Coyote Project

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11-16-2017, 02:05 PM
CoyoteX

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Coyote Project

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One day I will drive my very own Coyote!

I started out using a friends Manta Montage. I met Tom on the Manta Cars site when he invited me to look at his Montage and I showed up in a KITT(Knight Rider) replica that I built. He wanted his car to look like the Coyote/M6GT. I would do all the fiberglass work and make molds of the parts so that I can make my own body. So far my dad and I have finished modifying and made molds for the nose, clamshell, doors and passenger compartment. We still have to modify the side pods to look like the Coyote then make the molds for that.

Every day brings me one step closer to my dream!

Joe
12-09-2017, 03:51 PM
Sulley

Wow keep us updated on how this Manta project goes!
12-13-2017, 01:13 PM
CoyoteX

I definitely will.
02-10-2018, 09:34 AM
CoyoteX

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Working on the sidepods! Every day is one step closer!
03-02-2018, 08:51 PM
CoyoteX

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Far from done but the Coyote is really beginning to take shape!
03-12-2018, 01:20 PM
Admin

Wow that's great. Do you have a frame?
03-12-2018, 01:21 PM
Admin

Looks like a Delorean in the pic behind the front nose. Is there a story on that?
03-12-2018, 05:21 PM
CoyoteX

I do not have a frame yet. Not too hard to find a VW or a Fiero for a donor(looks like I will need to build on an existing VIN platform) and then get some tubing and weld my own. The Delorean was in an accident and we repaired the fiberglass tub.
03-22-2018, 04:58 PM
CoyoteX

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We have finalized the shape of the lower pod section and here it is...The Penko Coyote!!!

It still needs some finishing before we make the mold but when we do, and when we make the first piece out of the new mold, we will put a body together with a cut T roof and cut doors just like the show car!

Enjoy the pictures!
04-24-2018, 05:19 PM
CoyoteX

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Update: We finally got the right size tires and wheels on the car only to find out our turning radius was almost nothing(pics 1&2). We removed some material and now the tires have more than enough clearance for full turns(pics 3&4). A little more finishing work and we will be ready to start making the mold for the lower pod section.
06-27-2018, 12:59 PM
CoyoteX

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UPDATE!!! THE MOLDS ARE FINISHED AND THESE ARE THE FIRST PIECES TO BE MADE!

I finally have my very own Coyote body! This is a dream come true! Now to build the rest of it!
06-27-2018, 01:55 PM
76stratos

Are you making these body sections available? I am definitely interested in the front piece. Is there an additional piece made for the area under the front clip?
06-27-2018, 06:13 PM
CoyoteX

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Yes the parts are available. As for under the nose I just made a simple firewall as seen in the picture.

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06-28-2018, 06:14 AM
76stratos

What is the contact information for pricing and availability?
06-28-2018, 01:13 PM
CoyoteX

You can look me up on facebook - Joe Penko. My profile pic has a Coyote in it. I will ask the admin if it is ok to post prices here.
06-28-2018, 10:40 PM
76stratos

Found you on Facebook, waiting for friend request acceptance. Corky Russell
06-30-2018, 06:30 PM
CoyoteX

I was given permission to post pricing on the Coyote parts so I made a new thread in the Fiberglass And Body Work section!
06-30-2018, 08:06 PM
76stratos

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Originally Posted by CoyoteX

I was given permission to post pricing on the Coyote parts so I made a new thread in the Fiberglass And Body Work section!

Thanks, I'm already in contact with Joe.
01-05-2019, 05:47 PM
Metalbender

Joe I sent you a pm on Facebook as well...you have me drooling over here...
01-29-2019, 09:50 AM
CoyoteX

Important News

If you are thinking about getting one of our Penko Coyote bodies the time is now. I am setting a date of July 14, 2020 to be my last day. The end of May 2020 would be the last chance to order one of our bodies and no orders will be taken after that. Circumstances may dictate that I move up my time but I will do my best to stay with my initial date. I will update if necessary.
Thank you and God Bless!
... Joe Penko
02-11-2019, 05:19 PM
marfen

I got some montage fiberglass from Joe...top quality work and I highly recommend it.
09-23-2019, 06:03 PM
CoyoteX

ONTARIO FIBERGLASS PRODUCTION IS CLOSING FEBRUARY 2020!!! If anyone is interested this will be your last chance to get one of our Coyote bodies!!!

God Bless!

Joe