The Fab Forums your right I saw the curve from left to right, but the fox body windshield doesn’t have a curve top to bottom. Maybe you could do a split window in the front and incorporate that into the middle frame.
For some reason my dog loves your channel. I watch other fab and car channels and he doesn't really care, but this channel really catches his attention. And when your dog is in screen he goes nuts. Guess he has good taste.
I agree, negative on the brace.. in the beginning I didn’t like the Bibster but now I’m seeing your vision as the sheet metal comes to fruition even if it’s not totally my cup of tea. You build your dream and everyone else can build theirs and we’ll enjoy the fab along the way.
I don’t know it takes forever if you are a true builder and do your own work. Anyone can just buy a car. I have been building a 1969 Pro-street Dodge Dart 340 Swinger for 3 years already. It was a 5 year goal. Gonna be a close. Building your own cage, tubs and everything is so time consuming. Then you watch videos like Kyles, think of a different plan, cut the stuff out you did to change it to something else. Never ends...
Taper the width of the brace top to bottom (similar to the deck lid sides you made...) say 1" at the top to 3" at the base. And then press in graduated diameter holes. You get a streamlined industrial look but without the overpowering mass of a rectangle with identical holes. . . kind of subtly tying the back to the front; the deck lid to the cowl. Love your work!
I absolutely love the project you are working on here. Not to mention your workshop and tools too. And yes that flat table is a super tool for projects like this. Or any makers world I believe. Great video too showing us the process.
Windshield brace as a very thin box section with the dimples in the sides. Bottom part of the dimples meeting up in the middle. Also some curvature running from top to bottom. Similar to the side sections you did for the trunk.
Awesome progress on the Bibster!! It takes as long as it takes. You can't rush creativity or perfection. I take as much joy in the journey as I do in the finished project on my stuff.
This Bibbster is your Masterpiece, no time constraints of any kind. The Quality is evidence in your process. As to the "brace", let it grow on ya after you sit in it n maybe move it around to visualize it's affect. Either way that is a Killer Ride to be Proud of...not to mention how you have got your shop set up with all the right "equipment" to Fab with. I know it is a lot of work to create these Great Videos for your Fans...We Thank Ya......:)
I like the idea of the windshield brace, it needs curves. Nothing else on the Bibbster is flat it's full of curves. To fit it needs to flow! Digging the rear section.
I built a pair of matching 2011 pistols all hand fitted, took 3 years to finish but well worth the effort! No way to know how long it will take to get done until it's done, just enjoy the process, it makes the end result more enjoyable!
Great work on the back! I love the way it is going. I am torn on the brace. It may need a little shape to fit in. But in the end it is your car and your vision. Work takes time if you do it right. And if you do it right the first time then you will not have to go back and re do it. Take your time and make your car the way you want. And I will be here enjoying your content!
On the front windshield brace, have it contour to the radius of the windshield along with adding in some radius tabs to the top and bottom for a curved look.
Very nice, I am a hot rodder & I like American car's . I really like what you're doing was the fox body. I understand now by what you've done the vision you're going for it's going to look cool whatever way it turns out. Good Work
I like the fact that you are a builder. and the concept. I saw a car concept build like yours all done, and that guy been at it for 12 years. mind you he even as to make the bolts. but imagine a car that looks like it has no lights. and then the break lights shine true the body itself. but when I asked him how long he worked at the lights. it was months....
A vertical "I" beam windshield divider tapering to the top would be less intrusive to the inside & outside eyes plus it could transition into the roof & dash panels with a cleaner look or maybe a shallow double sided "V" shape with dimpled holes. You've done a lot of nice fab work there Mate! I"m envious of your dream shop with dream space full of dream tools. I have a 30ft shop where I'm building a 40ft long streamliner to take a shot at 500mph plus I live in here as well. One-off cars take a lot of time & even more so for the lone ranger's, I have over 26k hours in mine.
If you had cab tie ins on the sides between the cage and the A-pillars with dimples then the center could look ok. But I think you tucked the cage in too tight to the A-pillars? What about adding off road truck style tubes in a V shape in the middle of the window tying the top “halo” of the cage to the dash bar? It would mimick the V shapes going on in the rear?
A little curve would be nice in the brace. If you decide not to use it, maybe a stealthy visor with dimples would hit the spot keeping the hot rod look. It'd be a bit tricky with the contour of the windshield. Just a thought. Killing it bro. Sick machine.
This is going to be the future way to modify cars, epa rpm act. No vin number, any modifications (from motor to the tire) can be added. Just need to drive it on the track. Hey thanks for the information and inspiration.
I think the windshield brace need a little curve to it... also the rear in my opinion needs more arch. Make it look kinda like a 30s style hot rod trunk or like the rumble backs... but looks good awesome work. Been watching a long time and the bibster looks cooler everytime you mess with it
I built a low custom street rod (frame, suspension and body) and after having it on the road a few years I'm glad I didn't put a center post in my windshield...I have a hard time as it is seeing out the low windshield. May I suggest instead of the center bar you do that same type of punched panel along the top or bottom or side of the windshield to make the windshield smaller and meaner looking? I used Poly Carbonate for my windshield so the windshield size/shape didn't matter.
I like what you've done on the rear, and it was definitely the right decision to lift it up at the front, but I'd like to see the exact same idea but lifted up to meet the back window section crease line (or higher). To me it looks like it is too flat, like the front needs to come up and maybe lose a few inches out the bottom to get a fuller curve.
I agree, the "trunk lid" needs to come up to meet the rear window panel. While he was viewing the rear from the side I noticed how the tire didn't flow with the curve of the deck, it needs to be set at ride height to check how thinks flow but he has already done that.
@@kermitbearden7142 I noticed the same thing when looking at the angle from the back, it just looked very flat, like it needed to be higher and more full to work in with the tyres. Was thinking how to achieve that and I think it would need a couple of things... Lift the front as much as possible (without looking weird), lower the back section as much as possible (maybe remove the gap in the license plate area) and thirdly try pull the rear bumper area in a bit. Between those three it would definitely be less flat looking. Maybe even put some more curve in the bars.
I think if you were to widen the bottom of the brace so that the edges follow the taper of the windscreen from the front. Also put a slight peak to it to follow the curve of the glass, with the holes getting smaller as if goes up, it would look better. Whether it needs it, I don’t think it does, unless you follow a heavier aviation theme, else where.
I think that brace would look dope. Imo no dimples. Maybe slight break or roll down middle? Maybe a gentle radius out; 3-4” down from top on each side giving a more smooth “eyebrow” type look for each side of support or each “viewing area” think it could add to the aggressive look. Kind of like evil eyes? Looking good brother.
I agree, why rush it. It's a great project, hopefully you think of some things along the way and change some things to make it even better!! That's the fun part... I for one am a big fan of over-engineering for strength and wear and tear.
I think it look's good from the front view, from the side it need's depth. Bring it out level from the roof line down to the cowl, then you can add lip's for the windshield rubber. It's just a thought, nice build so far.
The holes you called "punch and flare" or "tap and die" are called "lightening holes" I was an aircraft mechanic in the navy, and those flared holes are put in the metal to reduce weight in wing ribs and braces, while maintaining structural rigidity. "Lightening" as in less weight, not the big bolts that zap you when it's raining lol
I think the windshield brace should go or get some shape to it. Maybe wider at bottom with decreasing sized dimples as it approaches the roof line. Oh and definitely a slight curve to follow the windshield profile. Just a thought.
Will you please make a 30s syle bench seat for the bibster just have the trans tunnel go through the middle so it would be like 2 bucket seats but they would share a back rest
While i am out on the brace. Dont toss it. I think it can really set off the front bumper assembly when you get to it. Nicely tying the front of the car to the back
On the windshield brace, it definitely would need to flow with the curvey design you have chosen. Option, make a 2 piece windshield with the brace centered and the top radiused to match the outside edges, sort of aircraft style. Make the dimples functional vents. Were you planning on a 3rd led brake light in the space between the back window and the deck lid? I'm enjoying your build. Keep rocking!!!
The center brace is not useful unless it follows the same line as the window. Make a similar panel curved to match the windshield but v shaped with a narrow flat on the front and dimpled from both sides?
Hey Kyle, this is your project and it should continue exactly the way you want it to. I enjoy the long journey on “from scratch” projects like this. You’re doing a hell of a job.
Depends on the size of the project. Google Cosmic Cruiser built by my friend Ivan Benic. The Cruiser is just one of his masterpieces. Had the privilege of meeting George Barris before he passed, RIP George. Glad to see the next generation of builders doing their thing. Build On!!
i always imagined a fastback Foxbody Mustang sort of butt on that thing. a flat trunk into a taillight bar with a Cobra-style wing reaching just over the rear wheels, like pseudo-fenders. still a cool look though, and the windshield brace looks fantastic.
It will be done, when it's done. I don't think I understood this was a SEMA rush job, and we all know how those cars turn out. Love the back. Rumble seat hatch for viewing the diff and rear suspension?
I was unsure about the center brace before I saw it, but it turned out really good! Kinda reminds me of those old peterbilt trucks from the 60s. If you flared it out on both ends I think it'd set it off.
How about rounding the corners make the top and bottom flare slightly similar to the old school split window and similar to the stock mustang frame. Maybe smaller holes.
Hi Karl I'm just at 8 mins into the video and you said you wanted the 30s look.on the boot with that then are you having swept fenders and running boards on the side with chromed exhaust pipes out of the side of the motor cowling? If so I can see what you have in mind for the direction of the car, don't forget the hood orniment! A lot of metal casting folk out there to make something very unique (a flying monkey maybe?) Tony from Western Australia.
Not my taste on the center support, then again it's not my build. You do what you like Kyle, it is your build after all. That being said I think the bibster would look so good on a set if polished Weld Racing wheels! Keep up the great work Bud.
Is the brace for a split windshield? If yes, is the car going to have A/C? Maybe incorporate it into some kind of air flow for the cab? If not, I don't like it, looks to busy and has a poor profile.
You probably have figured out how you want the whole rear end, but I have an idea I'd like you to know of: Make the rear trunk piece to cover the whole space between the rear wheels, but cut out a "window" around the rear suspension on either side. These windows can then be filled with either another steel panel, or a piece of perforated steel plate to show of the coilover subtly, made to the same contour as the trunk piece, but attached to the rear suspension so that when it's lowered the pieces lift up through the panel along with the coilovers. Anyways, I absolutely love the build, take your time, and make it perfect!
I think the windshield thing would look pretty good if you shrink the sides to give it the same roundness as the windshield but I don't think it would stay if it was just straight on my car. The rear side pieces look really good! I might of step the size down on the dimple dies and ran them on down as far as I could go. But everything looks good!! Fine work!!!!
what spec of steel tubing do you think i should use for my first frame build, im building a single seater car from scratch, it will have adjustable suspension and im looking to go fast on/off road so its gotta be tough and as light as possible
I have a question I haven't seen any one ask. When you build your own scratched Kustom built car/truck is it hard to get it regastard with body tags legal to drive on the road? You can build the coolest car but have a hard time getting paper work on the car to be legal to drive on the road unless you know someone.
This project is progressing along at quite a fast pace man. I've been checking in month by month and to be honest. if you asked me wether or not it was taking to long I'd say definitely not. If anything slow down and enjoy it. The new shop looks awesome too. Mines tiny. Lol *sad face*
I like the brace but would add a curve top to bottom as it looks too flat. The back end is getting better too. I know you're going for a 30's rod style but I can see a wing on the back end to elevate the rear (less stubby) Looking forward to seeing you get creative.
Looking good brother! I feel you on the video vs work time. As a new you tuber myself I find its one of the hardest things to over come, showcasing in minutes hours and hours of work. You do a great job of it! I learn a lot from you. Keep up the awesome work, Kyle. If you get a chance, take a look at my twin turbo AWD 63 ford falcon build. I think you might dig it. I’m in the ATL so I’ll see you up PITS!
Make another, tack 'em together (so it almost looks like a solid piece of "ported" billet) and go "vertical" with it - so as a driver you can "see through" the dimple-dies. Love the idea of the brace.
I think it would look a lot better turned on its side but still used in the same orientation it is now, this will make it a little subtle but still offer the visual effect. I do like it thou
Mate, The centre screen support probably needs something for the A pillars to balance it out though it’s your vision man not mine.Are you going to incorporate the boot lid to open for easy accessibility with maint..Not 100% sure on the roof line boot lid joint section point & radius as maybe it’s not reflexive on video compared to in the flesh or at driven ride height so to speak..No doubt your vision will produce an amazing outcome. Thanks for sharing & cheers mate :)
The rear trunk area came out great, Do you plan on doing a little bead rolling on the lid? Maybe have the lower part look similar to the rear window maybe a bit more of a subtle. Also did you make the adapter for your dimple dies to the hydraulic ram or does someone sell them?
Put a slight arc in the windshield brace. Then see. Cause the glass isnt straight. And tell them what I say at work, it gets done when its done. I hope one day you could bring it to autorama in Detroit
It probably would look good if you had the front window A- pillars with the same thing. So the center doesn't look out of place and brings the design more eye satisfying as it will match other competed parts with the same dimples.
I’m my humble opinion I will have a brace in the middle of the windshield just not as wide and agree with the other’s that it would look better with a little curve. Maybe look into making it in a “T” shape. I believe it would not stick out that much. In other words it won’t stand out so much. Look at the curve or arc of the A pillars and use the same form.
Love the rear end progress and shape, and even though the punched out windshield brace may not work, I like the idea of some vertical element in that location. Maybe a small tube or rod with the mirror (shaped like the back window)?
You aughtta consider some acoustic treatment for your shop. See you stepped it up, pimp dude. Good vid. But can’t help but notice the echo in your shop and how there’s perfect little corbel like angle braces from the wall to ceiling that would be perfect to mount some acoustic panels to knock down that echo !
It might be neat with the center brace being a bit thinner with smaller dimple holes and make it a two part windshield. Sort of like how a '51 Chevy 3100 has.
Have you started it yet? I dont remember from past videos if you have ran the motor yet? I love the fact that your going with hydraulics instead of air. Iv been into lowriders my whole life. I'm from a small town in east central indiana and I had the only cars and trucks with juice on them! I love the looks I get when I'm stopped at a light and dump it to the street! An older couple saw me do that and he said son your truck fell down! I just bumped it back up and laughed!! Love this build! Thanks for sharing this!
yes on the center windshield piece. i think it should have a curve and maybe some other details in it, or wider.
Windshield is flat though
The Fab Forums your right I saw the curve from left to right, but the fox body windshield doesn’t have a curve top to bottom. Maybe you could do a split window in the front and incorporate that into the middle frame.
For some reason my dog loves your channel. I watch other fab and car channels and he doesn't really care, but this channel really catches his attention. And when your dog is in screen he goes nuts. Guess he has good taste.
I agree, negative on the brace.. in the beginning I didn’t like the Bibster but now I’m seeing your vision as the sheet metal comes to fruition even if it’s not totally my cup of tea. You build your dream and everyone else can build theirs and we’ll enjoy the fab along the way.
I don’t know it takes forever if you are a true builder and do your own work. Anyone can just buy a car. I have been building a 1969 Pro-street Dodge Dart 340 Swinger for 3 years already. It was a 5 year goal. Gonna be a close. Building your own cage, tubs and everything is so time consuming. Then you watch videos like Kyles, think of a different plan, cut the stuff out you did to change it to something else. Never ends...
Taper the width of the brace top to bottom (similar to the deck lid sides you made...) say 1" at the top to 3" at the base. And then press in graduated diameter holes.
You get a streamlined industrial look but without the overpowering mass of a rectangle with identical holes. . . kind of subtly tying the back to the front; the deck lid to the cowl.
Love your work!
If I had all these machines I’d build a space ship!
No you wouldn't. You'd be still commenting cockily on a youtube video
Loving the way the Bibbster is evolving as for the time frame as you said a project like this takes as long as it takes.
I absolutely love the project you are working on here. Not to mention your workshop and tools too. And yes that flat table is a super tool for projects like this. Or any makers world I believe. Great video too showing us the process.
Windshield brace as a very thin box section with the dimples in the sides. Bottom part of the dimples meeting up in the middle. Also some curvature running from top to bottom. Similar to the side sections you did for the trunk.
Awesome progress on the Bibster!!
It takes as long as it takes.
You can't rush creativity or perfection.
I take as much joy in the journey as I do in the finished project on my stuff.
thanks...I agree
Sick car id make one too @@Thefabforums
This Bibbster is your Masterpiece, no time constraints of any kind. The Quality is evidence in your process. As to the "brace", let it grow on ya after you sit in it n maybe move it around to visualize it's affect. Either way that is a Killer Ride to be Proud of...not to mention how you have got your shop set up with all the right "equipment" to Fab with.
I know it is a lot of work to create these Great Videos for your Fans...We Thank Ya......:)
I like the idea of the windshield brace, it needs curves. Nothing else on the Bibbster is flat it's full of curves. To fit it needs to flow! Digging the rear section.
Love the center brace on the windshield. Like to see it slightly convex
I built a pair of matching 2011 pistols all hand fitted, took 3 years to finish but well worth the effort! No way to know how long it will take to get done until it's done, just enjoy the process, it makes the end result more enjoyable!
Great work on the back! I love the way it is going. I am torn on the brace. It may need a little shape to fit in. But in the end it is your car and your vision. Work takes time if you do it right. And if you do it right the first time then you will not have to go back and re do it. Take your time and make your car the way you want. And I will be here enjoying your content!
Agree woth removing the windshield brace. Having said that, I wonder if it wouldn't look good with a dimpled "visor" on the top of the windshield.
On the front windshield brace, have it contour to the radius of the windshield along with adding in some radius tabs to the top and bottom for a curved look.
Very nice, I am a hot rodder & I like American car's . I really like what you're doing was the fox body.
I understand now by what you've done the vision you're going for it's going to look cool whatever way it turns out. Good Work
I like the fact that you are a builder. and the concept. I saw a car concept build like yours all done, and that guy been at it for 12 years. mind you he even as to make the bolts. but imagine a car that looks like it has no lights. and then the break lights shine true the body itself. but when I asked him how long he worked at the lights. it was months....
A vertical "I" beam windshield divider tapering to the top would be less intrusive to the inside & outside eyes plus it could transition into the roof & dash panels with a cleaner look or maybe a shallow double sided "V" shape with dimpled holes. You've done a lot of nice fab work there Mate! I"m envious of your dream shop with dream space full of dream tools. I have a 30ft shop where I'm building a 40ft long streamliner to take a shot at 500mph plus I live in here as well. One-off cars take a lot of time & even more so for the lone ranger's, I have over 26k hours in mine.
If you had cab tie ins on the sides between the cage and the A-pillars with dimples then the center could look ok. But I think you tucked the cage in too tight to the A-pillars? What about adding off road truck style tubes in a V shape in the middle of the window tying the top “halo” of the cage to the dash bar? It would mimick the V shapes going on in the rear?
A little curve would be nice in the brace. If you decide not to use it, maybe a stealthy visor with dimples would hit the spot keeping the hot rod look. It'd be a bit tricky with the contour of the windshield. Just a thought. Killing it bro. Sick machine.
I'm out on the brace.
This is going to be the future way to modify cars, epa rpm act. No vin number, any modifications (from motor to the tire) can be added. Just need to drive it on the track. Hey thanks for the information and inspiration.
I think the windshield brace need a little curve to it... also the rear in my opinion needs more arch. Make it look kinda like a 30s style hot rod trunk or like the rumble backs... but looks good awesome work. Been watching a long time and the bibster looks cooler everytime you mess with it
Exactly, agree on both those points.
I built a low custom street rod (frame, suspension and body) and after having it on the road a few years I'm glad I didn't put a center post in my windshield...I have a hard time as it is seeing out the low windshield. May I suggest instead of the center bar you do that same type of punched panel along the top or bottom or side of the windshield to make the windshield smaller and meaner looking? I used Poly Carbonate for my windshield so the windshield size/shape didn't matter.
I like what you've done on the rear, and it was definitely the right decision to lift it up at the front, but I'd like to see the exact same idea but lifted up to meet the back window section crease line (or higher). To me it looks like it is too flat, like the front needs to come up and maybe lose a few inches out the bottom to get a fuller curve.
I agree, the "trunk lid" needs to come up to meet the rear window panel. While he was viewing the rear from the side I noticed how the tire didn't flow with the curve of the deck, it needs to be set at ride height to check how thinks flow but he has already done that.
*things flow and *probably already
@@kermitbearden7142 I noticed the same thing when looking at the angle from the back, it just looked very flat, like it needed to be higher and more full to work in with the tyres. Was thinking how to achieve that and I think it would need a couple of things... Lift the front as much as possible (without looking weird), lower the back section as much as possible (maybe remove the gap in the license plate area) and thirdly try pull the rear bumper area in a bit. Between those three it would definitely be less flat looking. Maybe even put some more curve in the bars.
I think if you were to widen the bottom of the brace so that the edges follow the taper of the windscreen from the front. Also put a slight peak to it to follow the curve of the glass, with the holes getting smaller as if goes up, it would look better. Whether it needs it, I don’t think it does, unless you follow a heavier aviation theme, else where.
I think that brace would look dope. Imo no dimples. Maybe slight break or roll down middle? Maybe a gentle radius out; 3-4” down from top on each side giving a more smooth “eyebrow” type look for each side of support or each “viewing area” think it could add to the aggressive look. Kind of like evil eyes? Looking good brother.
I agree, why rush it. It's a great project, hopefully you think of some things along the way and change some things to make it even better!! That's the fun part... I for one am a big fan of over-engineering for strength and wear and tear.
Have been following build since beginning! Really starting to take shape. Nice to see something being built not seen before.
You are an artist sir!
I am up for the 'brace', but how about a real center divider? And with a slight bit of a curvature to match the windshield pillars.
I’m a NO on the center windshield brace.
I think it look's good from the front view, from the side it need's depth. Bring it out level from the roof line down to the cowl, then you can add lip's for the windshield rubber. It's just a thought, nice build so far.
This ep 41 popped up in my recommended yesterday. I just binge watched the past 40 episodes. Holy shit!
lol...right on !
The holes you called "punch and flare" or "tap and die" are called "lightening holes" I was an aircraft mechanic in the navy, and those flared holes are put in the metal to reduce weight in wing ribs and braces, while maintaining structural rigidity. "Lightening" as in less weight, not the big bolts that zap you when it's raining lol
I think the windshield brace should go or get some shape to it. Maybe wider at bottom with decreasing sized dimples as it approaches the roof line. Oh and definitely a slight curve to follow the windshield profile. Just a thought.
It is your car man. I know you will figure it out. All of your decisions up to this point have been awesome. Do what you do. It will turn out great.
I love your channel. I got a flatscreen on my wall in my garage shop and I love tossing your videos up when I’m doing projects. Keep up the good work!
Windshield center brace was a cool idea, but I prefer the Bibbster without it.
This is a badass build! This build reminds me of the 30s hot rods but modernized craftsmanship
Any plans to make the rear panel functional like a trunk so you have a spot for your chair and cooler for the car shows?
I have but there isnt enough room for anything like a chair because of the rearend...
Will you please make a 30s syle bench seat for the bibster just have the trans tunnel go through the middle so it would be like 2 bucket seats but they would share a back rest
While i am out on the brace. Dont toss it. I think it can really set off the front bumper assembly when you get to it. Nicely tying the front of the car to the back
yeah I plan to hold on to it...may come up with something to do with it
On the windshield brace, it definitely would need to flow with the curvey design you have chosen. Option, make a 2 piece windshield with the brace centered and the top radiused to match the outside edges, sort of aircraft style. Make the dimples functional vents. Were you planning on a 3rd led brake light in the space between the back window and the deck lid?
I'm enjoying your build. Keep rocking!!!
The center brace is not useful unless it follows the same line as the window. Make a similar panel curved to match the windshield but v shaped with a narrow flat on the front and dimpled from both sides?
Windshield is flat though
I think it would look good with a bit of curve in it
Yea something that complements the curve in the windshield and very the size in the dimple dies to add depth
Agreed. Possibly even bring it out a touch so it’s almost like a split windshield
I agree
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I like the center brace, however I think I would taper it narrower at the top with decreasing holes to match.
I've been busy with my car just shy of 5 years... still not done, I doubt I'd be 100% satisfied. We always want more
Center brace - risk of distracting reflections? How will it be finished? Looks good though.
Hey Kyle, this is your project and it should continue exactly the way you want it to. I enjoy the long journey on “from scratch” projects like this. You’re doing a hell of a job.
I dig the center brace. If the glass is going over it, curve it to fit tight against the glass. That’d look sick.
Depends on the size of the project. Google Cosmic Cruiser built by my friend Ivan Benic. The Cruiser is just one of his masterpieces. Had the privilege of meeting George Barris before he passed, RIP George. Glad to see the next generation of builders doing their thing.
Build On!!
i always imagined a fastback Foxbody Mustang sort of butt on that thing. a flat trunk into a taillight bar with a Cobra-style wing reaching just over the rear wheels, like pseudo-fenders. still a cool look though, and the windshield brace looks fantastic.
Coming. Together. Nicely.going. to be. KILLER.BUILD ON SON.......
It will be done, when it's done. I don't think I understood this was a SEMA rush job, and we all know how those cars turn out. Love the back. Rumble seat hatch for viewing the diff and rear suspension?
NICE TOUCH WITH THE CENTER BRACE
I was unsure about the center brace before I saw it, but it turned out really good! Kinda reminds me of those old peterbilt trucks from the 60s. If you flared it out on both ends I think it'd set it off.
How about rounding the corners make the top and bottom flare slightly similar to the old school split window and similar to the stock mustang frame. Maybe smaller holes.
I like the center brace. Maybe if it tapered from the hood and got narrower as it approached the roof. Sort of a contrast with rear window shape.
Hi Karl I'm just at 8 mins into the video and you said you wanted the 30s look.on the boot with that then are you having swept fenders and running boards on the side with chromed exhaust pipes out of the side of the motor cowling? If so I can see what you have in mind for the direction of the car, don't forget the hood orniment! A lot of metal casting folk out there to make something very unique (a flying monkey maybe?)
Tony from Western Australia.
Haven’t followed your channel for a while.
New shop looks great.
Car is looking awesome.
Good job.
thanks
Not my taste on the center support, then again it's not my build. You do what you like Kyle, it is your build after all. That being said I think the bibster would look so good on a set if polished Weld Racing wheels! Keep up the great work Bud.
Is the brace for a split windshield? If yes, is the car going to have A/C? Maybe incorporate it into some kind of air flow for the cab? If not, I don't like it, looks to busy and has a poor profile.
now we start to see your vision for this becoming reality. I was a little skeptical at first, but it looks like you're gonna knock it out of the park!
Hello how are you doing?
You probably have figured out how you want the whole rear end, but I have an idea I'd like you to know of:
Make the rear trunk piece to cover the whole space between the rear wheels, but cut out a "window" around the rear suspension on either side. These windows can then be filled with either another steel panel, or a piece of perforated steel plate to show of the coilover subtly, made to the same contour as the trunk piece, but attached to the rear suspension so that when it's lowered the pieces lift up through the panel along with the coilovers.
Anyways, I absolutely love the build, take your time, and make it perfect!
Brace is unique I think it looks sick man
Good call on not keeping the windshield brace. As a stand alone piece it's super nice but it just doesn't fit proportionally
Center Brace looks right on awesome!!! All yer werk does!!
Yeah man that trunk lid and bumper is really making the back end look amazing!
Center brace looks out of place. Everything else looks awesome though
i with you on that
Looks like shit.. Leave it in!!!
I think the windshield thing would look pretty good if you shrink the sides to give it the same roundness as the windshield but I don't think it would stay if it was just straight on my car. The rear side pieces look really good! I might of step the size down on the dimple dies and ran them on down as far as I could go. But everything looks good!! Fine work!!!!
what spec of steel tubing do you think i should use for my first frame build, im building a single seater car from scratch, it will have adjustable suspension and im looking to go fast on/off road so its gotta be tough and as light as possible
I have a question I haven't seen any one ask. When you build your own scratched Kustom built car/truck is it hard to get it regastard with body tags legal to drive on the road? You can build the coolest car but have a hard time getting paper work on the car to be legal to drive on the road unless you know someone.
This project is progressing along at quite a fast pace man. I've been checking in month by month and to be honest. if you asked me wether or not it was taking to long I'd say definitely not. If anything slow down and enjoy it.
The new shop looks awesome too.
Mines tiny. Lol *sad face*
watching you at x1.7 makes this song extraordinarily upbeat and i cant deny it's made me happy lol.
I like the brace but would add a curve top to bottom as it looks too flat. The back end is getting better too. I know you're going for a 30's rod style but I can see a wing on the back end to elevate the rear (less stubby) Looking forward to seeing you get creative.
Looking good brother! I feel you on the video vs work time. As a new you tuber myself I find its one of the hardest things to over come, showcasing in minutes hours and hours of work. You do a great job of it! I learn a lot from you. Keep up the awesome work, Kyle. If you get a chance, take a look at my twin turbo AWD 63 ford falcon build. I think you might dig it. I’m in the ATL so I’ll see you up PITS!
Make another, tack 'em together (so it almost looks like a solid piece of "ported" billet) and go "vertical" with it - so as a driver you can "see through" the dimple-dies. Love the idea of the brace.
I am with you, no brace, plus if you ever want to get it registered for the street it probably won't pass with it on there.
I think it would look a lot better turned on its side but still used in the same orientation it is now, this will make it a little subtle but still offer the visual effect. I do like it thou
I like the brace in a brass finish - very steampunkish
The holes in the frame with the perferated ring around them are also referred to as lightning holes
Mate, The centre screen support probably needs something for the A pillars to balance it out though it’s your vision man not mine.Are you going to incorporate the boot lid to open for easy accessibility with maint..Not 100% sure on the roof line boot lid joint section point & radius as maybe it’s not reflexive on video compared to in the flesh or at driven ride height so to speak..No doubt your vision will produce an amazing outcome.
Thanks for sharing & cheers mate :)
The process is the most interesting part. Really enjoy the videos thanks for putting in time.
The rear trunk area came out great, Do you plan on doing a little bead rolling on the lid? Maybe have the lower part look similar to the rear window maybe a bit more of a subtle. Also did you make the adapter for your dimple dies to the hydraulic ram or does someone sell them?
I made it
What you did at the back of the hot rod was tops
Put a slight arc in the windshield brace. Then see. Cause the glass isnt straight. And tell them what I say at work, it gets done when its done. I hope one day you could bring it to autorama in Detroit
It probably would look good if you had the front window A- pillars with the same thing. So the center doesn't look out of place and brings the design more eye satisfying as it will match other competed parts with the same dimples.
the brace in not my cup, but the back end is SICK!
I’m my humble opinion I will have a brace in the middle of the windshield just not as wide and agree with the other’s that it would look better with a little curve. Maybe look into making it in a “T” shape. I believe it would not stick out that much. In other words it won’t stand out so much.
Look at the curve or arc of the A pillars and use the same form.
Love the rear end progress and shape, and even though the punched out windshield brace may not work, I like the idea of some vertical element in that location. Maybe a small tube or rod with the mirror (shaped like the back window)?
Nice thinking on the arc.
The windshield brace is going to look perfect with matching A-pillar braces and matching cage to B-pillar braces.
The brace looks nice
The shape needs some contour for the center brace just to flat looking. Killer job on the rear portion of the car.. Keep up the great work.
You aughtta consider some acoustic treatment for your shop. See you stepped it up, pimp dude. Good vid. But can’t help but notice the echo in your shop and how there’s perfect little corbel like angle braces from the wall to ceiling that would be perfect to mount some acoustic panels to knock down that echo !
It might be neat with the center brace being a bit thinner with smaller dimple holes and make it a two part windshield. Sort of like how a '51 Chevy 3100 has.
Have you started it yet? I dont remember from past videos if you have ran the motor yet? I love the fact that your going with hydraulics instead of air. Iv been into lowriders my whole life. I'm from a small town in east central indiana and I had the only cars and trucks with juice on them! I love the looks I get when I'm stopped at a light and dump it to the street! An older couple saw me do that and he said son your truck fell down! I just bumped it back up and laughed!! Love this build! Thanks for sharing this!
no everything is just mocked up....gonna change the heads and cam in the engine