Phatboy Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Hey guys new here. Names Logan. Figured Id kick off my build thread for your viewing pleasure. So here it is. PROJECT : BLOOD DIAMONDPicked up this 95 GT about 8 months ago, and its finally time to start turning her into the dream I have. First things first, the name. Blood Diamond, obviously its a play on the color. Also, when people think of blood diamonds they think of conflict and war. Another point is the rarity, this body style was only produced for 2 years. There is not exactly a ton of them out there, and even less in good condition. Most people dont agree with air suspension on a Mustang, and Ive never been one to go with the flow. I always want to be the different one. I dont want just another Mustang with Mach1 wheels and red paint. Plans for the car:Engine:331 stroker from Coast High Performance. I already have this engine sitting in my garage, just needs to be cleaned, painted, and installed. Upgraded clutch Upgrade the trans when it pops same with rear endBoom Tube style exhaust like Nascars use3 core radiatorMoats quarterhorse used with binary editorPainted engine, heads, valve covers, upper and lower intakeBody:Shaved handles, gas door, badges, antennaTwo tone paint (Goes to the shop tomorrow for paint)NO SHINY PARTS ANYWHERECustom addition to stock GT spoiler Custom extractor hood designed and built by meMach1 chin spoilerSmoked Cobra headlightsSmoked and painted horizontal GT tail lightsSuspension/Rims/Brakes:Air suspension from Air ride technologies, and Accuair (Not my first walk in the park with bags)Shocks and bags from Air ride techAccuAir E-level electronic system, the control pad will be fiberglassed and mounted in the ash tray area. Viair compressor1/4 inch lines with push to connect fittingsPancake air tank in spare tire well19x9.5 XXR962 rims in back18x8.5 XXR962 rims up frontNot sure what tires I will run yetQA1 adjustable rear upper control armsBilstein quad shocksEibach anti roll barsCobra brake upgrade all the way aroundInterior:Seats are already done leather and tan suedeDash is going to get gauges for teh 331Short shifterStereo is already done minus the subwoofer, and touch screen double din (I already have all the parts for the sub ready to be installed)LEDs in gauge cluster and HVAC = doneAdd a few more billett pieces already have gauge surrounds, hvac controls, door handles, locks. Here is a photoshop I did of the finished project minus shaving a few items, and doing the headlights. And here is how she sits as of when I purchased her. Interior shot as she sits now.Just got this back from the exwhor...I mean ex wifeHere is a pile of stuff that will be getting installed very very soon. Here is a video of teh sub box I designed for the car. It sits behind the drivers seat on the floor. Yes the port will fire out the other side when I build it. Edited July 18, 2013 by Phatboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 And here is the latest update from last week. Fresh paint. - - - Updated - - -PAINT IS DONE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I wanna see the spoiler mod you mentioned in your rant on FB. I'm digging the 2 tone paint, and love the air ride!Tapatalk made me do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) So, just a couple things. 1. Its was supposed to get original 5.0 horizontal tails, but they were damaged during the paint process. Soon it will get these. 2. Yes the headlights came out to dark, this is being fixed ASAP! As in some sand paper and a water hose tomorrow!Schiffy. Basically the spoiler idea came from Scoobys. Subaru came out with a spacer that raised the height of the stock spoiler 3 inches. I do not want to go that high, but I want to build spacers that raise the stock GT spoiler 1.5". The stock GT spoiler is the best looking one to me, and I want to keep it, but I want a custom look as well. I will be searching for a cheap GT spoler soon to use as mock up. Edited July 18, 2013 by Phatboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Paint looks wicked dude . Can't wait to see this build come together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Holy sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks man, sadly the paint came at the wrong time cause I got rear ended. The hood and spoiler will have to be repainted next year.Hey Shiffy I have an idea for a custom hood to! LOL So When I find the extra GT spoiler Ill need to find an extra GT hood as well!HAHA thanks Copmagnet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You are going to fit in here just fine. That photoshop render looks sick man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Solid work, car looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 dam that paint looks like glass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 that thing is looking darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 First things first, the name. Blood Diamond, obviously its a play on the color. Also, when people think of blood diamonds they think of conflict and war. Another point is the rarity, this body style was only produced for 2 years. There is not exactly a ton of them out there, and even less in good condition. Most people dont agree with air suspension on a Mustang, and Ive never been one to go with the flow. I always want to be the different one. I dont want just another Mustang with Mach1 wheels and red paint. Just a side not, they did make the body style from 94-98. So technically 5 years. Nice looking rig man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Just a side not, they did make the body style from 94-98. So technically 5 years. Nice looking rig man.Lol he means they only made sn95s a pushrod for 2 years. And our unique tail lights great looking build man! Can't wait to see it all come together!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 lol i figured he did, but i saw body style and not engine config Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompOrangeSN95 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 looks nice, can't wait to see some more progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 So, just a couple things. 1. Its was supposed to get original 5.0 horizontal tails, but they were damaged during the paint process. Soon it will get these. 2. Yes the headlights came out to dark, this is being fixed ASAP! As in some sand paper and a water hose tomorrow!Schiffy. Basically the spoiler idea came from Scoobys. Subaru came out with a spacer that raised the height of the stock spoiler 3 inches. I do not want to go that high, but I want to build spacers that raise the stock GT spoiler 1.5". The stock GT spoiler is the best looking one to me, and I want to keep it, but I want a custom look as well. I will be searching for a cheap GT spoler soon to use as mock up.If Louisiana wasn't so far away, I've got a mint stock spoiler off my '98Tapatalk made me do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks guys, and yes I meant this body style with the 5.0 and horizontal tails. Schiffy I might need to talk to you about that spoiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Looks pretty amazing, and the two tone paint is unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks man! First day at my new job today so very soon I will be gathering the rest of what I need for the engine swap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 OK guys. Its been a long time since this thread was updated. Life has been a beeotch to me but I've made it through the fight and Im back on top! I just ordered like $2000 in parts for her and quite a few things have changed since I last posted pics. Its been raining here for weeks so she's nasty and looks like a turd, but the suns out today. Hopefully Ill get to clean her up soon and get some pics. Things that have changed:No longer bagging the car and need to do another photoshop. Going for a road race feel. Two piece projector headlights and black corners with 6000k HIDs in high and low beams. 4 bulbsSmoked clear fogs with 3000k HID. These bulbs are being replaced with 6000k soon because the 3000k looks green instead of yellow in teh smoked housing. I finally got the high speed miss figured out. TPS, even though it passed the test was bad.Rims were traded for some staggered 19x8.5 and 19x10.5 TSW Volcanos. They are in pretty rough shape, but will be getting powdercoated(by me) soon. The rear lip is rediculous! Horizontal tails with painted bezels and smoked lenses. Stage 2 Exceedy clutchI also tore into the engine and will have pics of that soon as well. It looks brand new inside. Heads come off soon to get checked out then reassembly/dressup will begin. Things that are in boxes or on order, that will be installed or modified a week from today. H&R Super Sport springs 2" dropKYB GR2 strutsKYB AGX adjustable rear shocksQA1 CC platesBlack billet grill and bumper insertsFront sway bar bushingsClutch cable, billet quadrant, and firewall adjuster3/8" wheel spacers, the rears offset is just enough that it rubs on the inside and will rub more when lowered. I can only go 3/8" without getting into the fender lips which will get rolled soon. Walbro gss340 high pressure fuel pump Prosport fuel pressure gaugeProsport coolant temp gauge2 SOS universal gauge pods, I need to order 2 more for the wideband and the boost/vac gauges. Black and red 5.0 fender emblems from a 13'2 - 265/40/zr19 Eagle F1 supercar tires2 - 245/40/zr19 Eagle RS-a tiresCutting the cat back off behind the mufflers and running the pipes roush style Things to be ordered very soon:UPR off road Xpipe Some kind of tip for the side exit pipesAluminum 3 core radiator and fansQuarterhorse and binary editorIm glad to be working on her again now that Im single and have time. Cheating whore...I hope she gets the gonorrhea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie_B Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Are you still shaving the gas door? If so any pix of the relocation for the filler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Im glad to be working on her again now that Im single and have time. Cheating whore...I hope she gets the gonorrhea.bahahaaaa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Not shaving anything this go round. Maybe next time when it gets a complete overhaul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 your putting 265's on a 10.5" wheel? that's going to be quite a stretch. not sure how that's going to look. otherwise that's one heck of an update. looking forward to some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 your putting 265's on a 10.5" wheel? that's going to be quite a stretch. not sure how that's going to look. otherwise that's one heck of an update. looking forward to some pics Honestly I think its a 10" wheel. It has 275/45s on the back right now and they come out just a tad past the rim lip, maybe a 1/4". The 265s should sit pretty much flush I hope. Trying to combat rubbing issues and tire availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Here are a couple pics. Its dirty and the rims need a lot of work to be where I want them...All in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
