69 Superbird MULE car build

[remta1]

k8

[remta1]

2, next stage paint 

[FJ5WING]

I like the side scoops, But you spent so much time fabricating the front and rear sections why not graft them into the quarters rather than bolt onto?

I love seeing updates to this thread!

[66FBCharger]

What a beautiful job!
I went back and looked at the mule photos and I don't see any side scoops. Are there other photos with side scoops that I haven't seen?

[Aero426]

What a beautiful job!
I went back and looked at the mule photos and I don't see any side scoops. Are there other photos with side scoops that I haven't seen?

No, because it would have been counter productive to the purpose of the car to install large scoops on the quarters to catch air and increase drag.  

[Ghoste]

What Doug said, typically scoops in that area are small and added out of a need for brake cooling.

[remta1]

I like the side scoops, But you spent so much time fabricating the front and rear sections why not graft them into the quarters rather than bolt onto?

I love seeing updates to this thread!

thanks for the comments , I love posting them  to get thru compliance they have to be bolted hadn't really thought about grafting but it is a good idea , had seriously thought about running scoops thru body with cutouts to the rear brakes ( still have to fabricate vents for the scoop holes ) after I get it road legal I will readdress , 

[remta1]

paint time

[remta1]

clean up on the grass

[djcarguy]

 

[djcarguy]

   looks awsum the nose to 69 an wing an top fender scoops all are looking like could bee original concept,great work.

now while i like an have a set like your side scoops on the hood of my 67 belvedere ragtop with some GTXtrim that i built in 1985. an had them on 2 of my 70 dart swinger hoods,an love the twin scoops on hoods. think they may bee alittle big an long for side scoops,but it does give it a personal an mean look. waited days to post an they are growing on me. allways loved the 69 bee an 70 bee-rt coronet side vents scoops.the 70 side scoops are smaller but still add a nice trim break to the quarter panal.

     well i say ya car build an enjoy your car your way. i have enjoyed beeing a fly on the wall seeing it come together. are ya going to add a trunk trim plate between tail lites??   enjoy an send some pixs at shows an out an about.

[remta1]

Sorry , no posts for a while , just recovering in hospital from a second operation to fix issues from the first operation

[Bob T]

Sorry , no posts for a while , just recovering in hospital from a second operation to fix issues from the first operation

Get well soon bud, was down your way last week on a work trip, wouldn't have minded giving you a bell for a quick look at the car but only had one night free, caught up with Motown Mac in dunners and had a poke round in his garage.

[remta1]

As mate that would have been good .kevins got some goodies to show and that motor is looking pretty wicked
I will pm you my contact number
Hi thought I would give you an update have 2 partially collapsed lungs so trying to fight of any further complications there' had emergency surgery on Friday and they had to remove the central nerve system from my groin area as there was damage from the first surgery it stopped me from bring able to walk so I am lucky now as I had my first walk today have catheter and tones into the lungs to make things right had my first stand up and walk before ,very emotional moment so just taking things day by day here in the hospital .

[boss429kiwi]

As mate that would have been good .kevins got some goodies to show and that motor is looking pretty wicked
I will pm you my contact number
Hi thought I would give you an update have 2 partially collapsed lungs so trying to fight of any further complications there' had emergency surgery on Friday and they had to remove the central nerve system from my groin area as there was damage from the first surgery it stopped me from bring able to walk so I am lucky now as I had my first walk today have catheter and tones into the lungs to make things right had my first stand up and walk before ,very emotional moment so just taking things day by day here in the hospital .

Called in yesterday, while cruising around. No wonder you were not there.
Take care.

[Ghoste]

Good Lord yes, relax and recuperate!  That sounds like some serious stuff you have going on there.

[remta1]

As mate that would have been good .kevins got some goodies to show and that motor is looking pretty wicked
I will pm you my contact number
Hi thought I would give you an update have 2 partially collapsed lungs so trying to fight of any further complications there' had emergency surgery on Friday and they had to remove the central nerve system from my groin area as there was damage from the first surgery it stopped me from bring able to walk so I am lucky now as I had my first walk today have catheter and tones into the lungs to make things right had my first stand up and walk before ,very emotional moment so just taking things day by day here in the hospital .

Called in yesterday, while cruising around. No wonder you were not there.

Thanks for your kind thoughts Gary ,I went in for two hernia operations
And it all went haywire from there
Take care.

[472 R/T SE]

Sorry for your rough stretch.  
We're hoping I stay out of the hospital this year, might be possible to save some money.

I can imagine how emotional a person would get to be able to walk again after being temporarily (at least you were hoping for that) down.  

My worst moment was when my daughter 1st came up to see me.  She stayed @ the door edge & was on high alert cause every time I moved she thought I was gonna transform into "The Tickle Monster" & chase after her picking her up & make believing I was eating her belly....


That ol' hot rod of yours will be waiting for you to get out.  Take care of yourself.  

[boss429kiwi]

Hi

(way off subject, from your project)

In October last year, I was rushed to hospital with a burst appendix. 4 days later I was released from hospital, but returned 24 hours late with infection and spent another 4 days in hospital.
Even though I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK!, I must say the care and service I received was outstanding! I found the staff to be caring, friendly and very professional 

Outstanding for a public service.

I hope your experiences are the same.

Cheers
Gary

[remta1]

Sorry for your rough stretch.  
We're hoping I stay out of the hospital this year, might be possible to save some money.

I can imagine how emotional a person would get to be able to walk again after being temporarily (at least you were hoping for that) down.  

My worst moment was when my daughter 1st came up to see me.  She stayed @ the door edge & was on high alert cause every time I moved she thought I was gonna transform into "The Tickle Monster" & chase after her picking her up & make believing I was eating her belly....

The tickle monster nice  :lol:thanks for your support you guys on this site are amazing  

[remta1]

Hi

(way off subject, from your project)

In October last year, I was rushed to hospital with a burst appendix. 4 days later I was released from hospital, but returned 24 hours late with infection and spent another 4 days in hospital.
Even though I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK!, I must say the care and service I received was outstanding! I found the staff to be caring, friendly and very professional 

Outstanding for a public service.

Dead right Gary I have to certainly agree there  ,the level of care and professionalism I have also received has been amazing

Even the foods quite good ,not as good as your cooking thou mate 

[Bob T]

Whoa, never guessed it was as dire as that.
All the best for a speedy and full recovery mate.

Yeah, had a few cold ones while at Bruno's bar while I was down there and had the "tour", what a good rooster he is too.

[Stevearino]

Get well soon man. That Superbird needs a driver for a good shakedown run.

[remta1]

Couldn't agree with you more , out of hospital today slow recovery but will be worth it when back to normal .

Have lots more pics to post ,plenty of time to do this now wish I was working on the car though still lots to do Lol

[djcarguy]