1967 Mustang Fastback

[Godbolt]

Ok. Been lurking a fair while and as I am nearing the pointy end of this build thought I might post some pictures. Hope you like her. I can't think of a name so ideas appreciated.

[Godbolt]

Fuel cell and mock up floor

[Godbolt]

Some more

[Godbolt]

Mock up with panels.

Anybody notice the widebody?

[Godbolt]

Progress- mock up of dash

[Godbolt]

With digi display/data logger mounted (removable)

[Godbolt]

Motor in, dry sump

[Godbolt]

Rear bodywork - not sure if we will punch the exhaust out through the back or through the side of rear quarters yet.

[Spork82]

That's some impressive metal work. Keep it up!

[Angelo]

"Caged Animal"
"Rage n' a Cage"
"Tubular Destruction"

Wow. That is done right!! Great work.

[Baldo463]

That is a beautiful car and im jealous.

[Angelo]

Now that I see this on my lap top instead of my phone I really am impressed with how you killed it with the wide body work!! Looks like, Race meets Art. If Steve McQueen had Bullit maybe you pulled the trigger and you have "RECOIL" Looking forward to this cars fame.

[Godbolt]

Thanks very much for the positive comments. Seen your work Spork and Angelo and it means a lot. Getting really excited as it finally comes together. Upgraded 5.4 supercharged motor and box finally in place and she is looking like a real car again. Will update as she comes along.

[Peter Mc Mahon]

that is Bad A$$ !

[Godbolt]

Some progress. Put her on the ground to get an idea of the lines. Some changes needed to blend the front in a bit better but pretty happy with how it looks. Big job widening the front!

[Peter Mc Mahon]

'Blimey!'

[DryftKult]

Mate, this thing looks fantastic, can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[Godbolt]

Some more progress. I do like bare metal!

[DonohurJav]

The metalwork looks so good on that car. I think it would look cool cleacoated!

Sean

[Josh@Ridetech]

Awesome job, I'm liking everything about it!

[Godbolt]

Awesome job, I'm liking everything about it!

Thanks Josh. Really like your Fox. Got a mate who pines for a Lx coupe but can't commit to buying one despite much pressure from me.

[drtrcr1025]

Your car is wicked! Can't wait to see more.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks Josh. Really like your Fox. Got a mate who pines for a Lx coupe but can't commit to buying one despite much pressure from me.

Haha, I just now saw this reply. I appreciate it man! There are still some nice notchbacks around, maybe you can talk him into one if you try hard enough!

[Godbolt]

Scoop fitted. Bonnet catches in.

[Godbolt]

Fully removable dash panel.

[Godbolt]

Tow hooks on

[Godbolt]

Random shots- some carbon upper and lower vents are being made. Will be fully functional with lowers cooling rear brakes. Just mocked up the old one's for the moment. She will stay bare metal until after the initial shakedown/s at the track which is finally getting closer!

[I_make_oil]

Great project. Subscribed. ��������

[trevor572]

Random shots- some carbon upper and lower vents are being made. Will be fully functional with lowers cooling rear brakes. Just mocked up the old one's for the moment. She will stay bare metal until after the initial shakedown/s at the track which is finally getting closer!
Hi. Which track will you take the car to mate? Should bring her out to Warwick, I'm just down the road and would be out there like a shot to watch. Cheers trevor

[neltner_nova]

Everything about this car is amazing! Mind me asking what type of wheels you have mounted?

[Godbolt]

Everything about this car is amazing! Mind me asking what type of wheels you have mounted?

Thanks everyone!

Wheels are Jongbloed racing - I'm running 18x11 with 315's up front, 18x12 with 335's rear. Really happy with the quality. I think Cortex Racing is probably the best place to get them through.

[elesquan]

Beautiful! Very nice workmanship.

[linkstar69]

Car looks amazing, I recognised where the pics were straight away. You on the south side? I'm just over at Logan Village.

[BlackMachOne]

This car is so sick. Whats under the hood?

[Godbolt]

This car is so sick. Whats under the hood?

Thanks! It's an upgraded version of the 2011 GT500 motor (5.4 supercharged). Have added a dry sump. Currently fitting out the engine bay with radiator, intercooler heat exchanger, external oil cooler, electric pumps etc....

Will update with pics shortly.

[Cop Magnet]

Nucking futs!

[lucky13firebird]

Looking darn good. Love it. What setup was used for the rhd conversion?

[blade]

Incredible build!

[Godbolt]

Nucking futs!

Haha! From you sir that is a serious compliment.


Incredible build!

Thanks!


Looking darn good. Love it. What setup was used for the rhd conversion?

Griggs Racing provided the rack. Running their front spindles which are a work of art (and priced accordingly). Have a mkIII mr2 electric power steering pump which is speed sensitive and combines an ECU, motor and reservoir in a single unit to help at low speed given the size of the front tyres.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Still drooling over this... You're doing an awesome job!

[Peter Mc Mahon]

Leave it exactly like that! I love it

[Mach1_Ron]

Well if you haven't found a Name yet.. I think you came up with it on Post #18... "Bare Metal" or maybe even "Bear Metal"....

[TwinTurboLife]

what wheels are those

[Gil]

what wheels are those

post #31


Thanks everyone!

Wheels are Jongbloed racing - I'm running 18x11 with 315's up front, 18x12 with 335's rear. Really happy with the quality. I think Cortex Racing is probably the best place to get them through.

Work is amazing...
Bada$$ car, love it !
Gil

[Motown 454]

Work is amazing...
Bada$$ car, love it !
Gil

I'm with Gil, Amazing!

[Godbolt]

:smoke:


Work is amazing...
Bada$$ car, love it !
Gil

Thanks Gil.
Your Bird is coming along very nicely. The wheels you chose should look great. Keep up the good work out of that small garage of yours. :seizure:

[Gil]

Thank you very much ! kind of words that motivates me !
I try to find time to work in the garage but familly first you know.
Keep plugging away mate, awesome skills !
Gil

[Z06killinSBF]

Absolutely amazing! So many things look so well. It's like my own dreams being put to work, amazing. True craftsmanship.

[rwcstang]

that's a nice project!

[Godbolt]

I'm with Gil, Amazing!

Thanks Wayne. Looking forward to your next update. The transformation your camaro has undergone is nothing short of amazing. Anyone needing motivation take a look at his car after it was stripped!!

[Godbolt]

Absolutely amazing! So many things look so well. It's like my own dreams being put to work, amazing. True craftsmanship.

Thanks very much! Love what you are doing to yours. Mmmmmm, turbo....
We also have the same bonnet catches. As the stranger said in The Big Lebowski : "I like your style dude".

[Godbolt]

Not much of an update but progress is progress. Radiator mounted. The front clip on which it is located will be fully removable.

[dangina]

love how natural the widebody looks! Its gonna be a fun car!!!

[Fastlife831]

Awesomeness!!!
What suspension are you running for the front and rear?

[Godbolt]

Awesomeness!!!
What suspension are you running for the front and rear?

Pretty much the top level Griggs Racing stuff
Front - Griggs Racing SLA, aluminium drop spindles, adjustable tubular sway bar
Rear - Griggs Racing watts link, aluminium LCA's and torque arm
Shocks are aluminium double adjustable coil-overs (compression and rebound)
Cambered diff
The unibody is totally redundant given the tubular frame/cage that was built - can post some pics showing mounting etc if you like


love how natural the widebody looks! Its gonna be a fun car!!!

Thanks very much. The original plan was to build some big flared wheel arches but am glad it is now a true wide-body. Even mustang people don't really pick it but rather stand their scratching their heads wondering how the rubber fits.

[KHShapiro]

such an inspirational and original build!

[Cop Magnet]

Great attention to styling detail! I love the roll pan, the way you angled the interior panels to look like a stealth fighter, and of course the wide body. It's all coming together so nicely. Do you have a build thread on the widebody portion of the job?

[Godbolt]

Great attention to styling detail! I love the roll pan, the way you angled the interior panels to look like a stealth fighter, and of course the wide body. It's all coming together so nicely. Do you have a build thread on the widebody portion of the job?

No but I will put one together at some point when I get the chance.


such an inspirational and original build!

Thanks for the kind words. Not much progress in the last couple months so this helps!

[WIDEbodyfastback]

Hello! Jan from Norway here. This mustang from Australia is bæææææd:) I registered here just to comment. I have watched fastbacks for many years, and this is one of the coolest. When I get the money I am gonna build a widebody fastback like yours but with rtr-x fenders outside of the already widened car and Eleanor kit. And maybe chopping the roof incrementally one inch. I am checking the progress every week now. When you have the time it would be great to see a HD video clip of the car. Keep it up:)

[Godbolt]

Thanks Jan. Really appreciate your post. Will hopefully get to the track before the end of the year. Plan on sticking a proper race car driver in to give some useful feedback. There will be video. The data logger I'm running also links up with a Go-Pro so you get telemetry on the video if you want it (gear, revs, speed, g's, track position etc). When it's done I will look at putting a full build thread together showing the construction of the cage and widebody work. Just hard getting it done!

[WIDEbodyfastback]

Holy crap! This is going to be awesome:) Thats one lucky race car driver. Is the widebody build inspired by the all metal dodge charger maximus?

[1967marti]

What nose is on your car? Also what about the front suspension?

Great job btw!

[Crestronwizard]

Coming along nicely. Any more updates?

[Godbolt]

What nose is on your car? Also what about the front suspension?

Great job btw!

Thanks! The nose is from cobra automotive. Mine has been heavily modified though in order to accomodate for the fact that each side of the car has been widened 40mm (1.575 inches each side) so it had to be cut and widened and then lowered/ reshaped at the front as well given big the sill drop on the car. Fortunately the original piece was high quality and very strong.

http://store.cobraautomotive.com/1967-68-r-model-style-apron/

They make one for 65-66's as well.

http://store.cobraautomotive.com/1965-66-r-model-apron/

As for the front suspension, basically the best stuff I could get from Griggs Racing.

And thanks Geoff B, unfortunately no real progress over the last few months but that ought to change soon. Will update when there is.



http://store.cobraautomotive.com/1965-66-r-model-apron/

[chevyz240]

Extremely nice build James! That is going to be a seriously quick car! Very nicely and subtly done widening!

[Crestronwizard]

These things take a lot of time for sure. I have a 65 fastback in the corner of the garage that I'm getting some ideas from you on.

[slimjim]

wild mustang! very impressive work, and I like the wheels, they look similar to some SSR's I used to own. What are your plans as far as road registering this thing in Queensland? (i grew up in Noosa)

[Godbolt]

wild mustang! very impressive work, and I like the wheels, they look similar to some SSR's I used to own. What are your plans as far as road registering this thing in Queensland? (i grew up in Noosa)

Thanks Jim

Noosa is a great part of the world.

As for registration in Queensland, it is a nightmare. Tried the ICV route but no real joy (yet). I'm not giving up but it seems I will be able to run a very limited rego that would allow me to drive to/from events and within 15km of home if I'm "testing"a new part/item. It's madness. In order to race and run properly you have to have a proper cage to FIA spec's. BUT according to the geniuses at Queensland Transport as soon as you have cage structure in front of the b pillar you can't register it for road use regardless of how well constructed it is and how safe your car is. Pure bureaucratic b/s.

Anyway, I might need to join a lobby group and start agitating. Failing that, I will have a cheap fuse that keeps failing requiring regular "tests"!

Finally have some progress to report. Good and bad.

The good - Dry sump tank recess in boot and brackets done. Swirl pot for fuel. Running 2 pumps - 1 in tank, other from swirl pot and additional filter. Clutch and brake reservoir in position. Ready to run lines.

The bad- #'n Griggs Racing - someone did a hatchet job putting camber in the diff. Really shoddy. Axles don't fit properly. You can force them in but the result is awful. Would inevitably lead to huge strain/forces, the robbing of horsepower and a broken gear assembly/axle. Will need to be done properly.

Some pic's to follow-

[Godbolt]

Pic's

[Z06killinSBF]

I'm digging the support braces to the wheel tubs, very cool.

[Godbolt]

I'm digging the support braces to the wheel tubs, very cool.

Thanks! It's a bit of a theme. Plan to have some consistency with the engine compartment, interior, and boot etc so it flows through the build.

[slimjim]

As for registration in Queensland, it is a nightmare. Tried the ICV route but no real joy (yet). I'm not giving up but it seems I will be able to run a very limited rego that would allow me to drive to/from events and within 15km of home if I'm "testing"a new part/item. It's madness. In order to race and run properly you have to have a proper cage to FIA spec's. BUT according to the geniuses at Queensland Transport as soon as you have cage structure in front of the b pillar you can't register it for road use regardless of how well constructed it is and how safe your car is. Pure bureaucratic b/s.

Anyway, I might need to join a lobby group and start agitating. Failing that, I will have a cheap fuse that keeps failing requiring regular "tests"!



Good explanation, It's something I know I'll have to look into in the future also, for now I think I'll plan to keep my camaro in the states until (if ever) things get a little easier in queensland.
I'll keep an eye on your progress. It would be too much of a shame to see a beast like this never allowed on the streets.

[1967marti]

Where did you get the steering wheel? I did some google searches but i couldn't find anything like it.

- matt

[Godbolt]

Where did you get the steering wheel? I did some google searches but i couldn't find anything like it.

- matt

Here you go Matt!

http://www.joesracing.com/series-198194-joes-lightweight-steering-wheels.html

[1967marti]

Awesome! Thanks!

[Crestronwizard]

Nice site. I need some GoPro mounts.

[85coupe50]

Very nice build.

[preston]

Excellent work !
I hate to be that guy but I have done almost the exact same thing - '67 widened 2" per side. It really looks good on these cars and like you said people don't know why it looks so good. I've had a guy doing a concours restore of a '65 who couldn't pin down what was different. I wish it wasn't so damn much work.

Would love to see some photos of the metal work in progress. Are the tailcaps built from scratch or a modified fiberglass piece ? I ended up building my hood from scratch, how about yours ? I would say the hood was by far the most ambitious part of this, widening the doors and quarters was fairly straightforward as was the tail panel. I just pushed the fenders outboard and then worked the windshield corners, not too bad. Might of been easier to widen the fenders and use a standard hood but I don't think it would look as good.

Car looks awesome and will be fun...if they let you drive it.

[Godbolt]

Thanks Preton! Great minds eh......

Tail caps, boot and bumper are from Ring Brothers. Have another steel boot that might end up with a wing mounted to it but that is down the track (and will be for the track only). The hood is modified but for the front the extra width was built into the fenders. The front cowl has been extended forward. A lot of time went into the rear quarters and rear valance - they are all metal. The shape at the rear I think blends nicely with the fuel cell with each side gently curving up toward the centre before levelling out. The front was made to mirror the appearance as much as possible. Running a splitter underneath the front and will likely build a removable splitter system (again for track only) that will extend much further forward but, like the rear wing idea, will wait for some proper feedback from the track.

When it's done I will do a thread dedicated to the fab work, particularly the widening process and, if people are interested, the cage. In the meantime Preston, post some pictures of your car! Would love to see it.

Thanks
James

[Godbolt]

And don't worry, this will be driven. Hard.

[Godbolt]

Preston, you can probably see from this that the top portion of the front cowl is extended. Also the side sill is extended 80mm (3.15 inches) with it curving around so that it goes just under the cage structure. In order to make it blend with the front and rear sections they were lowered and shaped. Hard to capture in individual pictures but you probably get the idea.

[Gil]

Awesome work !
Gil

[Motown 454]

Very Nice!

[preston]

I really like the rear end. I'm not usually a fan of smoothing everything out and welding up the gap on removable panels (I like to see the separation lines) but that came out super nice. I've been kind of eyeing what I did back there and might move more in your direction that just looks killer.

here is my thread, the wide body stuff starts on post #39.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=37422&highlight=prestons+1967+mustang

[Godbolt]

Thanks for the link. Awesome build and it looks fantastic. Great job. Pull a mould on that hood of yours and I'll buy one!

The cortex racing 66 coupe is cool but I think I like yours more.The widebody does really suit these cars.

[Crestronwizard]

Looks great. When we moulded mine, we remade the quarter extensions out of sheetmetal so that could be smoothed too. It's nice to see all the subtle changes that not everyone notices as well.

[Crestronwizard]

I really like the rear end. I'm not usually a fan of smoothing everything out and welding up the gap on removable panels (I like to see the separation lines) but that came out super nice. I've been kind of eyeing what I did back there and might move more in your direction that just looks killer.

here is my thread, the wide body stuff starts on post #39.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=37422&highlight=prestons+1967+mustang

Awesome build Preston!

[fish2keel]

I have to ask. What gauges are those?

[Godbolt]

Classic instruments -Moal Bomber

Link here
http://shop.classicinstruments.com/ma01blfbz

[Brambles]

Wow....your mustang is unbelievable.....

[Godbolt]

Wow....your mustang is unbelievable.....

Thanks!
It's been a long road.

[Mathi]

If I ever should built another 67 fastback, this car would be the best example! Great work!

[71ChevyKid]

this car looks insane, great work

[Godbolt]

Hatchet job on diff, no idea why this was done by those I bought this from who ought to know better but it has been corrected.

[Godbolt]

At least with the diff out it allows some shots of how the cage and suspension tie in at the rear. You can see the fuel cell behind.

[Godbolt]

And some underneath shots, giving a good idea of how the side sill extensions tuck under and help give a nice flat bottom.

[Godbolt]

Last one. You can see where the mufflers are going to be tucked up into here.

[Angelo]

That is beautiful !

[Z06killinSBF]

Soo soo nice, I love this thing

[micow]

Great widening work, 10/10!!!

I think you should make moulds of those wide fenders/wings and doors. :yeah:

[Godbolt]

Great widening work, 10/10!!!

I think you should make moulds of those wide fenders/wings and doors. :yeah:

Thanks very much.

I am actually thinking of pulling some moulds. Not sure if there would be much of a market for it but if I do bend this car it will make it a lot easier.

[813Demon340]

Beautiful fab work!!

[WIDEbodyfastback]

I would certainly buy a kit in about 5 to 10 years when i get my stang:) Nobody I know of does a widebodykit like that for the 67-68 mustang. Ringbros does the 65-66

[Dalamar]

That is a beauty of a mean car :)
Great work! she's looking good.


I like this for a name:

"Caged Animal"

[Racer.X]

nice build bud

[bello]

Waoh man !

this is an awesome build !

can't wait to see the updates.

[Godbolt]

Ok. Driveshaft made and fitted. Exhaust coming along....

[Crestronwizard]

That's beautiful!

[I_make_oil]

Very nice

[Pt109]

Amazing build. That is some very impressive fabrication.I especially like the way you added the sheet metal to the underside. I have always been curious why more guys dont do that. I am going to see how it works on my car. What is the primary purpose of this car? The name i came up with is "Initiating Launch Sequence..."

[Godbolt]

Amazing build. That is some very impressive fabrication.I especially like the way you added the sheet metal to the underside. I have always been curious why more guys dont do that. I am going to see how it works on my car. What is the primary purpose of this car? The name i came up with is "Initiating Launch Sequence..."

Thanks very much. This has definitely been a case of scope creep. Originally the plan was for something more street based but as time went by it became more and more race focused. I lack the skills to do this type of work but was lucky enough to find the right people - particularly Tony Porter who used to build race cars for a Australian v8 supercar team and Russell Weaver who did the body. They are very talented and know a bunch of others who have helped out. The plan is regular track days and road rally events. It will see some time on the street but really that will be pretty limited and in any event, it's not built for comfort.

Ultimately I would like to do this event, particularly the leg in Tasmania.
http://targa.com.au/tc/

[Motown 454]

Very Nice ! That is slick!

[slimjim]

Thanks very much. This has definitely been a case of scope creep. Originally the plan was for something more street based but as time went by it became more and more race focused. I lack the skills to do this type of work but was lucky enough to find the right people - particularly Tony Porter who used to build race cars for a Australian v8 supercar team. He is very talented and knows a bunch of others who have helped out. The plan is regular track days and road rally events. It will see some time on the street but really that will be pretty limited and in any event, it's not built for comfort.

Ultimately I would like to do this event, particularly the leg in Tasmania.
http://targa.com.au/tc/

I lived in Tasmania for the most part of 2014, the roads are absolutely amazing and so secluded, you could drive the twistys through the mountains and not see another car for an hour, Targa is even better because they close off the best roads down there.
It's an awesome event and your car would certainly get some attention

[linkstar69]

The under side almost looks to good to hide. I've been down to watch a couple of the targa tassie races and as mentioned above the roads are incredible. I'd love to participate one day as well.

[Tex Scrotum rides again]

G'day, love the build mate, it's looking really nice!

I gotta ask about the rearend though, is that a Dana you're going to run or maybe even a Borg Warner?

And why the change from the more traditional 9 inch rearend?

Cheers!

[Godbolt]

Rear end was on the recommendation of Griggs Racing. It's a hybrid assembly built by them, 8.8 centre with 9 axle housing ends.

[Godbolt]

Progress.

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[Godbolt]

The teal coloured piece you see above the throttle body is an extension to the intake on the supercharger. It is a 3D printed plastic piece to check the fit. Without it the hood just touched the throttle body and this piece kicks it down slightly and allows it to clear. The final piece can now be machined.

[linkstar69]

Looking really tidy

[Godbolt]

Custom exhaust welded up

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[windows]

Looking real good, Godbolt. A friend is hooking me up with all the 3" food grade SS that I need for my exhaust. I hope it turns out even half as good as yours. What mufflers are you using? Again, that is real good looking work you're doing.

[preston]

Exhaust looks great. I just saw the intake tube. Holy F that's a lot of aluminum welding, I think I would have found a different way to make that, but all's well that ends well.

[Godbolt]

Exhaust looks great. I just saw the intake tube. Holy F that's a lot of aluminum welding, I think I would have found a different way to make that, but all's well that ends well.

Haha! Yes. I was considering sanding the welds down and making it appear as one smooth piece but I kind of like the look of the welds.....

And thanks windows, I've got some flowmasters you can see in the earlier mock up picks.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very nice job! It gets nicer every time you post!

[Z06killinSBF]

By far my favorite project going on right now.

[Godbolt]

Ok, so the scope creep continues. Was going to run the ford ECU but have decided to go with this-

[Godbolt]

It will allow a much cleaner set up and a custom harness is being made. The extension to the supercharger intake is also done. When the engine goes in next time it will be to fire it.

[Godbolt]

...

[linkstar69]

Great ecm choice! Always a treat to see updates on this one. Is the car still on the south side of Brisbane?

[Godbolt]

Yep. It's at Ross Stone Racing. Tony Porter who did the fab work was a long time with SBR and Ross and Mark Bastin (sparky, also ex-Stone Brothers) are helping out. Good to have these contacts. They sourced an alternator from the guy who bring thems in from the US for the Aussie v8 supercar teams. They are from NASCAR where I'm told they will use them for one race and then replace! Ross and Mark are rebuilding Russell Ingall's championship winning car at the moment.

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice!

[camaros down under]

Please post a video of that engine as soon as you get it fired up :)
This might be a dumb question but is this going to be a race car only? Or will it be street legal?
Are there pro touring events here in Australia, like they have autocross in America?

[Godbolt]

Not exactly street legal..... Looks like I will be able to get a limited rego as a road rally car. That would allow me to drive to and from events and within 15km of home provided I am "testing" a part and requires a log book to back that up. I'm ok with that as it is not exactly built for comfort as much as I would love to give it a blast up Mt Glorious each weekend early in the morning.......

There are various road race style events, the most notable being the Targa's which is the long term plan, but I am looking at regular track days so I can learn how to use it properly.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'll trade you engines :)

[linkstar69]

I've looked at the rules for a few of the targa style events and I found it hard to be sure a non period style modified car would be able to find a class but there's so many street sprints and hillclimbs that look fun

[Godbolt]

Category is a problem but they do allow cars in a "demonstrator" class if you don't strictly fit the rules. It is at their discretion but I suspect I can swing it.

[camaros down under]

I've just googled a car that I saw (and touched...) a few years ago in the Adelaide Classic Rally (if it is the same car)- Steve Coad's HQ Monaro. 7litre engine and it enters these races in vehicle class MS which I think stands for Modified Specification. But anyway, you will race somewhere somehow :)

[camaros down under]

Godbolt, I have tried sending you a PM but it doesn't look like it's worked so I will investigate a bit more. Still getting used to this site

[Godbolt]

Firewall done. She is coming together.

[Godbolt]

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[Z06killinSBF]

Come help on my car! Looks great, what suspension is that again?

[Godbolt]

Griggs racing.

Man, I'd love to. Could do with a trip to Texas.

[Godbolt]

Switch panel. It will mount on the trans tunnel behind the shifter so it is within easy reach.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/imagejpg1_zps1n2nufcu-1.jpg (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/James_Godbolt/media/image.jpg1_zps1n2nufcu.jpg.html)

[Godbolt]

Solidworks animation of the cage so we can get it certified.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/th_IMG_0058_zpssnqq3bzx-1.mp4 (http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj577/James_Godbolt/IMG_0058_zpssnqq3bzx.mp4)

[Godbolt]

Ok, looks like I am going backwards but in reality, getting close......
Custom wiring harnesses done, boot is finished- fuel cell, swirl pot for fuel, 2x fuel pumps, dry sump tank and swirl pot for it as well, brake and clutch reservoirs, all lines done including fuel, oil, power steering etc

The engine and trans can be removed as one unit, rear diff can be dropped out.
Fire extinguisher fitted.... The list goes on.

I really like the external kill switch and the control panel with individual circuit breakers.

[Godbolt]

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[Z06killinSBF]

I've got some sweet rubber boots that go over that switch.

A lot like this but slightly different

http://www.alliedelec.com/apm-hexseal-n1030-1/70156495/?mkwid=sabYU23qn&pcrid=30980760979&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YB1mAlBK06iD04lygUuKPY1gYHgHCwYWk2-TnZMIKOwBoCJZXw_wcB

[Godbolt]

Thanks but got some already. Much appreciated though. Can't wait till this is done. Been a long haul.

[linkstar69]

Just amazing

[migg400]

That engine looks mighty pretty sitting in there....Awesome!!!

[Godbolt]

Some updates...
All this crap......

[Godbolt]

Replaced with this.....

[Godbolt]

Custom thermostat housing almost done -

[Godbolt]

And in place-

[Godbolt]

Just waiting on the headers to come back from coating, finish the last bit of plumbing and then off to a hub dyno to fire and tune......

[linkstar69]

Very nice as always

[Cop Magnet]

So sexy. I love this build!

[Peter Mc Mahon]

This is just so awesome! Do you have a name yet?

[Godbolt]

This is just so awesome! Do you have a name yet?

Linkstar, Cop Magnet and Peter, thanks very much.

As for a name, I think "Scope Creep" is probably the most appropriate!

[Peter Mc Mahon]

Any more pics or details of the wiring harness weight loss program? I need some motivation on mine (coyote) also, I know the build changed direction (as mine did) but have you considered a more race inspired steering column to match the theme?

[Godbolt]

The wiring harness is custom made. Running a series of mil connectors at the major points such as the firewall and switch panel. Can happily send you some pictures of the process. I agree the steering column looks a bit out of place and down the track I might look into other options. The pure race columns don't have the switchgear for indicators and the like so would it would then require making something, perhaps that would attach to the steering wheel itself, such as some push buttons for that but the main priority now is to finish.

As for motivation, some amazing work being done with the coyote engine by this guy-

http://www.innov8raceengines.com.au/
It is also worth checking out his Facebook page. He has them cranking out 640hp at 8200 rpm....
He lives and works in my area so will be responsible for tuning mine.

[Z06killinSBF]

Linkstar, Cop Magnet and Peter, thanks very much.

As for a name, I think "Scope Creep" is probably the most appropriate!

Pete Jones

[Profdeuce]

I'm new to this pro tour site .. Still learning. Posted my first reply to you on my original post instead of here. Anyway ...

I can see this is a very well thought out mustang project. It represents a great deal of engineering that is implemented really well. I like the look. Well Done! I will be using some of your cage ideas. Next week we will be bolting in the front/rear torque box connecting rectangular sections onto my '66. Biggest present challenges .. Making my entire cage "bolt-in" so it can be removed, powder coated to match my stock interior reinstalled, and still be able to use the fold down rear seat, so no bars through this area.

[Profdeuce]

After re reading your entire post again ... I'm wondering if you could have part of your cage "removeable enough" that it could pass by the licensing people, and still pass FIA? As I mentioned, the cage in my 66 fastback is being built with boltable sections to be fully removeable in front of the hoop i.e. Side hoops and the bars across the windshield. My torque box connections are under the rug .. Invisible.

[Godbolt]

After re reading your entire post again ... I'm wondering if you could have part of your cage "removeable enough" that it could pass by the licensing people, and still pass FIA? As I mentioned, the cage in my 66 fastback is being built with boltable sections to be fully removeable in front of the hoop i.e. Side hoops and the bars across the windshield. My torque box connections are under the rug .. Invisible.

Not sure. The advice I got here was it was better to weld them. Will follow your progress with interest.

In the meantime, some more pics...waiting to fire and tune this is killing me but the guy who is going to do it is having his time eaten up by v8supercar teams at the moment and they have deeper pockets than I do.

[Motown 454]

That looks beautiful under there!

[Godbolt]

Thanks Wayne. So close now. I wish the v8 supercar season here was finished so this could get tuned as it is ready to go. They have a couple of endurance races at the end though - just had Sandown 500 (km's) and then Bathurst next which is 1000km so Roger Higgins (innov8 race engines)is really busy right now.

Want it fired, tuned and then tested at the track!

[camaros down under]

And we all can't wait to see it tested at the track!! :)

[Profdeuce]

Here are some pics of my bolt-in roll cage. You can see how sections are connected or temporarily left off (if passing road registration is an issue) The cage is still a work in progress. It will be powder coated and the final bolts will be ARP stainless. You can see how the rear angle brace leaves the Shelby window totally unobstructed. It is slightly angled to allow use of the GT350R plexiglass racing rear window. The part of the cage following the window contour is positioned high and will be parchment white. From the side of the car the cage is virtually invisible.

[Godbolt]

Finally.... first start

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/11/th_IMG_0241_zpsziqmre4y-1.mp4 (http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj577/James_Godbolt/IMG_0241_zpsziqmre4y.mp4)

[Godbolt]

Start up

http://vid1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj577/James_Godbolt/IMG_0242_zpsxleouvpw.mp4

[Motown 454]

SWEET ! Congratulations. Sounds good.

[camaros down under]

Nice! Been looking forward to hearing this for a while.
What are the next few things you plan to do?
Do you have any idea how long till you can drive it?

[Godbolt]

Hub dyno to run it in anger but I have ordered some aftermarket coil packs and am just waiting on them to arrive. Runs well but will definitely want some more spark. Running a Motec system so ordered an additional coil and will send it to them for calibration and then will be right to go. Everything else appears to be working as it should. Then off to the track for a shakedown. Just takes time unfortunately .....

[migg400]

Build Looks Awesome!!!

[Godbolt]

Ok, so ran the car hard on a mainline roller dyno to identify what bugs there might be. Initially oil pressure was a major concern but got that sorted. Everything went well but we identified the following:

1. Will be getting a much bigger heat exchanger for the supercharger and fitting it in front of the existing radiator. The intake temps were simply too high once you had run it hard for a while and once up they would not come back down. Annoying but have to admit this was not unexpected. I was always concerned that the one we were running was too small.

2. serious belt slip on the supercharger - we were only making a max of 0.4 bar of boost when we should be pushing around 1.2bar. Fortunately not a big fix as we just need to run a slightly shorter belt.

The clutch is unhappy and will be pulled and I suspect replaced. Once these issues are fixed we will be back to the dyno and will be heading to a hub dyno next time. We were not far off getting wheel spin on the dyno we were using and with proper boost it will be generating a lot more power. It was good to finally hear it run properly and fortunately it all held together.

[Godbolt]

https://youtu.be/PD4aXoYLb3U

[Angelo]

Spools power instantly. Can't imagine it's not dialled in yet and how much more to come. Car looks great. Checking out your undercarriage, that is s serious set up. I'd love to see that car in person!

[linkstar69]

Sounds great

[noob5,000,000]

Killer build! I really like everything about it.

[Godbolt]

Sounds great


Killer build! I really like everything about it.


Spools power instantly. Can't imagine it's not dialled in yet and how much more to come. Car looks great. Checking out your undercarriage, that is s serious set up. I'd love to see that car in person!

Thanks guys.

Glad to finally get it to this point and to have no really major problems. The guy who you can see tuning it is a totally unassuming fellow. It is only once you get to know him a bit that you find out he spent 13 years with Ilmor. Started with them in the early 90's and won an Indy 500 with them in 92', before going to their F1 program. He was then based in Northamptonshire and answered directly to Mario Illien and Paul Morgan. They were building engines for a heap of F1 teams, including McLaren and won a couple of world championships during his time. Ilmor bought their own jet which was used to ferry engines around along with the Ilmor guys. He got out after Paul Morgan died when he crashed his Hawker Sea Fury and Mercedes bought a greater stake in the company leading to more control from the Germans. Interesting guy.

Check out the page for his business where he has a video of a 5L coyote cranking out serious power at 8200 rpm - http://www.innov8raceengines.com.au/

[WIDEbodyfastback]

Any updates? :)

[RichG.]

Fantastic work with your ride Gil! I currently have a 67 fastback that you'd think Fred Flintstone used to own if you catch my drift. Everything about your build is what I'd like to eventually reincarnate my dream machine into. Looking forward to more material from you! ~ Rich

[EvilBlack]

Any updates? This beast has to have seen track time by now......

[WIDEbodyfastback]

Did you crash the bad mustang and is still recovering in the hospital or something? Hope everything is good!

[Project Bike Truck]

Man, this Build is super duper legit. I'm going to spend the next few days going over it again and again.

What is the status of it now? Hope everything is well.

[vegasmax]

very nice job!

[LilFamJamWhaWha]

Betsy