The "eBay CJ!" (2010 Mustang CJ 352 Build)
 

This build thread is to document our transformation of a pedestrian 2012 Mustang V6 into a 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet with the 352 ci engine and, most importantly, a STICK!!

With this thread we hope to show that you do not need $100,000 to build a new style 'Factory' Stocker, but doing it this way requires a lot of time and effort and the patience to seek out favorable deals on components as they show up - much like building a traditional Stocker on a budget!

Here's the car we're starting with...purchased for $5600 from a Southside Auto, a dealer located just 45 miles away in Faribault MN.

http://i.imgur.com/XQsj3ca.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/RF3MP4A.jpg
http://imgur.com/RF3MP4A

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The first order of business was to repair the left front damage, which turned out to be relatively minor. After a brand new fender and headlight assembly, and the help of Mike's Frame Services in South Minneapolis, the damage was repaired within 3 days.

The front bumper assembly has already been discarded to make way for a new one (the V6 front end is slightly different than what's on the CJ) and the hood of course will also be replaced with the standard fiberglass CJ piece.

http://i.imgur.com/yNB8FYk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SKp2v2X.jpg

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This will be fun to watch!

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Nick,

You are beginning a very interesting project. What you are doing is the classic definition of hot rodding.

I like the concept and will be following with interest.

Thank you for posting the project. You are on the forefront of what could be a very popular, very valid movement.

We often hear it said that drag racing needs new blood, new interest. Well, this is it.

Good job!

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I know you are on to something because I am reading up on the new factory stocker rules:)

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Cool. This will be fun to watch.

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Ford Performance no longer shows the CJ hood being available so where does one source hoods for the CJ?

Roland

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Check with Mike at MPR Race Cars. He may have one or he would know where to direct you.

mprracecars.com
1-810-798-8998

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HO Fibertrends makes the 2010-2012 CJ hood, talked to them on thursday, takes 2 weeks for them to fabricate, ordered one.

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Cool build !


Keep us posted and remember, we love pics ! :)

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Just a teaser.

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Is that a 28" tire out back Nick?

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This is just Nick's photo shop rendering, the plan is to run the M/T stick-shift tire, it is 9x29.5

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Jerry

Looking good, hope all the parts work out for you.

I still have a complete "Change over kit" for the 2010 CJ with the cowl hood, front and rear fascia, head lites and tail lite assemblies, grilles and insert and most attaching parts. White in color and like brand new for sale. Located in Boerne Texas.

Good Luck with the build, give me a call if I can help answer any questions....been there.

RJ

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Thanks, RJ.

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No, we haven't run out of money yet...simply been busy accumulating parts and tearing out all of the non-essentials.

http://i.imgur.com/MutvlNp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3ui6WpP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/t8xhlZM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e5t0NYY.jpg

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Find any change? :)

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Yes, almost $2.

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Great! Toll money for the trip to Indy!

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Complete removal of interior, dashboard, steering column, and wiring harness

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I was able to remove the complete wiring harness without cutting it. It weighs 26 lbs, 11 oz.

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oops

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Now go get that heater.

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Very cool build Jerry! will be watching this one!

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Exactly 22 lbs

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My 2012 doesn't have a key to open the trunk, I bought this kit to add one, had to drill a hole, and make room for the lock cylinder. It works great.

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Engine compartment is nearly empty.

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The lock kit looks handy. I made mine with parts from Menards. Don't forget the CJ faux gas cap.

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I was gonna to make something also, this was pretty easy using the kit. .....the faux gas cap is all I am missing (body wise) not sure if there any are left

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Flaming River manual rack to replace Ford electric rack

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Moving into the really fun part of stripping the car , sound deadener, and seam sealer

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I used dry ice...made it much easier.

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Thanks Rich, I have been using a heat gun and gasket scraper, works OK, seam sealer is 1/2" thick, and 1-2 inches wide, and there is lots of it.

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The dry ice makes it brittle and it come up in big chunks/flakes instead of smearing. :)

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I wonder where the eBay CJ is off to now...

http://i.imgur.com/Qp3vu0K.jpg?2

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MPR is the correct answer

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"eBay CJ" is back home after a 2 week visit to MPR.

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Getting the cage done really makes it look like things are starting to take shape. MPR Mike sure does some nice work. Do you have a planned goal for the completion date? Did you ever find a CJ faux gas cap? I have been looking for one too. What are you planning on doing for headers?

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Getting all this done made the light at the end of the tunnel a little brighter, but it is still a LONG ways away. I don't think there any faux gas caps out there, there was one on ebay several months ago for $250, didn't like it that much. Hopefully later this year it should be done. I have discussed headers with RJ.

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Boy,http://classracer.com/classforum/DPcj.jpg I know what your talking about there Jerry. I'm almost at the identical stage with my "body in white" Challenger build. The cage is a big hurdle, and I agree with Jeff, MPR Mike does outstanding work, but when it reality sinks in, still a lot to do. I hope to have mine finish this fall also.
Speaking of Jeff, I had my Challenger stored at his shop while it was waiting to go in for the cage and look what he did to it.

Good luck and look forward to see yours completed!