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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 
So i have come across a good 66 project and have started to do research to make it into a pro touring style stang. I know these came unibody but still wanna try and do a frame under there with full suspension....now my question..incase ii decide not to get this project can i still build one before i get a shell? Like build a frame and then look for the right shell. Im looking to save space by builing the frame first and going from ground up. Also what am i looking at for custom frame ($$$)? nothing super crazy
 

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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
If you are asking this question here, you are living a pipe dream.

Having said that anything is possible with enough money.
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 
Anything is possibile. Just gotta work hard and thts what i have been doing these last couple years and now i can start having fun again ..thanks for the responses in advance
 

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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Unless you can build your own frame from scratch.....here's an example of a " Bolt On Full Frame "
http://schwartzperformance.com/1964-1973-mustang-chassis-full-frame/

Not cheap but I think this is what your looking for.
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 
Trying to go for this style and look

http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sdc10160.jpg
 

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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 

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Trying to go for this style and look

http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sdc10160.jpg

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Trying to go for this style and look

http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sdc10160.jpg

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Is that the budget pro touring mustang? He did a lot of work to that car.... I wish he would have kept it FORD power.

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Originally posted by Slowback67:
Your gonna need to take alot measurements. Are you going to do a round or square tub chassis? You could try and take some measurements of one at a car show vender booth.
They would be shocked if you pulled out a tape measure and used their frame as a template LOL.

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I wanna do a square chassis ..this is because of cost, also wanna be able to notch the frame to run exhaust, and more streetable correct me if im wrong. ...yea im gnna show up with cardboard and cut out an exact replica to build one haha
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 
Check out this vert this is what i was gnna go towards
http://mustangforums.com/forum/classic-mustangs-tech/329790-66-pro-touring-convertible-update.html
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
yeah look to spend atleat $14-15K on a full chassis! some sick front and rear suspension plus subframe connectors goes a long way!! the DSE mustang is Dominating a lot of events right now and thats still a uni-body that is subframe connected. but with DSE youll still be spending a lot just not all at once!
 

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Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
u want a full frame? sub frames! there is a lower for moderate driving, and u can add a upper sub frame for the more serious driver. u can still ad what ever suspension u want to that car. there is no need to have a full removable frame.
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 
Well my thinking behind a frame was tht so far the research ive been doing seems to be tht you cant go as low on suspension, subframes, etc than a full frame also but im not %100 on frame either but tht route jst draws the most interest to me
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
you can go low with a lot of the new suspension out there. my gateway kit allowed me to go down almost 3" up front without changing ride quality!
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 

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you can go low with a lot of the new suspension out there. my gateway kit allowed me to go down almost 3" up front without changing ride quality!

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
well heres a video of the car if it helps. btw the front end isnt aligned so it will sit a little lower with the correct negative camber plus if I trim the top of the ball joint i can get it another 1/2" lower:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJFIwadYtKc

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Nice whip!! The look i want i would wanna go a little bit lower like tht dse mustang you posted but im for sure looking into gateway..thanks alot for the suggestion
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
Yeah keep in mind a cougar wheel well is a lot taller= harder to fill the gap. Since a mustang has lower lips the "slammed" look is a lot easier.
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
Also keep in mind tire height. The front tires on the Dse mustang are pretty tall.

[ July 26, 2012, 08:14 PM: Message edited by: v-town coupe ]
 

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Posted by iron50 (Member # 11231) on :
 

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Originally posted by Duncan Motors:
u want a full frame? sub frames! there is a lower for moderate driving, and u can add a upper sub frame for the more serious driver. u can still ad what ever suspension u want to that car. there is no need to have a full removable frame.

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Originally posted by Duncan Motors:
v town knows his cougars!!!!

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as in hot old ladies?, the animal? or the mercury type?
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 
^^^^ haha love me some cougars lol but thanks evryone for thier input
 

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Posted by 7.3F350 (Member # 1482) on :
 


[ July 26, 2012, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: 7.3F350 ]
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 

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Your car is bad ass!! Whats your suspension setup? Tire/ wheel size? Can you go any lower? I thinks these rims on your car would make it shit everywhere!! Haha (thats a good thing)

http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/8782676+w750+st0/epcp_0801_10_z+bmw_335i_gold_forged_wheels+side_view.jpg

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I could go lower if i had rolled the fenders
Its a QA1 Coilover suspension in the front and a Martz Chassis coilover in the back
245 in the front and 315 in the rear on 17 inch wheels.
 

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Posted by 87_Hatch (Member # 6714) on :
 

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Your car is bad ass!! Whats your suspension setup? Tire/ wheel size? Can you go any lower? I thinks these rims on your car would make it shit everywhere!! Haha (thats a good thing)

http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/8782676+w750+st0/epcp_0801_10_z+bmw_335i_gold_forged_wheels+side_view.jpg

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I could go lower if i had rolled the fenders
Its a QA1 Coilover suspension in the front and a Martz Chassis coilover in the back
245 in the front and 315 in the rear on 17 inch wheels. [/
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