Here are some underside pictures of a 70 Boss 302 that we're currently detailing for concours, on the rotisserie. It's coming
up a treat with original style over spray in all the right places. We're only concerned with painting between the pinch welds on the sill panels at the moment, so that we can get it off the rotisserie and then worry about painting the rest of the body in the same process that Ford did, with the doors, rear valance panel, rear quarter extensions & trunk lid fitted during painting. The rear quarter extensions were fitted to the car, but were spaced off the quarters a small distance, so that the paint shot down between the two panels. Once dry, the quarter extensions were removed and refitted properly. The hood was hung on a rack to be painted and we do the same thing, which leaves certain areas of the underside of the hood not painted perfectly. The blackout section around the back of the Boss 302's was done while the car was completely fitted up, which wouldn't be the best way to do it, but it was quick for Ford and the line workers. Depending on the factory that the car was produced at, the underside of the trunk may or may not be painted black as well and the way they were masked around the tail light panel varied too. We'll follow the same processes as Ford on this one to bring it as close to original as is humanly possible.
up a treat with original style over spray in all the right places. We're only concerned with painting between the pinch welds on the sill panels at the moment, so that we can get it off the rotisserie and then worry about painting the rest of the body in the same process that Ford did, with the doors, rear valance panel, rear quarter extensions & trunk lid fitted during painting. The rear quarter extensions were fitted to the car, but were spaced off the quarters a small distance, so that the paint shot down between the two panels. Once dry, the quarter extensions were removed and refitted properly. The hood was hung on a rack to be painted and we do the same thing, which leaves certain areas of the underside of the hood not painted perfectly. The blackout section around the back of the Boss 302's was done while the car was completely fitted up, which wouldn't be the best way to do it, but it was quick for Ford and the line workers. Depending on the factory that the car was produced at, the underside of the trunk may or may not be painted black as well and the way they were masked around the tail light panel varied too. We'll follow the same processes as Ford on this one to bring it as close to original as is humanly possible.
Here are some pictures of a 70 Boss 302 that we're building up at the moment. Now we're off to work on the body a little more
before a final panel fit, then paint. Note the sections of red oxide on the radiator support panel, which are located specifically so that areas of that colour primer show through the black in the engine bay and front of the car once painted. The factory weren't particularly concerned with painting the black thoroughly, so in certain places, the primer, or even bare metal showed through.
before a final panel fit, then paint. Note the sections of red oxide on the radiator support panel, which are located specifically so that areas of that colour primer show through the black in the engine bay and front of the car once painted. The factory weren't particularly concerned with painting the black thoroughly, so in certain places, the primer, or even bare metal showed through.
1970 Boss 302 just about ready for the final coat of its original yellow colour. It's been a long journey for this one, but it's coming together and should be done in a short time frame. Concours rotisserie resto and will be for sale when completed. Guaranteed gold award car.
Well it has arrived back from paint and was remounted on the rotisserie so that we can address all the underside items, as it was easier to work while standing up, than lying under the car, or looking up at it from under a hoist/lift. All the suspension was installed and as much of the underside lines and fittings as possible, including the tail pipes of the exhaust system, so that when the car was lowered onto the diff, we didn't have to juggle an exhaust bend over the diff and worry about scratching the car and diff housing. This car is a hub cap and trim rings Boss, but the wheels on the car are only 14" run abouts here in the shop, though look much the same.
Below, we've restored the original Carter 'X' fuel pump for the Boss. These are a rare find today, though rebuild kits are available for them. We restored the cast finish back to new with some of our fancy machinery here in the shop, so that it doesn't simply look like we media blasted it.
Below are some pics of the car as it is now, running for the first time in quite a few years! There is something neat about building one of these awesome muscle cars back to being a brand new car, rebuilding every single piece of it. There is absolutely no stone unturned in this car, rebuilt from the steering box, to the engine, to the fuel pump above. I wasn't around in 1970 to be able to have one of these brand new, so this is the closest thing I can have to a brand new Boss 302!
Now we're into the interior of the Boss and this car is pretty neat, in that it maintains most of its original trim, including seat trim, door panels and even the headliner is original (we carefully removed it during dis-assembly and reinstalled it!). Finding decor door panels like this Boss has, that are not cracked or destroyed, is near impossible, so it's great to be able to put them back in the car after all these years. The seats are equally as nice, with only a few minor marks on them from 40+ years of use, but really are in stunning condition.
And here is the finished product. A concours '70 Boss 302. The Boss was entered in the State Concours here in Australia in Sepetmber with some of the best cars in the Country.
We hope you enjoyed the pics of the restoration.
We hope you enjoyed the pics of the restoration.