67 fastback mustang [Archive]

67turbostang

01-06-2008, 07:07 PM

Well my project is moving right along. I fabricated and tig welded the 8 point cage. Ryan kertz got the new floors all spot welded in place. A lot of the suspension components were also welded, such as the rear upper coil-over mount, subframe connectors, watts link assembly, and torque arm kit. Ben Hermance is in the process of having some renderings done for me I cant wait.. I'm still somewhat new to this forum, so I'll give you a little info on my project.

1967 Fastback Mustang

dart 351 windsor block stroked to 427ci
forged internals
converted to fuel injection with twin 61mm turbos

griggs racing gr-350 coil-over suspension system

wilwood 14" front rotors 13" rear rotors

dpe 18" wheels

crc

01-06-2008, 07:20 PM

Lookin good! Keep the photos coming. :thumbsup:

GHOSTDANCER

01-06-2008, 10:30 PM

Looking good :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

EBMC

01-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Looking good! should be an awesome car when done. keep us updated!

67turbostang

01-28-2008, 08:45 PM

i ordered my brakes today:D
front: 14" gt 2 piece rotors with 6 piston calipers
rear: 13" gt 2 piece rotors with 4 piston caliper with internal parking brake
i ordered the brakes with polished calipers, but i will have them anodized in blue.
i will post more progress pics as soon as i can figure out how to post larger pics.

67turbostang

01-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Roll cage that i fabricated and tig welded.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3568/img1198rl6.jpg

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new floors

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67turbostang

01-29-2008, 05:10 PM

more pics

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XcYZ

01-29-2008, 05:21 PM

Nice work. :cheers:

Autokraft

01-29-2008, 05:30 PM

Very nice work there:thumbsup: Is that tubing 4130 or MS?

brownz

01-29-2008, 07:12 PM

that cage is sweet love the flow

67turbostang

01-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Very nice work there:thumbsup: Is that tubing 4130 or MS?

Its MS. i figured i didnt need 4130 since its going to be a street car.

67turbostang

01-29-2008, 08:22 PM

some engine goodies:D

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andrewmp6

01-30-2008, 01:03 AM

Nice let me know how you like the griggs racing coil overs they look great but don't know anyone with them to tell how good they are.

67turbostang

01-30-2008, 07:55 PM

Nice let me know how you like the griggs racing coil overs they look great but don't know anyone with them to tell how good they are.

Im like 20 minutes away from griggs. I think Griggs GR-350 its the best suspension that you can get for a 65-70 mustang. The only downside is front suspension will run about $7000 for front and about $4000 for rear. Griggs GR-350 suspension is designed for road racing:D

andrewmp6

01-30-2008, 08:58 PM

Yeah i have read a lot on it and it looks great but im out of luck im about to get a 71-73 fastback soon to be different.I do like how it uses the newer spindles so your brake choices are endless.There rear i can get better for about the same enough of cash.Are you gonna road race it any?

67turbostang

01-30-2008, 09:08 PM

Travis77

01-31-2008, 04:50 AM

Looking very nice. It's going to be a good build to follow. Make sure to post renderings:thumbsup:.

67turbostang

02-04-2008, 07:34 PM

Looking very nice. It's going to be a good build to follow. Make sure to post renderings:thumbsup:.

i will definitely post renderings as soon as I get them.

Hdesign

02-05-2008, 05:42 AM

Almost there....stay tuned.

67turbostang

02-05-2008, 10:32 PM

Almost there....stay tuned.

I cant wait:D

TwinTurboMach1

02-07-2008, 07:50 AM

Nice good to see another turbo ford

67turbostang

02-10-2008, 07:31 PM

some more progress :D

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1784/img1207jv5.jpg

final weld on k member and shock towers boxed in

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67turbostang

02-10-2008, 07:36 PM

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Sales@Dutchboys

02-11-2008, 06:35 PM

Killer Cage Work! :thumbsup:

Paul

Kendall Burleson

02-11-2008, 07:00 PM

killer set up on the rear how is the pinion adjusted:question:

67turbostang

02-11-2008, 09:22 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone. Im really trying to build this car the best I can and with all the best parts of course. I always dreamed of owning a 67 fastback mustang and never thought I would ever own one. Now that I do own one im going to make sure I take my time and build it right.

4cefed

02-11-2008, 10:15 PM

67turbostang

02-12-2008, 12:44 AM

Just out of curiousity, what made you spot weld the floors in what looks to be a high powered car, rather than completely weld them in? I would think they would be stronger this way? Maybe it doesnt even matter? I dont know, just looking to learn.

Im going to weld and metal finish the seams on the new floors. Im also going to seam weld the chassis. I think with the roll cage, subframe connectors and seam welding, the chassis will be really stiff.

67turbostang

02-21-2008, 08:32 PM

My car is home and now its time for me to get to work on it:woot:here are some pics I took of the suspension parts. Im so excited to work on it!!

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7302/img1234kp3.jpg

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67turbostang

02-21-2008, 08:40 PM

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67turbostang

02-27-2008, 08:24 PM

I finally recieved my front Wilwood Brakes after a 2 month wait.. 14" 2 piece rotors, 6 piston polished calipers. I plan on either anodizing or powder coating the calipers blue. Im leaning more towards anodizing the calipers. what do u guys think?

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2816/img1251bi0.jpg

67turbostang

03-05-2008, 09:02 PM

Here is a little update on the stang.. I should be done with most of the metal fab in a few months. I plan on seam welding the entire chassis, welding and metal finishing floor pan seams, redoing(fixing) the shaved drip rails, shaved cowl, smoothed fire wall, ect....... I had a body shop shave the driprails, cowl and firewall a couple years ago. This was before I had any metal fab knowledge. A few day ago I got out my 7" sanderd and decided to see how good of a job the body shop did. The job looked good but I wanted to know what it looked like under the body filler. After sanding the body filler the drip rails didnt look that bad, but I will have to do some more metal fab to get them just right.. As for the cowl and firewall Im just going to cut out the previous work and redo it.

67turbostang

04-21-2008, 01:45 PM

Im just about finished with the rotisserie that im fabricating. Ill post some pics within the next few days. Once the rotisserie is complete, I can finish up the chassis metal fab work on the stang. I also finally recieved my rear brakes from Wilwood after a 12 week wait..

67turbostang

04-28-2008, 10:29 PM

Im finally finished fabricating up the rotisserie for the stang. Here are some pics.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8818/img1281dm5.jpg

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andrewmp6

04-29-2008, 09:16 PM

Looks like you been busy.What you gonna do for the interior?

67turbostang

04-29-2008, 10:50 PM

Looks like you been busy.What you gonna do for the interior?

Yeah that rotisserie kept me busy for a few days. Hopefully now that the rotisserie is done I can get some work done on my car.. Im still not 100% sure on what im going to do for the interior. I will probably fabricate a sheet metal dash and center counsel with carbon fiber inlays. Im going to use some type of racing seats either Cobra, Corbeau, or Sparco. I also want to have carbon fiber inlays for the door panels.

67turbostang

05-11-2008, 06:14 PM

I got a little more progress this weekend. I stripped all the seams on the car. Next step is to bust the welder out and start seam welding..

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andrewmp6

05-12-2008, 07:18 PM

syborg tt

05-12-2008, 08:00 PM

nice project - really looking forward to watching the build.

67turbostang

05-12-2008, 09:49 PM

Any thoughts of making a outer rail at the rockets and connecting it to your sub frame.If so global west has a kit http://www.globalwest.net/1964-73%20Mustang%20Subframes%20-%20export%20braces%20-%20monte%20carlo%20bars.htm
they want you to use there sub frame connectors but you could make it work for you with a little cutting.

Thanks for the info. I thought about using the outer rail kit, but with sub-frame connectors, roll cage and seam welding I dont think I need it.

67turbostang

05-12-2008, 09:53 PM

nice project - really looking forward to watching the build.

Thanks.. I have enjoyed watching your build. very cool truck :thumbsup:

preston

05-16-2008, 01:25 PM

Your subframe connector wher eit connects to the front rail - did you add any reinforcement at that attachment point ?

The little "stub" that comes off the main rail, ie where you have attached your subframe connector , is a very thin weak piece. I would add an extension or some kind of gusseting system to attach to the real frame horn. If you design it cleverly, you can reinforce the curved/bend area of your connector to make up for the weakness of a bent tube as well. Should only cost you about 4 lbs per side, 8 lbs total.

on edit: I took a closer look , it does appear you may have done some reinforcement there already. That "stub" is almost tinfoil thin compared tothe frame horn normally.

Rokcrln

05-22-2008, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the info. I thought about using the outer rail kit, but with sub-frame connectors, roll cage and seam welding I dont think I need it.

You are right that your sub frame conectors and cage add alot of strength but if you tie into the factory rocker that was intended by the factory to be the strength of the uni body it will help everything that you have done be that much more solid with out much time, money or weight added. I am getting ready to start a 62 futura build and wil be tieing everything together. The way I see it is since the rockers are support for the door jambs, hinge and strike posts why not add more strength to these areas and reduce any body flex at the same time.
Nice build by the way, I have alot of what you have done on my list of parts that I am gathering but sine futura's are not as popular to build as stangs I will be doing alot of it from posts like yours for design.

Keep it up it will be well worth it when you are finished. Nice to see you are not cutting any corners in your build.

Kevin
LFD inc.

andrewmp6

05-22-2008, 09:58 PM

I have a bad habit of over building a car but i rather do it once stiffen up the car the best i can and pray if i wreck it i might live through it.

67turbostang

05-22-2008, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. well Im convinced, I decided to add some gussets and tie the subframe connectors to the rockers. Now, I just have to make some. Any ideas?

I have most of the seam welding complete. Im also going to do some seam welding on the rockers, cowl area, door jambs, hinge post and strike post. I will post some pics by next week. I have also been thinking about running side exhaust through the rocker of the car. This would be a lot more work, but look real clean. Im just going to take my time, so I dont miss any little details. Again, Thanks to everyone for your input on my build. :thumbsup:

camcojb

05-22-2008, 11:28 PM

very cool build, keep making the updates. :cheers:

Jody

67turbostang

05-24-2008, 11:05 AM

very cool build, keep making the updates. :cheers:

Jody

Thanks, Jody.. Ill be happy if it turns out hlf as good as your malibu.

67turbostang

06-05-2008, 07:54 PM

I have had a lot more free time to work on my car. I finished a majority of the seem welding. All thats left is some of the floor pan seams. Yesterday, I recieved the outer rocker rail support kit from Global West. I just need to modify the kit a little, then I can weld it up. After the outer rocker rail kit is installed, I will work on getting the mini tubs finished.

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67turbostang

06-05-2008, 07:58 PM

some more pics..

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Leadfoot1

06-06-2008, 10:24 AM

What kind of welder are you using?

looks like Flux no?

Keep it up!

Lead.

67turbostang

06-06-2008, 03:03 PM

Thanks.. For the roll cage, chassis fab I used a lincoln TIG 375 and a lincoln MIG 255.

67turbostang

07-11-2008, 08:31 PM

Here is the rendering of my project. Its not the final rendering, but real close to it. The only things I will change are the stripes, the upper vent above the rear quarter panel and I will have a stepped lip on the wheels. Other than that, I really like how the renderings came out. Ben Hermance did a really great job. :D

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4071/67turbostang3mq2.jpg

Flash68

07-12-2008, 01:43 AM

Dude, bad ass rendering! I really like Ben's work. :)

67turbostang

07-12-2008, 08:41 PM

Dude, bad ass rendering! I really like Ben's work. :)

Thanks! Ben was real easy to work with. Im really happy with the rendering.

pro-touringAK

07-13-2008, 11:06 AM

67turbostang

07-13-2008, 12:11 PM

So who makes the front of the car. The grill and headlight area as well as the bumper and spoiler combo? Is that a carbon fiber hood? Is that something you will have to custom build? Love the car and can't wait to see it finished.
Brian

Thanks! The front of the car will be a custom build. Yes, its a carbon fiber hood, but im not sure If the hood will be made of carbon fiber.

Hdesign

07-13-2008, 05:28 PM

The nose is derived from the Nemesis kit with some adjustments, specifically around the headlights. It was a pleasure working with you Gabe...it's gonna be a killer car for sure!

67turbostang

07-14-2008, 09:23 PM

The nose is derived from the Nemesis kit with some adjustments, specifically around the headlights. It was a pleasure working with you Gabe...it's gonna be a killer car for sure!

Thanks for everything Ben!! It was a pleasure working with you..

GHOSTDANCER

01-08-2009, 07:05 PM

:hail: :hail:

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city_ofthe_south

01-09-2009, 09:28 AM

work so far looks killer. awesome work from Ben on the concept as well.

67turbostang

02-21-2011, 11:27 AM

Hey guys!!

Just letting you know that this project is still in the works. I have had a few set backs.

1) bought a house = less money
2) house projects = less time
3) company I worked for went under so I am unemployed at the moment = even less money, but more time :D

The good things are I have more tools and space to work on the mustang. I bought a welder(Millermatic 212) which was much needed. I love having my own place it's great!!! After some cutting, grinding and welding I got the mini tubs in and tacked in place. I made a filler piece for the front crossmember of the car and welded that in place. I also cut up the rocker rail support kit I bought from Global West I just need to weld that in next. Things are moving along just very slow haha. Once the Rocker Rail kit and mini tubs are welded in place I should be done with all the fab on the chassis. I had planned to take the car to JCG Restorations & Customs to get the fender widening treatment since they're so damn good at it!!! but those plans are set back since I lost my job :( Oh well its just another setback, but I will finish this car. I promise!!

Cris@JCG

02-21-2011, 11:52 AM

Sorry to hear about you losing your job.. & I am sure you will get your car done.. Just at a slower pace..

Hey guys!!

Just letting you know that this project is still in the works. I have had a few set backs.

1) bought a house = less money
2) house projects = less time
3) company I worked for went under so I am unemployed at the moment = even less money, but more time :D

The good things are I have more tools and space to work on the mustang. I bought a welder(Millermatic 212) which was much needed. I love having my own place it's great!!! After some cutting, grinding and welding I got the mini tubs in and tacked in place. I made a filler piece for the front of the car and welded that in place. I also cut up the rocker rail support kit I bought from Global West I just need to weld that in next. Things are moving along just very slow haha. Once the Rocker Rail kit and mini tubs are welded in place I should be done with all the fab on the chassis. I had planned to take the car to JCG Restorations & Customs to get the fender widening treatment since they're so damn good at it!!! but those plans are set back since I lost my job :( Oh well its just another setback, but I will finish this car. I promise!!

67turbostang

02-21-2011, 11:59 AM

Thanks for the support. You will definitely here from me I want you to give these quarters and fenders your special touch :D

Is it best that I don't weld up the mini tubs?

Sorry to hear about you losing your job.. & I am sure you will get your car done.. Just at a slower pace..

Cris@JCG

02-21-2011, 12:27 PM

We will be here!

Do not well them towards the qtr panel side.. Just tack weld to hold position & we will go from their..

Thanks for the support. You will definitely here from me I want you to give these quarters and fenders your special touch :D

Is it best that I don't weld up the mini tubs?

67turbostang

02-21-2011, 12:28 PM

Here are some pics of the sub frame notch for the mini tubs. Also some pics of the filler piece I made to box the front crossmember.

67turbostang

02-21-2011, 12:35 PM

Boxed in the sub frame notches I made. I also cut out some pieces to box in the stock shock mount recessed areas.

Leadfoot1

02-22-2011, 01:57 PM

Here are some pics of the sub frame notch for the mini tubs. Also some pics of the filler piece I made to box the front crossmember.

Could we get another shot-angle of the filler piece you did for the front...I cant really picture it... Lol!!! Guess you like it uh??!!

Seriously, i like it too, love those holes and i would like to know what is used to do them. I saw them here and there on a few cars and especially once used in the A pillars (filling up between cage tube and inner windshield post) but cant remember the car. It looks killer, i would not know where to stop i think....

Nevermind the job btw, keep working on the car!!!

Lead.

67turbostang

02-22-2011, 11:13 PM

Haha I got a little trigger happy with the camera!!

I used Dimple Dies to bevel the holes. You drill the holes to whatever size you want and press the dimple dies on to get that cool beveled look. They're expensive if your just doing a few pieces I would go your local Race/Hot Rod shop. They should have them and shouldn't charge much to do it for you.

Could we get another shot-angle of the filler piece you did for the front...I cant really picture it... Lol!!! Guess you like it uh??!!

Seriously, i like it too, love those holes and i would like to know what is used to do them. I saw them here and there on a few cars and especially once used in the A pillars (filling up between cage tube and inner windshield post) but cant remember the car. It looks killer, i would not know where to stop i think....

Nevermind the job btw, keep working on the car!!!

Lead.

67turbostang

02-22-2011, 11:22 PM

Perfect!! Will do!

We will be here!

Do not well them towards the qtr panel side.. Just tack weld to hold position & we will go from their..

kttrucks

02-23-2011, 06:19 AM

Great advice on the dimple dies! they are spendy and it's nice to have different size options... but... talk to your hot rod builder, machine shop FIRST... find out what size dies they have and then drill your holes accordingly... they need to be the same size or very close. Nice job on th "stang so far... will definitely watch your progress. thanks for posting.

KT.

Leadfoot1

02-23-2011, 10:55 AM

Thanks!!! :thumbsup:

Lead.

67turbostang

06-30-2011, 11:27 PM

Finally more progress!! Had to make some modifications to the Global West Rocker Rail support kit. I had to miter the 1" square tubing to fit flush against the factory pinch weld. I welded the square tubing up and metal finished the welds. Next I cut the round tubed down to size and welded them in place between the sub-frame connectors and square tubing against the pinch weld. I also finished welding the mini tubs!

67turbostang

07-12-2011, 11:31 PM

I'm off of unemployment and back to work!! Thank God!!! I know this is not a car update, but boy it's nice to be making some real money! Now I can spend it all on the project and drive myself further into dept :D I will try to post some more pics of where I am at with the car soon!

sweetstang68347

07-13-2011, 09:45 AM

I always like to see Ford builds. No doubt the car is going to be awesome. Brings a mix to Lateral-Chevy. Hahaha. :)

67turbostang

07-13-2011, 05:59 PM

Thanks!! The chevys definitely outnumber the fords! haha

I always like to see Ford builds. No doubt the car is going to be awesome. Brings a mix to Lateral-Chevy. Hahaha. :)

fleetus macmullitz

07-13-2011, 09:26 PM

'67-'68 fastbacks are awesome, very cool build. :thumbsup:

67turbostang

07-14-2011, 09:54 PM

Thank you!!

'67-'68 fastbacks are awesome, very cool build. :thumbsup:

1HTBRRD

07-15-2011, 09:18 AM

congrats on getting back to work. Build looks great so far.

67turbostang

07-15-2011, 05:52 PM

Thanks! It will be nice to get that first pay check :D

congrats on getting back to work. Build looks great so far.

67turbostang

07-16-2011, 01:22 PM

Here are some updated pics!! 1st and 2nd pic show the Global West Rocker Rail support welded in. 3rd shows the mini tubs welded in. 4th pic shows the firewall after I ground down body filler around the edges. It was 1/4" thick in some spots. This was someones attempt to smooth out the firewall. NO BUENO! They used flimsy 26ga metal and spread filler on top till it was level. I am going cut it out and do it the right way!

waynieZ

07-16-2011, 05:25 PM

Plenty of strength there for sure. It looks great. Nice work.

67turbostang

07-16-2011, 06:50 PM

Thanks!! After adding a torque box on the passenger side, sub-frame connectors, 8 point cage, seam welding the entire chassis and rocker rail support kit I think its fair to say that the chassis is a lot stronger!! :D

Plenty of strength there for sure. It looks great. Nice work.

67turbostang

08-05-2011, 09:19 PM

There is officially NO body filler on my car!! Cut out the previous bad work on the firewall today. Body filler was 3/8 thick or more in some areas WTF!! In pics 4 and 5 you can see how wavy and warped the sheet metal was. Seems like the body shop bowed the sheet metal inward so they could fill it with body filler. I cant believe the work some people do.

67turbostang

08-15-2011, 07:26 PM

Not sure if I should cut out the factory recessed area from the firewall?? What do you guys think??

mrgm

08-16-2011, 01:17 AM

any holes gona be reused in the same place?

also good to see that you found work. nice project

67turbostang

08-16-2011, 05:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback!! I was going to use the stock pedals and steering column, but now I'm leaning more towards Wilwoods new pedal assembly. I'm just going bite the bullet and cut out the recessed area out. I guess since everything else is custom on the car why not keep the trend going!!! Now I need to find a sugar mama and I will be set :D

any holes gona be reused in the same place?

also good to see that you found work. nice project

mrgm

08-17-2011, 07:13 PM

That is a nice pedal assembly .

56pickup

08-17-2011, 10:00 PM

Those pedals are fantastic! I will be ordering mine once i get the dash put back in to see how long of a pedal im going to need and room im going to have :thumbsup:

Mustangscotty

08-19-2011, 01:13 AM

Not sure if I should cut out the factory recessed area from the firewall?? What do you guys think??

I removed the recessed area of the firewall and the bulbous portion that houses the heater box. That changed the look of entire engine bay and opened a lot of room on the drivers side.

The aftermarket AC system fits well.

67turbostang

08-19-2011, 08:09 PM

Thanks for the input guys!!

Most of the chassis fab is done just need to clean some things up. I will focus more on hanging the doors and fenders. Fenders will be tricky since I need to design and fab up the inner fender structure. I will also try to figure out a core support design.

67turbostang

02-18-2013, 04:16 PM

Finally after months of not working on the mustang I'm back at it!! 2012 was a very busy year for me and pretty much didn't get anything done on the car. I'm at a point where I'm putting mustang in a shop to get all the body mods that I want done. I'm leaning towards JCG.

I sold all my engine parts, so I will need to start fresh with the engine build. I'm not sure what engine to run now? Was either thinking a 427 Windsor stroker or a coyote?? Any suggestions? I would love to hear input from you guys!

67turbostang

02-26-2013, 09:53 PM

I've been going back and fourth over the past week trying to decide on what engine I want. I'm leaning a lot more towards the 427 stroker. I'm thinking I'll buy a long or short block and finish the rest off myself.

syborg tt

02-27-2013, 08:18 AM

rtwind

03-31-2013, 01:15 AM

I love the coyote that is in my 69 Fastback.

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67turbostang

05-07-2013, 11:05 PM

Ok folks! I decided to go with the coyote engine. I plan on either getting a built coyote from MMR or the Ford Racing Aluminator XS crate. As for the transmission I'm going with a Magnum T-56.

Matt@BOS

05-07-2013, 11:25 PM

Ok folks! I decided to go with the coyote engine. I plan on either getting a built coyote from MMR or the Ford Racing Aluminator XS crate. As for the transmission I'm going with a Magnum T-56.

Can't go wrong with either of those choices. If I was buying a motor again I would definitely give MMR a call to see what they might put together. On the other hand, You know the Aluminator XS will be bullet proof right out of the crate.

Oh, and look at possibly using the Ford T56 Magnum XL. It should place the shifter a little further back and closer to the driver's seat.

67turbostang

05-07-2013, 11:33 PM

Can't go wrong with either of those choices. If I was buying a motor again I would definitely give MMR a call to see what they might put together. On the other hand, You know the Aluminator XS will be bullet proof right out of the crate.

Oh, and look at possibly using the Ford T56 Magnum XL. It should place the shifter a little further back and closer to the driver's seat.

Ahhh decision decisions?? MMR can build me a solid built engine for about the same price as the Aluminator XS

I was looking into the Magnum T-56 XL too! Thanks for the advise, Matt

67turbostang

05-09-2013, 11:01 PM

I also plan on moving the engine a few inches back. So still not sure if the Magnum or Magnum XL would be best. I need to get the shifter location dimensions before I make a decision.

Matt@BOS

05-09-2013, 11:21 PM

I also plan on moving the engine a few inches back. So still not sure if the Magnum or Magnum XL would be best. I need to get the shifter location dimensions before I make a decision.

Just make sure you get the engine before the transmission. Depending on which manifold you choose, setting the engine back will be... difficult. The Boss and Cobra Jet manifold are very tall. Basically everything except the stock manifold will be hard to package. The Boss 302 engine in my '65 sticks up about .25"-.5" above the cowl, and at least in my case, there is no way to drop the engine down enough to fit it under the cowl.

windycitychev

05-10-2013, 07:34 AM

67turbostang

05-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Just make sure you get the engine before the transmission. Depending on which manifold you choose, setting the engine back will be... difficult. The Boss and Cobra Jet manifold are very tall. Basically everything except the stock manifold will be hard to package. The Boss 302 engine in my '65 sticks up about .25"-.5" above the cowl, and at least in my case, there is no way to drop the engine down enough to fit it under the cowl.

I will definitely be getting the first! Thanks for the info! Hopefully I will have just enough room to move the coyote back. I know the 67-68 mustangs are a bit bigger but not sure how much in the cowl and engine compartment.

67turbostang

05-10-2013, 06:43 PM

sweet project once I finish my Chevelle if all goes well in two months or so, I will enjoy it before putting myself throught another build which is a 67 FASTBACK, keep it going so we can see this bad boy finished

Thank you! I plan on making a lot of progress this year but we'll see how that goes :lol: Good luck with your projects!!

jarhead

10-05-2015, 12:18 PM

any updates? :bump:

67turbostang

12-04-2015, 12:11 AM

So after a looooong time of having the car sitting its time to get back to work on the mustang!! I sold my house and have some extra funds for the project! plan on getting the suspension bolted on and dialed in. also decided that I'm going to cut out the cage after I noticed some clearance issues and some other issues. going to have a local guy who is a badass fabricator bend and weld me up a new one!!

WSSix

12-05-2015, 09:28 AM

Glad to hear it! Good luck moving forward with the project!

67turbostang

10-24-2017, 03:03 PM

Finally have the project going with some momentum!! Got the car into Seret Speed to start all the custom metal work. Matt Seret(owner) is a metal shaping wizard! He only does metal work no body work or paint. It's so exciting to bring all my designs and ideas to real life. Cut out the old cage before the work began. here is a list of the modifications

* Removed and metal finished gas cap and key hole on a Dynacorn steel 1967 Shelby tail light panel

* Recessed a LeMans style gascap

* Cut out qurter panel to roof seam made patch panels from scratch and metal finished

* widened the quarter panels 1.75" on each side

* pulled out the tail light panel 1" the trunk overhung the tail light panel and looked horrible so we pulled it out and now the tail light panel overhangs the trunk by a 1/8". Looks a whole lot better!!

67turbostang

10-24-2017, 03:57 PM

* Relocated and recessed Ring Brothers billet cowl vents

* Recessed 1965/66 Anvil auto carbon fiber quarter vents

jarhead

10-24-2017, 04:20 PM

everything is awesome, BUT that patch he made from just a paper template is amazing!

67turbostang

10-24-2017, 04:21 PM

I spent weeks months trying different rear spoiler designs. I wanted something that flowed with the lines of the fastback. I'm really happy on how the spoiler came out!!! Matt's metal work is badass!!

Also narrowed, lowered, welded bumper brackets, shaved bumper bolts and sharpened the lines on the bumper!