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XcYZ
12-11-2004, 04:30 PM
I'm sure you guys are aware of Charlie Libby's 66 Ford Fairlane (http://www.lateral-g.net/libby/).

He sent pics of his latest project, a killer Mustang. Check it out!

Charlie Libby's Mustang (http://www.lateral-g.net/libbymustang/)

http://www.lateral-g.net/libbymustang/4.jpg
BC69
12-11-2004, 05:06 PM
Thats awesome, how come we didnt here of this one sooner?

Good luck with the project.

Tim
DCreations
12-11-2004, 06:26 PM
Damn!!!!!!!! What size rim's and tires are those?
Steve Chryssos
12-11-2004, 07:58 PM
Oh man! When I grow up and become a rich @$$hole, I'm gonna have C.L. build me a car. Check out how much "Z" (kick-up) there is in those framerails.
67Sally
12-11-2004, 09:48 PM
I have been waiting for you to post these. Thank you. This is going to be a cool car.
907rs
12-12-2004, 12:27 AM
That car is going to be sooo wicked!!

What are your plans for the car when complete, Charlie?
wickedmotorhead
12-12-2004, 01:22 AM
:eek: WOW is all I got WOW :eek:
XcYZ
12-12-2004, 02:36 AM
Charlie e-mailed me a little tech info tonight:

It has a 732 hp 358 cid Roush Winston Cup motor and a clutchless 4 speed. A 9" Winston Cup rear with 4:11 gears and a locker. A 3 link rear with coilovers front and rear. Wilwood 6 piston brakes, 315s and 335s on 17 x11 and 17x12 three piece wheels.

How cool is that!?!?
Stuart Adams
12-12-2004, 07:26 AM
WOW!!! Thats what I call the Pony Express.
DCreations
12-12-2004, 11:00 AM
Man I love that tire combo!!! The 315's up front will be killer!!
BC69
12-12-2004, 12:03 PM
Is it being built to race competitivly somewhere? Or just to have the meanest stang around!

Tim
jonny51
12-12-2004, 12:55 PM
Seems like a race car,I like it!!
DRJDVM's '69
12-12-2004, 04:03 PM
Damnit Charlie !!!!

Dont you have something better to do than build awesome cars all the time !!!!!

You're making the rest of us look bad !!

I'm so jealous that I want to puke.... :D
hotwheels
12-12-2004, 07:52 PM
that is just awesome....gonna be one bad azz car when it's done
61Bubbletop
12-13-2004, 07:35 AM
Cool car Charlie, should be quite a ride when finished, and a great addition to the site, I don't know if I am ready for it though, as I still haven't gotten over how cool the Fairlane is yet! :)
Ricochet
12-13-2004, 10:44 AM
Lookin' good Charlie!! Those front tires are huge!!

It has a 732 hp 358 cid Roush Winston Cup motor and a clutchless 4 speed. A 9" Winston Cup rear with 4:11 gears and a locker. A 3 link rear with coilovers front and rear. Wilwood 6 piston brakes, 315s and 335s on 17 x11 and 17x12 three piece wheels.

Definitiely influenced by NASCAR! No doubt will be a fun ride!! I like it!!
Vince@Meanstreets
12-13-2004, 01:17 PM
thats my all time santa wish list car! If its anything like your Fairlaine then we can't wait to see the finished product. please keep the pictures coming Vince
Ummgawa
12-13-2004, 03:02 PM
I Vote yes. :D
67Fastback
06-03-2005, 10:08 PM
Wow. The first thing I thought after I tucked my tongue back into my head was..I doubt it has much of a turning radius...then I noticed the Fairlane was done in much the same fashion. Does the suspension geometry actually allow SOME kind of turning radius for real world driving - or is it a 3 point turn everywhere you go?

Im getting ready to start a fastback project myself and thought maybe a mustang version of bigredcamaro would be in order (bigbluemustang).. but I want a car I can take out on weekends, drive to local spots and such, so it needs to be a little civil in the suspension setup. How does Charlies suspension work on the street?

Thanks!
Jeff
race-rodz
06-03-2005, 10:16 PM
turning radius? who needs it... 700+ hp means you can throttle steer it in tight areas :D
sinned
06-04-2005, 01:07 PM
Wow. The first thing I thought after I tucked my tongue back into my head was..I doubt it has much of a turning radius...then I noticed the Fairlane was done in much the same fashion. Does the suspension geometry actually allow SOME kind of turning radius for real world driving - or is it a 3 point turn everywhere you go?


Thanks!
JeffWhy would you think the turning circle was reduced? The tire to frame clearance would be the only limiting factor. Pictures are sometimes deceiving, it should do fine on the street.
67Fastback
06-04-2005, 02:05 PM
Why would you think the turning circle was reduced? The tire to frame clearance would be the only limiting factor. Pictures are sometimes deceiving, it should do fine on the street.

Because that seems typical of a big front tire on a mustang - and yes the pictures make it look like there isn't a lot of room. I know its a completely different suspension design though.

I'm interested to see the finished fender on the car and the wheel at full lock. I guess thats the other trick though - will the front fenders be flared as well?

Jeff