Something Different?

[LRFitch]

I would like to build a Mustang II fastback into a Pro-Touring car. I don't have one yet, but have started looking. I do have the donor car to provide the power train and suspension. That is a 1999 Jag XJR. The XJR is the supercharged version with a 5 speed auto transmission and independent rearend. The Jag belongs to my wife. She wants a new Audi, and the resale for the Jag isn't much---so I thought---. I don't see much on the internet about the 1974-1978 Mustang II, so not sure if this is a great way to start into the pro-touring thing. I've built a few street rods over the years, and currently have a '29 Model A crewcab, prostreet pickup that I've had for quite some time. Are there glaring issues with starting with the Mustang II body for such a build. Thought I'd better ask before getting too involved. I picked the little Mustang II simply because I've always thought they were a nice looking little cars. Not much going on with them, but small and "cute".

Thoughts,

Larry Fitch

[NJSPEEDER]

A Mustang II would certainly be a nice lightweight option. Sounds like it would be a fun project.

How far off are the wheel base and track widths? Are you planning to basically cut the Mustang at the pan and slide the Jag pan in it's place?

I do wonder if the Jag uses the same computers as any of the domestic line Ford's as I am pretty sure they were under Ford's ownership at that point. If it is a US or global computer from Ford the odds are that HP Tuners and the other programmer companies have something to reprogram it and wake that engine up a bit.

Sounds like it would be a fun car.

-Tim

[1965gp]

I always loved the king cobra's and thought they would make for a fun project

[LRFitch]

Tim, Jag was owned by Ford in 1999. However, the Jag has a positive ground electrical system, so little or no US pieces will work without a lot of work. I'd prefer to use a tube chassis that could mount all the pieces and body into one auto. I've looked at the Art Morrison chassis and think that might be the way to go.
Larry