1965 Fastback with DSE

[rusty428cj]

We will be installing DSE mini tubs, subframe connectors, front and rear suspension in this 1965 Fastback.
This is what we are starting with.







The first step is to remove the undercoating before it goes to get media blasted. I have never seen so much undercoating.



You never know what you will find under the paint

[coolwelder62]

I will be watching this one.I want a 65-66 fastback for myself.And the DSE stuff I think it's the way to go.

[rusty428cj]

There was a lot of bubbles and paint coming off so I decided to investigate before sending it to be blasted.

[rusty428cj]

We have repairs to do before we install the DSE mini tubbs.

The front crossmember had been hit so we replaced it



Before we installed the new one Brian cleaned up the surface rust than brushed a coat of SPI epoxy





The left front apron has a little rust so Brian cut it out







There was also a little rust on the firewall. After drilling out the spot welds on the fender apron Brian patched it.

[Zoomin]

Will you be using the front shock towers, or replacing them with DSE parts?

[rusty428cj]

will you be using the front shock towers, or replacing them with dse parts?

dse

[rusty428cj]

Both quarter panels need to be replaced.



After they were removed everything was epoxy primed



Lining up the new trunk floor

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice work as usual. Looks great.

[rusty428cj]

Brian wanted to fit the mini tubs before installing the quarter panels the first thing he did was cut out the frame rail to make room for the new one that come in the kit.





These braces come with the kit



This is what needs to be cut out for the new mini tub. You can go in 2" or 3" we chose 2" because in you go 3" you have to narrow the supplied frame rail 1"

[Z06killinSBF]

Funny how familiar that all looks.

[rusty428cj]

I'm sorry I have forgotten to update

Test fitting the mini tub and quarter





Epoxy primed the inside of the quarters



Installing the DSE mini tubs





Roll bar installed before the quarters





Couple of coats of SPI epoxy





Quarters and taillight panel installed

[rusty428cj]

The floor pan had to be replaced



Brushed epoxy





Installed torque boxes





Test fitting



Installing DSE subframe connectors







Both front frame rails had a little rust









We are waiting for the DSE rear suspension

[Dave B]

Awesome! As usual, you guys do amazing work.

[Bossed]

Rusty, you guys do awesome work, like I've said before, I'd love to learn from you guys. You make it look so easy, what welder are you using on the sheet metal? Thanks again for sharing.
Bossed

[rusty428cj]

Fixing the door gap



Block sanded and ready for more primer



Two coats of SPI epoxy



DSE parts came in except the rear housing. Now we just need to find the time to install all these cool parts.

[MichaelUser]

Very Cool Rusty.

Are you going to be at SEMA with any of these cars? Would love to see them in person.

Thanks

[CruizinKev]

woah nice work!

[rusty428cj]

Very Cool Rusty.

Are you going to be at SEMA with any of these cars? Would love to see them in person.

Thanks

No we won't be at SEMA.

[turboclevor]

Yeah, so you can just deliver this to my house whenever you are ready....

[migg400]

Nice!!!!