$5000 budget Mustang

[rtwind02]

Cool Project! Great job on holding to your budget.

I agree with some of the others here to keep it all ford.

[Ron S]

Finally got the door panels made and on, super plush as usual. I was going to roll some beads in them, but if I one day want to put real interior in it, it would be harder for the interior guy. I'll try and get the new hubs in this weekend, and hope it cures my knockback issues, if not this may get a full floater in it.

[Vinz68]

Look's good! You should put a pad on top of the door for your arm. LOL

[Jasons72]

Looks real clean, i like it a lot, then again i like the whole car a lot! (that really takes a lot to say from a chevy guy lol)

[bonecrrusher]

Wow - Ron - door panels look great!

[Payton King]

and no one noticed the what is on the frame table in the background. You guys must be slipping.

[David Sloan]

and no one noticed the what is on the frame table in the background. You guys must be slipping.

Your right Payton i just talk to Ron a couple days ago an he was telling me about the bikini clip he got from Jake.
This next project is going to be cool!

[Bow Tie 67]

and no one noticed the what is on the frame table in the background. You guys must be slipping.

I saw it, now we need Ron to spill the beans!!

[Zachalanche]

Ron, my compliments to the builder. I have enjoyed watching this evolution. based on this thread you seem to have found a great balance between driving your car and upgrading it. I could only hope to be there some day. unfortunatly right now I'm 100% project, 0% driving.

[rustomatic]

When in doubt, ask an old-school trucker. Granted, the average 10-speed Road Ranger has the gears a bit closer than a four or five-speed car box, but if you like your left knee, you do not use the clutch to shift a truck. Down or up, there's no point in using a clutch, unless you're taking off (it's the clutch brake that helps the thing get into first at a stop); trying to use it like a car clutch actually does not work, as it will not help you find a gear. The main point is this: Move the engine at the same speed as the trans, and the gears will mesh together; I've done this smoothly in all kinds of vehicles, from a VW bug to a 350Z, and of course Macks, Peterbilts, KWs, and Freightliners. For some, this skill takes years to get right, and it can be quite interesting to learn in traffic, or on hills under a load... Then, you can learn the skill with an engine brake on...

Here's the starter: Load the shifter before you let off the gas, and it will pop right out. To avoid grinding when going in, use all points in the gate when going slowly--feel neutral; blip the throttle to adjust RPMs if/when they drop. Lots of fun grinding will ensue while learning, but you'll surely impress the ladies. Speed will come when/if you figure out what you're doing.

[Ron S]

I saw it, now we need Ron to spill the beans!!

I kind of had a 69 AMX fall into my lap. Wanted to do something a little different with it, talked to Jake at Jakes Rod Shop. He set up a really sexy bikini C5 front clip, the quality of that clip is phenominal (welds are some real art work). I figured I'd get the chassis together, while I'm waiting for the car to be dug out of deep storage. As soon as I get it , I'll start a build thread. This is the nicest body I've ever stated with, usually I start with a rusted out, clapped out, pos. This is nice enough I may actually leave it a Pro Touring surviver.

[Mike Holleman]

I kind of had a 69 AMX fall into my lap. Wanted to do something a little different with it, talked to Jake at Jakes Rod Shop. He set up a really sexy bikini C5 front clip, the quality of that clip is phenominal (welds are some real art work). I figured I'd get the chassis together, while I'm waiting for the car to be dug out of deep storage. As soon as I get it , I'll start a build thread. This is the nicest body I've ever stated with, usually I start with a rusted out, clapped out, pos. This is nice enough I may actually leave it a Pro Touring surviver.

Man, I love the AMX. The guy that does my paint has one mostly original but built for drags. I have been trying to drag his butt to the road course in hopes of getting him inspired to build it to turn and stop. The man has over 20 cars that rarely see the road. The AMX is the only one he beats on. Can't wait to see this build Ron.
Mike

[MoparCar]

Ron,
Not to Hi-Jack your 'stang thread which is awesome, but do you have any details of how you will be splicing in the JRS clip into the existing AMX? I'm building a Mopar and have talked to Jake but haven't had the guts to do it.

Wes

[Ron S]

I'm actually building a full perimeter chassis. I'm pretty picky on the fabrication side, but Jake was very accomodating, making his clip exactly how I wanted it. Still batting around a couple of different rear suspension designs, hoping to have the chassis built in the next couple weeks.

I don't think it would be that hard to graft one of Jakes clips on to a Mopar, as long as the frame widths are close. It would be cool to see, not alot of Mopars taken to that level.

[asifnyc]

hey Ron,

it's so cool you're going to build and AMC! I've really enjoyed following the mustang build (it's jaw dropping awesome). can't want to see the AMX. AMC Rules

[MoparCar]

I'm actually building a full perimeter chassis. I'm pretty picky on the fabrication side, but Jake was very accomodating, making his clip exactly how I wanted it. Still batting around a couple of different rear suspension designs, hoping to have the chassis built in the next couple weeks.

I don't think it would be that hard to graft one of Jakes clips on to a Mopar, as long as the frame widths are close. It would be cool to see, not alot of Mopars taken to that level.

Thanks for the reply-can't wait to see a few pictures and details of the AMX project and the frame.
Wes

[Ron S]

hey Ron,

it's so cool you're going to build and AMC! I've really enjoyed following the mustang build (it's jaw dropping awesome). can't want to see the AMX. AMC Rules

Yeah, I'd love to keep it all AMC, I have access to several 401's, but my goal on this car is to keep it below 3000 lbs.. I know Indy does make an aluminum AMC block and heads, but the assembled package is 25K. Way out of this cars budget.

[Ron S]

Installing brake ducts, ZR1 hubs, and Hardbar hardware. Hoping it helps with the brake knockback. Crazy how heat from the rotor burned the boot off the tierod. Once all this is installed I will have to build the air intakes in the splitter.

[bonecrrusher]

You fab up the brake ducts?

[Project69]

Nice build.

Edit: So you just slapped the body onto a frame? Where did you get the frame btw?