Mid-Engine Mustang Fastback

[jp455]

I have been thinking about a project like this, except using a Camaro body, since about 1997 or so when in a Power tour that went through Florida I saw a 1st Gen. Camaro done exactly like this. I was mean looking! It was all black and they blended the rear window to make it look like a fast back. It had Camaero writen on but I never saw or heard anything about it in any magazine or forum. Hope to see some pics soon!

[96Z28SS]

here is the mustang with the lamborghini rear engine that was at SEMA this year. Its all wheel drive also.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/11...pped-with.html

[bnickel]

I like the idea of this project and have had similar dreams for years (since seeing my first Pantera actually) and have been daydreaming about it a lot lately. Seems it's an idea that has finally found its time. BTW, my latest version is highly influenced by my relatively recent involvement with Merkurs (and Sierra Cosworths by association. Now it would be a bit different than my old Pantera-esque ideas, with a front mount mid-engine layout with an AWD system, probably using Sierra 4x4 components and a turbo'd SBF. There are a couple folks that have done SBF Sierra 4x4 conversions on Merkurs, so I know it's viable. Of course the "hard part" (or near impossible for me) would be to fit it to the Mustang chassis. But figuring it's really just a shell anyway, I'd probably look for one of those full fiberglass '70 Mustang bodies that were out a few years ago and do a monocoque or tube chassis.

Ah... to dream is cheap.

hey Wyatt, if they could put a ferguson tractor AWD box in 69 stang i'm sure it would be possible to use a Sierra box. well it wasn't actually straight from a tractor but straight from the brain of the mr. ferguson himself. i did some research on the ferguson transfer case and it's a viscous coupling system and is actually what the new audi and subaru cases are designed from, not sure exactly ho much different they are from the original design but who knows maybe they aren't much different at all. i'v had this idea in my head for a long time to build a mustang or cougar with the ferguson style AWD and a one of the hone-o-drive 9" pinion mounted overdrive units mounted to a copy of the IRS sytem used in the 68 shelby green hornet prototype. it'd definitely be different!!!!

BTW, did i tell you the stang is going to be going up for sale this spring? decided to sell it so we can buy a house but i've already bought (well almost paid off anyway) a 69 cougar with 76,000 original mile and original paint except for the passenger side, it's going to get repainted though in a different color than what it is now.

[DoctorV8]

Any updates on this project? Looking forward to more pics.

[atomicjoe23]

Latest Mustang GT update

We have the viper chassis trimmed out. We have ordered the replacement sheetmetal from National Parts Depot. I will tell anyone working on a camaro or mustang they should really consider working with NPD. Their stuff fits and they have it in stock. The transaxle should get here next week too. It is starting to come together.

Thanks
Mike

Is this the Viper chassis??? The really skinny wheels are confusing my eyes/brain!

[MrQuick]

yeah the space savers are a distraction. LOL

Looks like a ACR GTS' frame too.

[DarkBuddha]

I'd love to hear some updates on this as well...

BTW...

hey Wyatt, if they could put a ferguson tractor AWD box in 69 stang i'm sure it would be possible to use a Sierra box. well it wasn't actually straight from a tractor but straight from the brain of the mr. ferguson himself. i did some research on the ferguson transfer case and it's a viscous coupling system and is actually what the new audi and subaru cases are designed from, not sure exactly ho much different they are from the original design but who knows maybe they aren't much different at all. i'v had this idea in my head for a long time to build a mustang or cougar with the ferguson style AWD and a one of the hone-o-drive 9" pinion mounted overdrive units mounted to a copy of the IRS sytem used in the 68 shelby green hornet prototype. it'd definitely be different!!!!

BTW, did i tell you the stang is going to be going up for sale this spring? decided to sell it so we can buy a house but i've already bought (well almost paid off anyway) a 69 cougar with 76,000 original mile and original paint except for the passenger side, it's going to get repainted though in a different color than what it is now.

Interesting info on the Ferguson system... I think my attraction to the Sierra/Cosworth awd system is that it's all Ford and I have access to an expert with the stuff. I was psych'd to find out that the RS500s used a 9" diff in the rear as part of their system. The front transaxle assemblies are proven to 500hp no problem, so it seems a good choice all around. Oh, and congrats on the Cougar and the house.

[vipercuda]

I'd love to hear some updates on this as well...

BTW...

Interesting info on the Ferguson system... I think my attraction to the Sierra/Cosworth awd system is that it's all Ford and I have access to an expert with the stuff. I was psych'd to find out that the RS500s used a 9" diff in the rear as part of their system. The front transaxle assemblies are proven to 500hp no problem, so it seems a good choice all around. Oh, and congrats on the Cougar and the house.

Progress.. We received some new goodies today for the mid-engine mustang project. We should begin to build the chassis in the next month now that we have all the big pieces. We now have a Ford GT engine, transaxle, and all GT parts to make work. We have all the wiring, dash, console, seats. This one will be a Ford GT at heart but all mustang on the outside. Look for more to follow in the coming weeks.

Thanks
Mike Staveski
Time Machines

[vipercuda]

Progress.. We received some new goodies today for the mid-engine mustang project. We should begin to build the chassis in the next month now that we have all the big pieces. We now have a Ford GT engine, transaxle, and all GT parts to make work. We have all the wiring, dash, console, seats. This one will be a Ford GT at heart but all mustang on the outside. Look for more to follow in the coming weeks.

Thanks
Mike Staveski
Time Machines

More pictures...

[SaturnVUEguy]

Nice! I was wondering what happened with this project

[BossaNova]

More pictures...

Those gauges are off the chain!

[ANIMOSITY]

watching this one closely

[maldo]

cool

[3erLow]

Any updates on this one??

[DarkBuddha]

Updates?

[spaghettio]

this will be amazing when finished.keep us updated

[WS6]

talk about digging up an old post. Did you guys notice the dates before you started asking questions?

[DarkBuddha]

talk about digging up an old post. Did you guys notice the dates before you started asking questions?

Yes, and I noticed that hadn't been any updates in over a year, so I thought I'd ask for an update (and hopefully the thread starter would get and email notification and check in on the thread).

[Bryce]

Im also curious where this build is going. very interesting!

[muztang89]

Best project