Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

The Era of The Square Body Racing Comets
User avatar
SASSY
Moderator
Posts: 5123
Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:32 am
Location: Wynndel, BC CANADA

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by SASSY »

poboyjo65 wrote:
Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:53 am
Wow ! sharp! all of it! great job! :D :P :P
Stunning, happy to see you back and the work continuing!!
Fred
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

Image

DesertRat
Posts: 354
Joined: Sat May 02, 2020 11:23 am
Location: Moses Lake WA

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by DesertRat »

Very nice, you are taking it to another level. Looking forward to more of your build.
DR
Oz never gave nothing to the tin man that he didn't-didn't already have-Image

65clevorcyclone
Posts: 234
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:54 am
Location: Vancouver, BC

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by 65clevorcyclone »

Thanks guys. Trying to make it custom, but keep it looking like a 65 Cyclone at the same time.

popscomet
Posts: 9688
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:19 pm
Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by popscomet »

looks good,very nice !!! pop
Image
pop/glenda

User avatar
SASSY
Moderator
Posts: 5123
Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:32 am
Location: Wynndel, BC CANADA

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by SASSY »

65clevorcyclone wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:26 am
Thanks guys. Trying to make it custom, but keep it looking like a 65 Cyclone at the same time.
From what I'm seeing you're got those bases covered!!
Happy to see you making it yours.
Fred
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

Image

lavron
Site Admin
Posts: 4710
Joined: Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:17 am
Location: Missouri, Ozarks
Contact:

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by lavron »

65clevorcyclone wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:26 am
Thanks guys. Trying to make it custom, but keep it looking like a 65 Cyclone at the same time.
One of my goals on my build is to have a car that looks or feels like it could have been done in the late '60s - early '70s, added a few things that don't qualify I did to make it mine as well, air ride and a 5 speed are out of place, maybe even the low ride stance is not proper but then again there is no historic basis for my build. one thing I don't want is it to look brand new but have a little wear to it, may take a couple of years to get to that place :roll: one reason I chose not to use a base/clear type of paint, those are great products and I am not faulting anyone else from using them just have a different plan (maybe a bit odd) on what I am doing, I love your '65 and the work you are doing making it unique and yours and I am really enjoying the build a lot, so many guys here are top-notch in what they do I am embarrassed to even post my work sometimes because I am such a hack but really like to see guys do it right.

Keep up the good work and keep sharing.

See Ya,
Mike
Mike's build thread
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13058
Image

User avatar
Joe Travers
Posts: 2424
Joined: Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:23 pm
Location: Louisiana

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by Joe Travers »

lavron wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:16 am
so many guys here are top-notch in what they do I am embarrassed to even post my work sometimes because I am such a hack but really like to see guys do it right.
Nah, don't feel embarrassed, Mike. We're all bound by the resources we have. Growing older and staying in the game requires more resources. I'm tinkering away, doing what I can do with what I have. Great to see these cars resurrected from the boneyard and put on the road, regardless of condition. :wink:

JT
Image

1963 1/2 Custom Hardtop
342 stroker, solid roller, T-10, 3.55 posi

User avatar
SASSY
Moderator
Posts: 5123
Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:32 am
Location: Wynndel, BC CANADA

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by SASSY »

From one hack to another
Admission is the first step of a 12 step process,,,, hang on I
think that's something else, nevermind.
Fred
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

Image

User avatar
Joe Travers
Posts: 2424
Joined: Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:23 pm
Location: Louisiana

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by Joe Travers »

SASSY wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:10 pm
From one hack to another
Admission is the first step of a 12 step process,,,, hang on I
think that's something else, nevermind.
It's manageable, Fred. :lol:

JT
Image

1963 1/2 Custom Hardtop
342 stroker, solid roller, T-10, 3.55 posi

lavron
Site Admin
Posts: 4710
Joined: Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:17 am
Location: Missouri, Ozarks
Contact:

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by lavron »

SASSY wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:10 pm
From one hack to another
Admission is the first step of a 12 step process,,,, hang on I
think that's something else, nevermind.
Fred
But you are a master-hack Fred I am only a novice :P
Mike's build thread
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13058
Image

65clevorcyclone
Posts: 234
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:54 am
Location: Vancouver, BC

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by 65clevorcyclone »

thanks for the positive feed back everyone. Hoping to have it road ready this summer! 8) 8)

DesertRat
Posts: 354
Joined: Sat May 02, 2020 11:23 am
Location: Moses Lake WA

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by DesertRat »

You guys are all building great cars. I'm learning from all of you. I've been at it a while but never met anyone who cast their own intake manifold.
Oz never gave nothing to the tin man that he didn't-didn't already have-Image

comethead
Posts: 5692
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2003 7:44 pm
Location: Palmdale, CA

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by comethead »

SASSY wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:10 pm
From one hack to another
Admission is the first step of a 12 step process,,,, hang on I
think that's something else, nevermind.
Fred
Add me to the hack list! I stumble forward on ignorance and brute force :mrgreen:
(I’ve actually witnessed Fred “hack” on a car. He handles a Sawzall like a surgeon. With a strange unsettling smile emanating from that pale mug.... :lol: )

Joe
1965 Caliente HT- 289/4 speed
1964 Falcon HT- track car- 302/4 speed
Image

lavron
Site Admin
Posts: 4710
Joined: Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:17 am
Location: Missouri, Ozarks
Contact:

Re: Build thread: Pics of the 65 Cyclone.

Post by lavron »

A true surgeon, I am not so good with a Sawzall, I tend to hack more than I intend to so I usually resort to the 4.5" angle grinder and now that I own one, the plasma cutter, as cheap as the one I bought was I highly recommend one to anyone at the start of a major car rebuild now, it will save you untold hours of time hacking stuff out, the only mishap I have had with it so far was enlarging the shifter hole and forgetting the airlines were running past there as well, found out if you cut too close (like right on them) the plastic airlines have a tendency to melt and let the air all out :roll: :P luckily I had enough line on hand to replace them and it is relatively cheap and easy to replace :P

See Ya,
Mike
Mike's build thread
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13058
Image

Post Reply