At least I think it's cool. 
I've always said that if you're going to go retro on a new car, why not go all the way?
At least I think it's cool.
I've always said that if you're going to go retro on a new car, why not go all the way?
So just reproduce the old one? I'll take a brand new 69 fastback.
N Sperlo wrote: So just reproduce the old one? I'll take a brand new 69 fastback.
You CAN buy a brand new 65-66 notch and a 68 fastback...
I could see taking a wrecked up one... Though it is a sema thing....And most of that stuff makes no sense.
That's actually better looking than I thought it would be. A little nip and tuck here and there and it would look really, really good. The big question is though, why not just do it with plastic model kits? I'm sure the bank appreciates their asset being hacked up... (the article mentioned they started before making the first payment!).
In reply to Javelin:
Plastic model? What do you mean? I think the guy wanted a real car, not a model. I did think the same thing when I read he started before making a payment on the car.
As in it's just a styling exercise. Nobody will ever pay a shop to do that to their car, so it's a moot marketing exercise. At SEMA that thing will barely be a blip on the radar. If he was curious, he could have just built a model (this type of model car is really popular right now and people are getting hired at auto makers as designers based on their designs). As a metal-working exercise it's not really all that special. There's been so many Mustang mash-ups done that it gets lost in the crowd. Real metal-working showing off is like the 59 Chrysler Imperial Speedster:
In reply to Javelin:
When did this become about superior metal working? I just liked the car. BTW, I hate that speedster. I almost puked when I saw what they did to that car. Great metalworking doesn't account for taste. Anyway, I'll check out the Mustang at SEMA and let you know how much attention it's getting.
That's what the article was mentioning I thought? The car is a shop's calling card for SEMA, correct? I mean I agree, it's pretty cool looking and is well-done, it just doesn't have that over-the-top SEMA zanyness as the Speedster or others. It's a total gamble for the shop and car owners, but who knows, maybe it will garner a lot of business for them at SEMA? I'd be interested to hear how they did.
(I think the 65 Mustang that was grafted onto a 04 Mustang Cobra did very well, but it was arguably wilder as it was a floorplan swap leaving the original dimensions versus this body panel swap). Maybe even the same shop?
bravenrace wrote: At least I think it's cool.
I think it's cool, too.
More than once, I've considered modernizing my GTV, but even with the best that I can get, putting a GTV body onto a miata will still end up with a better car.
I've recently been amazed how nice new cars are.....
Hey, it's a cool build-up designed as an attention-getter for a specialty shop paying for SEMA floor space.
But, it's no different than a plastic surgeon posting links to clients on display in Amsterdam's "district"...........
Sheez, tough crowd here. I just posted it because I liked it. 
In reply to bravenrace:
Yes, but here it's cool to spend 10x more money to install a BMW V10 into a Subaru. To each, their own.
edit- and I did read that right, the 23 year old owner did it himself, under shop directions. Not exactly the same as the paying someone else to do it. Makes it cooler. And makes a '69 Mustang one heck of a nice car to own.
alfadriver wrote: In reply to bravenrace: Yes, but here it's cool to spend 10x more money to install a BMW V10 into a Subaru. To each, their own. edit- and I did read that right, the 23 year old owner did it himself, under shop directions. Not exactly the same as the paying someone else to do it. Makes it cooler. And makes a '69 Mustang one heck of a nice car to own.
Whaaa? The kid did the actual work? Well sorry then, that changes my whole attitude to "kick ass cool!!!". I thought he just check-booked the shop! 
oldsaw wrote: Hey, it's a cool build-up designed as an attention-getter for Women.
FYP.
As if nobody here does that...
Article: said: Herrmann began the project before even making a single payment on the Mustang, and his plan is to graft ‘68 and ‘69 Mustang body panels to the 2012 Mustang body
Mad skills, but if you can cut a check for a new 'Stang and then whack it up, why not modernize an old one?
Which is cheaper - less work:
Making a 2012 into a 1969? Making a 1969 act like a 2012?
Seriously, I don't know.
Dan
Javelin wrote:alfadriver wrote: In reply to bravenrace: Yes, but here it's cool to spend 10x more money to install a BMW V10 into a Subaru. To each, their own. edit- and I did read that right, the 23 year old owner did it himself, under shop directions. Not exactly the same as the paying someone else to do it. Makes it cooler. And makes a '69 Mustang one heck of a nice car to own.Whaaa? The kid did the actual work? Well sorry then, that changes my whole attitude to "kick ass cool!!!". I thought he just check-booked the shop!
See now, I assumed you read the article. 
914Driver wrote:Article: said: Herrmann began the project before even making a single payment on the Mustang, and his plan is to graft ‘68 and ‘69 Mustang body panels to the 2012 Mustang bodyMad skills, but if you can cut a check for a new 'Stang and then whack it up, why not modernize an old one? Which is cheaper - less work: Making a 2012 into a 1969? Making a 1969 act like a 2012? Seriously, I don't know. Dan
As the owner of a vintage mustang, I'd have to say that no amount of modernizing of an old mustang is going to equal a new one. If your goal is to update your old stang, then fine. If you goal is to have a new car that looks like an old one, this is the way to do it, IMO.
bravenrace wrote:914Driver wrote:As the owner of a vintage mustang, I'd have to say that no amount of modernizing of an old mustang is going to equal a new one. If your goal is to update your old stang, then fine. If you goal is to have a new car that looks like an old one, this is the way to do it, IMO.Article: said: Herrmann began the project before even making a single payment on the Mustang, and his plan is to graft ‘68 and ‘69 Mustang body panels to the 2012 Mustang bodyMad skills, but if you can cut a check for a new 'Stang and then whack it up, why not modernize an old one? Which is cheaper - less work: Making a 2012 into a 1969? Making a 1969 act like a 2012? Seriously, I don't know. Dan
+1. (except change vintage mustang to vintage something else)
OK, that's settled now, so let's move on to chopping up Alfa's GTV and grafting it to a Miata pan !
In reply to DeadSkunk:
Been thinking of that for a few years, now.
Javelin wrote:
THAT IS AWESOME!
93EXCivic wrote:Javelin wrote:THAT IS AWESOME!
I liked the concept of the Imp Roadster, but not so much the finished product. Looks like a pedal car to me.
If Ford sold that car, I would be at the dealership in 20 minutes (how long it would take to get my kid into the car and drive there).
alfadriver wrote: In reply to DeadSkunk: Been thinking of that for a few years, now.
Let me know when you want to start and I'll lend a hand. I've had the same thought for awhile,too, except I'll look at almost any small car shell. I found a Singer Gazelle, for example.
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