Scope & inspection
Current milestoneFirst body phase approved, as reported October 15. Photo assessment prepared; physical verification pending.
Davin Hammond / 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
PROJECT C4-STANG
A classic Mustang. A new direction.
DESIGN CONCEPT · Supplied renderings illustrate the intended direction. Final details, fitment and finish remain subject to the agreed scope.
Current milestoneFirst body phase approved
Next planned stepFurther teardown & inspection
Completion targetTo be established
01 / The direction
Built around
the car. And the plan.
Candy apple red, black trim and a lowered stance. The proposed build pairs this 1971 Mustang with LS power and front and rear C4 Corvette suspension.
The first approved phase covers the listed body and refinish work. Mechanical integration, parts and remaining stages are being defined separately.
Explore the scope ↓Engine direction6.0L remanufactured LS
Helena Machine · 500+ hp target, specification pending
Chassis directionC4 Corvette suspension
Front & rear integration; mounting design pending
Exterior directionCandy apple red / black trim
Paint system and finish allowance to be confirmed
Wheels & stance17-inch black six-spoke wheels
Lowered concept; final clearance and fitment to be checked
02 / Build progression
Where the project stands.
Stages reflect the project record—not a percentage-complete claim. Timing will be updated as inspection, scope and parts availability become clearer.
Teardown & stripping
PlannedRemove additional panels and components. Strip the body and reassess exposed metal.
Metal & bodywork
PlannedListed panel repairs and both inner-quarter replacement allowances. Confirm repair limits after exposure.
Prime & refinish
PlannedEpoxy, primer, blocking, jambs and exterior refinishing within the agreed scope.
Integration & assembly
Scope pendingDrivetrain, suspension, fuel, wiring, reassembly and checks require separate scope and pricing.
03 / Scope of work
Defined work. Clear next steps.
Approved body work and proposed future work are shown separately. Component and stage pricing is listed in the private financial dashboard.
01Body preparation & refinishingPhase 1 approved
Further teardown of fenders, doors, hood, deck lid and required components; whole-vehicle blasting; listed panel repairs; both inner-quarter replacements; epoxy priming; prime, sand and block; jamb and exterior refinishing. Exact inner-quarter panel identities and concealed condition require confirmation.
Replacement parts, reassembly, final gap setting and color sanding/buffing are outside the current body subtotal. Candy apple red is the requested direction; its coating system and any allowance change remain to be confirmed.
Replacement parts, reassembly, final gap setting and color sanding/buffing are outside the current body subtotal. Candy apple red is the requested direction; its coating system and any allowance change remain to be confirmed.
02Drivetrain & wiringProposed
6.0-liter LS remanufactured by Helena Machine with a 500+ hp target; 4L65E / 4L70E transmission selection; driveline integration; wiring harness and controls integration. Engine specification, final transmission, power rating and installation details remain to be settled.
03Fuel systemSelection pending
Holley Sniper 2 or FiTech EFI, or a carbureted configuration. Scope includes the selected pump arrangement, fuel lines and connectors. The requested manual/mechanical pump approach must be matched to the final induction system; EFI requires suitable high-pressure fuel delivery.
04C4 suspension integrationProposed
Integrate front and rear C4 Corvette suspension. Analyze configuration, geometry and clearance; develop and fabricate the required mounting points and brackets. Mounting design, condition of supplied components and final fitment require assessment before the fabrication scope is priced.
05Wheels, interior & final assemblyScope pending
17-inch black six-spoke wheels are the visual direction. Wheel width, offset, tires and brake clearance remain to be confirmed. Interior work is not yet defined. Panel refit and gaps, glass and trim installation, final assembly and applicable checks will be scoped separately.
Private financial dashboard
View financial records ↗Estimate, deposit & component pricing
04 / Starting point
Condition as received.
All 34 supplied intake/current photos. These are the starting-condition record, not finished work. The preliminary photo findings still need verification at the car.
Original filenames are retained. Capture dates are unverified; similar or duplicate supplied views remain in the record. Select any image to enlarge it.
05 / Project records
The record behind the build.
Condition evidence is available here. Estimate and payment records are grouped in the financial dashboard.
06 / Project notes
Latest recorded updates.
First phase approved; build direction expanded
Mike reported customer approval of the first body phase. Drivetrain, fuel system and C4 suspension categories were added as proposed future work. The supplied renderings establish the current visual direction.
Body estimate revised
Revision R2 reflects the revised teardown and panel-repair allowances. The condition report remains attached to the estimate packet.
Photo condition assessment prepared
Visible condition documented from 34 supplied photographs. Findings are preliminary and will be checked against the vehicle.
Headwaters Customs / Ennis, Montana
Good work starts with clarity.
Our aim is careful workmanship and a clear project record. Actual repair needs may change as the car is opened up. Proposed scope changes, costs and timing belong in that conversation before they become additional work.