Progress Thread Project v6 What?!?!?!: 95 Saleen v6 Sport

SorsCode · Jul 8, 2023

First off: @General karthief - Where is my 20 year tag!?!?!!?

I just got back to the hotel from working on the 97 tonight. The comments are not far off, I drove out 7.5hrs on Thursday (left at 3:30am CST) showed up around Noon (EST). Was an awesome trip, seeing the 95 in person was well worth it (will get into that shortly). I delivered the three windshields and header panel @95steedamustang ordered. I also brought out a windshield for the 97, along with door glass and rear window glass moldings. For the 95 I brought out a reproduced side strips, rear V6 Sport decal. Once we got that unloaded, I looked over the 97 and was in awe over it, then he handed me a bucket of water, sand paper and sanding blocks, pointed to all the panels and said get to work. The rest of Thursday, all day Friday and most of the today was sanding, removing double sided tape from door moldings and anything else that I could help with while he focused on the engine bay (pictures will be posted in that thread).

In short, yeah drove 7.5hrs, got put to work for 2.5 days and it was awesome!

Now this was all planned, and not a surprise. I wanted to help him while he could focus on the engine bay and get it finalized. So I knew I was going to be blocking panels and removing tape.

The 95 v6 Sport. It might be rough but I'm in love with that car. I know the 97 will look amazing and be and awesome car, but like I was telling Kevin, I have searched close to 20 years for a v6 Sport. I always wanted one and now have one. I think he is more excited to get started on it than me and that is tough.

Lastly, If you ever have a car done by him, don't ever be shocked if he puts you to work.

95steedamustang · Jul 8, 2023

SorsCode said:
First off: @General karthief - Where is my 20 year tag!?!?!!?

I just got back to the hotel from working on the 97 tonight. The comments are not far off, I drove out 7.5hrs on Thursday (left at 3:30am CST) showed up around Noon (EST). Was an awesome trip, seeing the 95 in person was well worth it (will get into that shortly). I delivered the three windshields and header panel @95steedamustang ordered. I also brought out a windshield for the 97, along with door glass and rear window glass moldings. For the 95 I brought out a reproduced side strips, rear V6 Sport decal. Once we got that unloaded, I looked over the 97 and was in awe over it, then he handed me a bucket of water, sand paper and sanding blocks, pointed to all the panels and said get to work. The rest of Thursday, all day Friday and most of the today was sanding, removing double sided tape from door moldings and anything else that I could help with while he focused on the engine bay (pictures will be posted in that thread).

In short, yeah drove 7.5hrs, got put to work for 2.5 days and it was awesome!

Now this was all planned, and not a surprise. I wanted to help him while he could focus on the engine bay and get it finalized. So I knew I was going to be blocking panels and removing tape.

The 95 v6 Sport. It might be rough but I'm in love with that car. I know the 97 will look amazing and be and awesome car, but like I was telling Kevin, I have searched close to 20 years for a v6 Sport. I always wanted one and now have one. I think he is more excited to get started on it than me and that is tough.

Lastly, If you ever have a car done by him, don't ever be shocked if he puts you to work.

I mean I gave you 15 min for meal breaks. What more can I do.
Seriously it was great having you out. We got alot done and had fun doing it. The V6 sport project is one I am really looking forward to. Ive done a lot of cars but this project will have me
Doing a lot of firsts and I cant wait, my first V6 restro/build for one thing.

Noobz347 · Jul 8, 2023

Skip the 15 breaks and just keep a minifridge full of Red Bull or a suitable substitute.

Never forget that you all's shenanigans are secondary to images and narrative.

General karthief · Jul 9, 2023

SorsCode said:
First off: @General karthief - Where is my 20 year tag!?!?!!?

My magic powers do not include vanity tags

bird_dog0347 · Jul 9, 2023

SorsCode said:
Lastly, If you ever have a car done by him, don't ever be shocked if he puts you to work.

I've got some stuff to deliver at some point, things like my redone qtr windows as well as a set of his wheels in my garage... I'm fully expecting to get put to work when I show up with that stuff but I'll have to drive like 14-15 hours each way, 7 is easy work!

95steedamustang · Jul 9, 2023

bird_dog0347 said:
I've got some stuff to deliver at some point, things like my redone qtr windows as well as a set of his wheels in my garage... I'm fully expecting to get put to work when I show up with that stuff but I'll have to drive like 14-15 hours each way, 7 is easy work!

Yea man. I’ll get you your own bucket ready.

General karthief · Jul 10, 2023

95steedamustang said:
Yea man. I’ll get you your own bucket ready.

Make him bring his own, after all you are supplying the water , soap and sandpaper!

95steedamustang · Jul 10, 2023

General karthief said:
Make him bring his own, after all you are supplying the water , soap and sandpaper!

Another great idea. I need to hire you to come in and cut un needed extras

SorsCode · Jul 11, 2023

95steedamustang said:
Another great idea. I need to hire you to come in and cut un needed extras

@General karthief hush it! I brought him plenty of parts to borrow a bucket for 2.5 days. I don’t think I’ve made a trip out yet where I didn’t bring him something.

Now I’m on the hunt for a rare 94-98 Base/GT hood in good shape. Be nice to have the running horse under hood heat shield cover too.

95steedamustang · Jul 11, 2023

SorsCode said:
@General karthief hush it! I brought him plenty of parts to borrow a bucket for 2.5 days. I don’t think I’ve made a trip out yet where I didn’t bring him something.

Now I’m on the hunt for a rare 94-98 Base/GT hood in good shape. Be nice to have the running horse under hood heat shield cover too.

Parts brought to me is the admission price.

AeroCoupe · Jul 11, 2023

It brings the parts, wet sands the panels, and puts the lotion on its skin…

RaggedGT · Jul 7, 2024

Sooooo. This car done yet?

SorsCode · Jul 7, 2024

RaggedGT said:
Sooooo. This car done yet?

Waiting on the 97 to be finished up at his shop to then start planning on this one. Hoping to start this fall but will all depend on his schedule and the 97.

SorsCode · Mar 22, 2026

I have officially released @95steedamustang to move forward on the project. He was like a kid in a candy factory when we pulled the trigger.

SorsCode · Mar 26, 2026

Some Epoxy Primer going down.

Willybill32 · Mar 26, 2026

SorsCode said:
Some Epoxy Primer going down.

Ah...the first of many coats!

Bill

Progress Thread Project v6 What?!?!?!: 95 Saleen v6 Sport

SorsCode

95steedamustang

I tend to be on the ocd side…

Noobz347

Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

bird_dog0347

still married haven't seen testicles in years

95steedamustang

I tend to be on the ocd side…

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

95steedamustang

I tend to be on the ocd side…

SorsCode

95steedamustang

I tend to be on the ocd side…

AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

RaggedGT

Been here over a DECADE and still no CT

SorsCode

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Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

still married haven't seen testicles in years

I tend to be on the ocd side…

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

I tend to be on the ocd side…

I tend to be on the ocd side…

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

Been here over a DECADE and still no CT

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