66 Fastback Mustang Pro-Touring Build

[jeffery]

A year has past since I bought a 1966 Fastback Mustang. I sadly discovered multiple hack repairs, hidden bondo, rust, and really pathetic sheet metal body work. Over the years there must of been numerous repairs with reckless disregard to quality and i can only suspect parts and panels are patches from scrap metal and wrecked donors.




Turns out to be a perfect gem for a Pro-Touring rebirth — my bucket list car with extreme performance while maintaining vintage classic style.


We have worked the chassis which is basically embedded in the lower rockers, front and rear frame rails, support hoops, cowl / firewall reinforcement, monte carlo type bars, lateral supports, front sway bar, roll bar, etc..


The rear-end is taking shape that will have a three link suspension, coil overs, and watts link. We are still working out the front cantilever suspension design. Rims and tires are not settled yet. The Detroit Speed mini-tubs have been modified and can easily handle a 13 inch tire width. Since the weather is getting better, i rolled the car outside last weekend to start sandblasting - its going slow though.


If you find this build interesting, let me know. i can post other picts and updates on our progress.

[blade]

Nice work! More pics for sure!

[Adam Smith]

Very Cool! Keep The pics coming!

[windows]

Very nice. I really like the quality.

[xsboost90]

interesting yes!! makes me feel like a slacker!

[Crestronwizard]

Nice! Need Moar Pics!

[Mach1_Ron]

Nice! Need Moar Pics!

x2 What He Said....

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice! Keep it up! :D

[funbnme]

Would love to see a lot more pictures....I'm working on a 65 fastback right now.

[69stang]

I'm liking where you're going with this, looks real good!

[Dave B]

Man, that is sweet!

[wfo guy]

I'm interested!

[jeffery]

The rear end has taken on a life of its own and getting complicated. Got an unexpected turn - calling it a reverse 3 link vs. running toward a front crossmember. The acton is excellent and the overall geometry looks good. The undercarriage will have a clean look too not having long those long rods. Anyone done this or seen this before?

[jeffery]

I am so done with sand blasting. Took over 10 x 100 ib bags. Hope to epoxy coat this week end.

[funbnme]

10 bags...imagine how much you would have needed if you had a whole car there.

[jeffery]

Coil-overs are now installed and we have started to the fit the wheel wells.

[Z06killinSBF]

This is going to be awesome when done.

[jeffery]

We have a rear clip now - need to find a rotisserie or build one.

[jeffery]

This is a hard post for me but i did not want to leave this thread hanging. The genius behind this project passed away in his sleep. I have lost a good friend and someone I shared a vision that would rival the ultimate super car. Nathan was just 35 years old survived by his 6 year old daughter. He was a master fabricator, outstanding welder, and a world class chassis builder. Yes, i know he would want me to continue and finish the project but frankly i feel a bit lost. RIP my friend.

[RMMiller]

Man, sorry to hear that. Never a good thing to lose a young, talented person.