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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Came across a deal i couldnt pass up and got new interior for the car. Came with seats, carpet, headliner, door panels, kick panels and a new dash. Me and Chavez66 put it all in yesterday, well i started on monday but we did the final touches yesterday. I think it came out pretty good and ive always wanted pony interior. The only issue i ran into is that when we bolted down the center console, the shifter boot kinda bunches up and i have to pull on the shifter hard to go to 1st gear(these consoles were designed with the 4 speed). Should i just change the boot? Anyways, heres some pics
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UPDATE: well i got some more stuff for the interior after buying the seats and all. And took out the dash to install some blue L.E.D. dash lights. THE PICS DO NOT DO JUSTICE FOR THE DASH!! Anyways, when i was taking it out i accidentally barely hit the gas gauge and broke it. Bought a new one and the needle is at 3/4 since yesterday?? I numbered all the wires when i took out the cluster but maybe made a mistake? Faulty gauge?

Heres some more pics
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This little shit is expensive
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[ October 25, 2011, 07:34 AM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by 88gtstang (Member # 10370) on :
 
nice interior how much u get it 4?
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
nice work! [worship]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 88gtstang:
nice interior how much u get it 4?

Thanks bro. I got it for 500 with the seats upholstered already. And came up on the dash which is like 175 and the kick panels that are i think 30
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
lookin good Bro bout time u have some clean seats, so dose girls we pull dot have to sit on the floor anymore haha naw man but we were der for a while man
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
looks great! I realy like the pony interior just wish the seats were higher backed like the later buckets
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
Nice come up! It's looking good too.
 
Posted by Sco Cuddie (Member # 6757) on :
 
Looks good bro! You making me want an old school bad.

Trying pulling off the shifter boot and put it in first. If everything seems fine, relocate the boot a little to give you more slack when throwing it in first.
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Sco Cuddie:
Looks good bro! You making me want an old school bad.

Trying pulling off the shifter boot and put it in first. If everything seems fine, relocate the boot a little to give you more slack when throwing it in first.

im telln u bro old skoos are were its at. ive had mine for aroud 6 years and ive influenced a couple people into getting them lol including 66_5.0
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by Sco Cuddie:
Looks good bro! You making me want an old school bad.

Trying pulling off the shifter boot and put it in first. If everything seems fine, relocate the boot a little to give you more slack when throwing it in first.

im telln u bro old skoos are were its at. ive had mine for aroud 6 years and ive influenced a couple people into getting them lol including 66_5.0
Sco Cuddie: get an old skoo bro just a whole another feeling to drive it

Chavez66: dont flatter yourself
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Looking good, you need to get some pony door handles now. Mustangs plus sells them for like $3 each on clearance at the swap meets.

I just leave my shifter boot unbolted. The console will keep the boot in place for the most part.

Speaking from experience... watch out for those metal pieces in the middle of those seats on hot days. They will brand the hell out of your back leaving a nice welt.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good, you need to get some pony door handles now. Mustangs plus sells them for like $3 each on clearance at the swap meets.

I just leave my shifter boot unbolted. The console will keep the boot in place for the most part.

Speaking from experience... watch out for those metal pieces in the middle of those seats on hot days. They will brand the hell out of your back leaving a nice welt.

The handles are 3? I looked them up in mustangs plus and theyre 25 each. And yea as for the boot i think ill move the console a little to the left and hopefully that will work too [patriot]
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Pony interior is awesome. I wish they continued it through to '68. I hate the deluxe interior for '68.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Looking good
 
Posted by CupcakePrincess (Member # 10402) on :
 
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....
 
Posted by 90fox5.0 (Member # 9338) on :
 
Looks good man
 
Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
Looks good man I like the detail
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Pony interior is awesome. I wish they continued it through to '68. I hate the deluxe interior for '68.

I've never been a fan of the 68 wood grain..... I like the brushed aluminium look of the 67 more.

Your pony interior looks great. OP [patriot]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good, you need to get some pony door handles now. Mustangs plus sells them for like $3 each on clearance at the swap meets.

I just leave my shifter boot unbolted. The console will keep the boot in place for the most part.

Speaking from experience... watch out for those metal pieces in the middle of those seats on hot days. They will brand the hell out of your back leaving a nice welt.

The handles are 3? I looked them up in mustangs plus and theyre 25 each. And yea as for the boot i think ill move the console a little to the left and hopefully that will work too [patriot]
Yea, that's why you need to hit their clearance bins at swap meets. They are usually at the goodguys shows in Pleasanton. They are "blemmished" pieces but who really cares for a car thats a driver? Remember you have to buy the handle and the backing plate for the handle too.

How are you going to move the console? It's screwed to the floor.

[ October 28, 2010, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Secnd2nun64 ]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CupcakePrincess:
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....

yea im waitin for him to paint his shit cuz as of right now we ride in ma old skoo to pic up the bitchs haha he needs sum paint now [worship]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good, you need to get some pony door handles now. Mustangs plus sells them for like $3 each on clearance at the swap meets.

I just leave my shifter boot unbolted. The console will keep the boot in place for the most part.

Speaking from experience... watch out for those metal pieces in the middle of those seats on hot days. They will brand the hell out of your back leaving a nice welt.

The handles are 3? I looked them up in mustangs plus and theyre 25 each. And yea as for the boot i think ill move the console a little to the left and hopefully that will work too [patriot]
Yea, that's why you need to hit their clearance bins at swap meets. They are usually at the goodguys shows in Pleasanton. They are "blemmished" pieces but who really cares for a car thats a driver? Remember you have to buy the handle and the backing plate for the handle too.

How are you going to move the console? It's screwed to the floor.

Just unscrew and rescrew. We had to make the holes anyway. But ill keep an eye out for the handles [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Well hopefully you dont have to put too many wholes in the floor. Hope it works out for you. [patriot]

[ October 28, 2010, 06:38 PM: Message edited by: Secnd2nun64 ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by CupcakePrincess:
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....

yea im waitin for him to paint his shit cuz as of right now we ride in ma old skoo to pic up the bitchs haha he needs sum paint now [worship]
I know i should have it painted in a few months. Im taking all all donations
[Big Grin]
 
Posted by bigjerry (Member # 6033) on :
 
Was this the kit on cl?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by bigjerry:
Was this the kit on cl?

Yes sir
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
[dance]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks for all the compliments guys [burnout] [Whoo Whooooo!]
[dance]
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by CupcakePrincess:
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....

yea im waitin for him to paint his shit cuz as of right now we ride in ma old skoo to pic up the bitchs haha he needs sum paint now [worship]
Bitches dnt wanna ride with u kuz u be hitting deers!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by CupcakePrincess:
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....

yea im waitin for him to paint his shit cuz as of right now we ride in ma old skoo to pic up the bitchs haha he needs sum paint now [worship]
Bitches dnt wanna ride with u kuz u be hitting deers!
Ooh thats fightin words haha [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by CupcakePrincess:
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....

yea im waitin for him to paint his shit cuz as of right now we ride in ma old skoo to pic up the bitchs haha he needs sum paint now [worship]
Bitches dnt wanna ride with u kuz u be hitting deers!
haha fuck that fool I be takin deers out the game
 
Posted by crazyhorse (Member # 5662) on :
 
Gotta love that pony interior. Is there a glue you use before the carpet?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by crazyhorse:
Gotta love that pony interior. Is there a glue you use before the carpet?

Nope, just lay down the carpet. It comes in 2 pieces, ur just gonna have to cut the excess carpet on the sides and position it correctly. Not too hard just meticulous
 
Posted by crazyhorse (Member # 5662) on :
 
Cool thanks. Hopefully I can get a good deal on a carpet like you did.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by crazyhorse:
Cool thanks. Hopefully I can get a good deal on a carpet like you did.

Have u looked up mustangs plus? They have a kit for 500 that comes with the seat material, headliner, carpet, and door panels. Then ur gonna have to get the seats upholstered and im thinking thats pricy but i wouldnt know
 
Posted by crazyhorse (Member # 5662) on :
 
Yea i haven't bought from them in a minute. Just need the carpet and possibly might get black pony covers. I got the parchment pony in it right now and it gets dirty real easy
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Some more goodies. Pics on 1st page
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Nice work [patriot]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Did you get the LED cluster kit or are those the blue filter kit for the bulbs?

I thought about doing that for mine but then thought it wouldn't look right since my radio lights up green.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Did you get the LED cluster kit or are those the blue filter kit for the bulbs?

I thought about doing that for mine but then thought it wouldn't look right since my radio lights up green.

Yea its a kit. Didnt change the filters..i think they have them in other colors too
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Do the regular bulbs that were in your cluster have a part number on them?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Do the regular bulbs that were in your cluster have a part number on them?

Yea it has 3 letters and 4 numbers underneath that
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
The kit is convenient but $40 bucks seems kinda steep for a couple LED bulbs. I was thinking sourcing ebay for the bulbs, getting some cheap china knockoff ones. I cant find a reference part# off the regular old bulbs though.

Hey, goodguys is in Pleasanton this weekend. You might be able to get those door handles at the Mustangs Plus booth. Last time I checked them out at the show they had pony kits for the kickpanels. The lower carpet and trim pieces.
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by CupcakePrincess:
Looks great! Those pictures looked like those mexicans were trying to steal your stereo speakers or something, but they actually did a good job and it came out good. Now you can finally get some bitches in that ride now! Well after you get it painted maybe....

yea im waitin for him to paint his shit cuz as of right now we ride in ma old skoo to pic up the bitchs haha he needs sum paint now [worship]
Bitches dnt wanna ride with u kuz u be hitting deers!
haha fuck that fool I be takin deers out the game
Shit I took out a raccoon out the game on saturday u could hear all the bones cracking

[ November 09, 2010, 09:26 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
The kit is convenient but $40 bucks seems kinda steep for a couple LED bulbs. I was thinking sourcing ebay for the bulbs, getting some cheap china knockoff ones. I cant find a reference part# off the regular old bulbs though.

Hey, goodguys is in Pleasanton this weekend. You might be able to get those door handles at the Mustangs Plus booth. Last time I checked them out at the show they had pony kits for the kickpanels. The lower carpet and trim pieces.

yea i know it was pricy but if it helps my numbers said "wf GE 1895"

And man i couldnt wait i bought the handles already and the actual mechanism too because the pony interiors have a longer shaft to clear the door panels
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Cool, thanks. I found some on ebay using that number.

Are you going to get the courtesy lights on the doors?

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Cool, thanks. I found some on ebay using that number.

Are you going to get the courtesy lights on the doors?

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Oooh i like..how much are they?
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Your looking at $30 each new for the light assembly. Maybe $10 each used at a swap meet. The wiring harness is like another $30 but you could just make the harness yourself using some automotive wire. It just splices into your doorjamb switch. They pony steering wheels are pretty cool too. But they are pricey.

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Ok ill look into it. And i think im gonna go with a mahogany steering whell from Grant [dance]
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by Sco Cuddie:
Looks good bro! You making me want an old school bad.

Trying pulling off the shifter boot and put it in first. If everything seems fine, relocate the boot a little to give you more slack when throwing it in first.

im telln u bro old skoos are were its at. ive had mine for aroud 6 years and ive influenced a couple people into getting them lol including 66_5.0
I gotta agree on the old skool note. no matter what, you have way more fan base with an old skool.no smog which i know doesnt matter to some. but all i do is pay my registration every year and im not viewed as just another punk in a mustang getting pulled over for no reason.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
btw that bulb your looking for is a standard part number 1895 most stores will stock it. if you need more then four id go to a higher quality store like napa, carquest etc. where a they will stock boxes and a box will be almost as much as 2 packs of 2 at kragen.
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by Sco Cuddie:
Looks good bro! You making me want an old school bad.

Trying pulling off the shifter boot and put it in first. If everything seems fine, relocate the boot a little to give you more slack when throwing it in first.

im telln u bro old skoos are were its at. ive had mine for aroud 6 years and ive influenced a couple people into getting them lol including 66_5.0
I gotta agree on the old skool note. no matter what, you have way more fan base with an old skool.no smog which i know doesnt matter to some. but all i do is pay my registration every year and im not viewed as just another punk in a mustang getting pulled over for no reason.
dam Neight u hitten racoons huh haha did u atleast go back and teabag his ass haha hows ur car? Any damage

[ November 11, 2010, 07:59 PM: Message edited by: Chavez66 ]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
quote:
Originally posted by Sco Cuddie:
Looks good bro! You making me want an old school bad.

Trying pulling off the shifter boot and put it in first. If everything seems fine, relocate the boot a little to give you more slack when throwing it in first.

im telln u bro old skoos are were its at. ive had mine for aroud 6 years and ive influenced a couple people into getting them lol including 66_5.0
I gotta agree on the old skool note. no matter what, you have way more fan base with an old skool.no smog which i know doesnt matter to some. but all i do is pay my registration every year and im not viewed as just another punk in a mustang getting pulled over for no reason.
That's what I love about my 66 bro, every time I pass by a Chp or cop "most of the time going faster than I should" they usuAlly just smile and give me the thumbs up haha. But when I drive my cobra going 5 miles under the speed limit the cops jus give me dirty looks [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
+1 never been pulled over in my mustang. Even when I was running open headers on the street. Classics seem to get more respect with the cops. When I had my 5.0 I would get pulled over each time drove it.
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
+1 never been pulled over in my mustang. Even when I was running open headers on the street. Classics seem to get more respect with the cops. When I had my 5.0 I would get pulled over each time drove it.

Yea I think in general everyone gives respect to the old skools because most people know WhT it takes to build them and maintain them. Ey secnd2nun64 I'm in the process of doing a 9 inch in ma 66 what can u tell me about yours, don't know much about this swap and am learning as I go. I want to do it right the first time u know
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Yeah, I got a new crate rear from currie and a used center chunk. It is nodular iron lim slip unit with 3.50 gears. I run 31 splines axles and 11" drums.


My reasoning for buying the currie is that a used housing that will fit the car right w/o modification is rare (57-59 Ford)and will cost you $500 or so and those most likely will have 28 spline axles. So by the time you get new axles which are around $300 and new seals $80 your in it the same price as a new crate one. Plus then your working with new parts that are not 50 yrs old.

A lincoln versailles will fit too but your locating pins on the spings may not match up to the springs, bad gearing plus the housing is a little bit wider.

On the 9 inch, you will have to fab up new brake lines as your 8 inch lines wont fit. You may also need a new driveshaft. I lucked out on mine when I did the swap since my driveshaft was still the correct length. I just had to change the u-joint because the cap size was different.

Are you planning to run enough power to need a 9"? Doing the swap is not cheap and the 8" is a pretty strong rear, especially if you have the WAR case center section. I only changed my 8" because I wanted to run slicks. What type of gears you have right now?
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
well i have a 331 stroker in mind but that is really far from now, i have an HCI 302 around 3 sumthin rear wheel so its really not that much power. this is just the second time i mess up an 8 inch, but they were both stock rear ends so i can see why they didnt hang. i guess an 8 inch rear end is enough if i really beef it up, what would you recomend for rebuilding the one i have? i just dont want to have to go through this again you know
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
What are you breaking on the 8"?
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Well the first one was a on a hard take off, the third member snapped and broke
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Well, the 8" has two diffent style third member housings. One is the standard web and the other is a cross web style like whe WAR case. The cross web is much stronger. Which one do you have?

Standard
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WAR style
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If your interested I have the WAR style cases from my 8" in a 3.00 gear set and a 3.55 gear set. Both are open carriers. They use a 1310 u joint with the larger caps and have the pinion guard on the pinion support.
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Ok yea both of my rear ends that have broke were the standard style, that war one looks reinforced for shur. Yea I'm interested in one with the 3.55 what u looking to get for it?
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I'll send you a PM.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
yeah I've never had any issues using a WAR case'd 8" id def. go that route. but when it comes time to do rear brakes they make a conversion kit to use cobra calipers and rotors on the the rear. its inexpensive,works great! and keep in mind if you convert your 8" to rear disc the parts can also be used on a small bearing 9" OR if you go big bearing 9" you will have to re-buy the brackets but at least you will have the majority of the brake parts. I recently did this to the 67 but i got some 2-piece rotors to match the front and had to make the rear calipers match the front as well. btw www.streetortrack.com makes all the brackets etc. and even has a kit to allow you to use your stock e-brake with the new disc brake setup out back.

heres a rear pic:
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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Yup I tried avoiding running it over kuz I wasn't in the mood to run one over so I swerved left to avoid it but I guess he wanted to turn back from where he came so blap he ended up my tire. It was a huge raccoon it didn't do any damage but put blood everywhere its nasty hearing it all the bones crack LOUD. I also once took a squirrel out the game to I was at malibu grand prix here in Redwood City and one tried running by quick but I was fuck that I aint slowing down n blap blood got on my leg shit was nasty.
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Yea I'm thinking of doing the disk brake conversion while I'm at it
 
Posted by crazyhorse (Member # 5662) on :
 
I had to upgrade on a budget. Luckily found a 8 inch 67 (WAR) center here with an open 4.10 ratio. Didn't want one leggers so I bought the powertrax lockrite locker. I'm easily over 350 hp and it holds up like a champ.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
So after a lot of hours of work and struggling i managed to get my car into the bodyshop! Im way too excited for words and special thanks to a fellow member...stangin' for the recommendation on the shop. Now i have to wait the long wait. Ill try and get pics up tomorrow i was a bit in a rush today. Ill keep everyone updated!
 
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
So after a lot of hours of work and struggling i managed to get my car into the bodyshop! Im way too excited for words and special thanks to a fellow member...stangin' for the recommendation on the shop. Now i have to wait the long wait. Ill try and get pics up tomorrow i was a bit in a rush today. Ill keep everyone updated!

NICE!!! [burnout]
 
Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
where'd you take it too? I need paint and body done on my comet.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
I chose a bodyshop here in sac. His name is Marcos and his shop is in the army depot
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
good to hear bro. marcos will take care of you. it will be worth the money once he's all done. stop by every couple of wks to take pics of the progress.

what color did you decide to go with?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Pretty much sure on azure blue..
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
and it begins..
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Posted by 94droptopGT (Member # 4992) on :
 
oo i like how these things end up! whens it supposed to be finished?
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Who's the Joto in blk JK bro cant wait to see it all done! [Big Grin]
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Who's the Joto in blk JK bro cant wait to see it all done! [Big Grin]

Dont mind him, That's just "the help" lol. Uly got in the way when I took the pic.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
^^^ wus up Jr yea you got to wory about those guys 

[ April 22, 2011, 04:43 AM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Damn Daniel thats messed up!
Should be done around July
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 


[ April 22, 2011, 10:41 AM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
^^^ wus up Jr yea you got to arty about those guys

sup Daniel, dont be jealous, you know you want some of my bad ass camera phone pics! lol.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
I just got back from the bodyshop after seeing the cars one week progess and its crazy when i first got there i was looking for my car and didnt recognize it at first glance because it was sanded all the way down! I knew that i would have to get a passenger side door because the guy who owned the car before me wanted pop-open door and shaved the door handle. In doing so they welded it to where it would be a waste of time to try to mess with it. Although, there were a few surprises, underneath all the primer was a TON of bondo and cover up a lot of things. On the roof in particular are holes scattered around and even though its bad, it will be able to be repaired. Also, my driver side door appears to have cancer in the lower left side, since he hasnt sanded it down yet were not sure but the best bet looks like it would be to pick up a used door. Its inevitable that there will be surprises on these old skools but its worth it. Here are progress pics after one week, since we all know how much CA Fords LOVES pics.

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Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Damn. I don't even wanna know what my 66 coupe is going to look like when i get it to this level.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Very nice progress
 
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
thats nothing, i just replaced 50% of the sheet metal on my 69 bronco. you do have some work though. looking good
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
I wonder how many people have hit their leg's on those bumper brakets. [Embarrassed]

You got yourself a nice project there. [patriot]
Dont skimp and think/plan everything you want to do metal wise.(fenders rolled,maybe a mini tub, subframes...)now is the time to get it all out of the way.

Good Luck.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
What does the floor boards look like if your roof is like that?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
I wonder how many people have hit their leg's on those bumper brakets.

You got yourself a nice project there. [patriot]
Dont skimp and think/plan everything you want to do metal wise.(fenders rolled,maybe a mini tub, subframes...)now is the time to get it all out of the way.

Good Luck.

Haha its funny that you mention that because i did hit those brackets! Well i dont plan on rolling the fenders, i do want a mini tub and all but just wont be able to. I mean ideally now IS the best time to do it but i just dont have the resources to do so.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
What does the floor boards look like if your roof is like that?

When i took out the old carpet and put it the new stuff, the floor boards looked solid except the passenger side. There is a very tiny section that had minute rust..i just sprayed it with primer. The roof was just a surprise to me, at least i know the car is getting taken care of.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Update: coming along..little bit at a time. Still awaiting all the fiberglass parts so i can bring it to him.
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Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
I wonder how many people have hit their leg's on those bumper brakets.

You got yourself a nice project there. [patriot]
Dont skimp and think/plan everything you want to do metal wise.(fenders rolled,maybe a mini tub, subframes...)now is the time to get it all out of the way.

Good Luck.

Haha its funny that you mention that because i did hit those brackets! Well i dont plan on
rolling the fenders, i do want a mini tub and all but just wont
be able to. I mean ideally now IS the best time to do it but i
just dont have the resources to do so.

here's a great price on a mini tub kit.(under 300.00)
Daniel aka 50reasons should check this out too.
[burnout]
http://www.autoworksparts.com/wheel_tub_kit.htm

[ May 04, 2011, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Slowback67 ]
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
wow, seeing what it is now, i think you got a pretty good deal for the amount of work marcos is going to do. keep us posted [patriot] .
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
yeah personally i dont wanna know whats hiding under 68.. doesnt have any rust bubbles, but im sure its got some ugly sheet metal under it..
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
yeah personally i dont wanna know whats hiding under 68.. doesnt have any rust bubbles, but im sure its got some ugly sheet metal under it..

Haha fuck it what you don't see can't hurt u haha I wudnt go Lookn for it, its inevitable I got some bubbles but just act like I don't see them hAha
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Stangin': yea bro he even told me was taking a gamble with it cuz he didnt know what was underneath the primer

slowback67: thanks bro ill look into it

68dustin: yea bro i didnt wanna look but i have to now haha
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
I wonder how many people have hit their leg's on those bumper brakets.

You got yourself a nice project there. [patriot]
Dont skimp and think/plan everything you want to do metal wise.(fenders rolled,maybe a mini tub, subframes...)now is the time to get it all out of the way.

Good Luck.

Haha its funny that you mention that because i did hit those brackets! Well i dont plan on
rolling the fenders, i do want a mini tub and all but just wont
be able to. I mean ideally now IS the best time to do it but i
just dont have the resources to do so.

here's a great price on a mini tub kit.(under 300.00)
Daniel aka 50reasons should check this out too.
[burnout]
http://www.autoworksparts.com/wheel_tub_kit.htm

Thanks Slowback but I think we doing something a little different [Wink]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Over the weekend the car was sent to get the roof sand blasted because the bodyshop said it was worse then he thought once he started tackling it. This is coming out of his own pocket because he wasnt anticipating on the car being this tore up but im happy the way its coming. Theres still a lot of work left but its coming along very slowly [patriot]
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Over the weekend the car was sent to get the roof sand blasted because the bodyshop said it was worse then he thought once he started tackling it. This is coming out of his own pocket because he wasnt anticipating on the car being this tore up but im happy the way its coming. Theres still a lot of work left but its coming along very slowly [patriot]

i'm following your every step, lol. yeah marcos is a straight up dude. he really will go the extra mile for you and he keeps his word. his quotes are solid and he won't try to play games when stuff like this comes up.

a good friend of mine wants to bring his '71 camaro ss up there too pretty soon.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by stangin':
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Over the weekend the car was sent to get the roof sand blasted because the bodyshop said it was worse then he thought once he started tackling it. This is coming out of his own pocket because he wasnt anticipating on the car being this tore up but im happy the way its coming. Theres still a lot of work left but its coming along very slowly [patriot]

i'm following your every step, lol. yeah marcos is a straight up dude. he really will go the extra mile for you and he keeps his word. his quotes are solid and he won't try to play games when stuff like this comes up.

a good friend of mine wants to bring his '71 camaro ss up there too pretty soon.

yea i like the way its done, he tells me how it is and he wanted me to come look at the roof to see he wasnt playing around. I just cant wait to have it done.
[Big Grin] [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on :
 
minimal rust looks in pretty good shape
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Update: roof is all done! Took some work but they spot welded and roof is solid, no more flimsy roof! The back left side had that shitty weld job and it in the process of getting fixed. Plan is to have first primer on it this weekend!

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Looking real good damn guy works very fast

[ July 05, 2011, 01:23 PM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Are you going to shave the driver side door handle too?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Are you going to shave the driver side door handle too?

No i want the door handles, which is why i had to buy a new passenger door. Its an old car and should keep the original features
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
First primer, next is block sanding. Anxious to get and put fiberglass parts on.
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Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on :
 
let me tell you marcos used to be my old boss and is a beast in the automotive industry!! he knows his shit and does great work also going above and beyond at all times he does grteat work!!

your car is in great hands [patriot] [patriot]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Block sanding has begun
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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
lookin good!! whats the colors?
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
lookin good!! whats the colors?

Grabber blue
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
lookin good!! whats the colors?

Grabber blue
thanks 68dustin..im still undecide between Grabber or Azure Blue! its one of those 2..i really like the Maier racing coupe
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Looking good though so far can't wait to see paint laid down
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
gonna be sick no matter what color... i should be in the garage sanding right now on mine..lol.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
thanks D..ur fastback is next [Big Grin]
68dustin- thanks man im patiently waiting..i dont like being stangless but definately get urs goin bro..all us old schools can roll together like the 60s [patriot] [burnout]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Lookn good baby, brings back memories of when mine got sprayed. I know ur helluh excited man
 
Posted by 87MclarenMustang (Member # 10695) on :
 
Looking at this car really makes me want my sisters 68 coupe. It's got a 351 Cleveland and a c4 auto. Clean custom interior and nice paint... Clean!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Second coat of primer is on! i know you guys are probably tired of seeing just the shell but the fiberglass parts should be here hopefully in 2 weeks. Also, there might be a change of plans and i want to do the fully adjustable coil overs for the front. that will definately set it back for paint. For those of you that have done it any pointers will be appreciated. For the time being these are the latest pics as of today

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
I always say do it right the first time so if it delays the paint then oh well. But when all said and done it will be a sweet ride with the suspension you really want
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
i love the progress reports you're giving us. it's coming along real nice. all this prep work is going to make the paint that much better in the end.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks Daniel thats what i want to do, the right way.

Stangin'- yea cant thank u enough for the recommendation. the rusted floor pan on my passenger side was another unexpected surprise but he said he'll take care of it, that makes me extremely happy. And i will continue on the updates as i go
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Bump for you Uli! And keep the pics
Comming
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks D you know i will..hopefully things go smooth
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Sick u pick front suspension yet?
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
I wonder how many people have hit their leg's on those bumper brakets.

You got yourself a nice project there. [patriot]
Dont skimp and think/plan everything you want to do metal wise.(fenders rolled,maybe a mini tub, subframes...)now is the time to get it all out of the way.

Good Luck.

Haha its funny that you mention that because i did hit those brackets! Well i dont plan on
rolling the fenders, i do want a mini tub and all but just wont
be able to. I mean ideally now IS the best time to do it but i
just dont have the resources to do so.

here's a great price on a mini tub kit.(under 300.00)
Daniel aka 50reasons should check this out too.
[burnout]
http://www.autoworksparts.com/wheel_tub_kit.htm

fuck autoworks!!! the absolute worst place to buy stuff I should know because it took a year to get the radiator and fan kit for matts car!
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
coupe is looking good btw!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
thanks v-town!

Daniel im lookin at TCP and Global West for the front..still have to do more research because i want a good street set up that can still go to the track
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
thanks v-town!

Daniel im lookin at TCP and Global West for the front..still have to do more research because i want a good street set up that can still go to the track

What do those set ups run because I'm still debating also and what all do they come with
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Straight out of Sacramento Mustang's website.

http://store.sacramento-mustang.com/1964-1973-tcp-complete-coil-over-conversion-kit-p750.aspx

http://www.rrs-online.com/frontcoilovers.php

http://www.jegs.com/p/Global-West/Global-West-Coil-Over-Front-End-Kits/760574/10002/-1

This is the Big Boy
http://stang-aholics.com/ShowItem/108958%2065%20-%2070%20Mustang%20Coil-over%20IFS%20Kit%20-%20Show%20Package.aspx


If you find some let me know Daniel
 
Posted by JBeezy53 (Member # 3960) on :
 
When I was planning on getting a 67/68 I was gonna go with AJE, I like how it opens up the engine bay. I had planned to go with a DOHC motor.

http://www.ajeracing.com/64-70Mustang.php

Here's a write-up on it.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/classic-mustangs-fords/1012990-aje-racing-front-suspension-67-mustang.html
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
i like it..although i would want to completely shave the shock towers. other than gaining more room for a bigger engine.. is it worth it?
 
Posted by JBeezy53 (Member # 3960) on :
 
Pros would be more space, better steering geometry and better handling however one of the reviews says it's closer to a full race set-up rather than a street set-up. Better priced than some and superior to a mustang II set-up but others still liked the TCP set-up better.
 
Posted by 1972_Torino (Member # 11091) on :
 
good shit cousin.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JBeezy53:
Pros would be more space, better steering geometry and better handling however one of the reviews says it's closer to a full race set-up rather than a street set-up. Better priced than some and superior to a mustang II set-up but others still liked the TCP set-up better.

yea i was looking at TCP and like their set up too..i want a street set up since i will be driving it a lot. any other input is welcome.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1972_Torino:
good shit cousin.

whats good lil cuz? u finally made one thats good shit
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Parts are here! Took a while but I have all the parts I wanted and should be taking them to the shop this week.

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[ September 14, 2011, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
I see that u still got my ET streets, in your house haha. U cant put them in the garage
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Theyre mine now [burnout]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
daaaaaamn.. like christmas in sept!! cant wait to see it all done!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Hella yea man thats what I first thought! I told myself Christmas came early this year! [dance]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Nice to see you got the rest of the parts to get it done
 
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Martz chassis
 
Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :
 
cant wait to see it all together
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Straight out of Sacramento Mustang's website.

http://store.sacramento-mustang.com/1964-1973-tcp-complete-coil-over-conversion-kit-p750.aspx

http://www.rrs-online.com/frontcoilovers.php

http://www.jegs.com/p/Global-West/Global-West-Coil-Over-Front-End-Kits/760574/10002/-1

This is the Big Boy
http://stang-aholics.com/ShowItem/108958%2065%20-%2070%20Mustang%20Coil-over%20IFS%20Kit%20-%20Show%20Package.aspx


If you find some let me know Daniel

Jim meyer just came out witha setup recently as well. Dont go RRS if you want that style go with gateway clasic mustang. they took the RRS design and improved upon it. that and with RRS they use an odd ball gto hub assembly that is only available in aust.only. and you have to use there brake setup where gateway uses an sn 95 style hub assembly and baer brakes. havent had a chance to drive my car but we'll see how it goes. The AJE kit looks cool but even with good welding I dont like the welding 4 sleeves in your frame and those four sleeves will have the four bolts holding your front suspension and motor in the car. keep in mind with AJE or RRS style you can only notch the towers you have to keep the top as the mounting point for the coil over struts. only way to get rid of them all together is to go mustang 2 and there is no straight answer there. theres still lots of controversy there.

another option is cortex if you want to dump about $10k just in your front end!LOL

also talk to shaun over at Street Or Track he makes nice stuff and he does all his own R&D

[ September 16, 2011, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: v-town coupe ]
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
ill see if i can find one of the pics i have with the 13" 2-piece rotor on. this is the Gateway kit. I was skeptical about going strut but it seemed to allow the most lowering without affecting ride to bad. and two years back their car placed 7th out of 50 cars that came out to run optima ultimate street car challenge.

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
not to thread jack but heres two more pics of the gateway stuff:

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
thanks v-town!

Daniel im lookin at TCP and Global West for the front..still have to do more research because i want a good street set up that can still go to the track

another thing to consider even if they were cool people to deal with. is Autoworks buys all there parts from a lot of manufactures(they really dont make a lot of parts in house)also they are in CA and well Sales Tax could be hefty on a couple $1000.00 purchase.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Parts are at the shop! Im pretty excited seeing as I havent driven my car in months. Plan is to have them on, aligned primered and all. Its getting closer to the step where I get to see it at the stage it will look like with out paint.

Hope to have some more pics later on in the week. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Just a teaser pic..I dont want to rush the guy but damn I do sure want my car back! Now its looking like Sunday might be the day when everything is on
[Big Grin]
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Posted by 65Elii916 (Member # 9988) on :
 
50 reasons car club??
 
Posted by rio92 (Member # 11194) on :
 
I NEED SOME ADVICE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE BEST YEARS OF MUSTANGS TO REPULICAT THE 67 SHELBY GT ELINORE?
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by rio92:
I NEED SOME ADVICE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE BEST YEARS OF MUSTANGS TO REPULICAT THE 67 SHELBY GT ELINORE?

IM gonna say 1967 on this one.
 
Posted by feda65 (Member # 11282) on :
 
I'm looking for 5lug Axles for my 65 mustang I got a 8inch rear end let me know I need them asap bro thanks
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 65Elii916:
50 reasons car club??

Yea foo you how how we do
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by feda65:
I'm looking for 5lug Axles for my 65 mustang I got a 8inch rear end let me know I need them asap bro thanks

Hey man this goes in the Ford Sale section.
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by feda65:
I'm looking for 5lug Axles for my 65 mustang I got a 8inch rear end let me know I need them asap bro thanks

Try and call a place called A&M mustang, there here in sac and its an all old skool mustang junkyard. They should have everything your looking for [patriot]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by feda65:
I'm looking for 5lug Axles for my 65 mustang I got a 8inch rear end let me know I need them asap bro thanks

Hey man this goes in the Ford Sale section.
Give the man a break, he's looking for some help he ain't jacking your thread [Roll Eyes] . Just call that place bro, they'll have ur axles and for cheap too

[ September 30, 2011, 08:14 AM: Message edited by: Chavez66 ]
 
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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
How are u liking those repro fender.. [Frown] i spent about 4-5 hours making mine fit correctly & it still just dont fit as nice as orginal.. car's comming along...
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
How are u liking those repro fender.. [Frown] i spent about 4-5 hours making mine fit correctly & it still just dont fit as nice as orginal.. car's comming along...

Yea they didnt align right up, but the shop is taking care of all that because theres no way I could have done this! The "Original Ford Tooling" fenders are crazy expensive thats why i got these. I see yours coming along too man [patriot]

[ September 30, 2011, 02:31 PM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
i shootin on the 12th.. [Big Grin] so what's the color for ur's?

[ September 30, 2011, 03:26 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
i shootin on the 12th.. [Big Grin] so what's the color for ur's?

Azure Blue! That color combo is just sexy!
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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
i shootin on the 12th.. [Big Grin] so what's the color for ur's?

Azure Blue! That color combo is just sexy!  -
Im going for the same combo..the blue but with black Le Mans stripes. But I cant find any 66 mustangs with this color combo. I found these that kind of look like it. The year one car says it actually is Azure Blue but it looks way too light. It could be the lighting but I dont know..
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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Veeeeery sexy. Great choice of color
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
How much under hood clearance is that hood going to give you? Is it taller than a Shelby hood scoop?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
How much under hood clearance is that hood going to give you? Is it taller than a Shelby hood scoop?

Im not too sure I havent measured it but I would say it is about 1.5-2 inches at the tallest part of the bump. Yes I think the GT350 scoop is too small appearance wise and also it does look a bit smaller than the one in the picture. I should've measured them side by side before I sold the 350 hood.
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
It's a cool looking hood. Looking forward to seeing it with some paint on it. I don't know if you thought about it but shaving that center body line down the middle of that scoop would give it a different look too. Are you going to run hood pins? Looks like it has a good fit right out of the box.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
It's a cool looking hood. Looking forward to seeing it with some paint on it. I don't know if you thought about it but shaving that center body line down the middle of that scoop would give it a different look too. Are you going to run hood pins? Looks like it has a good fit right out of the box.

Thanks man I had to bug Mustangs Plus for this hood and always liked it. I personally havent seen any 66 Mustangs with this hood. I actually didn't even think about shaving that line down, it doesn't look bad.

I don't want to run hood pins but might have to since the hood is fiberglass, for now im keeping the latch.

Well you said it right, it "looks" like it fits good haha, its fiberglass it has to be messed with a bit. [patriot]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
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Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :
 
Looking good brotha!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks Talon shes almost done! [Big Grin] And afterwards I definately have to slam it or else Ill never hear the end of it from you and Corey haha.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Car looks great can't wait to see it done!
 
Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Thanks Talon shes almost done! [Big Grin] And afterwards I definately have to slam it or else Ill never hear the end of it from you and Corey haha.

hahahaha you KNOW IT!!!!

cant say it enough!! STANCE STANCE STANCE!!!!

[patriot] [patriot] [patriot]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Looking good! Nice 69 firebird in there too. So the next pics will be full of blue mustang parts right? Seems like you've been waiting a long time for this paint job. Just remember quality takes time!!
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Congrats bro your almost there, can't wait for u to whip it out so we can cruise. We gonna have the cleanest blue old skools in south sac
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good! Nice 69 firebird in there too. So the next pics will be full of blue mustang parts right? Seems like you've been waiting a long time for this paint job. Just remember quality takes time!!

Haha dammit now youre putting pressure on me! Well that's the plan, there's just a few more miscellaneous things to do then its the moment of truth! But yes it has been a long time, and it will be worth the wait.

I have to find out whether or not the 03-04 Mach 1s had the satin black portion sprayed or if it was a decal
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Chavez66:
Congrats bro your almost there, can't wait for u to whip it out so we can cruise. We gonna have the cleanest blue old skools in south sac

You know it bro, the day I get it back were taking a cruise out to the bay [burnout]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Lookin good can't wait to see it!!
 
Posted by Smoked50 (Member # 9592) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good! Nice 69 firebird in there too. So the next pics will be full of blue mustang parts right? Seems like you've been waiting a long time for this paint job. Just remember quality takes time!!

Haha dammit now youre putting pressure on me! Well that's the plan, there's just a few more miscellaneous things to do then its the moment of truth! But yes it has been a long time, and it will be worth the wait.

I have to find out whether or not the 03-04 Mach 1s had the satin black portion sprayed or if it was a decal

Google says decal, but I'd double check.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Smoked50:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good! Nice 69 firebird in there too. So the next pics will be full of blue mustang parts right? Seems like you've been waiting a long time for this paint job. Just remember quality takes time!!

Haha dammit now youre putting pressure on me! Well that's the plan, there's just a few more miscellaneous things to do then its the moment of truth! But yes it has been a long time, and it will be worth the wait.

I have to find out whether or not the 03-04 Mach 1s had the satin black portion sprayed or if it was a decal

Google says decal, but I'd double check.
Yea man just looked around and it says its a decal. Damn well I have to figure out how to duplicate that same style
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Have u thought of painting that rear bumper?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Have u thought of painting that rear bumper?

Ima keep it chrome Dee [patriot]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Just got a call from the bodyshop! [Big Grin] [dance]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
IS IT DONE???
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Almost man..he said he sprayed the inside dash, doors and engine bay black already. Dammit I have to wait til after school to go see it [patriot]
 
Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Damn i wanna see!
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
not sure if its the exact color but these look somewhat close. these are pics of Mike Maiers car over at Maier Racing

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
^^Yea thats what made me pick Azure Blue
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
those torque thrust "M" wheels hes running are pretty cheap too they are under $200 a wheel.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
They have them in 18x10? I read on his site somewhere that he was running 18x10s all the way around. Those M wheels I saw in Mustangs Plus in 17x8 with the correct offset for my car. They are clean!
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
i think they do make an 18x9 and an 18x10 which should be fine if you run his same tire combo.I think hes running 265/35/18 all the way around. Mike Maier doesnt keep everything hush hush you can call or email him and he'll tell you what tire,bs,width etc he's running BUT im pretty sure he had the wheel lips rolled in all 4 corners.if you didnt mini tub hopefully you had your lips rolled to squeeze as much tire as you can under the factory sheetmetal on that car.

want to also add that mike is running some very Aggressive suspension on that car so I'm pretty sure thats how he got away with the tire size hes running due to the fact the car doesnt shift causing tire rub if that makes sense? basically the contact points to the pavement(wheels/tires) maintain the same relationship to the body at all times where as a leaf spring will sway left to right etc.

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Yea it makes sense, Im almost positive that rear suspension hes running is about 7k? Its crazy and evidently putting that much work into the suspension definately has its advantages.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
that rear suspension isnt $7k its only $6k. LOL
I'll pass its nice but i think im going to go tcp g-bar kit. price is right it will do a million times better then stock and you can run tail pipes
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
that rear suspension isnt $7k its only $6k. LOL
I'll pass its nice but i think im going to go tcp g-bar kit. price is right it will do a million times better then stock and you can run tail pipes

Hahaha..damn my bad bro Im off by 1000. It is a badass kit, yet I would no way be able to dish out 6k at this time!

But yea I definately have to do suspension...I just underestimated on how much it really cost. This is my FIRST project so Im still new at it.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
^^ its cool bro they are all our first project at one point or another.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Interior is sprayed!
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And to Secnd2nun64,

I know I said next time would be blue Mustang parts but I promise the next pics WILL be of it painted!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
So did they pull the engine or just pull back all accessorys and spray it black?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Yea he pulled it and all the little stuff out too. He's definately doing some extra little things that will go a long way.

Just like I told him to cover up the hole for the antenna and he did a good job on it. Just wanted it a little different
 
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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
I see its coming along can't wait to see it finished [patriot]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
lookin swwwweeet.. is it single stage?
 
Posted by 85staNg302 (Member # 9450) on :
 
[worship] can't wait to get mine sprayed !
 
Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :
 
Uli can i run those rims when you are done with them. lmfao
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Cars looking real good! What type of radio are you running in the dash? I saw some extra holes in there. Have you thought about going back to original? They sell repair panels for the radio for like $6. I know you got it sprayed but it's something to think about while the car is not together.

Also noticed those springs on your hood, are those the stock springs? If they are take them off. You'll need low tension springs and a hood prop or your hood may break or bow.

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Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
Damn that's a lot brighter then I thought
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
looks good! now you just need to add some darker accents to tone it down a bit. dark wheels will be needed for sure!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Dustin: Its a 2 stage, base and clear

Secnd2nun64: Thanks man this particular journey is almost over haha! Im actually going to go with a nice Alpine deck and get rid of those holes.

Also, I did buy the light tension springs when I bought the hood. Thats the first thing the guy at Mustangs Plus recommended.

Taron: Man you can have em as long as you make some good food for our celebration [patriot]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Car is coming out great uli and I'm loving this color of course. And have you been thinking about new wheels? If so what look are you after? And what color are the wheels are you going to choose if you do grab another set
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks Dee..yea I want all black with a chrome lip, might powder coat the ones I have black for now. When I do get nice rims they will be a pretty penny.

V-Town: Definately man, Im going with black stripes and hoping to powder coat the rims black and keep the chrome lip.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Tomorrow is the day! I can't stop thinking about it and know I won't be able to sleep! [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Tomorrow is the day! I can't stop thinking about it and know I won't be able to sleep! [Big Grin]

hahah.. ur already down there waiting... [Wink]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Haha..Im on my way
 
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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Nice!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Oh I know how u feel right now lol looks sweet
 
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Hell yeah! Looks tight.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks guys! I can't wait for the stripes and clear! Damn I been waiting for a loooonngg time! [Big Grin] [burnout] [dance]
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
I know your just dying to drive your baby again! [dance] cant wait to see the final results, and see her back on the road where she belongs......

[ November 06, 2011, 03:07 PM: Message edited by: ZincYellowGt281 ]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
That color is going to pop out in the sun. Congrats!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
how did they do on the body work? see any spots?? i missed a few, but i kinda knew they were trouble spots. most people would see it, but since its my car i see everything..
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Jr you already know bro..I say it everyday!

Secnd2nun64: Thanks man! I wanted a color that does exactly what you said, plus with the stripes it will be screaming for attention.

68dustin: It looks great! I dont see anything, if I do I will be sure to let them know. Plus, its still just base coat and its got a nice little shine to it. Or maybe because it was still wet [Wink]
 
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Posted by 1972_Torino (Member # 11091) on :
 
good shit cousin were going to go cruising when my intrerior is done
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
damn, that's coming along real sick!!! do you stop by everyday? lol.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks cousin..Im taking a cruise out to Twin Peaks for some pic whoring [Big Grin]

stangin': Yea man haha..Im going back in the morning to lay out the stripes [patriot]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
did they find something wrong with the driver door? ur so lucky ur not cutting and buffing lol
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
They barely knicked it..but they took care of it.
Haha I know man...cutting and buffing should be started on Friday!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
good shit there taking care of it.. u paid the money be picky

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[ November 08, 2011, 07:32 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Yup, I found that after the fact. I already addressed it to him and its taking care of.
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
cant wait to see it.. perfect color!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks bro! Yea he just missed that little spot but its getting fixed tomorrow morning [patriot]
 
Posted by feda65 (Member # 11282) on :
 
Nice how the dash gages look! awesome work bro! [patriot]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Damn I'm jelly uli I need paint on mine so bad
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks feda65!

Daniel get her going man..hurry up and take that motor from your coupe and drop it in the Fastback [patriot]
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn I'm jelly uli I need paint on mine so bad

You buy anything for the fastback yet? When you gonna give us an update? [Smile]
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn I'm jelly uli I need paint on mine so bad

You buy anything for the fastback yet? When you gonna give us an update? [Smile]
We should be asking YOU that
 
Posted by 1972_Torino (Member # 11091) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Thanks cousin..Im taking a cruise out to Twin Peaks for some pic whoring [Big Grin]

stangin': Yea man haha..Im going back in the morning to lay out the stripes [patriot]

my car will probly be done by next week since my interior is taking forever and i just got my weatherstripping. twin peaks sounds perfect let me know when you go i usually be over their once a week thats the spot.
 
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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Looks good!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks man...only thing left is cutting and buffing [patriot]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Man that looks great! Can't wait to see her in person and sit shotgun [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Slowback67:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Damn I'm jelly uli I need paint on mine so bad

You buy anything for the fastback yet? When you gonna give us an update? [Smile]
Saving up for all suspenssion parts which is very pricey as you may know and with three other projects stealing my time and money and family ,things take a lil long3r then I expected
 
Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Car looks great. Congrats
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Man that looks great! Can't wait to see her in person and sit shotgun [Big Grin]

You already know Dee..Ima let you drive it so you can get some more motivation for your fastback [patriot]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by g-ride14:
Car looks great. Congrats

Thanks man! [patriot]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Man that looks great! Can't wait to see her in person and sit shotgun [Big Grin]

You already know Dee..Ima let you drive it so you can get some more motivation for your fastback [patriot]
Keep thinking of selling a ride or two just to make it happen now but I'm afraid I'll just regret it later if I sell my other projects
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
So when are you taking her home? Your car is crying out for some chrome!!
 
Posted by jaehow23 (Member # 11230) on :
 
I went up there today so he could look at my hood. Man your car is SEXY in person lol. Good stuff.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
So when are you taking her home? Your car is crying out for some chrome!!

This week for sure..Im thinking probably Saturday. I know she is! She gets whatever she wants haha
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by jaehow23:
I went up there today so he could look at my hood. Man your car is SEXY in person lol. Good stuff.

Thanks bro! Yea he is straight up and doesnt play around.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Picked up some CHROME goodies today! [Big Grin]
I know it needed some bad
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
those rims are CA FORDS dumb clean!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Haha you want em? Ill let em go at CA Fords lowball special! Theyre going in the trash once my good rims go on
 
Posted by 88gtstang (Member # 10370) on :
 
where ate the updates?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Picking her up on Wednesday night, she will be finally be at home. [patriot]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Let the pic whoring begin [Smile] went to finally take my car out sat. And fried my electric fan [Frown] Been sitting for a few months and keep finding bugs

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
It will [Big Grin]

Man thats not good, get her running again soon so we can roll out and take pics in the bay!
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Picking up this Wednesday eh? You now have to decide between turkey and working on the car. Maybe you will have better luck than I did. My wife shot that idea down for me. Well.... that's what she thinks. lol
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Picking up this Wednesday eh? You now have to decide between turkey and working on the car. Maybe you will have better luck than I did. My wife shot that idea down for me. Well.... that's what she thinks. lol

the cold weather has slowed me way down.. i dont feel like doin shit in the garage..
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Picking up this Wednesday eh? You now have to decide between turkey and working on the car. Maybe you will have better luck than I did. My wife shot that idea down for me. Well.... that's what she thinks. lol

the cold weather has slowed me way down.. i dont feel like doin shit in the garage..
Man I think you will have better luck! I actually have to work that day, but cant really complain since it will be a good amount of hours and I have to support this damn hobby somehow [burnout]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Holiday pay is always good!! I agree with all the cold weather. I get home from work, it's dark and too damn cold. I still have lots tuning and bugs to work out on mine. I'd be down for a bay area cruise when we all get our cars going. Probably be much warmer by the time that happens!!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Holiday pay? Unfortunately I don't get it [Frown] but I look at the bigger picture and acknowledge I have a steady income.

Yea a cruise sounds fun, Im curious to see how well that 393 does..pretty sure its a beast!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Man Im juiced! After 7 months she will be coming home today! [burnout] [dance]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
We need pics uli
 
Posted by *EPIK* (Member # 7481) on :
 
Damn bro... Been a while since I've seen this car, & its made quite a transformation. It's looking good man!!!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by *EPIK*:
Damn bro... Been a while since I've seen this car, & its made quite a transformation. It's looking good man!!!

Thanks Dustin, its been a loooooong wait!
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Haha you want em? Ill let em go at CA Fords lowball special! Theyre going in the trash once my good rims go on

I would but I think my brakes are about as big as those rims and I think I have more stud
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
She is home! Will take better pics later but with the house smelling good I gotta eat [Big Grin]
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Posted by 88gtstang (Member # 10370) on :
 
[worship]
 
Posted by Chavez66 (Member # 9812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 88gtstang:
[worship]

I see your [worship] and raise you 2 [worship] [worship]
Clean ass Old skool Ulli I know u waited a minute for it. Thanks for letn me be the 1st to see it
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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Thanks guys Hector you already know..she had to get re-acquainted with your car [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Nice!! Just in time for Xmas!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
^^Yes sir..shes safe and sound at home now
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
Remember u said I get to drive her [Big Grin] . The car looks even better in person, the car has come a very long way since u first bought her.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Damn uli I'm loving your car great cor choice and love the kit you chose... Pick me up lol
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Jr thats cold man [Mad]
Dee come through later and check her out
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
Jr thats cold man [Mad]
Dee come through later and check her out

I'm ready lmk when!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
You can come today..Ill be home by 12 so whenever..
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
Looks good! wheels and chrome are going to be a HUGE difference!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
Looks good! wheels and chrome are going to be a HUGE difference!

Thank you sir! I was thinking of powder coating these rims black but keeping the chrome lip, although I really like how it looks now..
 
Posted by 1RaW??SvT (Member # 9151) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
Looks good! wheels and chrome are going to be a HUGE difference!

Thank you sir! I was thinking of powder coating these rims black but keeping the chrome lip, although I really like how it looks now..
Take those wheels off an put them in the TRASH!!!! Buy some18/9 18/10 fr500s and powdercoat them all black!!! Your car needs stance and a nasty ass wheel tire set up!!!!
Trust me chavez66 needs to do the same!!!!!!!!

Just my opinion!!

[patriot] [patriot]
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1RaW??SvT:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
Looks good! wheels and chrome are going to be a HUGE difference!

Thank you sir! I was thinking of powder coating these rims black but keeping the chrome lip, although I really like how it looks now..
Take those wheels off an put them in the TRASH!!!! Buy some18/9 18/10 fr500s and powdercoat them all black!!! Your car needs stance and a nasty ass wheel tire set up!!!!
Trust me chavez66 needs to do the same!!!!!!!!

Just my opinion!!

[patriot] [patriot]

true. he knows what needs to be done.

But as me and 66_5.0 had talked before, he is waiting till he does some suspension upgrades before ordering wheels and tires.If you look at the pics while it was in the shop, these wheels on their now are WAAAAAAYYY better then the directional set.

Some blk torques thrust M's would be an inexpensive step in the right direction on a budget. Matter a fact you could probably sell the rims and tires you currently have and buy a set of torque thrust m's and take the money you would spend on painting your set or powder coating and put it towards tires.
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/?siteid=1&groupid=29
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
quote:
Originally posted by 1RaW??SvT:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
Looks good! wheels and chrome are going to be a HUGE difference!

Thank you sir! I was thinking of powder coating these rims black but keeping the chrome lip, although I really like how it looks now..
Take those wheels off an put them in the TRASH!!!! Buy some18/9 18/10 fr500s and powdercoat them all black!!! Your car needs stance and a nasty ass wheel tire set up!!!!
Trust me chavez66 needs to do the same!!!!!!!!

Just my opinion!!

[patriot] [patriot]

true. he knows what needs to be done.

But as me and 66_5.0 had talked before, he is waiting till he does some suspension upgrades before ordering wheels and tires.If you look at the pics while it was in the shop, these wheels on their now are WAAAAAAYYY better then the directional set.

Some blk torques thrust M's would be an inexpensive step in the right direction on a budget. Matter a fact you could probably sell the rims and tires you currently have and buy a set of torque thrust m's and take the money you would spend on painting your set or powder coating and put it towards tires.

Corey thanks for your brutal honestly asshole! I like these rims but I do agree on getting a better stance.

V-town coupe- Exactly, Ive looked at the Shelby Ms and love em. I could live with those rims on my car, hmm.

Would I be able to run those rims if I bought reverse eye leaf springs and 620 Grab-A-Trak front springs if I cut them about an inch? Wouldnt want it to look like a donk.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
I'll hit you later today
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
boss 338 wheels would look sick... can usually get a set of 18's with tires for 650-700  -

Clean, I hope I hit the lotto soon.. [Razz]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
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They need to make those in 17". 18"'s look huge on the 64-66 stangs IMO. 66_5.0 can probably fit those no problem, heck he could probably squeeze some 33" mud terrains under those wheel wells right now. lol Paint is done, time to lower that car now bro!!
[Big Grin]
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
Lotto?
seriously if you could drum up a few extra bucks your rims and tires gotta be worth something it just may sit on jack stands for a sec but its winter.

I have a wheel measuring device if you want to measure for wheels. your more then welcome to barrow it.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Hey hey be nice now! I know I need to slam it, I was kidding bout the lotto, but that idea is sounding good.

V-town- I appreciate the offer man, Ill PM you and work something out
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Just giving you crap! lol a Shelby drop up front would do you some good or cut half of one coil upfront. Are you running long shackles in the rear? I would change them back to stock if you are. 1" lowering blocks would help out too for the rear. Most guys like a 7" wide rim up front and a 8" in back. All depends on how low you want to go. Mustngs plus has a lot of info for rim sizes.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Just giving you crap! lol a Shelby drop up front would do you some good or cut half of one coil upfront. Are you running long shackles in the rear? I would change them back to stock if you are. 1" lowering blocks would help out too for the rear. Most guys like a 7" wide rim up front and a 8" in back. All depends on how low you want to go. Mustngs plus has a lot of info for rim sizes.

I have the GT springs up front and also have sitting in my room the so called "1-Inch lowering Grab A Trak 620 springs" for the front as well. They didnt lower the car at all but Im planning on cutting a coil off those and seeing how it looks.

No Im using the stock ones, Ill look at the lowering blocks because it has been metioned to me before.

Believe me, Mustangs Plus knows me haha I go to them for everything basically.

What is your suspension/wheel set up?

[ November 27, 2011, 02:59 PM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 


[ November 27, 2011, 03:01 PM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I got 15x7 wheels. 24" tall tires up front and 26" in back. Up front I got it dropped by cutting springs and a Shelby drop. It got a little too low so I had to add some coil spacers. My car has a lot rake to the stance, going towards the "hotrod" look. The rear is 4 1/2 mid eye leaf springs with caltracs. The rear has plenty if ground clearance. The front can get sketchy at times. I've had to unload people from the car to get over speedbumps and to get up driveways. The longtube headers were to blame for that though.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I got 15x7 wheels. 24" tall tires up front and 26" in back. Up front I got it dropped by cutting springs and a Shelby drop. It got a little too low so I had to add some coil spacers. My car has a lot rake to the stance, going towards the "hotrod" look. The rear is 4 1/2 mid eye leaf springs with caltracs. The rear has plenty if ground clearance. The front can get sketchy at times. I've had to unload people from the car to get over speedbumps and to get up driveways. The longtube headers were to blame for that though.

Ok I want to do the 5 mid-eye leaf springs since I have a 235/60/15 tire in the back, I think itll fit the wheel well perfect.

Yea I want to do the Shelby drop but with the way you make it sound, its a bit much.

Ill try the 620 springs with a cut coil and see how it goes, then go from there.

Edit: Would you mind posting pics? Or PM either way
Thanks

[ November 27, 2011, 10:21 PM: Message edited by: 66_5.0 ]
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I would do the drop or cut 1/2 a coil. Not both. Ill take some measurements on where mine sits. It def low upfront tho. You should get your wheels picked out first if you plan to go bigger.

Your going to rub the rear tires with mideyes. My m/t are roughly the same size. Mine rub if I put anyone in the backseat. You should be able to clear them if you roll the fender lips. I would be scared of jacking up the new paint. 225/60/r15 would clear.

Measured and the top of the front wheel arch is just under 24" and the rear is just over 26". My front valance is 9" off the ground.

[ November 28, 2011, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: Secnd2nun64 ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I would do the drop or cut 1/2 a coil. Not both. Ill take some measurements on where mine sits. It def low upfront tho. You should get your wheels picked out first if you plan to go bigger.

Your going to rub the rear tires with mideyes. My m/t are roughly the same size. Mine rub if I put anyone in the backseat. You should be able to clear them if you roll the fender lips. I would be scared of jacking up the new paint. 225/60/r15 would clear.

Measured and the top of the front wheel arch is just under 24" and the rear is just over 26". My front valance is 9" off the ground.

Ok yours is definately a lot lower than mine. I appreciate all the help you and everyone else has been giving, I have some options as for what I want to do.

Unfortunately she wont be getting any attention until after Christmas [Frown]
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I would do the drop or cut 1/2 a coil. Not both. Ill take some measurements on where mine sits. It def low upfront tho. You should get your wheels picked out first if you plan to go bigger.

Your going to rub the rear tires with mideyes. My m/t are roughly the same size. Mine rub if I put anyone in the backseat. You should be able to clear them if you roll the fender lips. I would be scared of jacking up the new paint. 225/60/r15 would clear.

Measured and the top of the front wheel arch is just under 24" and the rear is just over 26". My front valance is 9" off the ground.

Ok yours is definately a lot lower than mine. I appreciate all the help you and everyone else has been giving, I have some options as for what I want to do.

Unfortunately she wont be getting any attention until after Christmas [Frown]

Id cut the front first then figure out which rears to get. almost everyone i know has bought the mid eye springs and are un-happy due to the fact it pretty much raises your car from where its at now. every single one of them has gone ahead and bought the reverse eye at this point. I do want to add that you have the 64-66 body style and most of the people im referring to have a 67-71 stang. i know your wheel opening is smaller on the early cars.

As far as the front springs go, Maier racing told me that the rule of thumb they use is:

figure out how much you want to lower the car in inches

pull the coil spring out and put the flat side on the ground and measure to the highest point. That gives you your overall spring height.

then take half of what you want to lower the car out of the total height of the spring. for example

you want to lower your car 2" and your spring is a total height of 15" so then you have this

2"/.5=1" which means you will be taking 1 inch out of the spring

then you go 15"-1"=14" of total spring height.

so then you would run your tape measure till you reach 14" and that would be your cutting point and after you cut one then lay the existing piece on the other spring and it will give you your cut mark on the other spring.

not trying to make anyone feel stupid but usually if your not here in person to see it its better broken down. Ever since he told me this i've used it and to be honest its not super exact but pretty damn close. Its a lot better then ahh lets just cut a coil and see where its at or the ole famous get out the torch and heat them up.

something else to consider would be a shelby drop before spring cutting.

also about 6 months ago a buddy of mine whos on a budget couldnt really handle the ride of the his super hacked up springs anymore so he went ahead and bought this:

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/vas_bolton-co.html

with the 2" lowering cap and mounted some shorter bump stops and with a little spring adjustment plus the arm drop the stance was pretty damn close back to the way it was and the ride was WAAAAAY better!

[ December 02, 2011, 08:49 AM: Message edited by: v-town coupe ]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I would do the drop or cut 1/2 a coil. Not both. Ill take some measurements on where mine sits. It def low upfront tho. You should get your wheels picked out first if you plan to go bigger.

Your going to rub the rear tires with mideyes. My m/t are roughly the same size. Mine rub if I put anyone in the backseat. You should be able to clear them if you roll the fender lips. I would be scared of jacking up the new paint. 225/60/r15 would clear.

Measured and the top of the front wheel arch is just under 24" and the rear is just over 26". My front valance is 9" off the ground.

Ok yours is definately a lot lower than mine. I appreciate all the help you and everyone else has been giving, I have some options as for what I want to do.

Unfortunately she wont be getting any attention until after Christmas [Frown]

Id cut the front first then figure out which rears to get. almost everyone i know has bought the mid eye springs and are un-happy due to the fact it pretty much raises your car from where its at now. every single one of them has gone ahead and bought the reverse eye at this point. I do want to add that you have the 64-66 body style and most of the people im referring to have a 67-71 stang. i know your wheel opening is smaller on the early cars.

As far as the front springs go, Maier racing told me that the rule of thumb they use is:

figure out how much you want to lower the car in inches

pull the coil spring out and put the flat side on the ground and measure to the highest point. That gives you your overall spring height.

then take half of what you want to lower the car out of the total height of the spring. for example

you want to lower your car 2" and your spring is a total height of 15" so then you have this

2"/.5=1" which means you will be taking 1 inch out of the spring

then you go 15"-1"=14" of total spring height.

so then you would run your tape measure till you reach 14" and that would be your cutting point and after you cut one then lay the existing piece on the other spring and it will give you your cut mark on the other spring.

not trying to make anyone feel stupid but usually if your not here in person to see it its better broken down. Ever since he told me this i've used it and to be honest its not super exact but pretty damn close. Its a lot better then ahh lets just cut a coil and see where its at or the ole famous get out the torch and heat them up.

something else to consider would be a shelby drop before spring cutting.

also about 6 months ago a buddy of mine whos on a budget couldnt really handle the ride of the his super hacked up springs anymore so he went ahead and bought this:

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/vas_bolton-co.html

with the 2" lowering cap and mounted some shorter bump stops and with a little spring adjustment plus the arm drop the stance was pretty damn close back to the way it was and the ride was WAAAAAY better!

Thanks for the info man!

I will for sure use the info on cutting/ measuring the springs. My plan actually was to just cut and go haha.

Im not too concerned about the ride quality now since its not a DD and it rides crappy anyway.

I actually got to see a 66 on 17" Bullets this past weekend and I really like it! I would definately have to get the right offset though.

That kit for the coilovers isnt too bad actually, its pretty cheap considering all the other kits I have seen. Seems like its worth it.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Well, I havent done much to the car since I've gotten her back, but this weekend I will be lowering the car because it needs is BAD!

I decided to stick with my Classic 100 rims since they are almost new. Im just going to cut my front coils since I have an extra set and for the rear I will be using the lowering blocks, going with the 2" drop.

This month I hope to have a few things done since Knotts is coming around the corner, I need to be ready.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
It is finally lowered! Although I need to lower the front a bit more but for now here it is as it sits. Way better than before!

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
nice.
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Looking good!! I wouldnt go any lower on it. Time to throw some black paint on those rear drums though. [Wink]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Looking good!! I wouldnt go any lower on it. Time to throw some black paint on those rear drums though. [Wink]

Thanks V-Town!

I want to only because the front is slighlty higher and the least I want is for it to be flush.

And dammit I was going to paint those today, I even told my buddy that someone was going to point it out haha. Getting done tomorrow [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
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So it's been a long time, here's a few pics. 347 Stroker. [burnout] [patriot]
 
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Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Have you always had a 5 spd in your car? I can't remeber when I seen it last if it was a stick.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
Yes sir. Had it changed out in 2010 and put in a Pro 5.0 short shifter last night. But I have the 4 speed style shifter.
 
Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :
 
its looking good bro! Inspiring me to get off my ass and start wrenching on my 68 haha
 
Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse:
its looking good bro! Inspiring me to get off my ass and start wrenching on my 68 haha

+1 haha... Can't wait till these triple digit temps go away so I can work on mine! Amazing how it's cool all week until the weekend comes.

The car is looking good as usual. How much power you planning to get out of that 347?
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
ah shit.. now im jealous.. I really have been wanting to pull my engine and paint the bay the same color as the car.. I just don't want 2 projects torn apart at the same time.

[ 2015-08-17, 08:11 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
Dayum!!!!! Great looking car and build so far man!
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
quote:
Originally posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse:
its looking good bro! Inspiring me to get off my ass and start wrenching on my 68 haha

+1 haha... Can't wait till these triple digit temps go away so I can work on mine! Amazing how it's cool all week until the weekend comes.

The car is looking good as usual. How much power you planning to get out of that 347?

Hopefully, 400 to the wheels. [Smile]
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
ah shit.. now im jealous.. I really have been wanting to pull my engine and paint the bay the same color as the car.. I just don't want 2 projects torn apart at the same time.

That would be badass,I just like the contrast of the black engine bay.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
Dayum!!!!! Great looking car and build so far man!

Thank you sir. [patriot] [burnout]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
I've been stuck on this one lol.. but gonna do engine by the first time..  -
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
nice man! I miss having a mustang.

Your car looks different from how I remember seeing it. Didn't you have white strips and a front chin spoiler? Regardless, looking good either way!
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
i take it You used auto-paint and not rattle can.
 
Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
nice work! Who are you using for suspension?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
nice man! I miss having a mustang.

Your car looks different from how I remember seeing it. Didn't you have white strips and a front chin spoiler? Regardless, looking good either way!

That's my buddy Chavez66. He's got some good upgrades too.
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
I've been stuck on this one lol.. but gonna do engine by the first time..  -

You always have damn projects. [patriot]

And no sir I had it painted.

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Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66_5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
nice man! I miss having a mustang.

Your car looks different from how I remember seeing it. Didn't you have white strips and a front chin spoiler? Regardless, looking good either way!

That's my buddy Chavez66. He's got some good upgrades too.
Wait, didn't you have a coupe too?
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
nice work! Who are you using for suspension?

Just stock, cut springs and lowering blocks. I made the decision to do motor instead of suspension. I want full TCP suspension, that'll happen next year. [Frown]
 
Posted by acmikee (Member # 5568) on :
 
my 65 fastback has all total control suspension
http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/vehicles/vehicles_dougherty65.html
the car currently has a 650hp 408 w/a jerico
 
Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :
 
^^^^^^I hate you.
 




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