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11-25-2007 #1
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Newbie from NW FL
Hey all, I just made up my mind to register and actually begin posting in here, as I have been lurking for about a year or so...
I own a 67 Mustang coupe, and had planned on something a bit different back in 2004. I wanted to clone a Titus Trans Am Coupe. Well, cash flow was keeping me from working on the car, and it has sat in the garage gutted since Nov 04. I was glad to see many others go the same route, yet somewhat annoyed, as I thought I was going to be "original". HAAHAH. It is now getting media blasted on a rotisserie, and when it gets back, I am going to paint and install my brand new front and rear suspension. Nothing cosmic. Shelby Drop, SSBC Brakes,620 springs, adjustable shocks, huge sway bar up front; and 5 leaf, reverse eye springs, adj shocks, and sway bar out back. Then, there is the brake vents to work in there somehow.
Still working out things like wheel size. I want the widest I can use without modifying the car...too many options out there...
Engine is in the works as well. Shooting for a 550-600 HP 347 Stroker.
Trans. I have a built C5, that I WAS going to use for drag racing, but, not sure I can use it on the tracks. Might go 5 speed manual.
Rear End, FOR NOW is the old 8 inch, with 4.11:1, (again, I intended on using this for a drag car) and a mini spool. Stock Brakes out back.
I am sure there are going to be 1,000 different things going through my head during the build, so I will drop in from time to time to ask questions, or confirm my thoughts. Thanks in advance, see you on the track!!! JL
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11-25-2007 #2
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Welcome but
11-25-2007 #3
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Welcome. Where in Florida do you live?
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11-26-2007 #4
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Welcome to the site, there are several of us in the area.
Chris
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11-26-2007 #5
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pics will come when my car comes back from media blasting...hopefully this weekend....
11-26-2007 #6
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Welcome from Pensacola...... who is doing you media blasting?
11-27-2007 #7
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Ray at www.Stripmasterspor15.com
quoted $6-700 for the rotisserie blasting, and another $6-700 for epoxy priming. Not a bad price, I have seen much worse. I'll post pics of it when I get it back.
11-27-2007 #8
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Crafty One, I just looked at your ride. Looks like you picked a good username!!! Hahah, DAMN that is a lot of body work!
11-28-2007 #9
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I'm glad to see your using Ray.... He is a stand-up guy.... I'll be taking the Camaro to him in pieces over the next couple of months to get it all blasted.
11-28-2007 #10
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Welcome. Sounds like a cool project.
Tod
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buying parts I can't afford...with money I don't have...to impress people I don't like anyway.
05-14-2008 #11
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it's been a while..wife pregnant now, and frequent deployments have kept me apart from my other wife;)
Originally Posted by West Texas Z
Welcome but
here's the link from the initial media blasting results...I have new floor pans in, and still have to finish the battery tray, and passenger quarter. THAT Is gonna suck...anyone know a good bodyman in the Navarre, FWB area?
here's the link:https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=37381
05-14-2008 #12
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Why not just take it back to Ray?
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Welcome from Destin. You work at Hurby?
05-14-2008 #14
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I saw you mention a few front suspension changes, but have you considered switching to roller spring perches for the front? They allow full travel of the suspension easier and improve the ride quality substantially.
67 Mustang Coupe, lots of ideas but, no money to execute them.
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