Birddog0347 rescues a Fox

[bird_dog0347]

This is just the tip of the iceberg... and doesn't include our texts, calls, or facetime either. He makes his recommendation on things like, do I need a new front bumper cover for example. I ask what he would do if it was his car and he gives me the choice, in this case I'll buy a new one cause it would be 6-8 hours just to try to repair this one to make it worthwhile so just start fresh. You should check out some of his build threads of his own personal cars on Stangnet, his work is amazing.

[Rick Modena]

If you can provide a link or point me on the right direction that would be awesome.

And I agree, I know sometimes customers want to use factory BC's and other parts, factory fenders, used parts, but new always trumps used, unless those parts require little to no prep. These days, the after market is flooded with parts that are CAPA certified and fit and finish has come a log way. Especially when the MFGs stop producing parts this is very useful.
This guy knows what hes doing and I would take any and all advise he is giving which sounds exactly what you are doing. I loved customers like you, let the trustworthy pros handle the business...

[bird_dog0347]

If you can provide a link or point me on the right direction that would be awesome.

And I agree, I know sometimes customers want to use factory BC's and other parts, factory fenders, used parts, but new always trumps used, unless those parts require little to no prep. These days, the after market is flooded with parts that are CAPA certified and fit and finish has come a log way. Especially when the MFGs stop producing parts this is very useful.
This guy knows what hes doing and I would take any and all advise he is giving which sounds exactly what you are doing. I loved customers like you, let the trustworthy pros handle the business...

Here are some of his threads, first one is the one he started with and it's a VERY long thread, over MANY years. Basically it all started with a fire and ruined his cars. Go as far down the wormhole as you like.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/rising-from-ashes-94-cobra-build-thread.833120/page-88#post-9340440

The Saleen he just took to PITS, 5.2 Voodoo, his paint/body, MM suspension, etc.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/%E2%80%9Crising-from-ashes-3%E2%80%9D-98-saleen-s-281-build.916584/

The inspiration for my build/goals.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/%E2%80%9Crising-from-ashes-5%E2%80%9D-86-4-eye-t-top-notch-build.918378/

[bird_dog0347]

Placed the order today for my new hood, front bumper cover, 10 piece molding kit, and fender spats which I think was the last of the body parts we needed that we don't have yet. Kevin got the fenders down to metal then getting primed.

[bird_dog0347]

He also got the front fenders in epoxy today after getting the metal work done, the driver's side was a good one he already had as my old one needed quite a bit of work.

[bird_dog0347]

Quite a bit done this week, new bumper and hood should be delivered tomorrow, new Trunk lid already in 2k and first blocking, both front fenders blocked and in 2k, the donor car driver rear 1/4 cut out so we can get it ready for the red car. I was joking with Kevin that the only thing that will be an original body part on the car is the passenger rear 1/4 panel and said it's damn nice of us to save that panel.

[TX_92_Notch]

Are you shaving anything?

[bird_dog0347]

Are you shaving anything?

Shock towers forward in the engine bay, but not messing with anything behind them or the firewall.

[bird_dog0347]

So it's been a while since I updated this, there hasn't been a ton of stuff to show off as it looks like a lot of the same. Mostly getting the doors and fenders K&K perfect and straight, the doors I think are as straight as they are going to get and the fenders are almost there. The roof is pretty much ready for the T-Top frame and it was disassembled and sent for powder coating. Once Kevin has time to go start to finish on either the roof or the fender those will happen as he will need to complete it in one go once he starts it.


Gonna have to fix some rust on door mount points too.






Doors...














Fenders...

[bird_dog0347]

New bumper cover and support...




Roof measurements for T-Top frame...




New stock style steel hood...

[bird_dog0347]

New pics of the fenders this afternoon, I think we are done with door skins and front fenders as far as prime and block now.

[Rick Modena]

Making good progress.

I don't miss the hard work, especially in the summer, but I do miss the final product and PAYDAY!

[4bangen]

I'll be doing this to my t-bird soon, though I look forward to it less seeing all the work you did. I'm to lazy for all this.

[bird_dog0347]

I'll be doing this to my t-bird soon, though I look forward to it less seeing all the work you did. I'm to lazy for all this.

LOL, let's be clear... The only body/paint work I did was sand down the rear quarter to find the half ass repairs. Other than that the hard work I do is sending the Venmo for the invoices and waiting patiently while the work happens.

[bird_dog0347]

Today was a big milestone, no going back now! Also I was able to order the MM K member kit as it was finally in stock at LMR and I wasn't sure how long it would take to order direct from MM.