95opal Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Trust me, you don't want to go down the rabbit hole of painting the whole under body if you want to make it to MW, lol. It doesn't seem that bad in theory until you start scuffing and prepping, then masking, etc. It gets very time consuming and if you hurry through it too much it turns out like shit (like wiping things down multiple times to make sure any oil residue is gone...the leaky rear main you had no doubt has put a fine mist of oil under your car from highway driving...in my case having the dipstick blow about a half quart out on the highway made quite a mess under the car). I have a shirt and pants that I still wear when working on the car sometimes that are permanently gray from laying under the car painting also, haha. Ill second that.... probably the worst thing ive ever done as far as working on a car period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Definatly hated doing mine, had paint and oil residue all over me for a couple of days and several showers later.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Trust me, you don't want to go down the rabbit hole of painting the whole under body if you want to make it to MW, lol. It doesn't seem that bad in theory until you start scuffing and prepping, then masking, etc. It gets very time consuming and if you hurry through it too much it turns out like shit (like wiping things down multiple times to make sure any oil residue is gone...the leaky rear main you had no doubt has put a fine mist of oil under your car from highway driving...in my case having the dipstick blow about a half quart out on the highway made quite a mess under the car). I have a shirt and pants that I still wear when working on the car sometimes that are permanently gray from laying under the car painting also, haha. I saw I guy who pulled all the components off the bottom end and sand/media blasted the under side. He said it saved him so much time. Media strips off all the crud without any solvents, scraping, or rubbing involved. However, that method comes with its own issues. But if you have the space outside to put the car up in the air it might be something to consider. When I asked him about how long it took him from start to finish (power wash, media blast, power wash again, let dry overnight then paint) he said he had maybe a full day in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted June 24, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I saw I guy who pulled all the components off the bottom end and sand/media blasted the under side. He said it saved him so much time. Media strips off all the crud without any solvents, scraping, or rubbing involved. However, that method comes with its own issues. But if you have the space outside to put the car up in the air it might be something to consider. When I asked him about how long it took him from start to finish (power wash, media blast, power wash again, let dry overnight then paint) he said he had maybe a full day in it. This is the route I am hoping to go, but I have to get it rolling first to get it out in the driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Picking up the final pieces to the interior tomorrow! Bolting the rest of the front end together today :-)Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Took some break from Bryan's bullshit gay wiring crap to have real fun! CAUTION!!! OFFICIAL MUSTANG WEEK 2014 TEASER PICS!!!!! NSFWWWWW!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 ^ that pretty much sums it up!Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The new brakes and more flush fitment upfront really made a huge difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Very nice ..always liked those calipers ever since tom picked a set up for his pace car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hahaha I had the same response!!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 mmm that rotor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabres Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Totally envious of the brakes. Looks great, dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The new brakes and more flush fitment upfront really made a huge differenceVery nice ..always liked those calipers ever since tom picked a set up for his pace car.Totally envious of the brakes. Looks great, dude!Thank you gentlemen!! I didn't know @69clark was rocking these on the pace car. Makes me confident these will be perfect!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thank you gentlemen!! I didn't know @69clark was rocking these on the pace car. Makes me confident these will be perfect!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Yea he smoothed his and they now wear the SINIS logo instead, but they're the same calipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69clark Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thank you gentlemen!! I didn't know @69clark was rocking these on the pace car. Makes me confident these will be perfect!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Yup, thats what I am running too. But like everything else, they have been customized. I didn't want "Jack's" name on my car, so I didn't my own thing. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yup, thats what I am running too. But like everything else, they have been customized. I didn't want "Jack's" name on my car, so I didn't my own thing. LOLSo much win!!!! I'm pm'ing you a couple questions :-)Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69clark Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 So much win!!!! I'm pm'ing you a couple questions :-)Sent from my XT1080 using TapatalkYou need to smooth yours and put Det_Riot on them! Win x2!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I think it needs to be a logo of a whale with a cannon mounted where the blowhole should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I think it needs to be a logo of a whale with a cannon mounted where the blowhole should be Hahaha I have a vision in my head and it's hilariousSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted June 25, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 A whale being shot out of a cannon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The first google image result for "whale cannon" is this lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The first google image result for "whale cannon" is this lol: needs a little more sex appeal. maybe put some lingerie on it. @Det_Riot, you need to get this airbrushed under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Haha I'll consider it. Picked up two more pieces to the puzzle tonight!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubyu90 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 So sick! I'm in love with this car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 So sick! I'm in love with this car!Thanks man! Just wait till my real badass plans start happening Haha :-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 needs a little more sex appeal. maybe put some lingerie on it. @Det_Riot, you need to get this airbrushed under the hood. Can totally make this happen. My cousin is an artist and has sick airbrush skillzz. I'll get you a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Regardless we should def turn that into a sticker with the source website logo incorporated somehow. I'll trace it in Illustrator this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow90coupe Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yeah the struggle is going to be real for you in the next 15 days. Get it done! I'm dying to see this thing in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Put one caliper on......immediately leaking dust seal....wtf.......now where to find replacements. Ugh @69clark @LilRoush @iRoush any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Put one caliper on......immediately leaking dust seal....wtf.......now where to find replacements. Ugh @69clark @LilRoush @iRoush any ideas? Not gonna be easy as those calipers are discontinued... not sure if tom even knows ... hes still at the smokinstangs event...Gotta be extra careful when pulling them apart and rebuilding them kid. GL hope you can find a set on short notice as I know MW is fastly approaching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Not gonna be easy as those calipers are discontinued... not sure if tom even knows ... hes still at the smokinstangs event...Gotta be extra careful when pulling them apart and rebuilding them kid. GL hope you can find a set on short notice as I know MW is fastly approachingGahhh tell me about it. I don't even think it was my fault removing. two if the seals seemed bigger than what they should if been and must if caught the piston and tore the seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Gahhh tell me about it. I don't even think it was my fault removing. two if the seals seemed bigger than what they should if been and must if caught the piston and tore the seal That sucks.... If you know the piston bore you might be able to cross reference to a different caliper of the same size and pray they work. That's the crummy part about having old rare parts that have been laid to pasture. replacing shit is near impossible... you may want to try stage 3 as they used to sell them and with a bit of luck might know were to get a rebuild kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69clark Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Try contacting Alcon directly. They'll know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 that sucks @Det_Riot.... speaking of those, @1997cobra you still have the info on where you got my rebuild stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 After a solid $125 fisting, all seals will be replaced. Ordering a second kit....just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Mark my words, I will never decide to embark on a wiring project for the rest of my life....this shit sucksssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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95riosnake Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Gonna be sick! Can't wait to see the parts painted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
