It has begun - G-Pete's 289FIA Scratch Build

[PDUB]

Who did it for you... B & B ? Carbon fiber looks so cool!

[1985 CCX]

Who's glass body is 250lbs?

I would estimate mine at 125lbs, give or take, tops as i can lift it solo its just bulky. Maybe chopper gun is 250lbs?

Carbon is cool though........

[G-Pete]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

Who's glass body is 250lbs?
I would estimate mine at 125lbs, give or take, tops as i can lift it solo its just bulky. Maybe chopper gun is 250lbs?
Carbon is cool though........

Most companies which I called gave me a number between 200 and 250 pounds.
How is yours coming along?

[G-Pete]

Pretty greasy progress right now. All parts from the donor Mustang removed and the rest of the cherry red went to the salvage yard R.I.P.
For now is is cleaning and cleaning...not that attractive part of that project, but it has to be done.
The front and the rear crank seals are dry but the oil pan was leaking. So it leaked over the engine and steering part and collected dirt. Hot summers baked the grease on - even with a very aggressive degrease agent is takes quite some time.

The engine removal was easier than the complete wiring harness and all the other parts. A forklift helps tremendous, dropping the engine with the K-Member and transmission to the floor and lift the body up. Parting the engine from its buddies on a table in upright position is the way to go.









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[Three Peaks]

Looks like you need a good pressure washer.....

Bob

[G-Pete]

Originally Posted by PDUB

Who did it for you... B & B ? Carbon fiber looks so cool!

No it's not from B&B, the body is made by Bryan in Missouri. I sent him a link to this thread - he may chime in here.
Yeah that looks cool...