66 Mustang Restomod Project

[Threepointtwo]

I’m thinking of doing something like this for the frame rails. The front section sits low like the stock front rails under the foot well. The rear rails sit 3” higher. This lines the top rail up with the stock seat risers. It also lines up the rail to weld direct to the back half. I’ll just keep the floor up high from that point back.

[jaybee]

I like that. Where it goes through the seat risers it becomes another way to tie your frame connectors into the unibody.

[Threepointtwo]

This will weld from the frame to the rocker. I’ll then weld the roll bar to this strut.

[Threepointtwo]

The back half shipped today and should be here for installation this coming weekend. I better make sure I clean up the shop a bit so I have room to get that set in.

[Threepointtwo]

Well, the back half arrived today - good news. But, FedEx Freight destroyed it in transit. Looks like mine was the victim of some forklift jousting.

[thumper877]

That sucks waiting for a part and it comes destroyed like that. Especially a big part that u have to wait on. They really twisted it. I think I would of refused delivery. Have u contacted FedEx or the manufacturer yet?

[Threepointtwo]

That sucks waiting for a part and it comes destroyed like that. Especially a big part that u have to wait on. They really twisted it. I think I would of refused delivery. Have u contacted FedEx or the manufacturer yet?

I went through the required steps and I got an automated response email acknowledging the damage. Being the weekend, the manufacturer isn’t open. I’m pretty disappointed but confident I’ll be able to get it replaced.

I have plenty of other projects to work on but that was the one I was really looking forward to.

[TitanFox]

Nice work on the dash looking good. Doing the whole rocker inside in plate looks like a good idea I only put plate where my frame connects to the rockers. Having the back half come in like that really sucks looks like they dropped it maybe, Hopefully they make it right for you.

[Threepointtwo]

Nice work on the dash looking good. Doing the whole rocker inside in plate looks like a good idea I only put plate where my frame connects to the rockers. Having the back half come in like that really sucks looks like they dropped it maybe, Hopefully they make it right for you.

Thanks. I think the full plate may be overkill but it will give me a nice clean surface for all the attachments including the floor.

[Threepointtwo]

It really sucks that my back half got destroyed in shipping but kudos to Checkered Racing who already built and shipped my replacement. It should be delivered Friday.

I took the rear end and four link out and you can see the damage to the frame.

[thumper877]

That's definitely good news and awesome they got it going that fast

[Bulletpruf]

Great build. First gen Mustang coupes are still quite affordable; would love to do one myself one day.

[Threepointtwo]

Great build. First gen Mustang coupes are still quite affordable; would love to do one myself one day.

Thanks. It’s a lot of fun so far. A few minor setbacks along the way but that’s normal.

[Threepointtwo]

Ok, the replacement back half showed up and this time it is undamaged. It is a real beauty and I am sad that my welds will be seen alongside these. This will be my weekend project.

[Threepointtwo]

I made some progress this weekend. I got the back half cut, leveled, and tacked in place.

[Tidony]

This build is looking awesome! Love seeing the in depth garage builds!

[jaybee]

Start with a car and cut away everything but the VIN plate. That's bold...I like it!

[Threepointtwo]

Start with a car and cut away everything but the VIN plate. That's bold...I like it!

Yeah, not exactly the original plan but I’m committed now. Speaking of VIN, can I just cut that out of the original fender and rivet it to the new fender or do I have to weld it in?

[Threepointtwo]

I spent some time smoothing out some more of the firewall today. I’ll probably stop there since you really won’t be able to see it once the engine is in.


I started removing the sheet metal. Didn’t get too far. Drilling out those spot weld sure is time consuming.


I got in some practice welding tubes for the upcoming roll cage installation.

[Bulletpruf]

Nice progress!

You need to be careful about removing your VIN tag and re-installing it. At least don't post details on an open forum until you understand what the potential implications are. A quick Google search should give you details on federal and state law. I mess with early Broncos and know the ins and outs of these with respect to the VIN (official VIN is on the frame; glovebox door has the warranty tag), but pretty sure Mustangs are different.