65 Mustang Coupe

[bmxmon]

Hello all, my name is Alex and I have a 65 Mustang. I've owned it for 3-4 years now. It was originally a inline 6 three speed manual trans, though now it has a 302. I've been a member for awhile now, but just started working on the front suspension so I decided it was time to post. Im installing a Mustang II front suspension from Rod and Custom. I will also be installing a bunch of other stuff this winter, like an electric fan, subframe connectors, and anything else I can get around to doing. (I have a pretty lengthy list) Here is some pics of my car, along with the progress thus far on the suspension. Since Im in college I only get to work on the car during the weekends, but I should have it at least back on wheels by the end of next weekend. Thanks for looking guys, any comments welcome!

[camcojb]

cool car. My first car was a 65 Mustang, wish I still had it.

Jody

[bmxmon]

Yeah, they are pretty fun cars. Cheap too :) Got the rest of the suspension in, so its back on four wheels!

[XcYZ]

Hi Alex, I missed this thread when you started it. Cool to see a Mustang getting the treatment.

Keep us posted. :cheers:

[HRBS]

Looking good !
Especially on a "college kids" budget.:lol:
I was lucky to buy lug nuts back then.
Keep up the good work !:thumbsup:

[bmxmon]

Thanks guys! Im hoping to get it all back together before the winter is up. The hardest part is just finding the time to work on it, since I can only get down there on weekends I have to make the most of them. Money is definately tight, though I have a decent job and not too many bills (rent, utilites and food are about it) so its do-able. Buying the cheap beer helps too :cheers:

[XcYZ]

...since I can only get down there on weekends I have to make the most of them...

Where is down there?

[bmxmon]

Frazee Minnesota, which is really close to Detroit Lakes. Its about 45 minutes southeast from Fargo/Moorhead down highway 10. Im guessing you get to Car Craft summer nats every year? Ive been down there the past couple years. Im also thinking about the Power Tour this year, since it ends in Wisconsin, wouldnt be too bad...

[XcYZ]

Hmmm, never heard of Frazee, I'll have to Google Earth it.

Yep, I'll be at Car Craft again this year. There's a very good chance that there will be a Lateral-g.net/Autokraft booth there. :thumbsup: Power Tour is the goal for my car AND Jody's car. Right, Jody? :captain:

[bmxmon]

Hmmm, never heard of Frazee, I'll have to Google Earth it.

I wouldnt worry, your not missing much. Population of I believe 1300, people drive their lawn tractors around town. I think that sums it up pretty well :lol: (google "worlds largest turkey" thats what frazee is know for, haha)

[deuce_454]

I wouldnt worry, your not missing much. Population of I believe 1300, people drive their lawn tractors around town. I think that sums it up pretty well :lol: (google "worlds largest turkey" thats what frazee is know for, haha)
what is it with minnesota and the worlds largest... whatever?? i lived in a town with the worlds largest otter... not far from the worlds largest ball of twine...

i still dont get it

[bmxmon]

By Darwin??! Im originally from Dassel, have alot of family down there. Not sure what is up with minnesota, right next to frazee and the worlds largest turkey is Vergas, population of probably less than 500, with perhaps the worlds largest loon. (not sure if it is, but its gotta be close...)

[XcYZ]

Yeah, lots of oddball stuff in this state. :_paranoid

[bmxmon]

Got the steering together, though I think Im going to make a bracket to help support the steering tube more, its by far too shaky. (can move around some, definately wouldnt help as far as steering response) Anyway, figured i'd keep updating...