times, but at least I won't have to worry about having to slow down to 35 mph on the way home just to take a few corners.

The more I look at that last pic the more I realize how bad of a Photoshop job I did on that one. I need to work on that a bit.

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 08:01 AM

Since you are going for the ultra clean look (great choice for such a nice notch)I would go for a neat cowl. Also,

I've actually seen the SVO hood MORE than the stormin norman, being "originial" with a Mustang is a bit of a challenge. As long as it looks nice, shouldn't really matter since its a production car with a huge following and a massive aftermarket anyways

The rims look great, but make sure the gray you choose compliments the polished finish. I've seen some custom grays that look faded and cruddy when set off by shiney wheels. You said you were going with Mineral Gray correct? Judging from the cobras I think that will look fantastic, especially with those ghost flames. Are you going to use Kameleon for the flames? That would look incredible with lots of clear.

Keep us posted, and can't wait to see the finished product!!

2FastLX · 01-22-2002, 11:07 AM

I can't remember if I've ever seen an SVO hood around here or not? And if I have they haven't been the SVO/cowl like this one. I do however see a lot of cowls, and Stormin Normins. And if "a lot" isn't enough another cowl hooded Stang will soon be hitting the local streets courtesy of a car lot near me buying from out of state auctions.

I've only seen this exact hood one time on a Stang and it was when we were coming back from Tennessee with my Coupe. It was in Frankfort Kentucky. After seeing this hood on a GT I said to myself I'll not settle for anything else.

I don't think I've seen Kameleon Belle. Sounds like a color changing paint. Is that what it is? I was thinking a blue pearl with a drop or two of blue tint added for straight on color, while the pearl would accent it in the highlights. Explain this Kameleon because it sounds interesting.

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 11:19 AM

Sure thing! Kameleon is color changing paint...like Mystic! House of Kolor, PPG, and BASF are the most well known manufacturers of it. I think the word "Kameleon" may actually be the House of Kolor brand name, but I just use it to refer to all of them.

I'll check a couple of sites and come back with pics!

*poof*

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 11:35 AM

Here's one:

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 11:37 AM

On an Extreme...you can see the amount of difference!!!

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 11:39 AM

whoa! Blinding, eh?

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 11:41 AM

last one: the most commonly used Kameleon color (Saleen Mystic)

2FastLX · 01-22-2002, 11:52 AM

That looks pretty cool. But for it to actually look it's best I would imagine a good healthy coat would need to be applied. I'm looking to take the original base color of paint and add a couple drops of blue to it and dust the flames on so they are barely visible, and only at the tip side of the flames. Then I'm going to lay a coat of blue or white pearl over the entire flame job, then cover it all up with about 4 or 5 coats of clear.

I'll be experimanting on my stock hood so when the time comes I'll try to get some very high quality pics to post on here to gather opinions on the colors.

NoSlow5.0 · 01-22-2002, 04:17 PM

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! I like it with out the front valance. DO IT!!!! And send pictures when it's done. Light Em Up!!!

Fox Body · 01-22-2002, 11:04 PM

I know I'm all late and everybody already stopped replying to this thread (I been so busy this week that I wasn't able to reply earlier), but I'm still gonna give my opinion.

Getting back to the subject, 2FastLX, I like the first picture best. The second one looks good, but if I saw them both on the road, I'd give more respect out to the guy in the first one (your original Photoshop pic) than the one with all the ground effects (the second one). I guess this relates to why I like the Cobra a little better than the Saleen also.

01-21-2002, 11:46 AM	#21
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Link is fixed. With just a regular cowl it would look like Tim's so I know how that would look. The reason I am choosing this hood is to be different. Everyone either has the Stormin Normin or a Cowl. I like the cowl look, but alos would like to have ram air. And with this hood I get both if I fabricate a collector. As for trading wheels. Let me think about it and I'll get back to you Drew. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-21-2002, 01:43 PM	#22
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I like the car from the link, except for the engine. WAY too much chrome. I think chrome should be used to accent the engine. Too much just looks tacky. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-21-2002, 02:33 PM	#24
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	My point is this... I like the car in that link. And since it's a Vert, it's really no more than a Coupe body style with a canvas top. And in my opinion the ground effects look good on it, so I am not definate yet which way I will go, but I defiantely don't think that looks rice. There's a difference in subtle styling differences, and going nuts with spoilers and scoops in the bumper. I don't think Cervini's stuff makes a Stang look rice at all. It's all good stuff. And to me, personally, the GT and Cobra ground effects look too plain and "80ish". Yeah, it's an 80's car, but it's being built in 2002, and I'm not trying to restore it. If I do anything, I'll either make my car look like the first pic or the second one. I pretty much made up my mind awhile back on what I want, but I was just curious as to what you guys had to say about it. Rice or not, I like it and plan to build it. Ok, I'll quit rambling now. Your turn. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-21-2002, 08:09 PM	#26
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I really like the look of the Fox Stalker kit, too bad its soo damn expensive. Oh yah, I've been meaning to ask you, what tires are you gonna run on those 17" cobra's? I know Nitto makes a 17 incher but I think your gonna need more than a pair of Nitto drag radials to hold that much power on the street. Is there a 17" ET street or equivalent? just curious __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-22-2002, 01:12 AM	#27
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I was planning on running some Firestone Firehawks. I believe Craig ran some 12 second passes on his Drew. He is the guy that gave you the hell ride in the maroon vert. They are VERY sticky tires for a street car, and killer in the curves. I've decided to not go with the drag setup. I am going to set the car up for the curves. It'll still hook good because I plan to get a torque arm and panhard bar from either Griggs or Maximum Motorsports. It may not be getting me any 1.4 60' times, but at least I won't have to worry about having to slow down to 35 mph on the way home just to take a few corners. The more I look at that last pic the more I realize how bad of a Photoshop job I did on that one. I need to work on that a bit. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-22-2002, 08:01 AM	#28
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Since you are going for the ultra clean look (great choice for such a nice notch)I would go for a neat cowl. Also, I've actually seen the SVO hood MORE than the stormin norman, being "originial" with a Mustang is a bit of a challenge. As long as it looks nice, shouldn't really matter since its a production car with a huge following and a massive aftermarket anyways The rims look great, but make sure the gray you choose compliments the polished finish. I've seen some custom grays that look faded and cruddy when set off by shiney wheels. You said you were going with Mineral Gray correct? Judging from the cobras I think that will look fantastic, especially with those ghost flames. Are you going to use Kameleon for the flames? That would look incredible with lots of clear. Keep us posted, and can't wait to see the finished product!!

01-22-2002, 11:07 AM	#29
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I can't remember if I've ever seen an SVO hood around here or not? And if I have they haven't been the SVO/cowl like this one. I do however see a lot of cowls, and Stormin Normins. And if "a lot" isn't enough another cowl hooded Stang will soon be hitting the local streets courtesy of a car lot near me buying from out of state auctions. I've only seen this exact hood one time on a Stang and it was when we were coming back from Tennessee with my Coupe. It was in Frankfort Kentucky. After seeing this hood on a GT I said to myself I'll not settle for anything else. I don't think I've seen Kameleon Belle. Sounds like a color changing paint. Is that what it is? I was thinking a blue pearl with a drop or two of blue tint added for straight on color, while the pearl would accent it in the highlights. Explain this Kameleon because it sounds interesting. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-22-2002, 11:19 AM	#30
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Sure thing! Kameleon is color changing paint...like Mystic! House of Kolor, PPG, and BASF are the most well known manufacturers of it. I think the word "Kameleon" may actually be the House of Kolor brand name, but I just use it to refer to all of them. I'll check a couple of sites and come back with pics! poof

01-22-2002, 11:52 AM	#35
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That looks pretty cool. But for it to actually look it's best I would imagine a good healthy coat would need to be applied. I'm looking to take the original base color of paint and add a couple drops of blue to it and dust the flames on so they are barely visible, and only at the tip side of the flames. Then I'm going to lay a coat of blue or white pearl over the entire flame job, then cover it all up with about 4 or 5 coats of clear. I'll be experimanting on my stock hood so when the time comes I'll try to get some very high quality pics to post on here to gather opinions on the colors. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

01-22-2002, 04:17 PM	#36
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! I like it with out the front valance. DO IT!!!! And send pictures when it's done. Light Em Up!!! __________________ My 87 GT....Marbles....The one and only O.G.!!! AIM: Marbles87Fox Light Em Up!!!

01-22-2002, 11:04 PM	#37
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I know I'm all late and everybody already stopped replying to this thread (I been so busy this week that I wasn't able to reply earlier), but I'm still gonna give my opinion. Getting back to the subject, 2FastLX, I like the first picture best. The second one looks good, but if I saw them both on the road, I'd give more respect out to the guy in the first one (your original Photoshop pic) than the one with all the ground effects (the second one). I guess this relates to why I like the Cobra a little better than the Saleen also. __________________ 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

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