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Topic: How to build your own Daytona coupe
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-19-2001 12:52 PM
 
Just in case anyone missed the link to the guy handbuilding his own Daytona coupe, here it is:http://members.aol.com/coupechuck/ ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Live Right! Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2835
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-19-2001 02:58 AM
I just took another look at the site. The man must have incredible patience. I can't wait to see the finished project. How many guys can claim that they built their car...FROM SCRATCH!!??
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Robert K
Gearhead Posts: 706
From: Nashville, TN
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 05-23-2001 12:57 PM
I'm still in AWE !!!!!
That makes restoring a mustang look like a weekend project. I still can't get over it.
I think everyone on M&M needs to see that site. I would certainly like to meet and talk with that man.
Absolutely amazing!!!!------------------
67convertible 289/auto
65fastback 302/4sp
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-01-2001 10:41 AM
That was the most incredible thing, how anyone could have the patience to take on a project that will take years to complete is beyond my grasp.  ------------------
Stuart MCA #48902
67 stang 5 speed
91 f-150 xlt
98 explorer xlt sohc v-6
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9835
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-11-2001 05:08 PM
I was especially impressed by his gas welding the aluminum. If you haven't tried this, it is hard! What a craftsman, he must be a retired aircraft builder.  SteveW
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68Mustang
Gearhead Posts: 174
From: Auburn, AL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-12-2001 09:58 AM
Woooooow. That is his second car that he has built, I want his patience. Does he have any involvement with the other kit car companies. Ooooh, he has an original 427 Cobra too, what's his next project going to be? Marshall ------------------
1968 302 5-spd Fastback, Modified
1965 Coupe
1981 F-150
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1669
From: Manhattan Beach, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 06-12-2001 10:22 PM
That is impressive. He claims to have no prior fabrication experience.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-01-2002 08:39 PM
Check out this guy's progress when you get a chance.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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MissingCat
Gearhead Posts: 487
From: BC, Canada, Eh?
Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 01-03-2002 10:58 PM
WOW. -insert dropped jaw here-I can't wait to see this thing finished!!! I notice there is no mention of the time frame to get to this point. I think this guy missed his true calling if he isn't a craftsman by trade...
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Bluegras
Journeyman Posts: 64
From: Easton,Pa.
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 02:23 AM
Yes, this man deserves all credit possible for an accomplishment like this. It takes me back 35+ years when I worked for a man that was into restoring the big 28-29 Packard and Cadilac 4door pheyton classics in the $100,000 range. It does take a lot of patience to make parts from scratch and finish raw casting for final finish etc. There must be some money and time on the shelf somewhere!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 02:19 PM
Money always helps. 
You still need to be able to the work and want to do it.But if you have the money it makes it all go better.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-29-2002 12:26 PM
Take another look, this guy's making progress! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-21-2003 12:06 PM
His hood came out nice!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-29-2004 05:41 PM
Absolutely amazing!Check out his latest pics: http://members.aol.com/CHUCKCOBR2/initial_test_drive.htm ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 2005
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 12-15-2004 02:57 PM
if i only had the time, money, and no other commitments for the next 5-10 years...wonder if he'll let someone take fiberglass moulds of his car to make replicas
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-15-2004 08:19 PM
There are replicas available of the Daytona coupe. Factory Five has one and so does Superformance.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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F570rd
Gearhead Posts: 118
From: mpls.mn.hennipin
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-21-2004 03:18 PM
Did you people read the story on the "Cars in Barns"web site about the Daytona found in California?You can't make this stuff up.It is bazzar.Go to Blue Oval,then click on the blue Couger.....The Couger at the bottem,second from right.Its a 2001 story so mabey you have.[This message has been edited by F570rd (edited 12-21-2004).]
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 2005
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 12-28-2004 02:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
There are replicas available of the Daytona coupe. Factory Five has one and so does Superformance.
well wow, that makes him all the more special. To build one from scratch when "replicas" are available. Anyone know if anyone has built a torino king cobra replica?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-05-2005 09:11 AM
I don't think so.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2835
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-11-2005 11:26 PM
http://members.aol.com/CHUCKCOBRA/index.htmA little more progress. He has a pile o' technical drawings.
I love that pic of the test drive in front of the old barn.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2006 06:29 PM
Wow!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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roger
Gearhead Posts: 533
From: ontario, canada
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-26-2006 05:15 PM
I stand in complete awe of this guy.
I e-mailed him & he e-mailed back, quite humble guy, nice guy too!
My big job, replacing my rear dics seems trivial, well, is trivial, in comparison.
WOW
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