Build Thread Want To Blow 5 Years And $50k On A Foxbody? Step By Step Instructions Inside!

bird_dog0347 · Nov 26, 2014

So the mount is the limiting factor and the coilovers don't interfere?

RacEoHolic330 · Nov 26, 2014

Yup. The coil overs aren't even close to the tire. There is actually plenty of inner fender clearance. If I were to do it all over again, I would have fabbed a solid mount for the upper subframe to eliminate those bushings. That would have given me enough room to run a 10" wheel and a 295 tire.

RacEoHolic330 · Nov 30, 2014

Project anti-bling was a success. Painted pretty much all the parts I wanted to this weekend. I seriously love this wrinkle paint. It just has a unique look.

The only other part I may do is the alternator. I really don't want to take it apart, so I'll have to look into if it's okay to paint it while it's together. The only bling left in the engine bay should be the pulleys and accessory brackets. Here's the last picture I took when everything was together. Gives you an idea of what has been painted and what will stay.

GroverDill · Nov 30, 2014

That sticks to chrome? the WP and TB?

I like it.

RacEoHolic330 · Nov 30, 2014

The water pump and throttle body are both bare polished aluminum. A little scuffing and cleaning was all that was needed.

GroverDill · Nov 30, 2014

I am intrigued I have the same pump and TB ( I thought they were chrome)

That is going to look super cool once all back together.

bird_dog0347 · Nov 30, 2014

Are the valve covers going to be left as is or wrinkle black too?

RacEoHolic330 · Nov 30, 2014

The valve covers and intake will stay the metallic silver. Should provide some contrast to all the black.

93alexCoupe · Nov 30, 2014

Looks good.

A5literMan · Dec 1, 2014

The paint looks badass and compliments your "theme" but I do prefer "shiney" myself.

RacEoHolic330 · Dec 1, 2014

I still enjoy and appreciate a shiny engine bay. I'm just over it personally. The bare polished aluminum hoops on my True Forged wheels is all the polishing I will tolerate!

GroverDill · Dec 1, 2014

I was stupid and paid extra to have the entire hoop polished.... yes, the inside is polished too....

Although on a toy car they are not that hard to keep clean. Currently in my closet for winter

RacEoHolic330 · Dec 2, 2014

My hoops are also polished on the inside. I'm still dealing with breaking in the new pads and rotors. Needless to say, the wheels come off and get cleaned/polished after every drive. Paint sealants don't work very well on aluminum, so I'm going to try some wax to see if that helps the cause.

Those are the best looking shoes in a closet I've ever seen. Any woman would be jealous.

mikestang63 · Dec 2, 2014

RacEoHolic330 said:
My hoops are also polished on the inside. I'm still dealing with breaking in the new pads and rotors. Needless to say, the wheels come off and get cleaned/polished after every drive. Paint sealants don't work very well on aluminum, so I'm going to try some wax to see if that helps the cause.

Those are the best looking shoes in a closet I've ever seen. Any woman would be jealous.

Zoop seal. Works very well on aluminum.

RacEoHolic330 · Dec 2, 2014

I've heard people like that stuff. I may give it a try eventually.

Noobz347 · Dec 2, 2014

The REAL reason why walk-in closets were invented.

89oem · Dec 2, 2014

I couldnt find zoop seal on-line, did find this and it features Groverdill's rims

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?750729-Zoop-Seal-is-no-more

If it works I need some for my spun Aluminum rims I have on one of the cars.
Thanks for the post Mike

RacEoHolic330 · Dec 2, 2014

I completely forgot about that thread. I read it before I bought my wheels. TF also offered it for sale when I bought them, but I told them I need to stop the bleeding in my wallet before I spend another dime on anything wheel related. It may be time to finally spend that sealant money.

mikestang63 · Dec 2, 2014

89oem said:
I couldnt find zoop seal on-line, did find this and it features Groverdill's rims

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?750729-Zoop-Seal-is-no-more

If it works I need some for my spun Aluminum rims I have on one of the cars.
Thanks for the post Mike

No problem.

Damn. Zoop Seal went out of business 3 years ago? LOL shows you how long its been since I bought that stuff. Honestly, I first bought it at a Turkey Rod Run in 2000 and it lasted me about 10 years or so as you use very little. I'm going to need to buy some more as it gets old polishing all the bling every month or so. Think I'll get the master kit .

Thanks for the link.

FoxMustangLvr · Dec 22, 2014

@RacEoHolic330

Feeling good about having this beast back on the road this Spring?

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