1965 Fastback Mustang Project

[Kennedy]

Yeah guys....I was hoping she would come back from the blaster a little cleaner. OUCH.

:windsor..can you PM me where you are deployed? Yes...damn the swiss.

Ron, your car is a great inspiration and you are incredibly skilled and a hard worker. I am not the best body man, so I am leaving that to Rusty.

[windsor]

Kennedy...will do.

[dipren443]

Ouch, well looks like that snowball is starting to gain momentum.

Looks like those metal flares and shaved drip rails are going to be put on the back burner. :P

Rusty, if I am in the area, any issue with stopping by to see the progress?

[rusty428cj]

Ouch, well looks like that snowball is starting to gain momentum.

Looks like those metal flares and shaved drip rails are going to be put on the back burner. :P

Rusty, if I am in the area, any issue with stopping by to see the progress?

No problem just let me know ahead of time since at this time we are working out of two shops. One fab shop and one paint and assembly shop.

[rusty428cj]

I had Brian weld the shock towers since we are going to be using Opentracker front suspension

[windsor]

lookin good!

[Runningriot]

What you did to the shock towers, is that what they call "stitch welding"? Sorry if thats a dumb question.

[Kennedy]

runningriot,

I think that is closer to seam welding than stitch welding, though local to an area, not the whole car.

Some guys, especially rally car builders stitch weld the car, think on an inch, off an inch throughout the car and especially in the floorpan area to keep the car strong but also allowing a little give.

I am not an expert, but this is what I have picked up. Any all knowing people, feel free to correct me.

break: Good stuff Rusty. She should be a lot stronger with all that new metal you are putting in.

Chris

[dipren443]

Hope Chris doesn't mind me posting this pic...

I think we can name the project...

Project Snowball sounds good to me... or

Domino effect?

[rusty428cj]

The fender aprons had been replaced at one time but they had not cut out all of the old metal and were not welded in some places. Brian removed the fender apron cleaned it up and welded back in and repaired a little rust.

[streetrods]

wow this turned into a big project... doing a nice job up front..

[Kennedy]

Looks good Rusty.

Nick, project snowball might be the nom, especially considering my prowess as a snow skier.

Also, I am glad I saved the drivetrain out of the 2006$ challenge car we built. It will need a refresh, but will get her moving well enough.

Iraq is good all. I am getting adjusted and getting my butt to the gym. It is starting to warm up here....

Take Care,
Chris

[dipren443]

Looks good Rusty.

Nick, project snowball might be the nom, especially considering my prowess as a snow skier.

Also, I am glad I saved the drivetrain out of the 2006$ challenge car we built. It will need a refresh, but will get her moving well enough.

Iraq is good all. I am getting adjusted and getting my butt to the gym. It is starting to warm up here....

Take Care,
Chris

I think the challenge motor needs some new rings... Whatcha think? I am not quite sure, were we burning wood or gas in that thing? It sure as hell was smoking a bit.

[csx4766]

Good progress. I did the same thing with my shock towers.

[randywyatt2000]

well at lest you're car is not as rusty as mines

[rusty428cj]

Brian finished welding the engine compartment and epoxy primed it yesterday.

[rusty428cj]

Brian cut the floor out next step will be subframe connectors.

[796spdbu]

Chris,
Thank you for all that you do. I wish you well. I hope your time flys by.

Greg

[Kennedy]

Rusty and Brian,

The progress looks great. I know it is getting hot down there, so hang in there.

Greg,

I am a month through my one year tour. I have been getting to the gym and am enjoying my job, but do miss my son and girlfriend.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Chris

[hivewax]

So, what are the plans for the car's engine? Looks like either a 289/302/351 since you kept the shock towers. Brian is doing a heck of a nice job in this Florida heat.

EDIT: Stay thirsty, my friends.