Intro and SMOY project..(pic heavy)

[jephs422]

hey guys, I've lurked around here for a bit, and just signed up to introduce myself. Sweet pad you guys got here. It's nice to see a lot of the people I already know on here, as well as a lot of guys who's work I admire.

Anyhow, the names Jeph and I work for Scotts Hotrods in Oxnard CA. Right now we have a few Mustangs and shoebox Novas in the shop, as well as one Mustang that we are building to try to compete for SMOY. Anyhow, here's some in progress pics as well as a few shots of some of the other cars around the shop.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05008.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05001.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05012.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05010.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05013.jpg

[jephs422]

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05014.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05016.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05017.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05071.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05075.jpg

[jephs422]

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05080.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05095.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05096.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05101.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05103.jpg

[jephs422]

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05223.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/DSC05227.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05429.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05433.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05430.jpg

[jephs422]

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05433.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05434.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05435.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05437.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05446.jpg

There are a ton of more extensive body mods to come. I'll update as we go.

Again, thanks for having a great place here, can't wait to start contributing.

[jimhamptons]

Wow! What a great project. :thumbsup:

[bamadale]

I really like the smooth look! sealing up some of the seams. looks great!

[72ratnova]

the ford truck looks sick!!

[awr68]

Boy that's a lot of time behind the welder!! Looks killer and WELCOME!!

[XcYZ]

Awesome, love all the detail shots. What a killer car that's going to be.

Welcome aboard. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looking good man.
Keep up the great work.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[texas56]

Great JOB! What about the Ford Truck in the back ground? Looks Badass as well!

[Gardner]

Nice work. I heard you guys were working on another all black 65 that looks twice as nice as this one and the owner is some special dude. Can't wait to see that one.

[jephs422]

Nice work. I heard you guys were working on another all black 65 that looks twice as nice as this one and the owner is some special dude. Can't wait to see that one.

Yeah, he's about as cool of a customer as you can get. If you end up in Pleasanton this weekend, you should stop by our booth, he'll be sitting in his chair, LOL.


Here's the latest update. We added a set of brake cooling vents.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/mustangpicsofventanddingmansframeun.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/mustangpicsofventanddingmansfram-4.jpg


Here's some of the interior sheet metal work.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/mustangpicsofventanddingmansfram-3.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/mustangpicsofventanddingmansfram-2.jpg


Oh, here's a sneak shot of the other Mustang. I'll post some pics of that one in a bit:thumbsup:

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/mustangpicsofventanddingmansfram-1.jpg

[Spiffav8]

Wow...that's some nice work! Thanks for posting so many pictures, I love watching builds come together!

:thumbsup:

[ChipF]

Hey Jeph, Tell the old man I stopped by the shop before I headed up to my booth at Goodguys. The concept and work is awesome. I haven't seen this kind of detailed craftsmanship. This is a level I could only hope our shop will achieve. We may have you on paper but where the welder meets the metal ???? Great Job. Looking forward to Columbus and the finished product.

Rumor has it even bigger things are coming. Good luck

[CNDbowtie]

awesome work! be nice to see more Fords in the final five at SMOY..or at least one lol...maybe you`ll see this one up against Fesler built fastback! Hands down you have the chassis covered though...will this be a bolted down body or will it be a fully welded body to the frame?

[CNDbowtie]

Hey Jeph, Tell the old man I stopped by the shop before I headed up to my booth at Goodguys. The concept and work is awesome. I haven't seen this kind of detailed craftsmanship. This is a level I could only hope our shop will achieve. We may have you on paper but where the welder meets the metal ???? Great Job. Looking forward to Columbus and the finished product.

Rumor has it even bigger things are coming. Good luck

this cant be the one and only Douglas Foose...if it is :hail:

[jephs422]

this cant be the one and only Douglas Foose...if it is :hail:


LOL, I don't know who Doug Foose is.........but that just sounds funny :)

Hey ChipF, thanks for the props. This year we are really trying to showcase our builds, rather than just the parts everyone knows us for.

I'll get some more pics up tomorrow, I have a few more you'll probably drool over:unibrow:

[jephs422]

awesome work! be nice to see more Fords in the final five at SMOY..or at least one lol...maybe you`ll see this one up against Fesler built fastback! Hands down you have the chassis covered though...will this be a bolted down body or will it be a fully welded body to the frame?


No, we are definitely bolting this body to the frame. This customer is going to drive the crap out of this car on the street, and really wants it to be comfortable. For the first year we will probably use brass bushings since it's going to see a lot of track time....but after that, rubber baby bumper buggies all the way:lol:

It's definitely be cool to see more Blue Ovals in the top 5.......and heck, I'm a Bowtie guy, I just love variety.

[CNDbowtie]

LOL, I don't know who Doug Foose is.........but that just sounds funny :)

Hey ChipF, thanks for the props. This year we are really trying to showcase our builds, rather than just the parts everyone knows us for.

I'll get some more pics up tomorrow, I have a few more you'll probably drool over:unibrow:

lol Doug is the famous Chip Foose`s actual name

[Gardner]

Thanks for the advice about stopping by your booth and meeting your big time customer. What a straight up guy. Really knows his s%@#t. He thinks the world of you guys. Based on his projects that he discussed and some of the concepts that you guys are working on these pictures are just a small sample. By the way that AMBR car in the booth was incredible.

I am a blue oval guy as well and can't wait to see this fastback in Columbus. Keep posting pictures. There is no doubt it will be in the top two. As Chip or Doug said the metal work is as good as it gets. (I saw it on the 32 also). You sure won't have to worry about any of the shennanigans they had this year like the body filler fiasco. I can't even imagine a million dollars plus invested for bondo.
Wonder what that does to somebody like TT's reputation.

Anyway, I would like to talk to you guys about a 67 fastback. I think my due dilligence is done. I'll give you a call.

[Mick Mc]

I cant' get enough of the shop pics, I think John Nutcase calls it crack, I call it porn. What ever you call it just keep posting pictures, it keeps us motivated and looking forward.




Mick

[Aschle]

Very nice work ! I will be awaiting more pictures of this thing !!!

Jason Aschle

[jephs422]

here's a better pic of the brake vent finished. I'll take some more pics tomorrow now that the motor is in and the front sheet metal is on.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05470.jpg

[jephs422]

a few interior shots

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05488.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05491.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05490.jpg

[jephs422]

inner fender panels were mocked up and are getting put in this week. They cover the front down tubes nicely and clean up the engine compartment.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05509.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05507.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05572.jpg

[jephs422]

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05571.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05638.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05639.jpg

[Teetoe_Jones]

Hey Jeph, Tell the old man I stopped by the shop before I headed up to my booth at Goodguys. The concept and work is awesome. I haven't seen this kind of detailed craftsmanship. This is a level I could only hope our shop will achieve. We may have you on paper but where the welder meets the metal ???? Great Job. Looking forward to Columbus and the finished product.

Rumor has it even bigger things are coming. Good luck

Please tell me you guys don't really think that Chip Foose just posted on this board.

Foose has built things in metal that would put most builders on this site to shame, and we have a very large talent pool here. There is NO WAY he just said that about his own fabrication skills.

It is a funny joke, I get it; but Foose has enough credit to actually post his entire last name. Will a mod be so kind as to check the IP of the poster ChipF and see if it came from anywhere near his current location?

I'll bet that the answer would be no..

Tyler

[WILWAXU]

Tyler,
There was a bunch of posts that were pruned from this thread (for good reason). The ChipF here is a friend of the owner of this project car.

[syborg tt]

Impressive - I am really looking forward to GG COlumbus next year

[Troy_T]

WOW! Im speechless! that mustang is going to put the Fast Forward Fastback to shame. Im contemplating building another one just to TRY and outdo this masterpiece. Keep up the great work fellas. Ask the old man if he is going to be in Detroit this year, I look forward to seeing him again. :thumbsup:

[CNDbowtie]

im still waiting to here what Mike and Jim Ring have to say about this masterpiece lol :lol:

[jephs422]

A little bit of an update for you guys.

The inner fender panels and down tubes are finished now. If you look close you'll the the panels are bolted in with blind nuts. It gives them a neat clean look without having to weld them in.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05773.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05778.jpg

The inside work has started, and the dash is getting a complete makeover. This is just a quick before picture, I'll post up some afters when it's done.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05774.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC05777.jpg

[syborg tt]

i think it's time for an update

[jephs422]

You're right, I gotta get out and take some pics....

[fesler]

Car looks sick and I would love to have our two cars together at a show. I am not really into the FORDs but there are a few cool ones coming out now so should be a fun show year.


Post more pics so we can see more

[jephs422]

Car looks sick and I would love to have our two cars together at a show. I am not really into the FORDs but there are a few cool ones coming out now so should be a fun show year.


Post more pics so we can see more


Chris I can't think of anything more fun than showing a couple of Fords side by side; there is going to be some stiff competition in Columbus this year, and I look forward to a great show.

So where are all the other sneak peeks of the cars shooting to make it to the show next year?:thumbsup:

[jephs422]

With the last month being so busy with SEMA, I don't have a whole lot of update Pics, but here's a pic of the rear bumper. It's been heavily modified (might as well been made from scratch) and recessed flush. Looks sweet.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC06021.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC06023.jpg

[Young Gun]

looks awesome! can you explain how you attached the body and the frame? I am curious about that aspect. Did you just weld the frame to the rocker panels?

Thanks

[jephs422]

looks awesome! can you explain how you attached the body and the frame? I am curious about that aspect. Did you just weld the frame to the rocker panels?

Thanks

Sorry to take so long in my reply...been swamped.

We don't ever weld bodies to frames. Not that there is anything wrong with that at all, but it's just not how do it with any uni-body cars we build.

Here's a pic of the body mount spacer on a different Mustang.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/dingmans%20mustang/DSC05522.jpg

The washers are there for setup, then we make a nice set of poly bushings. The mount there is on the x-member, but we have them all over the chassis.

[Mick Mc]

Please tell me you guys don't really think that Chip Foose just posted on this board.

Foose has built things in metal that would put most builders on this site to shame, and we have a very large talent pool here. There is NO WAY he just said that about his own fabrication skills.

It is a funny joke, I get it; but Foose has enough credit to actually post his entire last name. Will a mod be so kind as to check the IP of the poster ChipF and see if it came from anywhere near his current location?

I'll bet that the answer would be no..

Tyler


Of course Chip F reads THIS forum...

Of course Chip F posts complements here...

Of course Chip F returns my phone calls...

Of course The Santa Clause...

I'm with Tyler 'the spindle man' all the way, Chip F was not here and did not post here, or even know our little forum existed.

Mick

[Teetoe_Jones]

WOW! Im speechless! that mustang is going to put the Fast Forward Fastback to shame. Im contemplating building another one just to TRY and outdo this masterpiece. Keep up the great work fellas. Ask the old man if he is going to be in Detroit this year, I look forward to seeing him again. :thumbsup:

What is with this one post wonders posting in this thread? "Troy T" talking about Troy Trepanier's Fast Forward Mustang? Does anyone else get the feeling these clowns are trying to overhype themselves by pretending to have big builders posting about the quality of this car?
Good god, we aren't buying it. The talent pool of Lateral-G would be humbled by Trepanier, Foose, and the like. Stop pretending you are on or above their level.

Tyler

[Flash68]

Foose and Trepanier! This is comedy! :lol:

[jephs422]

What is with this one post wonders posting in this thread? "Troy T" talking about Troy Trepanier's Fast Forward Mustang? Does anyone else get the feeling these clowns are trying to overhype themselves by pretending to have big builders posting about the quality of this car?
Good god, we aren't buying it. The talent pool of Lateral-G would be humbled by Trepanier, Foose, and the like. Stop pretending you are on or above their level.

Tyler

Not sure if this is directed towards me, but if it is, please note that I've made no mention of the lame Troy or Chip posts. No need to call me names though, I'm simply posting up some build pics. I'll keep the rest to myself I guess.

[Teetoe_Jones]

Not sure if this is directed towards me, but if it is, please note that I've made no mention of the lame Troy or Chip posts. No need to call me names though, I'm simply posting up some build pics. I'll keep the rest to myself I guess.

No, not at all- I was not directing my comments at you or your shop. I can see how my wording came off that way and for that I'm sorry. I am totally directing this at the one post wonders using high end builder's first names and last initial, while talking about the builders own work. Seems childish to even bother registering to attempt to pass themselves off as someone they clearly aren't.

Back to the thread at hand....

Tyler

[jephs422]

No, not at all- I was not directing my comments at you or your shop. I can see how my wording came off that way and for that I'm sorry. I am totally directing this at the one post wonders using high end builder's first names and last initial, while talking about the builders own work. Seems childish to even bother registering to attempt to pass themselves off as someone they clearly aren't.

Back to the thread at hand....

Tyler

:thumbsup:

Now back to our regularly scheduled program..:lateral:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Troy has seen this site,I have showed it to him when I was working on the Nova.The guys in the shop look at it also.You would be surprised at who watch's from the sidelines.

[notorious1970]

What is with this one post wonders posting in this thread? "Troy T" talking about Troy Trepanier's Fast Forward Mustang? Does anyone else get the feeling these clowns are trying to overhype themselves by pretending to have big builders posting about the quality of this car?
Good god, we aren't buying it. The talent pool of Lateral-G would be humbled by Trepanier, Foose, and the like. Stop pretending you are on or above their level.

Tyler

hahahah...this is hilarious! Such BS! Funny funny!

[jephs422]

Seriously is the thread jack over?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Sorry,just had to put my thought's in.Anyway nice build I check for updates every week,Keep them coming.:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

Seriously is the thread jack over?
THREAD JACK FOO!!!! GIMMI YO THREAD OR ILL DUST YO A** G!!!!!
:lol:

[jephs422]

Little bit of an update.

With the hiatus over, we are back to schedule on this project;although this one will unveil at SEMA rather than GG Columbus. We opted to take the other Mustang project to compete and leave this one for next year.

A lot of the big work is done and here is just a few quick snapshots of the roof being chopped.

The windshield was laid back 3/4" and the rear sction was chopped 3/4". Very subtle, but it looks great. As soon as it is in a better location I'll take a few profile shots.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0419.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0427.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0426.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0424.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0422.jpg

[jephs422]

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0432.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0458.jpg

here's a comparison of the rear "window" section.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0457.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/IMG_0456.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for the update.

You lads are quite crafty! :cool:

[jephs422]

Roll cage is in as of this week.

We opted to do a bolt in (sort of) so the body could be removed for final finish on the chassis. There are plates welded to the frame, and to the body that will bolt together.

The door bars are not in and complete yet, but the rest is.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC07197.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC07195.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC07191.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC07189.jpg

[jephs422]

Got the wheels and tires in place too...

The tires are being replaced for a different profile though.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC07202.jpg

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r385/scottshotrods/Build%20Ups/Ryans%20Mustang/DSC07203.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Jeph,

Thanks for the metalworking fix, looks great of course!:thumbsup:

[Radlark]

Very nice work!!:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice work!!:thumbsup:

Yes, I agree.
GOOD WORK GUYS!:wow: :thumbsup:

[MarkM66]

Was it at Columbus?

[Scotts Hotrods]

Was it at Columbus?

The 65 mustang you are asking about will be at columbus next year the
customer wants to do alot more mods on the car and he is doing some
changes on the engine.We will have some updated pictures
of this car in a few weeks.

For columbus this year we do have the other 65 mustang we were building
that has been shown on this site the car did not make the top 5 for street
machine and this car was being built for our client who wanted to have a car
he could drive around in and have fun in.This client has a other car we have
been building for last two years that will be competing for the ridler award in
feb 2010 in detroit.

There were alot of nice cars here in columbus and the roadster shops vette
was very sharp and all of the rest of the cars that were in the running were
nice as well.

For anybody who is in columbus this week stop by our booth and say hello
we are behind Mothers polishing and if you have a chance stop by mothers
and you can see our 32 roadster we built that won americas most beutiful
roadster and I know it is not a street machine but you can see a sample of
some of are other work.
Thankyou,
Justin
Scotts Hotrods

[GHOSTDANCER]

Great looking build. Keep the updates coming :cheers: