67 Fastback - Project Dalamar

[Dalamar]

Greetings Pro-Tourning.com
I was turned on to your site by a guy on a local mustang forum, and I've been lurking for a few weeks and am impressed.
Plenty of build threads, and I like the atmosphere.

I wanted to post up my build thread because it is 100% pro touring by definition. Hope you like it, and hope to get some pointers along
the way as this is my first full out custom build.


My name is Jeff, and my dad (Nick) and I are doing this build together.
It started about 7 years ago.
We wanted to build a car for a while but hadn't decided on what. After seeing Eleanor, we decdied
we could do something like that. This was before Shelby and others started making turnkey's.
The car sat for about 5 years, and we've been working on it, on and off for the last 3 years.

We found the car locally and it had been sitting on a trailer for over 10 years, with the windows down a few inches uncovered....
The body was in pretty good shape, but the interior was pretty rotted.



The car was built a GT - 289, made in california in 67 - obv.

We definately want to keep the trailer hitch

Stripped it down and had it Plastic Media blasted.

[CruizinKev]

nice project Jeff! keep up good work!

[Restomod]

Nice FB but if its a real GT dont do anything that cant be changed back.

[hivewax]

IM-humble-O, I see the Eleanor body going out of style if not now, then pretty soon. I'd go for a Trans-Am racing look.

[Restomod]

No offence but I think Eleanor is not going it has been over for a while in my .02........

[Fast68back]

Sweet, another Mustang! Keep the pictures coming.

[aussiebj]

keep the stangs comming ...post up pics as you go..looks like a great starting point ...you have a blank canvas to work from....cant wait to see the progress on this one

[gearbanger]

No more eleanores!

[Runningriot]

I think the Bullitt fastback is a much meaner looking car then Eleanor but thats just my opinion.

If you do go the Eleanor route, I'd suggest doing something different then the typical silver/pewter color.

And yes, keep those pictures coming! Great to see another mustang!!

[tintman]

Hey this is Jake from utahstangs. Glad to see you made it over here.

[T_Raven]

I still love the Eleanor look. Though I think they look better black with a silver stripe. But whatever you do with it, I'm sure it'll be cool.

[Dalamar]

Wow, thanks for all the responses. I have a lot more to update.
We're not doing the Eleanor... Decided that shortly after they started being sold as turn key kits.
The eleanor can be a nice looking setup, but I prefer something a little cleaner looking.
Let me get some more in here!

[Dalamar]

The floor wasn't too bad, especially after looking at how much rust I've seen on other builds.








We DEFINATELY wanted this car to ride and handle well. So it's out with the old suspension.
We picked up the front suspension kit from Rod & Custom Motorsports with the 2" spindle drop.

[Dalamar]

The first part that went on the car was the new K member.
We removed all the front end parts and cut out the towers.
Leveled and checked the frame, and welded in the new K.

I was glad to find out that the frame is strait, we checked it & it's right on.

Here's some pix.

[Dalamar]

Next we made a rotissery.

The body is so light, this isn't real heavy duty, just 3" channel, and some hot welds.









I don't have the tool to remove the column from the gearbox, so
a sawzall did the trick.



Up she goes.












It has been invaluably helpful!

[Dalamar]

[Wicked]

I like that front suspension. I've been looking for a project car and have been steering away from the small engine bays of the mid 60's Fords since my goal is a twin turbo LSX motor. This kinda opens up my options a little.

[Dalamar]

Now for some info on the motor.
Back before we got into the suspension work, I got a 2 barrel 351 Cleveland. It came out of a 72 Toreno.
A lot of guys swear by the 4 barrel Cleveland's, but I think the 2 barrel is better for a street car.
Mainly becuse it has a better low end torque curve, and wont' suck as much gas on the top end.

It was worn & dirty, but I got it for 300 bucks

Here's some pictures from the tear down:

[Dalamar]

I like that front suspension. I've been looking for a project car and have been steering away from the small engine bays of the mid 60's Fords since my goal is a twin turbo LSX motor. This kinda opens up my options a little.

Taking the towers out really opens it up.
I'll get some pics with the motor in there, further in this update.

[monteboy84]

Very nice project, can't wait to see how it turns out for you, looks great so far.