Are you thinking about filling the holes in your Fox Bodies Engine Bay

[GEO302]

I was not into the Weld every hole idea.
I went with the Dugan Racing inner fender aprons

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1874.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1875.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1876.jpg

These are some before shots (HOLES)
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1914.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1917.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1918.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1919.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1920.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1928.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1929.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1932.jpg

Enough with the HOLES=Time to '' Dry Fit''
Scott Fab made me this Custom Firewall Panel
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1933.jpg

Aprons Fitted
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1936.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1937.jpg

I had to do some tin work / Coil MSD 6AL Relocation
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1935.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1938.jpg

Bagged for the Body Shop
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1939.jpg

Duraglass Work
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1944.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1948.jpg

Primed
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1950.jpg

Filled
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1953.jpg

Wet Sanded
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1955.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1956.jpg

Base Coating
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1957.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1958.jpg

4 Layers of Base Coat / 4 Layers of Clear Coat
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1964.jpg

After Shots
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1971.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1973.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1974.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1975.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1976.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1977.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1978.jpg

I have 51 Hours invested so far.
I was happy to help out with the Body Shop hours (17)
I have a Attention to detail ''Punch List'' A page long.
MORE HOURS!!!!!!!!

Here are some Evolution Pics
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/P1010068.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/P1010031.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/DCP_1973.jpg

Thanks for Veiwing:thumbsup1:

[midniterider]

That looks **** NICE! Very nicely done...whew sweet!

[bonesgt]

Dang man that looks killer!!!!!!

[Notch93]

Like I said on SFS George. It came out **** nice.:yes1:

Glad you posted the pics up over here also.:thumbsup1:

[badluckpony]

how much is the kit

[GEO302]

Like I said on SFS George. It came out **** nice.:yes1:

Glad you posted the pics up over here also.:thumbsup1:
I wanted to post it over here as well,To give people a Idea what they might be getting into:)

[MustangCRZY302]

Wow! that looks awesome!!

[GEO302]

how much is the kit
The Aprons where 225.00 Shipped
The Panel was 38.00 Shipped

[Nova]

i have engine bay envy... and not because of the engine!

[Notthead]

That looks Freakin AWESOME!!!!!:thumbsup1::yes1:

[86gtstang]

Looks great, one day I'll do mine like that

[puttputt]

Looks great. Good job.:thumbsup1:

[crumbie]

nice! :thumbsup1:

[GEO302]

Thanks YALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BDASPNY]

thats looks killer!!! great job!:thumbsup1:

[bsfd172]

That looks great! Sounds like you have a lot of time invested but end result was well worth it.

[GEO302]

That looks great! Sounds like you have a lot of time invested but end result was well worth it.
ALOT of time:yes1::yes1::yes1: End result DOES PAY OFF:thumbsup1:

[nitrostangracin]

Looks awesome George. There is also another guy around that makes them custom out of Aluminum. He has all kinds of Aluminum panels for all Mustangs

[PUN]

Great job man!

[Blacksheep]

Yea thats pretty bad ass. ive seen those before, but i havent decided if i wanna go with those, or just weld up the holes.

[DSTRBD]

Nice Job ! Now to balance the time vs. the cash $ issue... anybody want to guess ?

[nastynotchback1]

i need to order some of those since mine is in the body shop with the motor out right now.

[LOWCOP]

very nice, congrats on a job well done

[Badass1993]

very very nice......Wonder how those would hold up to the stress of a couple hundred horsepower???

[Notch93]

very very nice......Wonder how those would hold up to the stress of a couple hundred horsepower???

George will be finding out, because he has over the 450 HP mark.:yes1:

[GEO302]

George will be finding out, because he has over the 450 HP mark.:yes1:
Car is around 475 HP / 562 TQ @ The Wheels. (On my 115 Shot)
Where there was pressure on the fiberglass aprons=I cut until it laid flat.
I had the incision fill with duraglass.
Hey if it cracks=I'll just get it fixed:thumbsup1::lol1:

[nitrostangracin]

Car is around 475 HP / 562 TQ @ The Wheels. (On my 115 Shot)
Where there was pressure on the fiberglass aprons=I cut until it laid flat.
I had the incision fill with duraglass.
Hey if it cracks=I'll just get it fixed:thumbsup1::lol1:


Did you say Crack?

LOL> Looks awesome George. Have you had the car to the track yet with the new combo?

[GEO302]

Did you say Crack?

LOL> Looks awesome George. Have you had the car to the track yet with the new combo?
The car on Dead Valve springs 115 shot= 11.20's @ 122 MPH 1.51 60ft.
I have now changed out the whole front suspension (UPR Pro Series)
I already had the Pro Series rear.
I saved 120 Lbs off the car.
I have Fresh valve springs.
We'll see what happens

[WILDSTANGRACING]

looks good how does it hold up to those wheel stands??and body flex

[GEO302]

looks good how does it hold up to those wheel stands??and body flex


The panels are made out of Fiberglass.
When fitting the Aprons,Where there was tension=I cut a incision until it laid flat (No Stress)
I had the incision filled with duraglass.
Around the strut tower,I split the panel in two.
I made it fit the car,Not make the car fit the panel.
Hey if i find a crack=I'll just get it fixed
I spoke to Tom Dugan before purchase.
He explained how he designed the panels,And why they did not contour the bottom frame=To much stress on the aprons.
There are cars with these aprons installed with a lot more power then my car,With no problems.
Every cars differant,I will cross that bridge when,or if i get there.
I hope i don't get there:yes1::lol1:

[foxbdy88]

I notied you got rid of your heater tube. Any windshield fogging up issues during wet/damp mornings and or days?

[BadMoFo]

looks good

[GEO302]

I notied you got rid of your heater tube. Any windshield fogging up issues during wet/damp mornings and or days?
I am 33.I have not had windsheild wipers on ANY of my Rides since i was 18.
I use Rain X
My car is ALWAYS in a Garage @ night.I never wake up to anything on my car besides MAYBE dust (MAYBE):lol1:

[Tusk]

Man that looks good,job well done,i had made up my mind to use the aluminum panels i found ,but this is the way to go,just wonder how well they will hold up to turbo heat

[GEO302]

Man that looks good,job well done,i had made up my mind to use the aluminum panels i found ,but this is the way to go,just wonder how well they will hold up to turbo heatI have no idea:sad1:

[slonomo]

bad ass !!!

[GEO302]

bad ass !!!
Thank You Sir:thumbsup1:

[slonomo]

Still looks like alot of work!!!!!!!!!!!

[GEO302]

Still looks like alot of work!!!!!!!!!!!
170 + Hours
70 Hours in wiring.
90 Hours in the Fender aprons.
Detail & Paint Hours=Endless

[slonomo]

WORTH IT IN THE END:thumbsup1:

[GEO302]

WORTH IT IN THE END:thumbsup1::lol1:That's what i tell my self when i am working through a MAJOR session:yes1::thumbsup1:

[GEO302]

New pics
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/NarshMotor1.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/NarshMotor3.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/Geo302/NarshMotor5.jpg

[91svtcoupe]

can you still buy those?

[GEO302]

can you still buy those?
Yes,They are provided by Dugan Racing

[RoadconeTuning]

looks good man, who did the shots of your car in your sig?

[GEO302]

looks good man, who did the shots of your car in your sig?
a friend of mine.We are located in South florida

[Notch93]

a friend of mine.We are located in South florida

Narsh does great work.:yes1:

[Wayne's 88 GT]

Looks great!!

[GEO302]

Looks great!!
Thanks:)

[91svtcoupe]

heres some done the old fashion way of welding....but yours seems like it might be easier...very nice..

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/91svtcoupe/Picture011-1.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/91svtcoupe/Picture012-1.jpg

[GEO302]

heres some done the old fashion way of welding....but yours seems like it might be easier...very nice..

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/91svtcoupe/Picture011-1.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/91svtcoupe/Picture012-1.jpg
Nice work:thumbsup1:

[Wicked89notch]

looks wicked !!!!

[Patstang]

your car is f-----g SWEET!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup1:

[GEO302]

your car is f-----g SWEET!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup1:Thanks,I try my BEST:yes1::)

[351 coupe]

where did you mount the MAP and vac T at???

[darren]

I tried looking for a set of those dugan aprons about a year ago and was told they were discontinued. Maybe they brought em' back?

[puttputt]

I tried looking for a set of those dugan aprons about a year ago and was told they were discontinued. Maybe they brought em' back?

They just didn't want to sell them to a meat gazer.:yes1:

[FOOT2DFLOOR]

how did you hide the wiring, run it through the fenders and behind the fire wall? wheres the starter sol, msd box? sorry so many questions :). oh and it looks wicked man!!!

[GEO302]

I tried looking for a set of those dugan aprons about a year ago and was told they were discontinued. Maybe they brought em' back?http://www.dugan-racing.com/html/featured_products.htm

[GEO302]

where did you mount the MAP and vac T at??? Map is in the cowl
All vacumm lines / Vacumm tee are in the drivers fender

[GEO302]

how did you hide the wiring, run it through the fenders and behind the fire wall? wheres the starter sol, msd box? sorry so many questions :). oh and it looks wicked man!!!
Main harness is still running accross the rear firewall.
All wiring / Vacumm / MSD /Solinoids are behind the fenders.
Thanks for your Kindness:thumbsup1:

[J.Elliott]

Well worth the time. I wish my under hood looked half as nice as that. Everytime I open my hood I get depressed!!!!!

[GEO302]

Well worth the time. I wish my under hood looked half as nice as that. Everytime I open my hood I get depressed!!!!! Thank You.
I remember those days.:yes1:
Opening my hood,And being like yuck.:drool:
I remember where i got the motivation.
I was @ A car show,I saw the car that Won.:sad1:
I did not understand why he won,So i said next time i am going to give cars a run for there $$$$:yes1:
@ the time i was not aware of the Car SHow Bull SH*T:bat:
He won because ALL the judges where his friends.:thumbsdown1::lol1:

[darren]

http://www.dugan-racing.com/html/featured_products.htm


Crazy, I looked all over corral and dugan's site, even emailed them and was told they were not available. They must have been "temporarily" unavailable........or maybe they think I'm a meat gazer.

[1wildcoupe]

Crazy, I looked all over corral and dugan's site, even emailed them and was told they were not available. They must have been "temporarily" unavailable........or maybe they think I'm a meat gazer.

you do get that weird "stare" when your in a crowd:lol1::lol1::lol1::taunt:

[Quick85]

thanks for posting your project, turned out super nice for sure :thumbsup1:

[PapaGeno21]

That is the nicest engine bay I have ever seen.

Simply wow.

[92calypso5.0]

Looks really good dude! Great job!:thumbsup1:

[GEO302]

Thank you ALL for your compliments:patriot:

[Brian@DBR]

Very nice...