Project: Ballin' on a budget

[stillridin]

Ha ha! Good answer! Lol

[LowFast]

To put it on the deck

Confucius say, air up front spring out back give stinkbug stance. :rotfl:

[Z06killinSBF]

Confucius say, air up front spring out back give stinkbug stance. :rotfl:

Ya ya, but its lower in the back...

[83tb]

Good looking car and great fab work, I like it with the deck lid you have on now.

[stangreen]

I'm new to putting stuff on the web just got on the site and was looking around and I like the car it well be well worth it to have 315 under the back that the difference between custom "lots of work" and just slapping on wheels

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the kind words.

[Munssey]

Extra points for color matching the rear bumper AND blacking out the taillight panel.

Looking good... keep it up!

[stillridin]

Confucius say, air up front spring out back give stinkbug stance. :rotfl:


I got stung by a stink bug last week. How weird! ..... that's it.

Car looks great! Are you going to get one piece torque boxes or two piece. ( welded together, or not. I have to get them for my 67 and not sure I'm seeing any benefit in the two piece.

[Z06killinSBF]

Short of getting Air ride technologies to sponsor me some bags, I'll continue with what I have.

Body work has started. No pics but I got the taillights fully fitted, stock trunk lid back on (selling duck tail) and am shaving the drip rails. I have the driver side cut off and fully seem welded and got the car turned around so I can do the pass side. I found a few rust bubbles that need attention and some filler cracks to redo.

I want to do a color change but am unsure what I'll be happy with.

Satin options: Black, silver or charcoal

Shiny: Bright silver, black, white (another white mustang though), dark green, different blue (Ford Reef blue maybe).

Any other ideas or recommendations?

[LowFast]

Keep it blue, don't see allot of blue muscle cars so it will stand out from the crowd. You could always go pimp, heavy flake gold.:woot:

[Z06killinSBF]

If I keep it Grabber Blue I need some sort of graphic to break it up. I've had the same paint scheme for 12+ years and I'm the kind of person who gets bored quickly.

[LowFast]

If that is the case go back with a really nice application of the grabber blue and then have the graphics done in vinyl. You could black out the hood, or hood and truck, or do stripes. Then when you grow tired of it or that "look" goes out of style just peel them off an go with something else. I assume your car is garaged so differential paint fade should not really be an issue, or at least I would hope not.

[LowFast]

Or, there is always the pimp gold, you would never grow tired of it because you would hate it from day one.

[Z06killinSBF]

Pimp gold it is. Do I use a garden sprayer to get the bass boat application? Maybe a fertilizer spreader from about 10 feet.

[LowFast]

Yep, base coat with a garden sprayer and then drop the flake in the speader and go to town. Dallas has plenty of Donks you can pattern your ride off of . . . wait, I got it, do your car up in the McDonalds Happy Meal theme, golden arches and all. You will be the center of attention at next years Good Guys in Ft Worth.

[Z06killinSBF]

I do like the look of the paint scheme on the Titus mustang. Maybe in blue...

[MAYHEM Customs]

Adding matte black to your current blue would change the look! Or any bright color/paint scheme that is "out of the norm" will get you noticed!

[AusMarty]

I reckon just repaint it when you get bored.

By then it'll have a bunch of stone chips and scratches anyway. lol

[Z06killinSBF]

Ok, leaf spring slider install question: when I set the weight of the car down, everything I've read says to have the slider where the eye bushing is 2/3-3/4 all the way back leaving most travel going forward. Is that correct? I'm getting this info from Mopar drag guys so does the theory still apply to a street car? Seems to me that you'd want more travel going to the rear and less forward. The car is fairly stiffly sprung.

[dusterbd13]

reason mopar drag guys do that is they lift the back end significantly on launch. they also have to use shock extenders.
n equal length, street driven spring. youll have tio have good travel both ways.

[Z06killinSBF]

So it'll have more compression than rebound correct? So it'll need to need to be offset in the favor of compression. Am I wrong?

[dusterbd13]

id set it to where the slider juuuuust bottoms out as the tires are leaving the pavement on rebound, let compression fall where it may. youll have more rebound with stiff leaves than compression on the street due to a lot of factors.
if that's not possible, set it in the middle of travel at ride height and let it eat. give you the most movement both ways.

Michael

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Great build thread! Read through it all, gives me some insight to the minitub job I'll be doing on my 66 coupe shortly. Guess I should start a build thread on that one.

And I did go with the ducktail, which I really like, BUT the work to get it to fit was astronomical. Your look like they fit better,but mine was new out of the box and didn't even have a way to mount the end caps to the body. Probably spent 20 hours on that setup so far.

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks. I'd use the duck tail but the deck lid doesnt fit the curve of the body and when it's attached to the hinges I cant get the trunk open. I still prefer the look but I'd have to cut the spoiler off and mold it to the stock lid to get a good fit. I'm torn on both ways.

Seam sealer, which one to get?

Also, I painted the bottom of the car in POR-15 but it isn't completed, what type of prep do I need to do to the surface to apply a top coat of say bedliner or paint?

Drip rails are fully cut off, stitch welded cut and ready for body work. I ordered a 69 20 gallon gas tank and new stainless brake lines. I'm going to upgrade my fuel line with 1/2" Aluminum line and Walden electric fuel pump. I also have a Mallory boost reference FPR I'll be adding as well. After I get all the base line stuff done and the car is running again, the T-70 blow through set up is happening.

[Jetfixr320]

I think you have to sand the POR15 then use Por15 Tie coat primer before top coating.

[CruizinKev]

im right down the road from you. If you needed those tail lights i could have just given them too you. My new tail lights would work even better for you :)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMAG0010-1.jpg
NICE! hmm maybe I'll try something with lights like these and make them fit on my Monte?!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/Dan20Strahm207820Left20RearJPG-1.jpg

could you measure them for me?

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[Z06killinSBF]

I got tired of screwing around with the ill fitting fiberglass stuff and not one to leave stock alone I dove head first into my own design.

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[craigs73]

looks good.......looks to have a good shape to it!!!

[Z06killinSBF]

Been busy, still not done. It's cut big in these pics to trim and figure out what to do with bumper.

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[Z06killinSBF]

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[bikefreak600]

i like the direction you are going with the tail. if you finish that wing & cap setup, i would add metal to the bumper to fill in gaps. have you though about recessing the inside of your wing/end cap so it lines up with the tail light panel like the stock ones do? that might look slick and break up some of the the flat look on the side and top of the tail light. just a thought
btw i wish my garage was as clean as yours !

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks! I think what I'm going to do is cut back around the tail lights and put filler pieces at an angle to smooth them out and also fill in the bumper. It looks more blocky in pictures, in person it looks really smooth.

And the the garage is actually messy compared, my wife wanted all the Christmas stuff down out of the attic so everything is stacked up. Then the attic ladder broke, so I have a new one sitting here ready to go in.

[Z06killinSBF]

Looking back

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[bikefreak600]

Looking back

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this angle it looks great. i would leave it as is.

[LowFast]

Very nice work man!

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks everyone. I have no idea what I'm doing and the light can be lost when doing something like this so if y'all have some recommendations please post up.

[LowFast]

If it makes you feel better, most of us have no idea what we are doing. I sure as hell don't. Just tell people you watched a video on YouTube = instant expert.

[Z06killinSBF]

If it makes you feel better, most of us have no idea what we are doing. I sure as hell don't. Just tell people you watched a video on YouTube = instant expert.

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[snopro]

love the stang, keep up the good work and open mind. rear end should look great when you finished up

[bikefreak600]

Thanks everyone. I have no idea what I'm doing and the light can be lost when doing something like this so if y'all have some recommendations please post up.

haha i replaced the frames, rockers, floors, trunk, rear quarters, wheel tubs, shock towers & aprons, cowls & parts of firewall, door skins, tail light panel, with zero body work experience. i am a "decent" welder so i was ok there. i would do a little research on how to properly replace each part, and add in a little common sense lmao. everything came out straight. i have a couple pages of measurements i took before i cut it apart so i had references. at times i felt a little overwhelmed. at one point i had the inner rockers, floor & wheel tubs completely out. i felt like "i was in over my head" and i almost gave up on the whole project. i know the feeling ! originally i replaced all sheetmetal as stock, i have changed several things afterwards because stock was not good enough anymore. nothing like cutting out brand new parts, the price of hot rodding hahaha

i like how you are making the spoiler. i have been planning on something similar, make the end caps out of steel, slightly reshape them. and make a spoiler on the trunklid ( a little narrower than yours). keep going i think the end result you will look good on your car !

[bikefreak600]

here is a awesome photoshop i made ( dont laugh)lol. where i painted black, i think you should indent or recess this area in about 2 inches or close to the same plane as the tail light panel.
* edit* maybe a simple curve, like a 90 deg bend. would look good as well !
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[Z06killinSBF]

Issue here. I started installing the leaf sliders and came to an abrupt hault. The bushing/inserts that came in the kit are half the diameter of the leaf eye. I ordered the Chrysler kit and am curious if I may have received the wrong parts. Anyone have any input on this?

[69*Goat]

So did you decide to go with the Duck tail spoiler?

[Z06killinSBF]

So did you decide to go with the Duck tail spoiler?

Kind of, I'm making my own version of it though.

[Z06killinSBF]

Fully welded and capped. Frenched has cap too.

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[bikefreak600]

looks good !

[Z06killinSBF]

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[Z06killinSBF]

Oh and thanks everyone for the support!! Happy holidays!

[bikefreak600]

i like how you shaped that spoiler, once everything is smoothed out & painted it will look sweet !

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks! I hope it turns out alright.

[bikefreak600]

are you planning on painting the car ?

[Z06killinSBF]

Yes, I'll be painting it. Will be another garage paint job I suppose, just need to decide on what color to do or stick with the grabber blue.

[bikefreak600]

Yes, I'll be painting it. Will be another garage paint job I suppose, just need to decide on what color to do or stick with the grabber blue.

the grabber blue makes your car unique !

[Z06killinSBF]

I thought this was a cool shot

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[I_make_oil]

Any updates? :poke:

[Z06killinSBF]

Let's see..... I modified the leaf spring sliders, mounted them, set pinion angle and buzzed it in. I've pretty much just been doing body work when I do work on it. Classes just started up and my son and wife have been sick all week so nothing has really happened.

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Some quick rattle can primer to keep surface rust away

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[Yellow66]

Did the sliders change the ride height any and how did you determine their location? I've been thinking about them on my 66 coupe.

[I_make_oil]

I've read that the sliders are not good on the street. What is your thoughts on that? I really like what you've done. Lots of hard work. I hope mine comes out as nice.

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks guys. Sliders didn't change height from what I can tell. As far as street use, no idea. I bought the roller versions due to what people said about the nylon versions. I put them in close proximity to the stock shackles and also in that spot because I ran out of room! I could be way wrong but I went off if what other people had done, it should work.

[I_make_oil]

You have no idea how many times I've gone through your thread. It's really given me some ideas. It's actually the main reason I went with 315's on my car. I'm in the process of narrowing a 8.8 for my car and installing it with a 4 link. Keep up the good work can't wait to see it finished.

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks I appreciate that. This semester is almost done so I'll have some time this summer to focus on finishing some things up. Lately I've only been able to sand on it for about 30 minutes here and there. I've been collecting efi and 5 speed parts right and left though!

[driveit]

looks awesome so far. I love what you have done especially with the rear spoiler. Skillful work. You need to take a drive to ky and help me fab up one. lol Keep up the good work.

[Camberdually]

You don't happen to still have the fiberglass setup and want to sell it

[Z06killinSBF]

looks awesome so far. I love what you have done especially with the rear spoiler. Skillful work. You need to take a drive to ky and help me fab up one. lol Keep up the good work.
Thanks! I actually travel to Louisville periodically for work, are you close by?

You don't happen to still have the fiberglass setup and want to sell it
No sorry, already sold it. You wouldn't have wanted it anyways.

[Z06killinSBF]

I can't leave well enough alone

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[I_make_oil]

Turbo? That engine bay is pretty tight with those shock towers. Are you considering a suspension change?

[Z06killinSBF]

As of right now I'm considering leaving it and running small manifolds around the shock towers. I was cleaning up some stock manifolds I found and noticed one of the outer bolt holes has a crack in it, so that won't work. Maybe I'll step up to a bigger manifold. I'm just looking for 450whp on a mild, efi motor and with my parts I can do that, it's just getting everything to fit!! 10lbs of shiet in a 5lb bag right?

[I_make_oil]

Just put a stroked 351W in there. That will easily give you what you want for a lot less work and be reliable.

[65coupe408w]

Just put a stroked 351W in there. That will easily give you what you want for a lot less work and be reliable.

As someone with a 408w powered 65 I can attest that the power is good. However, I too am putting a power adder on. You can never have enough!

[2kvert]

Love this thread. Got an old ratty ranchero that I'd like to take in this direction

[Z06killinSBF]

Got some new wheels, these are 18x10 for $300. I need to order my fronts now

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[Gil]

Very nice for the price ! Moar pics !
Would love to see this LM's BBS look on my Bird.
Keep plugging away, very nice car !
Gil

[Z06killinSBF]

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[I_make_oil]

Looks good. I like those wheels on it.

[Z06killinSBF]

I started working on my turbo kit. I'm using stock 289 manifolds flipped and smoothed.

Rotated the alternator up to free some room for the exhaust.

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[Z06killinSBF]

Upper mount location for both alt and power steering adjusters, I may come up with a better alternative, any ideas?

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[LowFast]

It would be cool to weld it up so they share a single center point at the bolt, would look cleaner than having the two separate.

[Z06killinSBF]

I had to cut a bracket off and there was also some large bump that looked like a heat port for something, smoothed those down. I will cost these in VHT and wrap them.

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[Z06killinSBF]

It would be cool to weld it up so they share a single center point at the bolt, would look cleaner than having the two separate.

Like with a bracket or what? I just chose this spot because that's where both adjusters fall into place and clear everything.

[LowFast]

Just thought that the center where they both tie to the block you could somehow have a single eye vs the two eye ends, but not sure if that would work when you go to adjust the tension. Otherwise I think it is a nice solution to clearing space for the turbo piping.

[Z06killinSBF]

I think I understand what you're saying. My dad suggested a shoulder bolt, but it still has to sandwhich the water pump. I'll see what I can fit once I set the compressor back down. Thanks though, no decision has been made as of yet.

[Bosco80]

Hi mate, great project! Can you tell us the specs of your wheels and tires please?

[Z06killinSBF]

Hi mate, great project! Can you tell us the specs of your wheels and tires please?
18x8.5 +25 5.73BS 225/40-18 and 18x10 +25 6"BS 275/40-18 I believe.

[Z06killinSBF]

Turbo will sit right here

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[Z06killinSBF]

UPDATE:

Picked up a Megasquirt controller with wide band and got rid of the fox A9L. The Megasquirt will allow me more control and self learning capablities. It also ditches the MAF so when I upgrade it's just injectors.

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Plan is to run 80lb injectors and E-85 because I'm not running an intercooler at this time.

I started fitting turbo pipes and got my manifolds flipped and partially cleaned up. I'll be running the down pipe into the passenger fender and over the tire, dumping before the foot well. I'm picking up 4" pipe and muffler from a buddy this weekend. I switched from the SN-95 Cobra intake to a Spyder still carb intake with elbow.

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Also, can one of the Mods please change the thread title?

[2dr_sedan]

Can't wait to see the progress.

[Z06killinSBF]

INtercooler is mounted and trimming of the bumper is nearly complete. Also picked up a sigle 4" in and out Dynatech muffler, some 4" pipe/90's/45's and some 83lb injectors.

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[Z06killinSBF]

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And got a killer deal on these hood pins, basically free!
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[no go nova]

Great progress now that your intercooled will you go back to pump gas?

[TheJakeLSX]

Car is looking awesome! I really like the fab work on the tail. Keep up the good work.

[Z06killinSBF]

Great progress now that your intercooled will you go back to pump gas?
Im not sure, I picked up 83lb injectors for a steal and my megasquirt will handle e85. I haven't decided yet.


Car is looking awesome! I really like the fab work on the tail. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!

[bikefreak600]

your shelby R apron & intercooler setup looks badass !

[stayup760]

Ok, summer classes are done and it isn't 1 million degrees outside so some progress!!

DS seat riser has been put back in (no finish pic though....) This sound deadener is a PITA to clean up after! It took most of the morning.

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Tacked one of the inner wheel tubs in to make sure the new frame rails clear the tires now. Tons of room!!

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Tiny 2 car garage FTW

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what color is this called?

[Z06killinSBF]

what color is this called?

Grabber Blue

Made some progress: Pulled motor, repainted, getting fresh gaskets, studs installed, Trickflow heads and new oil pump. Also, picked up some Hedman shortie headers after I found out one of my manifolds was cracked. This motor can't have 40-50k miles on it since 1985! I'm having issues fitting the step down dowels on the heads but there is too much space (in my opinion) to not run the inserts. So now I have to drill out all 20 bolt holes, yay...

Engine bay will be getting cleaned up, holes welded up and the driver side apron replaced. Trying to decide between the typical satin black or glossy road race grey.

And don't mind the mess in the garage piled up, it's all new parts waiting to go on that I don't feel like stuffing in the shed or attic.

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[Z06killinSBF]

I keep getting small boxes of expensive parts in. This is one of many boxes I have of new parts sitting around lol

Fuel system stuff:
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[icemanrd19]

what are you doing wearing a sweatshirt in tx man. I don't remember 2 weeks ago being that cold

[Z06killinSBF]

There was snow on the ground, that's all I remember!

[andrewb70]

There was snow on the ground, that's all I remember!

That's how I was dressed today in the garage, but it was 35 degrees out...LOL

Andrew

[Z06killinSBF]

Question: my fuel rails are Edelbrock 3620's and call for a 3/8" NPT fitting. Well, 3/8" NPT doesn't fit, doesn't even start to thread. So I call Edelbrock up and they say the design was changed to a -6AN. Well that doesn't work really well either, there's no stop for it the thread to. So I tried the straight cut, o-ring style -6AN and it seems better but it sort of just squishes the o-ring rather than seating it in a groove.

Anyone have an idea what it really might be?

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[Z06killinSBF]

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[andrewb70]

The AN6 with the o-ring should work. Earl's makes really nice ones just for this purpose.

https://www.pro-touring.com/~andrewb/cougar/109.jpg

The holes in your rail look bigger than AN6. The male nipple on the fitting in my picture is AN6. Take some calipers and measure it.

Andrew

[Z06killinSBF]

Very few updates, I started stripping the paint in the engine bay and welding holes, notched the driver side shock tower to clear the header tube, cut the headers and added V-band clamps, completed mock up of the turbo crossover pipe so now it just needs final weld and the wastegate added. I've been on travel a ton lately and putting a Vortech on my 95 GT has eaten up a ton of my time and resources, but its fun. I'll upload some pictures soon, not much to see though.

[Z06killinSBF]

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[Z06killinSBF]

And since I'm addicted to boost, I tossed a Vortech on my 95 to make my drive to work everyday a little quicker. Makes 460hp/450tq at the wheels

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[Z06killinSBF]

Made some minor progress, started laying out injector harness and fuel lines, radiator hoses, turbo oil drain and other misc items.

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Might hide the coil back here, I'll need to fab up an aluminum bracket to support it.
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[Z06killinSBF]

Rolled it out, put the hood back on (fun to do by yourself) and installed the flush mount Aerocatches. I'm very happy with them and they really look neat. I'm sort of bumbed that the paint pulled up in spots but the hood is getting repainted regardless so it's not too bad.

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[Gil]

Very nice !
keep up the good work
Gil

[rhurley]

IM tubbed liked you, Did you narrow the rear end at all to fit the tires?

What size wheel tire are you currently running??

[Jerems]

Very nice project, looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[72_Nova]

looks like its ready to come race this weekend!

[dpruden]

Hold on, I just saw your license plate on the wall. I was a MT2(SS) as well! Crazy how small the world is!! The build looks awesome!

[Z06killinSBF]

looks like its ready to come race this weekend!

Haha I wish! come help me run fuel lines, brake lines, wire the efi, rebuild the rear end, and just a few other "small" things lol


Hold on, I just saw your license plate on the wall. I was a MT2(SS) as well! Crazy how small the world is!! The build looks awesome!

That's awesome haha. Thanks!

[LERM]

I'd love to build a car like this. Strong work. My heart pitter patters at the idea of a turbo'd efi SBF that I wouldn't require me answering to a CA SMOG rep'...

I like the huff'd 95' too. I had a 331/t3550 in a 94' that I had a ball with.

[Z06killinSBF]

I'd love to build a car like this. Strong work. My heart pitter patters at the idea of a turbo'd efi SBF that I wouldn't require me answering to a CA SMOG rep'...

I like the huff'd 95' too. I had a 331/t3550 in a 94' that I had a ball with.

Thanks, it's pretty fun too with a host of MM suspension mods.

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[Z06killinSBF]

Revised my intercooler piping, just need a few sections welded up to eliminate a few couplers. Also narrowed the rear seat and have some of the original mounts being mailed in now since I ditched mine years ago for the rear seat delete.

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[705.0Merc]

Cool build. What size turbo? Don't forget a wastegate, bad things will happen lol.

[Z06killinSBF]

Cool build. What size turbo? Don't forget a wastegate, bad things will happen lol.

T-70, yep it's on the shelf, I just need to order some tubing for it. Thanks

[Z06killinSBF]

Working on putting the fuel tank sump in, I still need to do some more heating and fitting but my 3 year old son was wanting to "help" so I didn't get done. Plus you can get an idea of how the spoiler looks

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[1967marti]

I wouldn't weld it in like that!
Carbs are more forgiving of gas sloshing but EFI hates it. I'm worried that the angle you are welding your sump in will cause you some problems.
At least in the picture it looks like there is a up-slope to get to the output fittings. When I weld on the summit-racing (aka generic) sump pans, I need to add walls to it it make it deeper and allow it to level with the ground OR cut the walls to follow the outline of the tank, but this will make the pan more shallow.
A deeper pan is better anyway as it will help with sloshing if you don't have foam in the tank.
Let me know if you need some pictures. I have a 65 tank on the welding table now getting a pan from summit racing welded on.

BTW saw the USN flag on the wall, what was/is your NEC?

[Z06killinSBF]

I think it'll be ok, it's not at much of an angle and I only used a 1" hole saw on the tank.

[1967marti]

It should be good as long as you keep at least 1/3 a tank of gas in there.

[Z06killinSBF]

It should be good as long as you keep at least 1/3 a tank of gas in there.

What about cutting some of the very bottom of the tank or adding a pick up tube to the fuel fitting?

[1967marti]

Cutting the bottom of the tank (to correct the angle) should work better than a tube extension.
It's all about making a box that is easy for fuel to fall into but hard to get out. Ideally you want the sump pan to be in the center, rear most portion on the tank (exactly like you have it now), the other thing you need to do is have the outputs on the fittings level or downwards pointing on the sump. Ideally you want the sump to be as deep as possible, so trimming the sides of the sump pan to fit the odd-shape of the tank is secondary to adding small wall sections to the pan for a correct fit. EFI does not like momentary interruptions in the fuel flow, I've had cars die on me in a corner-turn (low fuel level and going around a highway cloverleaf) because the pickups were not installed correctly.

[Z06killinSBF]

What if I built a baffled box that sat in the lowest part of the sump an have a pick-up running into it? Or is it best just to trim down the sump itself being as it's merely tacked on at this moment?

[1967marti]

I think you will get a much better result if you cut the tacks and trim up the sump pan.
I always give the tank a strong phosphorus acid bath (Prep-and-etch from home depot) and use a tank sealer. Never had a failure yet.
Trick that I use is to set the tank upside down on your work table, use a level on the mounting flange to set it level with it's future ride height and then you can use another level on the fave of the sump (the area that the bungs stick out) to make sure that it is truly 90-degrees to the tank.

[Z06killinSBF]

I took your advice Marti, the car sits fairly level so I just made the sump level with the tank. Before it was at a 7 degree angle up, now it is roughly even if not a 1 degree down angle compared to the tank.

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[1967marti]

You got it! Looks Awesome!

[Z06killinSBF]

Decided to change up the rear, again. Decided to ditch the Camaro tails and French in the stock lights. I obviously had to make filler plates so body work will be fun. These are just loosely mounted, I have to go back and make sure they're 100% before I fill in the gaps.

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[Godbolt]

As much as it is good to change things it is nice to keep some connections to the original and I think the tail lights are a big part of what made these cars identifiable as mustangs. Looks like you are nearing the home straight.

[Rotary]

Just curious, I noticed you said you were running 275's at the beginning of the thread. How did those fit for you while you had the stock wheel wells? I'm eyeballing some 8x17 wheels and have been looking for other people's tire set ups to copy. Haven't found a good guide for what will fit on these older cars

[latoracing]

Just curious, I noticed you said you were running 275's at the beginning of the thread. How did those fit for you while you had the stock wheel wells? I'm eyeballing some 8x17 wheels and have been looking for other people's tire set ups to copy. Haven't found a good guide for what will fit on these older cars

Here is a guide a fellow Mustang enthusiasts has posted, maybe you might find some info on there to help.

http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fitment%20Guide%2065-6.pdf

Z06

I have really liked watching the many different directions your car has gone through over the past few years and the way your project is turning out. Frenching in the stock style tail lights is a neat idea, I'm sure you'll pull it off. Welding up the tail light panel is going to be fun lol. The integrated spoiler and end caps add so much to the back of your car, very nice. Love the color of your car and the stance. Keep doing a great job, like what your up to.

[Z06killinSBF]

Just curious, I noticed you said you were running 275's at the beginning of the thread. How did those fit for you while you had the stock wheel wells? I'm eyeballing some 8x17 wheels and have been looking for other people's tire set ups to copy. Haven't found a good guide for what will fit on these older cars
I was never able to fit them at my ride height so I can't answer your question, Latoracing provided a good link to check out.

Here is a guide a fellow Mustang enthusiasts has posted, maybe you might find some info on there to help.

http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fitment%20Guide%2065-6.pdf

Z06

I have really liked watching the many different directions your car has gone through over the past few years and the way your project is turning out. Frenching in the stock style tail lights is a neat idea, I'm sure you'll pull it off. Welding up the tail light panel is going to be fun lol. The integrated spoiler and end caps add so much to the back of your car, very nice. Love the color of your car and the stance. Keep doing a great job, like what your up to.
Thanks, I appreciate it. It must seem like a roller coaster ride that never ends with this build, it doesn't help that I'm largely indecisive and change my mind a lot.

[Z06killinSBF]

Some small progress, still need to start filling in the spacers for lights

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[Crestronwizard]

Getting there!

[Z06killinSBF]

Nothing is more fun than laying on your back building an exhaust system. 4" all the was from the downpipe out the back.

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[Z06killinSBF]

So I have a complete 4r70w auto trans sitting in my floor I was going to put into my supercharged 95 but and contemplating putting it in this car. With that said, the trans controller I'm looking at has a paddle shift option, what would be a budget friendly option for adding paddles to my existing wheel?

[Brambles]

Great thread, glad you've kept it up...

[Z06killinSBF]

I started working on the fuel system a little and have the pump and filters mounted to a bracket behind the rearend. The assembly is 21" from end to end so it takes up a fair amount of space.

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[Z06killinSBF]

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[Z06killinSBF]

Fuel lines and brake lines are ran and 90% plumbed, I have a few fitting and a hose to order and they'll be 100%. Next step is to pull all the T-5 bull**** and stuff the big ass 4r70w in place. Some pics might be replicates as I just copy pasted.

1/2" supply hardline and 3/8" return.

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[Godbolt]

Looking good. Seems that we are at similar stages.

As for the paddle shift, not sure if these are any good but it is what I found so far in research for another project:

https://www.powertraincontrolsolutions.com/Performance_Aftermarket/Products/Electronic_Shifters/Paddle_Shifter/

And this

http://twistmachine.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=5s6hr8a9ub0a94vhjp96dv8pu7

[blade]

What's the reason for getting rid of the T5?

[Z06killinSBF]

What's the reason for getting rid of the T5?

I've exceeded to capacity by 2x. I already blew up a T5 in my other Mustang and this car should make more power.

[blade]

I've exceeded to capacity by 2x. I already blew up a T5 in my other Mustang and this car should make more power.
Ok now I understand why you are changing, the t5 barely handles stock torque.

[Z06killinSBF]

Ok now I understand why you are changing, the t5 barely handles stock torque.

Exactly. I put it in the car when I was staying NA, I knew I was playing with fire putting the turbo on but that came to a reality when I blew up the other car (having to steal the T5 out of this car). So I bought a 4r70w to stuff in it, these early cars are very limited in what fits the tunnels and since I just really want to get the car going I felt the 4r was a good choice and actually accentuates the turbo better.

[Z06killinSBF]

I have the 4r70w stuffed in and now the Explorer aluminum driveshaft doesn't fit...:hand:

Who would have thought a late model v6 Mustang trans, Explorer rear end and driveshaft won't fit in a 50 year old Mustang :hmm: So now I get to do some fancy shaving of parts to find an extra 3/4". Is this Ludacris to do to fit a $60 junk yard driveshaft in?

[LowFast]

I have the 4r70w stuffed in and now the Explorer aluminum driveshaft doesn't fit...:hand:

Who would have thought a late model v6 Mustang trans, Explorer rear end and driveshaft won't fit in a 50 year old Mustang :hmm: So now I get to do some fancy shaving of parts to find an extra 3/4". Is this Ludacris to do to fit a $60 junk yard driveshaft in?


If you can make it work without spending $$ then yes! Not going to find an aluminum drive shaft anywhere new for $60.

[Z06killinSBF]

If I can machine this vibration dampener off it would give me the room I need.

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[LowFast]

If I can machine this vibration dampener off it would give me the room I need.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/2A89B86B350C4E8C98FF19806CCBAFC3_zpsftmj-1.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/Z06killinSBF/media/2A89B86B-350C-4E8C-98FF-19806CCBAFC3_zpsftmjudv8.jpg.html)
Can you just get a 4r70w input shaft and switch it out? Never looked into it so might be a stupid suggestion.

[blade]

If you want to mail it to me I can take it off on the lathe for you.

[blade]

I'm in New Mexico so shipping shouldn't be too bad.

[Z06killinSBF]

Can you just get a 4r70w input shaft and switch it out? Never looked into it so might be a stupid suggestion.
That is the 4r70w yoke, found some aftermarket ones that doesn't have that

If you want to mail it to me I can take it off on the lathe for you.
Thank you but my dad has a mill and lathe at his house that I can trim it down with, I appreciate it though.

[xsboost90]

what did your old rear seat delete look like? i may be going that way...

[Z06killinSBF]

what did your old rear seat delete look like? i may be going that way...

This is about the best I could find, I built transition "wings" on each side and the bottom was roughly 5" high for the base.

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[Eurostang]

Looking great Man!

[xsboost90]

This is about the best I could find, I built transition "wings" on each side and the bottom was roughly 5" high for the base.

looks pretty good- im trying to figure out how to make my side panels clear the mini tubs i built and box the rear area in without making it look awkward.

[Z06killinSBF]

Looking great Man!
Thank you!

looks pretty good- im trying to figure out how to make my side panels clear the mini tubs i built and box the rear area in without making it look awkward.

I'm not sure what tubs you used but I just pulled on mine real hard and reformed them a little by hand.

[Z06killinSBF]

13" Cobra brake upgrade on 69 spindles with Vintage Venom adapters, caliper hardware in the mail so they aren't mounted yet.

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Also I picked up some new seats in suede for a steal

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[LowFast]

Certainly fill out the wheels nicely.

[Z06killinSBF]

Pushed this pig outside, tossed some interior together and did a little cleaning. I am going to modify the fox seat brackets to work for my needs.

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[syborg tt]

Car looks great outside and I really love the rear end modifications.

[LowFast]

Sweet fade job, it is always hard to get the fade into black to look good but you nailed it!

[Godbolt]

Car looks great outside and I really love the rear end modifications.

+1!
For a "pig" I sure do like the look of that rear end.

The seats look great in there too. And the wheels.....It is coming together really well.

[Z06killinSBF]

Sweet fade job, it is always hard to get the fade into black to look good but you nailed it!

I strive for perfection

- - - Updated - - -


Car looks great outside and I really love the rear end modifications.


+1!
For a "pig" I sure do like the look of that rear end.

The seats look great in there too. And the wheels.....It is coming together really well.

Thanks guys, coming from y'all that's a big compliment. It'll get there, it's only time and money.

[I_make_oil]

Looking nice.

[LowFast]

Is it running? I want to come by and check it out some time. Especially since my project has been stalled out for awhile. Of course, I could have you come by and push my car down the street while I sit in it and make engine noises.

[Mach1_Ron]

Me too. You aren't too far away. And if you have it running remember the Sam Pack Museum Show is May 7th....

[LowFast]

Sounds like we have invited our selves over to your place. I will bring the beer.:cheers:

[Z06killinSBF]

Come on! but no, it's not running. The motor is basically just mocked up, it needs to come out to finish the engine bay and I may put new rings and bearings in it since these are 30 years old.

LowFast, lets rent a double trailer and have your F150 tow both cars to a show.... since we are doing self-invites and all.

[LowFast]

That might just work, only issue is that you would be towed by a Ram, traded in the F150 a couple of years ago for a 2014 Ram 1500. Can you rent double trailers?

[Z06killinSBF]

I'm not sure

[Z06killinSBF]

Picked up some custom gauges (missing the tach), Scott Drake gauge cluster and booted the cheepy Sunpro triple cluster to mount my boost, AF and fuel psi in. I was going to build a custom pod for them but this will work for now.

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[LowFast]

Who needs a tach? Rev her till she blows!

[Z06killinSBF]

It's on it's way, just ordered it at a later date

[Z06killinSBF]

I know I built the car tuck a wide rear tire but I'm REALLLLLLYYYYY wanting to do flares on it to toughen the look up and fit a wider front tire.

[Mach1_Ron]

Remember to come on down to the Sam Pack show Tomorrow... 2070 Diplomat, Farmers Branch... For $5 you can take a walk thru his Museum and see some really nice cars. Or for Free you can stop by and check out the Mach1...lol

[joe28443]

126913Just got my gauges in the mail

[blade]

Nice gauges!

[Z06killinSBF]

My custom tach showed up today while I'm out in Barstow, CA.

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[Quicktrick Gil]

That cluster is bad ass. Looking forward to seeing it all together!

[Godbolt]

That cluster is bad ass. Looking forward to seeing it all together!

+1
Looks great

[Z06killinSBF]

Tire experts, I have a question. I'm currently running a 18x8.5 with a 255/40-18 Goodyear on the front of the 66 and it is all over the fenders, basically un drive able. What would be a good size to run but still maintain a fat-ish front tire?

[LowFast]

You rim width/offset is probably the real issue. How much more clearance do you need. We talking a few millimeter or inches? You could try a 245 that runs narrow, like a Nitto or a 225 that runs wide like a Kuhmo. I always thought Goodyears tended to run actual if not slightly narrow. The 245 would be good if it gives enough clearance, the 225 might start to look a bit stretched.

[GrabberGT]

That is a pretty tall tire. Try a 35 series. How much camber/caster can you put into it?

[Z06killinSBF]

After hitting up the Power Tour yesterday I am fueled again to get started on the car, I haven't done much of anything to it in 3 months. Just in time for summer in Texas, woot!

[joe28443]

What suspension you running up front?

[Z06killinSBF]

What suspension you running up front?

Pretty much stock stuff with drop springs, relocated a-arm, big sway bar.

[joe28443]

Pretty much stock stuff with drop springs, relocated a-arm, big sway bar.


Pretty much what I have, looking to see what you go with as far as bs and off set. Tried 17's and mine was Undrivable

[Z06killinSBF]

The front wheels are 18x8.5 5.75 BS and +25 offset. The 69 spindles with the Vintage Venom kit actually pushed the wheels out so I'm going to try a narrower tire on the front.

[joe28443]

I think mine were the 01 bullet wheels. I think they were 5.93 or something that was not drivable at all. I like what you did to the rear, I am getting ready to install crites relocation kit. Mine has been mini tubbed as well

[Z06killinSBF]

I guess I can post my updated gauge panel

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[19,69camaro]

That looks very cool. The white was just too plane Jane

[NOT A TA]

Gauges look great!

[Z06killinSBF]

Thanks everyone!

Looking into building a center console to house all of my EFI components and trans controller. Does anyone know of a car that has a factory hidden cubby? Something with a fold out door to hide a double din stereo? The Scion TC has something along the lines I'd like to do.

[Deepblue66]

Build one man. You've got skills at custom stuff.. Console should be no sweat!
I've mostly finished mine. It's a two part. Has a lightning cable fiberglassed in which will run to a hidden pioneer. I'm gonna put an e brake trim ring around the shifter opening. Not sure how to complete the armrest. I may make it solid so it won't open and get filled with papers and crap....
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[Motown 454]

The gauges look sweet!

[Z06killinSBF]

Computer mount fabricated in the glove box, trans crossmember fabbed and I built a coil mount.

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[xsboost90]

looking good! Man i didnt realize youd been working on this so long. Kinda reminds me of my project....

[Z06killinSBF]

So some things are changing, just what I need as I'm getting close the getting it on the road right? I figure since the motor is coming out anyways and that I could really use the clearance that I would bite the bullet and move forward going to strut set up. Hopefully this will also help me on the tire to fender clearance.

Picked up some Koni adjustable struts, coil-over kit, Steeda SN95 caster/camber plates, and a brand new fox oil pan and pick up. Total of $300 I'll be piecing together the AJE Colt-65 kit for this.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/E7AEDC932F0540D9A2A55C3A6454ADA6_zpsckgi-1.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/Z06killinSBF/media/E7AEDC93-2F05-40D9-A2A5-5C3A6454ADA6_zpsckginsmf.jpg.html)


Also, the rearend is out getting rebuilt, I've seam sealed the rear of the chassis, wheel wells, etc and will start coating that this week. I'll probably cheap out and spray it with engine enamel haha.

[Z06killinSBF]

I'm still chipping away at this, 5 years? GEEZUS, but its still going. I spent the xmas holiday renovating my house and then spent January in Germany so no work was done to the car and I'm taking 2 courses right now that have had me writing at least 2 essays a week so work has been sporadic. I did order a new 22 circuit wiring harness from Speedway, a new EFI conversion harness from Ford, my AJE K member showed up and I started cutting out the fender wells. I modified my core support to push my radiator forward more and built brackets to hold my fan.

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[LowFast]

Dig the zip tie tranny support. Looks stout!

BTW, do you plan to go to the Spring Good Guys at TMS in a few weeks?

[rhurley]

Keep at it!!!

[Z06killinSBF]

Dig the zip tie tranny support. Looks stout!

BTW, do you plan to go to the Spring Good Guys at TMS in a few weeks?

I might, haven't been in like 15 years haha. Message me if you're going

[LowFast]

Will do. If I can make it, it will be that Sunday. We will be on Spring Break with the kids that whole week prior.

[Mach1_Ron]

I'll be there at the AutoX Track, Friday and Saturday...Stop by and say Hi.....

[xsboost90]

i cut my strut towers for the aje stuff too...couple questions- do the sn95 struts fit right in there? My AJE strut adapters dont really allow for awesome strut options- and do you think i should use the stock plates that go in the wheel well that attach to the strut housing that go around the spring? Didnt know if that had some extra support for the housing or not.

[Z06killinSBF]

So I got my AJE kit all mounted, filler plates in, fox CC plates and SN95 struts mounted up, but once I dropped the car down, the LEAST amount of camber I can get is 5 degrees and that's with the CC plates pushed against the sheet metal of the chassis. So I'm out of adjustment and have crazy looking camber, but the car is pretty low. Any ideas before I take a BFH and clearance the car?

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[Kcrain]

Is your camber positive or neg? If I'm seeing the pictures right the tires are leaning in at the tops so that means move cc plate out towards fenders.

[LowFast]

Agree, think you may have moved them the wrong direction for pulling out the added neg camber. Or you can leave it and be the coolest guy at the next import meet.

[CSG]

Sometimes you can turn the plate upside down to push the spring down and gain more room. Obviously you lose come compression distance.

[Z06killinSBF]

They're moved out and against the metal on the engine bay. So what I might do now that I'm looking at it again, I may flip the plates 180 and redrill the holes.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/04/E7DFA1FC16EB4013A1A49E713C034651_zpstqyo-1.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/Z06killinSBF/media/E7DFA1FC-16EB-4013-A1A4-9E713C034651_zpstqyojfnz.jpg.html)

[CSG]

You sure you have them on the correct sides of the car?

[NOT A TA]

Agree with CSG to try switching sides with the plates.

Also be aware that having the fuel pressure regulator on the firewall won't pass tech at drag strips. The concern is that should there be a clutch or torque convertor disaster you'd cut the fuel lines open. Sanctioning bodies don't want the fuel lines in the direct path of shrapnel. I found out the hard way many many years ago by failing tech because I also thought the firewall was a convenient place for a fuel pressure regulator.

[Z06killinSBF]

The plates are identical, I took one apart, flipped everything around and redrilled the holes in the body, made a huge difference.

FPR is already moved and will be on the front fender apron. Good input though, thanks.

[sj9ers]

The plates are identical, I took one apart, flipped everything around and redrilled the holes in the body, made a huge difference.

FPR is already moved and will be on the front fender apron. Good input though, thanks.

Do you have a pic of what you did to the plates? Planning to do the same with my AJE front end

[Z06killinSBF]

Couple weeks of working late nights, I've got all the rubberized coating stripped, filler plates in, patch panels replaced, body work and it's finally painted. Cleaning and rust repair on 50 year old vehicles is WAY worse than working on fox/sn95 cars haha. Most of my time was spent scrapping and cleaning ****, it's insane how gooey this car was. Once I started sanding it uncovered years and years of various levels and types of paint used. I stripped it all to bare metal, used a 2k filler primer and John Deere Blitz black. Time for reassembly, don't mind the water, my son got a little carried away playing. Oh and I still need to flip the passenger side plate.

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[Z06killinSBF]

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Motor is in, wiring harness started to be ran, turbo parts going back on.

[xsboost90]

gonna be badass...im pretty sure my front camber plates are upside down compared to those...

[Z06killinSBF]

gonna be badass...im pretty sure my front camber plates are upside down compared to those...

I just went back and looked at yours, you're using the AJE struts right? I'm not and didn't want to spend the $800 for a pair of struts, we see how that's working out right now though

[Z06killinSBF]

Anyone have any neat ideas for clamping the AC lines to the frame rail?

[joe28443]

Did you run a fuel cell or stock tank?

[Z06killinSBF]

It's a stock gas tank

[Z06killinSBF]

Since the Shelby style export brace wont fit under my CC plates, I decided to build my own. Still needs finish welding and I'm considering added more braces. Also trying to decide how I want to do my exhaust, 4" out the back doesn't provide me with enough ground clearance. Hood exit?

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[LowFast]

Photobucket is no longer bueno.

[Z06killinSBF]

Ya mine got hit right after I posted, It had worked and shown up initially but no mas

[Z06killinSBF]

Lets see if this works better

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[Gil]

Nice !
Now I want a 66...
Very nice work

[Z06killinSBF]

Made some progress, wiring continues and am just down to the small details of it, intercooler piping has been redone and connected, oil catch can installed, putting exhaust back on, throttle body flange welded. One issue I have is that the AJE K member raised my entire engine up so now I must modify the engine mounts and add spacers between the k-member and frame rail to lower the engine back down and hope that it doesn't throw off my lower control arm angle too much. Hopefully that helps with all the random fitment issues I've been having.

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[LowFast]

Looks great. I dig the gold export brace.

[Z06killinSBF]

Looks great. I dig the gold export brace.

Haha, I need to get some proper paint on it, the shake shake Rustoleum is already starting to mar a little

[LowFast]

Eastwood makes a great looking Gold wheel paint. I have a few cans to use on my wheel centers (eventually) and some underhood stuff. properly applied it is supposed to be pretty durable. It is a true classic BBS gold.

[Z06killinSBF]

I'll have to get some for my wheels too since the back two are faded

[LowFast]

Maybe can try this if Eastwood no longer sells.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/shw-hwp105/overview/?cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-dupli-color

Or this

http://www.jayracing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9489&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjOG-osqd1gIVnrrACh06UAmWEAQYAyABEgJpevD_BwE

It sucks if Eastwood discontinues because it was the perfect vintage gold, not super blingy.

[GrabberGT]

Almost done. You gonna make it out to Goodguys in a couple weeks.

[LowFast]

FYI, I called Eastwood, correct they no longer stock the Vintage Gold paint, however it was a rebrand. The company that makes the product is Chem-Pak, it is their "Vintage Racing Wheel - Gold" The Eastwood Tech said if you can find a local Chem-Pak dealer the color should still be available. The other option would be to spray some out and then take it to PPG or SW and have it custom mixed. It is such a perfect gold color it is too bad Eastwood decided to stop carrying it.

[Z06killinSBF]

Almost done. You gonna make it out to Goodguys in a couple weeks.

I will be there, the car won't. I'll be sure to track you done and bug you. BTW I want a ride along

I did some more on the wiring last night, mainly cleaning up, rerouting and overly time consuming stuff. I did get the gauges set back in and the lights tested. I may move the lower 3 gauges up in place of the radio and shift the radio down to the console. Opinions?

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[LowFast]

If you can get the lower gauges in-line with the uppers it will look cleaner, plus easier to see at a glance. I like the idea of moving the radio down or hiding it all together.

[Z06killinSBF]

Yep, I was thinking of doing just a hidden Bluetooth and something to drive the amps

[Z06killinSBF]

I bought a set of 18x10's for the front to drive whether I flare the fenders or not, now to pick a decent tire to fit. I'm not sure how 255/40's would look on a 10" wheel. I also have the hood rough cut and scoop placed. I'm going to bond it on top of the hood but use allen head screws that match my Aerocatch hood pins.

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[LowFast]

255's with have a slight stretch depending on the brand, some may look square. A 275 would be the bees knees if you could get it to fit without rubbing. Was the scoop required for clearance or just for looks? Plan to paint it back to match the aero latches?

[Z06killinSBF]

255's on a 10" wheel up front and I finally cut out my lower grill surround to fit around the intercooler. I'll be doing the same with the trim pieces eventually.

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[Yellow66]

255's....Damn that's my rear tire:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Z06killinSBF]

I've been working on the body work. I got the cowl shaved, fixing the poor fiting hood scoop, 1 piece MTF upper nose, shaved off the brake ducts in the Shelby valance and I also cut off the fabricated spoiler and went back to stock but am molding in the end caps. I just couldn't get the spoiler to body work out like I wanted so off with its head!

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[GT200]

Changes are looking good.

[JRANGER]

looking good man

[Z06killinSBF]

I didn't get as much done over the holiday as I had planned. I took on some side work from a body shop, made some serious home repairs (water heater died, toilet died, stove replacement), built cabinet doors for my work bench and to top it off I was sick the whole time with a cold. None the less I still tried to get as much done on the car as possible. I got the passenger door correctly fitted and body worked, the quarter panel end caps blended in (along with some rust repair), added 1/4" rod to the bumper to fill in the cap and body worked it, trunk lid shaved and fitted properly as well as filling in the caps to be uniform, and then I started working on the driver's door as it fit as badly as the passenger door did. I'll need to come back and do some welding and grinding on the door seam before body working any.

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[rhurley]

Lookin good! Thanks again for your help on the wheel fitment.

[Z06killinSBF]

Rushed last Saturday night to get it in 2k primer.

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[LERM]

damn... you beat me to primer... I thought I might have a shot! Looking good.

[Z06killinSBF]

I have set a goal to be plowing over cones in front of everyone at the fall Good Guys Texas nationals in September. Not exactly pressing for time but should give me a push to have it running and ironed out a little more by then.

No serious updates, I dropped the transmission and swapped out torque converters for a Neil Chance 3000 stall, filter/gasket, started wiring up my Quick Shift 2 trans controller and doing some general wiring tiding up. I also rerouted all of my lines and cables out of the trans tunnel. Its fun integrating 4 non original systems into a classic mustang and still retain all of the original operating systems appearance. I ditched the fender mount starter relay and am taking advantage of the one on the starter so that cleaned up a number of wires running back and forth. I also picked up a set of 80lb injectors (from 47's) so I could have shoes to grow into. Finally got my Lokar gas pedal installed, just need a bracket at the throttle body.