Boss Conversion to Race Car - Build Thread

[KBBOSS1086]

After a long wait the body work and paint on my Boss is complete. The conversion will be a slow process, so i won't be updating the thread very often, but phase one is complete. Most of the mechanical / suspension upgrades were installed beforehand. Installation of 302R/S Brembo brakes, 302R Brake Booster and Ford Racing ABS module will happen this summer. After that, it's interior safety mods...Cage, race seat, extinguisher, etc. Then deciding on a graphic scheme and color and finally, wheels. Here a couple of pics of how the paint and body work turned out...

 

[cobrarob]

Nice! Good luck and have fun on the build! Looking forward to it

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Wooooo buddy, here we go! Looks great so far!

 

[KBBOSS1086]

Thanks guys. It's one of the last things I'm going to do, but I'm not sure what color or boss graphic (12 or 13) I'm going to go with. Feel free to chime in if anyone has suggestions on what might look good with the matte kona blue. I'm considering the black / greyish reflective color that came on the 2013's, silver or possibly a carbon fiber pattern if available (maybe white or black). I change my mind on this almost daily so who know's where I'll end up.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Something in chrome, or fluorescent orange / fluorescent yellow that would really pop would look great. Might need to get some samples to game it out. White always looks good as well but that's been done

 

[cobrarob]

Just Mean!

 

[VoodooBoss]

A fluorescent orange might look cool. White would work too.

I always liked this look on the Tiger hoods.

 

[VoodooBoss]

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Just Mean!

Like. Maybe a matte light gray or silver would work on the KB.

 

[byronj]

I like the orange idea. It would pop out.

 

[KBBOSS1086]

I had originally considered copying the color scheme of the matte black 302S, which is my absolute favorite factory paint scheme offered on any Boss. I decided to go with the blue because it's unique and less expensive since it required less paint work (didn't need to do the interior, engine bay, etc). Thanks for all the suggestions guys, but as of now, I'm leaning toward the light grey / silver and a new one I just thought of...gloss kona blue decals (or close to it if available). Basically mimicking the black 302S. The 2013 graphics are in the lead right now regardless of the color. It's going to be many months before I get to the decals, so lots of time to throw ideas around.

 

[Grant 302]

The 2013 graphics are in the lead right now regardless of the color.

Sounds good to me.

 

[captdistraction]

Yes.

 

[TymeSlayer]

I love the Matte Kona Blue and think the '12 stripes would look cool in either a gloss Kona Blue stripes or maybe even Grabber Blue.