1966 mustang coupe build thread

[ahodgy91]

im new to the forum just wanted to introduce my self and my project. im 22 from Maryland. I work 70+ hours a week so progress will be slow so bare with me lol I got my 1966 mustang coupe a few months ago and just got started working on it a few weeks ago.
Plans:
mini tub
back half the subframe to fit 10" wide wheels and 275s
narrowed 9"
caltrac mono leaf street/strip rear suspension
up front
k member
tubular control arms
coil overs
all the paint and body work fun

Engine is going to be a Ls1 and a 4l80e trans to go behind it

[ahodgy91]

So far i have the wheel wells cut out and ready to start cutting out the sub frame. i will throw up some pic once i figure out how to lol its not the same as vmf

[tflyboy77]

I can't wait to see the progress. Post up some pics when you get time.

[ahodgy91]

how do u post pic?

[Mach1_Ron]

how do u post pic?

Check this out...

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...OBUCKET-Thread!

[baggins]

Aje k member?

[ahodgy91]

yes

[baggins]

That's what I used for my swap still not driving it though. Definitely opens up some room though.

[ahodgy91]

Yea I was told that you eather can run the age km ember or you can use mustang 2 front suspension and have enough room to cram the ls in there

[ahodgy91]

made some progress today. got the t5 pulled and the engine is ready to come out. Gunna get that pulled out one evening this week. then to start the back halfing

[ahodgy91]

These r some pic of the car when I got it and some of the progress I have made.

[rotted66]

relocating the leaf springs?

[tflyboy77]

Awesome. I've got huge respect for driveway restorations. No roof over your head makes for long days.

[ahodgy91]

Yes I will have 2. Hopefully I will be able to go straight in line with the frame once I have built the streight sub frame

[ahodgy91]

Tflyboy77 it's a car port so there's a roof lol its temp. Wile the new house is being built

[groho]

I own a 66 coupe, and my suggestion is to get your rear subframe completed and in place, add the inner tubs, then fix those quarters. Those look ugly! Good luck, enjoy, have fun. Always buy good sheet metal, the heavier, the better, remember you get what you pay for. It makes for a better weld and mating.

[Gil]

Very nice !

Keep plugging away !
Gil

[ahodgy91]

Groho do u have a recommendation on what quaters are good? I was going to go with the ones from cj pony parts but if u know of something better I'm all ears... that's the plan to get the subframe and all the suspension done then start on the body work

[groho]

There's two approaches, replace the entire quarter, or cut and section the quarter. The latter requires more bondo and body work, but is less effort overall. CJ's will take care of you. The lower cost panels are 20 gauge, where the factory panels are closer to 18. The thinner panel is easier to shape, cut, tac, but the higher cost 18g panels result in a nicer welds and fit, but harder to shape cuz they are thicker. The thinner panels have a tendency to heat up faster, so you have to be careful of blow-thru and warping. If you don't have a welder, look for divorce sales on Craigslist, a good used 140 Miller or Lincoln are some of the best all around welders for garage folks like us.

[ahodgy91]

Im doing full quarters I was jw is there was a better brand then what is sold at cj pony parts. I have a welder and I have a lot of experience in sheet metal welding and fabrication. I worked in a body shop since 16 and I went to Wyotech for the Auto body and collision refinishing program and I also took street rod and custom fabrication. Now Ive been working for a crane company for 4 years and I run the paint and body shop. a lot of the body panels on the crane require ordering from over seas and boss man cant have his equipment down for that long so I end up fabing up new panels. I also drive a tractor trailer and run a crane when they need a extra hand. We have had some truck drivers quitting recently and work is crazy busy so ive been on the road. that's why no work has been getting done on the mustang lol