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289 Comp Car - Build
Guess I have joined the ranks of the scratch builder? :p
Plans: Slabside comp car with Joseph flares (CSX2375 style) CSX2375: Yes this is Fran's car! http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1726/csx2375hood.png http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2758/csx2375ass.jpg Engine 1964 289 5 bolt block using 1965 heads by George Speck BW 4spd by Keith Craft Frame: Original 289 style via Sagebrush Roadsters Transverse leaf suspension Adjustable A-arms SAI 7000 series corners using FIA 6-pin wheels treated to look the part Pedalbox internals via Acton Custom Body Hand laid glass slabside via Sagebrush Roadsters Flares = aluminum with roll bead via Acton Custom Ally hood via Panel Craft Ally doors via Allen B Ally boot (Trunk) Panel Craft Rollbar via Acton Custom Pictures of the start.................. http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/16/hpim5697.jpg http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/905/hpim5698.jpg http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9264/hpim5717.jpg http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5444/hpim5716.jpg http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3238/hpim5713.jpg http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3185/hpim5710.jpg http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7101/hpim5712.jpg http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9206/hpim5711.jpg http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8531/hpim5708.jpg http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5113/hpim5706.jpg http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8779/hpim5704.jpg http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2...forace2001.jpg http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5...forace2001.jpg http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5019/hpim5453y.jpg Special thanks to all that are helping and answering the hard questions and aiding in my build: Acton Custom - Nick Acton Lynn Park Bill Kemper Sagebrush - Tim Gunning Panel Craft - Joe Stafford John Bessey Fran Kress George Petrus Dave Bates Karl Davis Karl McKeaver Allen B Hopefully they will all continue to talk to me once this is over........... :) |
I can't wait to see this thing up and running! Looks good so far. Keep us posted Jeff.
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Hey Jeff, very nice start, that will be a very nice car when complete. Nick @ Acton Custom is a great guy to have on your team. I have bought several parts for my build from him and the quality and attention to details is the best. What paint details?
good luck, karl |
Jay
Thanks for the support! Hopefully you can make our 5th annual cookout this coming summer 2010...for the uncovering of this classic. Karl I am thinking either Gaurdsman Blue or Rangoon Red? (Red like2375 at this juncture) Hopefully I can get stolen $$$ back from Robert Beverley Transport so I can keep this thing going. :CRY: |
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you've got very nice plan please keep us updated |
You and Nick are flying on the car. It looks really good. Out of curiousity, how do you transition from the glass body to the aluminum flares? Does the aluminum get encased in the glass except for the lip?
Mike |
Comp car replica
WAY cool, Jeff! Congratulations! Looks like a GREAT project! Can't wait to see how it turns out.
regards, Jeff |
Mike
Great question! I plan to cut the vertical portion of the fender off leaving the round off the body. I will fab a fender and attach via epoxy and countersunk rivots. Finishing with glass and filler. In theory it should work....... %/ Jeff Thanks, I hope it will rival your car someday....:cool: |
Your car will be the 2nd sexiest car in the world after the one you are replicating!!! I can't wait to see it done. Great choice of build!
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Jeff,
lookin' good... keep the pics coming... |
Really nice Jeff! I love the 289 comp cars. You should copy Fran's car in every detail! I would love to do a true replica that way.
Larry |
Looks great Jeff, please keep us posted with pictures of progress !
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alum panel templates
Hey Jeff, I just remembered that I have templates for the trans tunnel, rear bulkhead, floors and I want to make templates for the engine comp panels & trunk compartment panels. When you are ready I can make copies for you.
later, karl |
Karl
That would be great and truly a time saver......THANKS :cool: |
You mention "wheels treated to look the part," and I wonder what you did. Could you detail this with some photos, please?
Thanks much! |
Maybe this wheel treatment deserves it's own post?
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Sure! If you do, please link it here... Thanks! |
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Gotta say I love the period correct suspension .
happy holidays SDR ________ GM COLMOTORES SPECIFICATIONS |
Thanks Ozgur :)
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Well:confused:???? What wheel treatment are we talkin' here? Please don't keep us in suspenders any longer;)! |
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