And so it begins....

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And so it begins....

Reply #30 – February 24, 2011, 10:57:26 AM

Drilled the mounting holes for the airdam, temporarily mounted it. Had to drill one hole on each side to mount the TC fender mouldings, not shown.:D

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Reply #31 – February 24, 2011, 11:01:59 AM

Now for the part probably no one here will like.....

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Got the wing layed out and mounted. The curve of the wing matches the body line on the quarter.

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Reply #32 – February 24, 2011, 11:04:13 AM

A pic of the LX quarter windows that I got in a trade with Beau (Thanks again), that are replacing the Sport windows.:D

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Reply #33 – February 24, 2011, 11:31:36 AM

I love the work you're doing,but the wing seems too wide. Thunderbirds, in my opinion, don't take spoilers on the trunk as well as Cougars due to the short trunk lid. I'd say prep and paint the spoiler, but don't drill holes in the lid yet. After the holes are drilled, it's done. Be careful not to overload the car with "stuff". It doesn't take very much to go overboard with these Birds.

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Reply #34 – February 24, 2011, 11:40:34 AM

Quote from: cougarman;353805

Now for the part probably no one here will like.....

Got the wing layed out and mounted. The curve of the wing matches the body line on the quarter.

Hence why I wrote this...lol. Sorry Vinnie

, the wing is staying, the only other stuff that is going on is the rest of the FX package...whoo hooo. :D:D

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Reply #35 – February 24, 2011, 12:01:34 PM

Coming along! Interesting body kit. I'm not sure yet, I'll have to see it done to have an opinion. Definitely adds 'weight' to the look of the front end.

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Reply #36 – February 24, 2011, 12:18:55 PM

Love it! :)

Speaking of wings...I came this > < close to snagging a wing off of a Firebird in the junkyard last sunday...didnt get it only because I didnt have a tape measure to "test" it against a tbird trunklid...

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Reply #37 – February 24, 2011, 12:25:51 PM

Thanks, the wing is just a touch over 58", it's originally for a '69 Mach 1.:D

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Reply #38 – February 24, 2011, 12:55:39 PM

You will need wider wheels and tires to even out the ground effects. Any thoughts on a different rim package?

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Reply #39 – February 24, 2011, 05:24:55 PM

Kinda leaning towards these...

:D The 14" 8- holes are definately going bye bye.

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Reply #40 – March 31, 2011, 01:36:29 PM

Small progress, got the spoiler and some trim pieces in epoxy primer.:D

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Reply #41 – March 31, 2011, 03:04:29 PM

Gee, I need to get to work. I'm thinking strip everything and send the shell to you for the body work. You can handle two class projects....right?

It really doesn't look this good. It's got a sunburn and the clear is peeling bad.

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Reply #42 – March 31, 2011, 04:16:58 PM

Don't wo0rk beyond your means (meaning time, motivation, ability,and reality).Most people who start basically a full strip and build end up quitting and sping it. I advise to get a notebook, make a list of what you want to do, what you NEED, What you WANT, what you have. Then go from there. It works like a blueprint, and helps you actually see the progress on paper when you can't see it on the car (although it is happening), and gives you point of reference and to see goals are being met. Works for me.

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Reply #43 – March 31, 2011, 07:53:00 PM

True, true. Easy to get bogged down and really easy to underestimate the time and money required.

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Reply #44 – March 31, 2011, 07:55:01 PM

Quote from: cougarman;356838

Small progress, got the spoiler and some trim pieces in epoxy primer.:D

Keep plugging!