Body Shell Complete | BOSSXC | Road to Summernats Top 60 #46 | Ford Falcon Show Car

Howard Astill, with assistance from Darren, Steve, Ben, and the owner Peter have put in the hours to get the shell complete so assembly can start.
Body shell preparation
Engine bay and undercarriage
PPG Vibrance epoxy urethane primer
3M platinum plus body filler, sand with mirka mesh 80-120-180 grit
PPG 2K A712 polyester spray filler to engine bay, 180-220 dry
Bully liner to centre floor section
PPG vibrance hi build primer , 220-400 dry
PPG DP 627 PrimaGUARD G7 wet on wet ground coat
Deltron base coat Custom mix
Vibrance custom clear 2 coats, sanded with 800- gey mirlon
PPG D8115/D8117 50:50 mix med hardner med thinner
Inside cabin
PPG vibrance epoxy sanded with 240 soft backed Gold
CF black epoxy 2 coats wet on wet
2 Coats D800 clear
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[@marklowe7431]

Tapping that big roof panel takes balls of steel. Amazing work.

[@AstillDesign]

He is the go

[@jimmyg5408]

Amazing work Howard your talent and attention to detail are second to none. Seeing the quality work you produce is a pleasure. I appreciate your honestly and seeing your process breaking complex builds into achievable and logical steps. No stupid time lines, click bait titles and unnecessary TV drama. People this is what professional looks like

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Jimmy appreciate your support

[@johnkonig3715]

This will be one stunning XC when it’s finished. Brilliant work 👌🏻

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@rhettcorbett3346]

It will be XClent.

[@modaufygarage]

Wow, the attention to detail is next level. This car is looking amazing.

[@AstillDesign]

thanks mate

[@oldieman730]

Satin clear over the dark grey looks the duck's guts. Nice touch with the thin silver stripe too. Really enjoying this build Howard. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks 👍

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Reminds me of the XBOSS paint scheme.

[@mannyarchibald5752]

plenty of awards coming for this work of art

[@AstillDesign]

Just need to get it done so I can rest and get some golf in.

[@geoffjordan1254]

Absolutely amazing work. Everything looks factory , but soo much better. Congratulations!!

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ip725]

Absolutely stunning car, looking forward to seeing it in person

[@AstillDesign]

You and me both!

[@wrxelectra]

Absolute work of Art. The attention to detail you go to is amazing. Looking forward to the next episode

[@AstillDesign]

Stay tuned

[@adambeaven8032]

Well Howard, this is a testament to the car builder you are. The attention to detail and your perfectionist strait are amazing. The blue is such a sensational colour and makes the whole car pop! You are certainly an inspiration for car builders everywhere

[@AstillDesign]

Wow, thanks!

[@dansteppa2361]

Absolutely beautiful can't get better job than that. Best of the best

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@Me-dt3ul]

Great work mate. This build keeps blowing me away every time. The choice of colours for the engine bay and pin line is spot on. When you had in on it's side you could see the hint of bronze in the trans tunnel looks amazing. You and Darren are an amazing team you both should be proud of you workmanship. Louise is doing a great job with the videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate, now the fun begins

[@Me-dt3ul]

@@AstillDesign all the shiny chrome

[@alexkarkanakis570]

I take my hat off to you Howard. I don’t know if there is any car builders out there who would put that dent removal on camera to show the people. Just shows how much of a true and honest car builder you are with a great reputation. Keep up the great work love all your videos all your builds and of course your merchandise. 😉 Can’t wait to see BOSSXC finished 💪🏼👌🏼

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate appreciate your support. Yes worts and all.😂😂

[@formdog9861]

he is the man wow that took a lot of confidence to take a hammer to that roof beautiful car

[@AstillDesign]

All in a days work for a pro

[@joefichera2185]

I'm speechless, you're truly a man of skill , knowledge and pride and it shows through your work. That blue is amazing and love the satin grey . Always looking forward to the next video, well done Howard.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Joe

[@rossmarzano]

I counted 49 hits to the roof. Bloody talent to get that roof so nice

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers he is the go

[@richardpaterson7513]

Taking a hammer to it was hard enough to watch? I'm surprised you stayed in the room Howard? That's next level!!

[@AstillDesign]

I have great faith in him

[@gregborbidge4058]

I now have to plan to go to Motivation in Perth next year to see this car. oh and I know it has to win hugely to come over but I don't doubt. Your a Bloody legend Mr Astill.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Greg

[@jrs0071]

Awesome work, love the attention to detail, great content, your channel deserves more subscribers for sure!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Jason, it growing steadily at 750 a month

[@neilperry2224]

Did you see the young woman won the Street Machine Award for 2022 best Custom? Her tumdra/surrf wagon front bkosy panels looked great, the paint was and the self done interior was and amazing also.

[@AstillDesign]

I did see that in the latest edition of street machine

[@neilperry2224]

@@AstillDesign what did you think? I thought it was a bit hard she could nt get support for training, don't ypi?

[@b_for_brett]

Wasn’t planning on attending the nats this year but I’m gonna have to now just to see this in the flesh. Incredible work 👍

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate

[@chrisoo8998]

Good stuff howard 👏 you must be wrapped things are moving along

[@AstillDesign]

Yes I am!

[@christurner4592]

WOW!!!!!! Just WOW!!!!

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers

[@paulcoote3094]

I will be inspecting all of your work at summernats and preparing a report card.

[@AstillDesign]

Don’t look too hard I’m only a backyarder.

[@scotthunter1639]

Knocked it our of the park Howard absolutely fantastic mate.. The silver pin line is phenomenal the detail is mind blowing.. The grey with the blue looks just amazing the colours just pop together mate.. Well done now all the being fitting begins mate 👍👌

[@AstillDesign]

Yeah John always brings my ideas alive

[@Whatmurdaaaaa]

It can never be better than it's ment to be.

[@AstillDesign]

True enough

[@Imafreedomfighter]

this is a piece of artwork love the attention to detail appreciate you sharing the video

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you very much!

[@steyer-crmg]

I was kinda unsure of where you were going with the colours, mind you i was looking at the unfinished product. The result, it looks amazing loving the colour combo.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Steve

[@dzitezracing]

Awesome work. can't wait to see it finished. Just hope I can see it in person...

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@some_random_garage]

That is a hugh amount off work . How hasn't your arms fallen off. Amazing, stunning work Howard.

[@AstillDesign]

Hands are canning, that’s for sure

[@LordandGodofYouTube]

Looking pretty sweet Howard, nice work!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Glenn

[@stephennelson6041]

looking spectacular!, LOVE the blue!

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@73CraigB]

Looks amazing. Awesome work.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Craig

[@stevendurieu6938]

Great vid Howard 👌👍i almost couldn't watch him hitting the roof , i really love the color combination in the bay

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate

[@davidr4332]

Just Jaws Dropping , Mouths Watering, Eyes Popping , Just Look Out, Here We Come Summernats Here We Come For The BIG Main Party Of The Year . THE TROPHY HUNTERS and where VERY HUNGRY ...

[@AstillDesign]

Got a lot still to do, lets not get ahead of our selves

[@shoominati23]

A good car builder puts every panel, bracket, arm onto the body to ensure the fitment is perfect before painting and final assembly. A good Engine builder puts the entire engine together twice to ensure on the first time that the parts are correctly matched , non-defective and working in harmony with each other before taking the whole engine apart again ,to clean and assemble for the final time.

[@AstillDesign]

We do try, but sometimes!!

[@AS-bx1mg]

Insane attention to detail

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers

[@cjwallow]

Incredible work! Coming along very nicely mate love’n ya work keep it up!

[@some_random_garage]

That is a hugh amount off work . How hasn't your arms fallen off. Amazing, stunning work Howard.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks a ton!

[@AstillDesign]

My hands are killing

[@robhughes1776]

Of course it’s too good underneath and too much time was spent under there,your Astill Designs that’s what you guys do.Amazing work

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you very much!

[@BUZDRIFT]

Those rear wheel tubs! Woweee!

[@AstillDesign]

Yep plenty of room

[@richardsanson7394]

Hi Howard I was wandering why clear over the black inside when the trim will cover all that work totally amazing work and too watch how you do things

[@AstillDesign]

With this much invested in a car it’s worth a litre of clear and another hour to seal it all up.

[@blairread4414]

Proper Build Video..,sand ,sand,prime.sand again..engine bay 👌...match wheels to it ???????

[@AstillDesign]

Yes 👍

[@pnr9730]

That is coming up a treat. Omg

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@waderogers3716]

Howard you keep saying ,,,,Road to Summernats Top 60... why not look at the bigger pitchers and say top 10 or GC ...Great job with this built ..love to see the same footage of your PV Build

[@AstillDesign]

Jason never been one to get ahead of myself. There will be some van stuff when I get started.

[@towking_]

Damn, wish video went for 4 hours, so good!!!

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate, wouldn't get any work done

[@stevenJEDI3]

Kinda makes you wonder where a car like this will be in 100 years time

[@AstillDesign]

True

[@rossmarzano]

Museum hopefully, after it gets driven around a bit of course

[@kaleheidke5232]

Amazing work men looks amazing.!

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kaleheidke5232]

@@AstillDesign you Never need to reply dude I know you are true Aussie inspiration world talent.! But thanks. People will watch this along after me and you mate well done.!

[@michaelbutler7068]

you know Howard when you bring this car to Adelaide Hot Rod Show next year (i hope ) there will be no HT station waggon for competiton😊😊looking so good

[@AstillDesign]

😂😂 It’s just had a tidy up I see on Facebook

[@Scottyr05]

I wasn't so much worried about the hammer , more his watch scratching the paint :)

[@AstillDesign]

Didn't notice that

[@gregsmith3366]

Need to take it to USA when finished to show em how to do 🇦🇺

[@AstillDesign]

That would be cool, you paying

[@dtengineering1]

This has been a great build Howard and thanks for the great job of filming and sharing with all of us. We are going to miss it. What is the next project?

[@AstillDesign]

Just looking forward to getting this done, we will be doing more show coverage and I have an idea for a new series covering all the aspects of street machine building

[@dtengineering1]

@@AstillDesign sounds exciting Howard. Cheers

[@darrindouglas1]

Bloody brilliant.......

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@craigjones6887]

$10 a tap plus $500 knowing where to tap. great work my fellow PDR tech

[@AstillDesign]

Correct😀

[@lo666zz]

Maybe a nerdy type question but do you and PPG ever talk of WFT and DFT? Only ask as there is alot of product going on this beautiful build and I often think about the fit up and how close the tolerances must be when you fabricate. Is this allowed for so as to give a say 1/4mm leeway? Sorry if it seems an over board question mate.

[@AstillDesign]

No at all, I work on 5.5mm gaps in steel with an expected 4.5 on fitup after the paint process.

[@honestpat7789]

Is there a risk of putting stress fractures or creating separation with the light hammer on panels?

[@AstillDesign]

Not if the prep is done right, It wouldn't be full dry yet as well.

[@forddriver8827]

Incredible. Nearly there.

[@AstillDesign]

Yes mate, still lots to do

[@PrHovey]

Wow Howard, its really come together beautifully. The way all the new pieces are integrated into the the floorpan and the mods in the engine bay, rear end to allow for the new tech is just beautiful. I've really enjoyed the series so far, I've got an XB Coupe myself and people don't like to hear "They were a bit shit out of the factory" But it's true :-) I want to take mine to Targa Tasmania in 2 years but I'll need to put my bigboy pants on and fix a few of the chassis issues they have before then, but it's going to be satisfying tying the B pillars together with a neat rollcage, joining the front and rear chassis, doing something about the floppy front end e.t.c. e.t.c. I've learned a lot from this series so far, thanks and cant wait to see it all come together! Might swing in on my way through and say "Pretty please get these Fking doors sitting right sir!" :-D

[@AstillDesign]

Hi Paul have a look at my mustang build, I added a lot of strength to that build. I always thought it might get to a targa style event. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6fOkIhurs2rnNU

[@gregorygeyer3634]

Wow Howard. That dark satin grey against the blue is incredible. Please forgive me If I borrow some ideas for my next build. How tight was your sphincter when Zoran was tapping the roof skin? 😊 Also, missing the lawn porn. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers, the lawns have been neglected a bit lately with all this rubbing

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Will you be at Reddall Pde at Windang this morning mate ?

[@AstillDesign]

No, I’m in Albury

[@xr6bat]

love this build, did you ever think of trying Musou Black ?? for the under body or engine bay ?

[@AstillDesign]

Cant say that I did

[@biglakehotrods381]

And you wonder why a paint job cost what it does. The time you guys have in this car is insane but it shows in the end results. Beautiful job. I wonder, all the metal work you’ve done, do you guys ever do 2 door conversions, or is they not road legal by gov standards?

[@AstillDesign]

Hi, not something that I have done but I'm sure rego wouldn't be an issue

[@chrissullivan7551]

Magic work long hrs Howard so what why after colour gloss clear then satin clear what is the purpose ive never heard of that Method Thank you for your time and Videos Howard dont retire or give up on your passion for cars

[@AstillDesign]

The gloss allow you to see and block out the finish before the final finish coat of satin.

[@chrissullivan7551]

@@AstillDesign Thank you Howard

[@tongoio]

..made it a bit better than it needs to be which is always the case.. haha wish could claim that when Ive finished a day of sanding filler!🤔

[@AstillDesign]

Yeah I know. I better just get this bit right.😂😂

[@dalejordan2565]

Wow 🤩 ❤

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Dale

[@dodgeyaussie]

Howard, how do you managed taking the car on and off the rotisserie?

[@AstillDesign]

No problem with the 2post hoist

[@dodgeyaussie]

@@AstillDesign Ah ok, that makes sense

[@chrisward2115]

Awsome video Howard. I thought the gloss grey picture's of the engine bay looked great and I didn't think satin would work, But the finish in satin looks absolutely amazing 👏

[@AstillDesign]

I’m loving it

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

"Too many hours" But it will still be finished before Project Binky 😄

[@AstillDesign]

On the home stretch now.

[@angelonikitaras2977]

brilliant !!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@craigfiles7067]

What is the problem with the L rear wheel arch lower front section it looked like some damage on the clear, see In last couple of seconds of this video

[@AstillDesign]

Just a bit of 800 sanding, the whole car will be sanded back with 800 through to polish in the coming weeks

[@brianreed9688]

Out of curiosity … After all the shows and events what happens to the car? Do you sell it ? Put it storage etc…

[@AstillDesign]

The owner will do a few shows then drive it.

[@Stefan_Eccles]

🔥🔥🔥🏁🏁🏁

[@AstillDesign]

👍

[@guzzijohn66]

So flawless is the finish that some of this looks computer generated.

[@AstillDesign]

True

[@vigilante351]

So Howard, are we able to ask what sort of dollars the gentleman has had to fork out? Is that something that can be divulged? I'm guessing a 200k- 250k? Certainly won't be offended (no Karen's here) if not able to. Just incredible to look at once there is colour and underbody on!

[@AstillDesign]

$250k will get you a skins off resto. There is an episode called what does a show car cost. Have a look, it will help answer your question

[@vigilante351]

@@AstillDesign oh shit, right. Way underestimated!! Thanks for the correction, still, quite a decent amount of coin either way. I still think this will be a huge contender in SMOTY2023 and many shows coming up

[@lancegraham7722]

There's an old saying, if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. Can I? He'll no! Can I appreciate the massive amounts of work? Absolutely. Beauty has no price.

[@vigilante351]

@@lancegraham7722 that's an old saying that you and I are far from reaching. Have no fear, I have been in the business of these builds, so I'm not providing a goal of where I need to be at to complete such a build. Obviously goal posts have moved over the last 5 years. Like everything... Sorry for putting a figure out there that now, has moved to new goal posts

[@lancegraham7722]

Wasnt being a smart a.., it was a how long is a piece of string kind of comment. There is no definitive answer as there are too many variables . Take the smoty winner this year, great car, alot of work and a fine result, however this build is just years ahead. That's not taking anything away from the winner, but experience, patience and of course money will mostly always yield a far superior finish.

[@samperras]

Hand built car that’s all folks!

[@AstillDesign]

Yep

[@lesriggall3849]

Damn that's looking sweet. You must be over it with all the masking and unmasking. I wonder how many kilometres of masking tape you have used on this car.😂😂

[@AstillDesign]

Good question, a few rolls.😂😂

[@timwhalan6417]

👍🏻🍺👏

[@AstillDesign]

👍

[@RobertJohnson-dm9br]

It was pretty soft when I was rubbing it 😂😂😂

[@AstillDesign]

Yeah I know, sounded a bit weird but that’s what it was.

[@RobertJohnson-dm9br]

@@AstillDesign really loving this build.

[@NextLevelLuxury1]

What is the color paint please

[@AstillDesign]

It’s a custom mix

[@krh007]

Briiliant work & attention to detail. On a side note that horrible background music in the video is "so irritating" i have to mute the sound.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks, music is always a tough choice

[@davidbarber2010]

I. See you next year You will sill be sanding the paint on door s. Finish next year. I hope. So

[@AstillDesign]

Hold my beer and watch this

[@elmonteslim3711]

Your work is amazing and that car will be great when it's finished but I can't understand how people spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a car just to win a trophy at a car show. What hope has a normal bloke got?

[@AstillDesign]

Mate Peter, is not really a show guy, he will use it.

[@AstillDesign]

It will never be a daily, but it also want see a lot of shows either.

[@markdrewett149]

SPEECHLESS!!!

[@AstillDesign]

Good stuff

[@markojelic9677]

It’s a shame you didn’t paint the engine bay the same colour as the car. But i guess it’s personal choice, being a painter myself i have say mate you’re off your head with the attention to detail. Only somebody can do this to there own car, you can never find or pay anyone to do it.

[@AstillDesign]

This one is a customer car, but it has a few of my hours in it.😀

[@markojelic9677]

@@AstillDesign i thought this was your car

[@watchthesky.]

Rediculously over the top.

[@AstillDesign]

Maybe!!

[@watchthesky.]

@@AstillDesign Do owners usually have a budget or are you lucky enough sometimes to work with an open check book?

[@davidbarber2010]

Buy a new car thanks

[@AstillDesign]

He has one of those

[@darryllspalding9680]

No ordinary show, that’s for sure

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@John-kl3ue]

Absolutely beautiful

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks John