Project: Mustang Cobra GT500

[TheGreatSatan]

I did just say in another thread that I haven't had the time to work on my mod, but this is different. At the Micro Center where I work, we usually have a computer with great specs on display for the customers to check out and enjoy. At the moment we have nothing on display, but the manager wants us to throw something together. He also wants it to be "different", so I'm doing a custom Cobra GT500 theme case with the dual white stripes going up the front and across the top. I will be painting everything else flat black.

I chose the Coolermaster 690 since it's a case that we sell and it's not all that pricey. The employee cost was $50.

Oh, and I plan on finishing within two weeks!

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mustangtuning/crides000038.jpg

[SXRguyinMA]

this should be good :D

[TheGreatSatan]

Here's the case on Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137)

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Here's the inside top panel. It's ugly and will be modded as well

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The inputs have been removed as I prep for painting

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The whole interior will be flat black. There's a lot of painting left to do once I get some more!

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[billygoat333]

mmmm Love that case. I am prob gonna buy it when I buy the rest of my system. :up:

[TheGreatSatan]

This is the goofy pattern on the inside top and front

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1060588.jpg

I used a wire cutter to remove the pattern and then a sanding block on my dremel to smooth out the edges

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Then I taped up the top for painting

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And added a few coats of flat white paint

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Three hours later the tape came off

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Next, I removed the filters from the front bay covers so when I paint on the other side it doesn't leak through

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And I peeled off the Coolermaster logo on the front

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The front is then taped off too

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I also taped off the side panel where I'll cut the window

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[Yeticorn]

Can't wait to see this progress, should be a good one. I've always been a fan of Mustangs :D

[msmrx57]

Looks nice so far. Removing the plastic inside the screen is a definite improvement, and it should improve air flow. :up:

[x88x]

Looks good, but...your pics are all screwed up...at least on my end.

[TheGreatSatan]

Not here.

I put the inputs back into the top panel

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1060610.jpg

And then reconnected the painted panels on the case

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1060614.jpg

[x88x]

Weird...they're fine now... I blame T-Mobile. :P

[TheGreatSatan]

Oh, and I know the black stipe isn't perfect. I'll be adding some pinstriping to it so it stands out more.

Now that the paint is dry within the case I put the bay clips and screws back in

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1060617.jpg

The backplates are getting painted too.

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[BS Mods]

Since I am a huge muscle car fan, this is right up my alley!

Looking good so far.

[TheGreatSatan]

I got the cobra logo! Once I touch up the pinstriping I'll add it

[TheGreatSatan]

I got an actual Cobra logo from Ford

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1060633.jpg

The lettering is 2" and applying it is easy

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This is the same striping used for cars

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I carefully cut more than enough to mold

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I was happy to get a flat edge with the striping

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Now comes the big one. I had to cut it from 6" to 2"

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We're nearing the end :banana:

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[SXRguyinMA]

lookin good!

[x88x]

Looks great. That's awesome that you got an actual Cobra piece. :up:

[TheGreatSatan]

Oh the wonders you'll see. . . . . . . . :D

[TheGreatSatan]

I taped off the side panel where I want to put the window and then clamped a ruler along its edge to keep my dremel on the right path

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And it only takes about 10 minutes

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Then I grab a large piece of plexi to size up

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Once the window edges are filed down and the holes for the rivets are drilled, I add a coat of paint

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While the paint dries I go back to the other panel and use an epoxy to add an automobile filter that will later be used in conjunction with an intake fan

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Now that the paint is dry I can add the window I cut with rivets and these little pieces of metal I cut from the old side panel

They'll take the pressure from the rivets off of the glass to prevent it from cracking

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I still have to be careful putting them in because I could easily scratch the glass or damage the paint

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Here's where I'm at right now

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[CorsePerVita]

Nice!

[TheGreatSatan]

So, I've been thinking that plain old thumbscrews weren't going to be good enough this time

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Then I found that they actually sell cool cobra tire valve caps. I'm going to make my own thumbscrews!

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I just have to add a little QuickSteel and a regular case screw

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Now I just have to let them dry

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[x88x]

Nice! I like them. :D

[TheGreatSatan]

Now that they're dry I put them in the case

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1060666.jpg

[SXRguyinMA]

those came out awesome! +rep

[TheGreatSatan]

For the most part, the store will supply the inyards, but in this case I had to supply the fan for the rear of the motherboard/processor. I needed it to be a thin 15mm fan to fit behind the right panel and it had to light up to make good use of the air filter on the side of the case.

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It lights up the filter very nicely

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Even in complete darkness

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[SXRguyinMA]

that came out sweet! that fan worked nicely :D

[x88x]

Looks great! :up:

[TheGreatSatan]

It's actually brighter than I thought it would be too

[Okele]

Looks great, but question. Are they planning to sell this model? or is it just for show? If they sell it are you going to see a cut for it? Just curious.

[BS Mods]

The air filter is kick ass.

Are you going to put a top on it like a car would have or just leave it open?

[TheGreatSatan]

It's currently all mesh on top, so I will leave it open with a single 140mm white LED fan

As far as I know it'll be just a show-off display, but it might sell. At the moment I'm not worried about making money off of it, just a good rep from the company as their mod-man

[Waynio]

Nice bunch of mods nicely done packed into 1, sweet work so far mate :):up:.
Is the side fan cooling the rear of the cpu? if so, cool :up:.
+rep :)

[TheGreatSatan]

My Ford logo arrived

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And so did my Cobra Engine decal

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My mods are a piece of art, so I always sign them

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And I am done!

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This case will be on display at Micro Center in Brentwood, Missouri.

[BS Mods]

Very Nice...:up:

[artoodeeto]

gorgeous! nice job! say....you should stick it on an RC chassis and drive it around the store. Have it chase down particularly irritating customers. :D