Progress Thread 25thmustang's Progress Pics

The whole motive was the fact I did not have the money to make more power. I wanted to do something different as the car hasent changed in a few years. I decided to paint the car, and realized I was stuck with a red interior and that hindered the color choices. I then decided to change that and dyed the interior black. In that time I yanked the whole body apart to get ready for paint. Knowing it would have new paint, I decided to create a new look. This meant springs, brakes, wheels/tires, etc... It snowballed into this.

The motor is apart for a head gasket leak, and to drop the stuff on my other short block. I already had a slightly better honed short block just sitting there, and this is a good time to do it. I also had to do a heater core, and such. OH btw, I have E7 heads not GT40s.

Now with the motor out I decided to touch up the previously done engine bay. Thats where I sit now, knee deep in body filler and sand paper! Typing this as I wait for it to dry!

The money is actually not as much as you would think and a lot was saved over the summer time and fall working a lot of hours. Not to mention knowing people who can get me stuff cheap!

Here are some pics of the before. Car was pretty clean but needed a lot of improving in my eyes. I never liked white, and never liked badges, so it had to change!

Updates...

Got the motor painted, need to paint the VCs, intake and get the damn timing cover gasket. This engine bay wont be a show stopper, but better than before...

I spent a couple hours sanding and putting filler on the drivers side. All I need is a layer or two of icing, and some good final sanding before primer. Then the pass side, and get the rest of the bay ready for paint. If ALL goes right theres a weak chance of paint photos tomorrow!

Thanks,

as it stands the goal for the car is May 20th. Its the date I graduate college, and really want to drive the car to my graduation! It HAS to be done by July, as I am going to Myrtle Beach for Mustang Week and WILL be driving this car! As far as Etown goes, it is my favorite track and only being 2.5 hours away (on a good traffic day) its the second closest to me! I will be there probably around June, July with the car. Shouldnt go any faster, and might even go slower as I probably added more weight, but did get an AL Flywheel!

I agree with anthracite and thats whats going on for now...

I went to MB last year with the sisters 94 GT. It was a blast. GREAT weather, insane cars, good bars and clubs, and 3 of my best friends. Needless to say next year we will know more people, more places, hit the beach more, drink more and have MUCH nicer cars!!! Going to be an amazing time!

Thanks for the responses guys. I will be posting more pics tomorrow! Maybe painted bay???

New Pics, this is how it is as of 5:00 Wednesday!