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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:09:20 GMT -6
Well....I decided to start a race car build and ended up finding this 98 Mustang V6 for $100.
I don't have a very large budget, and most things will be purchased second hand. The car will be built Outlaw Drag Radial, but I doubt I will every make the power to be competitive. But maybe one day...
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:10:41 GMT -6
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Picking up Ole girl...she's a little dirty and need some attention
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:17:25 GMT -6
Began removing factory V6 and all the interior.  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:19:46 GMT -6
Got the floor completely cut out and starting the cage. It's a 25.3 chromolly cage...shouldn't be too bad. First bar going in!  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:23:24 GMT -6
Main hoop and a couple more bars.  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:25:47 GMT -6
More bars...starting to look like a jungle gym.  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:27:04 GMT -6
Starting funny car cage  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:27:49 GMT -6
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:29:02 GMT -6
Cut the cage loose to weld out the top  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:30:33 GMT -6
Etch prime and paint before it goes back up.  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:31:56 GMT -6
Starting on the front tubular section. Picked up a used UMR k member for $100. lol Told yall I'm cheap.  |
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Post by thewiz on Oct 4, 2015 14:35:49 GMT -6
Front done for now, got the ls motor plate and mid plate done.  |
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Post by GarageBuiltMatt on Oct 4, 2015 14:41:33 GMT -6
looks good! I need to add bars to my car  |
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Post by Invidia TA on Oct 4, 2015 20:21:38 GMT -6
Looks really good so far! Doing a good job on that cage.
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Post by impalarado on Oct 5, 2015 6:01:07 GMT -6
Awesome build man, looks good
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