Thank you!! Its a long time coming though.. I been collecting parts for several years and still getting parts for it... as I'm about to drive to VA to pick up some goodies from Fritz.

I hear ya... its wasn't cheap and I had to wait close to 9 months to get it.

 

July 26th, 2012 - Everything has been taken off and the car is now at Jonathan Goolsby's, 'Goolsby Customs' (Goolsby Customs - Custom cars and collision).





There, car will be painted using latest BASF water based paint. Can't wait to see what Mr. Goolsby will do with this car!!

 

Phil, there's no doubt this is going to look badass when finished!

 

Everything's looking good Phil. Nice talk with you today. Got me all excited again about modding the seven.

 

Loving it

 

So that fender is half CF and half FRP?

 

I hope so.. And I'm getting little nervous about the build..

Thank you!!!

Correct, part CF and FRP.

July 31st, 2012 - Over the weekend, I had a chance to pick up a unique parts for this car... One of them being this, FEED GT II R wing.



And yesterday I had a meeting with Mr. Goolsby at Goolsby Customs - Custom cars and collision about how the car is going to be built... and brought bunch of carbon parts

 

Your doing an amazing job on your project. I can't wait to see it after it's done at paint. I've never heard of BASF before is it a subsidiary of DuPont? Also I love the way your other car looks the kit you have on it looks awesome.

 

BASF is the world's largest chemical company. They make some awesome automotive paint:

https://www.basfrefinish.com/cgi-bin...ttpsredirect=Y

Everyone is moving towards water based environmentally friendly paint.

 

Amazing detail and taste as always Phil!

 

Are you going to add some sort of support between the two frame rails in the front? The upper tie bar piece doesn't do much for support, lol...Just curious?

-Austin

 

That thing is looking great!

 

The more I read the more I want an fd. Your car looks great cent wait to see the finished product

 

Jonathan Goolsby used to used Dupont.. but he has now switched to BASF. They are different companies as Mr. Hayes has stated.

I've seen some of BASF paint at SEMA and they are much better paint with much deeper look. I'm sure Goolsby Customs - Custom cars and collision will do a great job as they are one of the top shop in the nation.



Here is one of their project car from last year.. in Hot Rod mag
Goolsby Customs 1971 to 1973 Mustang - Pegasus - Hot Rod Magazine

And I believe they are in contingency of winning the Hot Rod of the year with their new ride.

Thank you!! I hope you'll like it when its all done.

Hey Austin, Well, I was told core support doesn't do much. Metal was pretty thin and not much bracing. However, we are using the bracing for the V-mount to be like the oem core support.

Thank you!

Thanks! Its coming to a close.. I need to order some goodies to finish things up but should all be done in next 3 months.

 

Aug 6th, 2012 - Update from past 7-8 days...

Well, On my way to pick up some goodies for this project and my MB, I stopped off last weekend at the Import Alliance in Charlotte, NC. There, I saw this yellow FD with K swap.



Up on closer inspection, the turbo set up seemed very similar to my 20B project. See if you can compare..



I did talked to the owner and they did a great job putting this car together in less than 3 months. Its definitely different... but not sure if this is something I consider a 'better' option to 13B or LSx. I was told it should make mid 400whp using GT35R. That's about what you would get from 13B. Also, unlike 13B, K seems to sit much higher. That's definitely not an advantage over 13B.

After my trip to IA, I headed to Charlottesville, VA to pick up some goodies!!
Some of the back roads were amazing up there (not as cool as Deals Gap ).

Here is a photo taken inside the 4 Runner, on our way up.



Picked up my goodies from one of FD fanatic, Fritz Flynn... here are his collection of VR FDs. I've also been to his 'warehouse' and I'm sure he has few more FD's sitting around there.




After my 1300 mile trip, I took 3 days off/worked and made other trip up to Louisville, KY to visit Chris Ludwig from lms-efi.com .

Chris is working on my Haltech PS2K harness and also using mil-spec connector for all the Haltech and Defi Super Sport Cluster (DSSC) stuff.



This week, I'll be beautifying my short and long block and ordering some goodies

 

Aug 14th, 2012 - Today, I finished up the engine by touching up few spots, and decided to paint the UIM, LIM, and install the Exedy Clutch.


Lightened twin disc Exedy Clutch - Front side

Back side

I also installed all new plugs


repainted the inside of the back.. and clean up counter weight.


flywheel torqued on.


Discs in..



And now, its on

 

Aug. 5th, 2012 - This morning I decided to finish what I started yesterday... UIM and LIM.

To start, I took some of the cast marking off by filing them off.



After about 1-2 hours of this, I taped it up and sprayed with the same gray I been using, with high temp clear. I initially thought about doing wrinkle red, but after painting the short block, I think it might be bit off.



I let it cure over night and using a file, I took the clear and paint for the machined look, "3 ROTOR".



And to tie in the exterior of the car, I took one of the carbon fiber panel I had and made an insert. This took bit of time as I didn't have the right tools and used some sand paper and file to make the rectangle.




Next is TB and some of the accessories to match everything.. So, more pics in next couple of days.

 

Aug. 17th, 2012 Update.... Some body related updates.

Goolsby Customs (Goolsby Customs - Custom cars and collision) did quite an update since I brought the car to them about 2 weeks ago.. They have now install most of the panels and lining them up.

Here some pics..


fender, lights, and bumper


Front bumper, lights, canards, and undersweep


FEED wing, lip spoiler, etc


Rear wheel well cut for the FEED fender flares..

 

Why aren't you powdercoating the UIM and accessories? I'd be worried that your paint doesn't hold up as well as everything else you are doing to the car.

 

That looks like a factory setup, amazing. It's hard to believe it will cool the car off though.



I never thought of taking the clutch cover off to get to the rear screws easier. Did that help any? I just finished mounting mine or i'd try it out.

 

I thought of dropping in A 370-Z Nismo with a supercharger. Finding a wrecked one was harder then I thought though.

 

I was going to. But in all honesty, when it scratches, at least I could touch up the painted parts much easier and cheaper. Trust me, my Cosmo engine parts are powdered and I really don't see much difference in hold up in terms of scratches.

Cool! That would be interesting..

 

Aug. 20th, 2012 Some minor update but not much to show... anyhow, more pics

How the car is sitting now..


Test fit the UIM..

 

Looks great. Love the muted stock-like colours of the 20b.

Not sure if you're still looking for one of these, but thought I'd let you know that ones for sale in the UK:

Euro Washer Tank for Sale

 

Thanks Ceylon!

Unfortunately, I'm not looking for those.. but thank you!!