The BlackBomber build thread.

[1967eleanor]

Doesnt look like much but I've been plugging away on the bodywork, someone remind why I have to do this car black? Anyway Im shooting for paint by christmas/new years.

stripped and epoxied the roof

 

[4u 2 nv]

Roof going to be black also?

 

[1967eleanor]

Roof going to be black also?

yup the whole car is going to be black.

 

[MTBSully]

Badass. Looks like quality work you are doing. Wish I had a shop like that at my disposal. Keep us updated.

 

[1967eleanor]

With the holidays now gone I got some more done on the car.

The bodywork is close to being done. I spent the past month just getting all of the body lines nice and flowing the way they should. I am going to one more final coat of primer and block it all down one last time to be safe, I'm shooting to have the car painted by the end of the month.

I also took the time to fit the rear stainless trim, I will have to shorten it because of moving the back window forward.

I also modified the seat frames, Because of the modifications to the floor and transmission tunnel I had to cut and reweld quite a bit. However once they are reupholstered it will look just like factory. I am also entertaining the idea of putting heated seat elements on the front bench.

front seat seen better days.

clearencing for the tunnel

 

[Swift]

Subscribed. Awesome work.

 

[1967eleanor]

got the stainless belt line trim cut down and fitted,

The next pictures I post the car will have paint!

 

[1967eleanor]

as promised, I finally painted the car this weekend. It's been a LONG time coming ( id estimate about 300-400 hours of bodywork plus another 30 or so hours actually spraying the car) but well worth the effort. PPG makes a great product, pictures do not do it justice, the pictures below are right out of the gun and are not wetsanded or buffed at all.

In the booth.

my best attempt to capture the metallic, its very very subtle and will only been seen in direct sunlight.

out on the shop floor.

Front clip

 

[Sitnlopro99gt]

Awesome work buddy, coming along great!

 

[1967eleanor]

some small updates,

Mounted the hood

trunk, rear bumper and taillights

Also replaced the stock 54 wheel with a 55 Bel Air wheel I got for Christmas. Its completely original and un restored

some teasers from the upholstery shop

 

[1967eleanor]

Starting to shape up. I'm very pleased with the car.

Ran the heater hoses and mounted the heater control valve.

also got the intake installed, I had it powdercoated a while back.

And then there is this. Aprox ride height.

 

[Woody6799]

awesome!! This beast is really coming together

 

[atxjustice6r]

soo much talent here! How old are you? I think you were still in high school during the 67 fastback build.

 

[1967eleanor]

soo much talent here! How old are you? I think you were still in high school during the 67 fastback build.

Im going to be 25 in may. I started my 67 fastback build while I was a Sophomore in college. Ive owned this car since I was 21, so almost as long as my fasback, it got put on the back burner a couple times while I was away at college and also when I spend the summer in ireland.

 

[tnuce10]

Keep up the good work OP.

This car is coming together as well as the 67. Your attention to detail is what sets your cars apart.

 

[1967eleanor]

couple small updates.

front grille and lights are on. I went with some hella lights as opposed to the standard sealed beam, its a little bit of a cleaner lens and is considerably brighter.

and the seats are completed ( the fronts dont have the lower side trim or the tracks yet)

and the rears.

 

[1967eleanor]

some minor updates.

Decided to pull the headers and clean them up and polish them.

Im very happy with the result, and cant wait to see them turn a nice gold.

replaced the worm clamps with gates powergrips.

installed my rear view camera

bodyworked and painted the rearview mirror mount

 

[1967eleanor]

small update, I brought the car out to Tucci Engineering in Marcy NY so the rest of the glass can be cut and installed. While its out there I will be going out periodically to button up some small ends such as A/C lines, Steering stops, Air filters and some small stuff.

I also fabricated a panel to hold the ignition, the headlight switch, and the cruise control buttons.

which is almost invisible once the extra key is removed.

 

[Woody6799]

Thats awesome.... This build is amazing.

 

[lawdog302]

Any news on this?