Case Mod - In Progress Project: Mustang Cobra GT500

(This project started 6 days ago)

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 10 days!



Here's the case on Newegg









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



The inputs have been removed as I prep for painting





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

 

This is the goofy pattern on the inside top and front



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





Then I taped up the top for painting



And added a few coats of flat white paint



Three hours later the tape came off



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



And I peeled off the Coolermaster logo on the front



The front is then taped off too



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

 

I put the inputs back into the top panel



And then reconnected the painted panels on the case



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



The backplates are getting painted too.



I got an actual Cobra logo from Ford



The lettering is 2" and applying it is easy



This is the same striping used for cars



I carefully cut more than enough to mold



I was happy to get a flat edge with the striping





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





We're nearing the end!

 

Dude I love the GT 500!! And if the case looks half as good as the car, its gonna be mean. The only thing Im not caring so much for is that you painted the stripes over the front and top but you used vinyl on the side, looks a little odd to me but it could just be the pic. Otherwise very nice. Cheers

 

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



And it only takes about 10 minutes



Then I grab a large piece of plexi to size up



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



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



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



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



Here's where I'm at right now

 

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



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



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



Now I just have to let them dry



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

 

Looking great....super stuff

 

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.







It lights up the filter very nicely



Even in complete darkness

 

Damn, very nicely done!

 

Looking good, that filter mods different

 

Nice work TGS

 

nice work!

 

Coooooool

 

Gt500 is an epic car, and this is looking to be an epic case

 

Very nicely done, I have been wantng to put stripes on my next case for a long time!

 

Now's a good time!

 

Love the case, love the mustang, hate the filter. It doesn't look like it belongs there.
Wonderful job with the pin strips btw

 

Love that Filter mod

 

My Ford logo arrived



And so did my Cobra Engine decal



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



And I am done!





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

 

First of all the car pictured is a mustang gt. NOT a gt500. Two different animals.

Secondly, this is not a mod, this is a paint and stick deal. Being that its a paint and stick deal, I expect the lines to be straight & the case to be prepped if your going to spray it. You did neither.

So it lacks originality, precision and creativity. I am sure Chinese case manufacturers are going to eat this up.

PS get rid of the ford logo, it does not belong there. The mustang is built with pride.... not built like a Chinese toy.