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#41 OFFLINE   Cali_KR

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Posted 28 March 2013 - 01:50 PM

View Postmikeljgt500kr, on 28 March 2013 - 09:48 AM, said:

New update, she is now in the wide body fab unit, thanks Richard!

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assuming it is ready, will we see you (and the car) at SAAC-38?...or will you be dragging the vintage out?

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Posted 28 March 2013 - 02:29 PM

View PostCali_KR, on 28 March 2013 - 01:50 PM, said:

Mike

assuming it is ready, will we see you (and the car) at SAAC-38?...or will you be dragging the vintage out?

Tom

Well let's see, I was originally going to take '68 GT500KR #2506 out, since I have been working like a slave for 2 years to all those SAAC judges giving me advice on the "correct" parts, finishes, nuts, bolts, etc.  But, thinking about driving her from NM, across the Mojave, without A/C in July, well I don't know, maybe the new one makes more sense?

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 09:50 AM

View Postmikeljgt500kr, on 28 March 2013 - 02:29 PM, said:

Well let's see, I was originally going to take '68 GT500KR #2506 out, since I have been working like a slave for 2 years to all those SAAC judges giving me advice on the "correct" parts, finishes, nuts, bolts, etc.  But, thinking about driving her from NM, across the Mojave, without A/C in July, well I don't know, maybe the new one makes more sense?

WHAT! lol Thats why I don't do concours because for someone to say oh that's the incorrect bolt I'd slap him in the head. These cars are built to be driven and is why I sold my 69 GT350 because I can't or really I won't modify it and the the modern GT350 can drive anywhere anytime with the A/C blasting. Good luck with no a/c but man I wish I would have bought the 68 KR Highland Green back in 92 and regret it all the time.

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Posted 16 April 2013 - 11:25 AM

View Post39Mustang, on 11 April 2013 - 09:50 AM, said:


They finish your GT350 yet?

No, not yet, but getting close, she is out of the wide body fab building and into paint, not much left to do.

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Posted 16 April 2013 - 05:45 PM

View Postmikeljgt500kr, on 16 April 2013 - 11:25 AM, said:

No, not yet, but getting close, she is out of the wide body fab building and into paint, not much left to do.

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Posted 28 April 2013 - 06:01 PM

So, you're doing a wide body on a GT350???

Have they done any of those yet? Is this an ignoramous question??? :shrug:

I cannot wait to see your finished project Mike!!! :bandance:

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 01:46 AM

I was told mine won't be the first GT350 wide body, but may be the first convertible.  Just wish it was done now so I could get 'er out on the road, the weather is perfect!

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 04:46 AM

Mike,
Are you in Colorado?  Will you be bringing it to the Rocky Mountain Mustang Round-up in June, Father's Day weekend?  Sure would love to see it there!

Edit: Based on your Moab post that I see, you must be in Utah?  Hey, Steamboat Springs Colorado isn't that far!  Always a beautiful weekend in June! :)

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Posted 30 April 2013 - 02:52 PM

No, I am north of Santa Fe, NM.  But good to know about that show, many Colorado folks come to our Rio Grande Mustang Club MCA regional the end of May.

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Posted 30 April 2013 - 02:55 PM

Here is a recent picture as it is about to leave the wide body fab, looks funny without the big, deep wheels and tires not on it yet.

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Posted 01 May 2013 - 08:42 PM

Can't wait to see the pics. It's been a long wait for you.

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Posted 02 May 2013 - 05:34 AM

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Can't wait to see the pics. It's been a long wait for you.

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Thanks, yes 8 months and counting so far.....maybe soon???

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Posted 02 May 2013 - 08:24 AM

are the lines of the Conv. gonna blend with the wide body?
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Posted 02 May 2013 - 08:30 AM

View Post39Mustang, on 02 May 2013 - 08:24 AM, said:

are the lines of the Conv. gonna blend with the wide body?

I sure hope so..... B)

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Posted 03 May 2013 - 05:42 AM

OK, progress, it is on the lift for final assembly, could be soon now.....

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Posted 03 May 2013 - 05:43 AM

OK, progress, it is on the lift for final assembly, could be soon now.....

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Posted 03 May 2013 - 06:00 AM

Wowzers that thing is going to be awesome!!!
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Posted 06 May 2013 - 09:21 AM

Looking good Mike!!!  I dont know about your progress, but mine has come to a standstill after hearing a certain person is no longer there.....has been primed waiting for paint for well over 2 weeks with no progress since.

Either way, you must be doing the happy dance now that things are coming along:-)  Congrats!

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Posted 06 May 2013 - 10:14 AM

View Postthejmasterslim, on 06 May 2013 - 09:21 AM, said:

Looking good Mike!!!  I dont know about your progress, but mine has come to a standstill after hearing a certain person is no longer there.....has been primed waiting for paint for well over 2 weeks with no progress since.

Either way, you must be doing the happy dance now that things are coming along:-)  Congrats!

Thank you.  Yes, mine sat for a long time waiting for paint too, I am clueless about what goes on and what the steps are, so really don't understand the hitches and constraints in the system.  But it is not at all like a regular assembly line process most of us understand.  Cheers, hope yours moves along soon too.

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