timothyblythe240z Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Work on the engine bay has began Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Took some time off work and really buckled down to get some work done on the z. Finished all the fab work on the engine bay, full welded everything and did most of the finish grinding. I had a chance to flip the car and finish all the welding on the undercarriage, also did some final patch work on the rocker panels. The roll cage is complete aside from some small welding still left to do. The 347 is now built and mounted in the car to mach up the motor mounts. Everything is starting to come together quite nicely, still a bit more fab work, then comes the fun part of sanding for countless hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Im sure youve thought of this already, but im curious- What size tires will you be running up front? It looks like there wont be much turning-room with that set up. Very interesting and incredible fab work. Also curious- Why a mustang set up for the front/rear? How much power do you "intend" to hit? Is this a mostly "because i can" type of build, or is there more to it? Edited April 5, 2013 by Sideways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 i am using 275/60/15 in the front, there is a good bit of room with the proper backspacing. Im using the mustang ifs, and diff because there cheap and good components I have been estimated with my current setup to be right around 500hp, after all this is complete i plan on boosting it but that is a while off. I wanted to build something different than everyone else, i also built it as sort of a rolling resume as i would like to get into custom builds or a speed shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Its been a while but i have some updates on the build. Engine is now running, broke it in last week, Holley 800 double pumper, 2.5" exhaust x pipe to two glass pack mufflers. its is quite loud but sounds good. radiator is for a 95 mustang, mounted at an agle to fit, hose roughting was a bit tricky, had to use some stainless steel pipe with 90 degree bends to rought houses. Engine has march pulley setup, had some trouble with the waterpump pulley because i have the new stylle timing cover and water pump, ended up having to make a custom spacer. Made some custom fender flairs extends the wheel tub around 3". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaturnV Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Awesome fab work, you've gotta post some video of the engine running. Edited October 17, 2014 by TheSaturnV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Where is that side roll bar placed. Picture looks like almost in the middle of the door? It looks like it going to have a real wide turning radius? Tire look very tight to the inside. Good fan work. I really like the full metal flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Tires are from a ford ranger, only using them to have the car off the ground . The front roll bars are parallel to the pillers. I shot a video of the engine running, it has a pretty bad exhaust leak at the header flange. But sounds good at high rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Built the rear end last night, set it up with 4.10 gears. Chrome cover, new bearings and seals, ten factory axle shafts. Still need to install disc brakes for the rear, Mach it in place an take measurements for the custom backspaced wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 video of the engine runnung Video.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyblythe240z Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Did some final cutting the the car, cut out and patched the rear bumper mounts. Also had a chance to set up the new tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpaclevie Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Any chance you'd be willing to share the measurements of that custom frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTodd Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Nice work man. I have a 78 280z with a sbc 355 and have long dreamed of doing what you have done. I too would be very interested in the specifics of your frame construction,, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Blythe Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Dan, I don't mind sharing any measurments. I am actually changing plans on this build and will be going full tube frame similar to pro stock car. Building a larger engine now so I will be doing away with a lot of the parts I have on it. I will be cutting out the floor frame and all, I don't know if any one would be interested in buying it?? It would essentially be a rolling frame Mustang 2 ifs and Ford 8.8 with 4 link and afco shocks. It would be sweet to see some use what I have built. If not it will be parted out and frame will go to scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Blythe Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Here is how it looks as of now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTodd Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Hi Tim, than x for the response. What would you need to get for your frame? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Blythe Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Dan, PM me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTodd Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTodd Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Good morning Tim. I have attached a couple pics to show u my 280z. Since these pics were taken I have painted it firemist orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidistight Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I really like those side mirrors, where did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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