2007 Mustang GT Turbo Build

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Dam that came nice! You sure that’s your first time?

Thanks. I studied a lot and talked to a lot of guys online to get pointers. Plus, Barry, the owner of SPI gave me a bunch of tips.
I used a cheap DeVilbiss FLG-4 Finishline with 1.3 for epoxy, epoxy reduced for sealer, and base, then the 1.5 tip for clear, and a cheap Vapor 2.3 from Northern Tools for the primer.

The body work, prep and cleanup between stages was intense, plus the heat in the garage, but I made it!

Some 30 year painters were impressed because I used a craftsman 33 gallon tank. Rather than regulate at the wall, I left it open and regulated at the gun. That way when it dropped I was able to compensate early before it was too late.


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[JJDAG]

Thanks. I studied a lot and talked to a lot of guys online to get pointers. Plus, Barry, the owner of SPI gave me a bunch of tips.
I used a cheap DeVilbiss FLG-4 Finishline with 1.3 for epoxy, epoxy reduced for sealer, and base, then the 1.5 tip for clear, and a cheap Vapor 2.3 from Northern Tools for the primer.

The body work, prep and cleanup between stages was intense, plus the heat in the garage, but I made it!

Some 30 year painters were impressed because I used a craftsman 33 gallon tank. Rather than regulate at the wall, I left it open and regulated at the gun. That way when it dropped I was able to compensate early before it was too late.


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Nice! I’ve been doing body work for many years, what you’ve accomplished here is top notch work, you should be proud of your work it’s not easy but it is very satisfying.

 

[raredesign]

Nice! I’ve been doing body work for many years, what you’ve accomplished here is top notch work, you should be proud of your work it’s not easy but it is very satisfying.

Thank you very much for such a complement.


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[JJDAG]

Thank you very much for such a complement.


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Your very welcome!


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[raredesign]

The timing cover and Metco Motorsports pulleys look pretty good!

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[EBABlacknChrome]

Looking good! Saw it last night on the Facebook group. Assembly is always the fun part.

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[raredesign]

Looking good! Saw it last night on the Facebook group. Assembly is always the fun part.

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Thanks. I started replacing the tie rod ends tonight and I think I’ll need inners, as it’s getting horribly chewed up trying to get the frozen lock nut off. I removed the boot and this inner tie rod nut is huge! :-O


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[EBABlacknChrome]

Thanks. I started replacing the tie rod ends tonight and I think I’ll need inners, as it’s getting horribly chewed up trying to get the frozen lock nut off. I removed the boot and this inner tie rod nut is huge! :-O


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That's the snow ball effect! Lol. I haven't gotten into that part of the project yet. Started collecting parts for suspension and other stuff for winter down time that I will not have. Are you changing k-member and a arms or cleaning up factory ones?

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That's the snow ball effect! Lol. I haven't gotten into that part of the project yet. Started collecting parts for suspension and other stuff for winter down time that I will not have. Are you changing k-member and a arms or cleaning up factory ones?

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I have the entire BMR catalog for the most part.

The inner tie rod nut doesn’t want to budge but I’m thinking it will be easier if I mount it on the kmember first because right now I’m holding it with my foot and trying to break the nut free.
#GarageGymnastics


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[EBABlacknChrome]

I have been there. Can you put it in a vise? Or use a large pipe wrench kinda like a vise while breaking loose? Just thoughts but still a pita if your the only one holding on or some with unequal strength is helping. Brute strength has it's limitations before breaking shit lol. Ask me how I know!

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[raredesign]

I have been there. Can you put it in a vise? Or use a large pipe wrench kinda like a vise while breaking loose? Just thoughts but still a pita if your the only one holding on or some with unequal strength is helping. Brute strength has it's limitations before breaking shit lol. Ask me how I know!

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Haha yeah I know what you mean. There are a few parts I’ve had to order after going just a hair to far.

I don’t have a vice (shocker I know), so once I get this kmember in, I’ll mount the rack and see how it goes.


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[JJDAG]

The timing cover and Metco Motorsports pulleys look pretty good!

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That’s gona be nice in the engine bay you finished


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[EBABlacknChrome]

Yeah I don't have one either but the neighbor does! With his life long shop experience in the tool and die industry (tool maker) he always has a plan for my crazy ideas. That will probably work better than casing it around the garage.

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[raredesign]

Yeah I don't have one either but the neighbor does! With his life long shop experience in the tool and die industry (tool maker) he always has a plan for my crazy ideas. That will probably work better than casing it around the garage.

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Lucky! I need some mechanic and machinist friends, lol.

That’s gona be nice in the engine bay you finished

Thanks bud!

 

[RocketcarX]

This is going to be a show stopper for sure man

 

[raredesign]

This is going to be a show stopper for sure man

Thank you very much. The goal is a streatable drag/show car, and I think we are on the way! Thanks for all the help you guys have given along the way.


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[Vallee]

The timing cover and Metco Motorsports pulleys look pretty good!

Sexy!
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[bujeezus]

That's too nice to hide under a hood!

 

[raredesign]

That's too nice to hide under a hood!

Agreed. Perhaps the base of a dining room table...


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[bujeezus]

Or a clear hood like Danny had in Grease. LOL!!!