69 FASTBACK (project 57)

[aussiebj]

Well i am back and building a new car no its not a 57 chevy as the title might lead you to belive but a 69 mustang fast back..plans call for a 460 bb with a C6 tranny, mini tubbed with 315`s under the rear, with a triangulated late model rear end, disc brakes all round , complete front end removed and a pro touring mustang type front end installed sitting low and mean....I post pics as soon as its in my garage just finishing up a 69 tubbed nova with a 650hp on motor small block here is a pic of the nova
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/mustangandnova.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/matsnovaoutside1.jpg

....anyway here are some links to my other builds project Swiss Cheese and Bad Mav just as a refresher......
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27754&highlight=swiss+cheese
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26809

[aussiebj]

Ok i got around to adding some pics...does anyone have any pics of a sub frame removed from a mustang and a pro street/touring front end installed or have any recomendations this car will be low and mean maybe ill just build my own ..anyway here are the start up pics..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics11.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics15.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics13.jpg

[aussiebj]

Here it is in the garage next step is to remove the fronnt subframe and rear end set it at a 5 inch ride height and start fabricating...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics21.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics23.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics24.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics25.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics22.jpg

[aussiebj]

here is the mock up of the wheels i will be using ..17 x 10.5 new style bullit`s with 315x 35 x 17`s
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics2.jpg

[aussiebj]

This weekends progress consisted of removing the rear and leaf springs ,removing the old front end frame rails and all ,started to clean up the body ill be repairing the drivers quater and replacing the passengers. I thought i could get away without mini tubbing the rear but 315`s are big tires so a mild mini tub will have to be done .....here are some pics.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangloosesfrontend9.jpg
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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangloosesfrontend4.jpg
Hey looks killer with 315`s on the front
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangloosesfrontend.jpg
Set at 7 inches to the ground this will probably be the ride height...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangloosesfrontend1.jpg
hung the front fenders on to see if the 315`s would clear...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangloosesfrontend8.jpg

[cees67]

lookin good!

[rjardy]

Looks great. I see you figured out how to "remove" the sub-frame on a mustang!


Rob

[aussiebj]

Ok here is this weekends update 10/19 removed the rest of the front frame rails and found 30yrs of rust and a bad front end repair, so while i was in the metal removing mood i removed the front torque boxes and both floor pans as they were replaced before and not done well ,looks like i will be building a full frame for this car..here are some pics
30 yrs of rust
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/30yrsofrust.jpg
new frame arrives
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives1.jpg
QA1 coil overs nice
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives5.jpg
new brakes
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newbrakes.jpg

[aussiebj]

Frame under car crossmember will be at 5 to 6 inches off the ground
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives10.jpg
removed the old wiring as well
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/oldwiring.jpg
no rust in these floors
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives11.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives14.jpg

[rjardy]

With the pans and the clip cut off, did you brace the car anywhere?

[fasterpatrick]

Reminds me of a high school project me and a friend did in the late seventies.
We almost started with less than your car but we didn't have new front end parts like today. Would like do redo a 64 1/2 coupe when My cobra is done.

What are you doing for rear would be a good time to swap in an IRS unit from a late model cobra or t-bird, hell you're half way there.
Patrick

[aussiebj]

i am building a full chassis for the car as it was hit in the nose and the rear so i cant take any mm from the body ill square up the body once the frame is made

[rjardy]

i am building a full chassis for the car as it was hit in the nose and the rear so i cant take any mm from the body ill square up the body once the frame is made

makes sense.

[aussiebj]

Front tires came in and had them mounted 275 40 17`s on the front ,finished up drivers side lower qtr panel patch repair ,mounted wheels to front end and slid under car to see what the turning radius of the tires would be ,mounted the front fenders to see if i have good tire track and clearances with the late model wheels so far all looks good ,lots more metal work to go ,ordered 2x3 tubing for the rest of the chassis, should start that this weekend..working out my rear track so i can narrow my rear ..Sorry no pics today ill get some up tomorrow..

[rjardy]

:ttiwop:

[aussiebj]

here are some pics of the drivers qtr repair and the front end with tires amd fenders installed still need to repair the front of the lower qtr but they do not make that piece so ill fab it up myself..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversqtr.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversqtr1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/frfendersandfrtend.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/frfendersandfrtend1.jpg

[andrewmp6]

Looks good so far i hope your going to use bigger brakes then that on the front.

[aussiebj]

Yes i am, for now that is what the frontend came with...

[rjardy]

It's getting there!

just so ya know, Ill be watching this build-up :)



Rob

[ratty 46]

Great start.......I too will be following along.

Ratty 46

[aussiebj]

Put a little metal etching primer on the car today to stop the surface from rusting i like the semigloss look...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/inprimer4.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/inprimer1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/inprimer2.jpg

[rjardy]

Looking good! anymore progress?

[aussiebj]

I picked up the lower control arms to they are nice pieces they go in 05 to 08 mustangs since i am fabricating the rear frame ill make them work they look trick..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/lowercontrolarms.jpg

[awr68]

Coming along nicely!! :thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Mr Fedex man showed up today with the rest of the rear suspension and all the metal to build the rear frame section.....now the fun begins..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearsuspensionsetup.jpg

[aussiebj]

Here is this weekends progress report 11/2...took the body out of the garage to start on the chassis..installed the motor and tranny for mock up i still need my oil pan so i can make correct motor mounts,,,narrowed the rear and started working on the rear frame mock up here are some pics
motor and tranny in
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestanggetsaframe.jpg
Rear is to wide
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestanggetsaframe1.jpg
narrowed the rear thats better
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestanggetsaframe4.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestanggetsaframe3.jpg
plenty of room for the steering shaft
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestanggetsaframe6.jpg

[sutton82]

Did you narrow it yourself? Do you buy shorter axles or mod the ones you have. Build looks awesome.

[rjardy]

Looking good. Is that a 351 Cleveland and a SB C6? I've got the same setup in the garage just waiting for a project car.

[aussiebj]

Yea i narrow the rears myself i have a fixture i always buy new axles these were just cut and welded together so i can roll it around.....and thats no 351 its a 460 BB that will probably be punched out to 528ci or something like that. thanks for the comments...

[aussiebj]

Ok i have been slow to post progress but this is the critical time i have been working on the rear frame while i have been waiting on the pan and eng mounts... now the pan came in today so i re mounted the engine and i am in the process of fabbing up the engine mounts ..here are some pics...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearframe.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newpan.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newpan2.jpg

[andrewmp6]

Looks good so far I'd love to see it done.How are you going to do the interior on it?Are you going to use a panhard bar or something to keep the rear end centered?

[rjardy]

Looks like the top two bars are triangulated. No need for a pan hard if so.

[aussiebj]

Yes this is the same type of setup that late model mustangs use.. no need for a panard bar...

[andrewmp6]

Its fine for a drag car try carving corners in a newer mustang you'll see why most use a 3 link.

[aussiebj]

This set up is the same i used on my road racing 95 mustang GT, only with stiffer spring rates it handled the corners great....

[aussiebj]

Looks good so far I'd love to see it done.How are you going to do the interior on it?Are you going to use a panhard bar or something to keep the rear end centered?
as for the interior the dash will stay old school but will have brushed aluminium like the new gen mustang ,all black interior with 4 buckets all with power and heat...some updated a/c unit and a custom roll cage.

[groovyjay]

Great work and my fav. 'stang body style! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Awesome build I can't wait to see more.
Wayne

[aussiebj]

progress report for the week 11/16/08 after being away for a week i was glad to get back to work on the car for me its therapeutic so this weekend i worked on motor mounts and a tranny mount..the motor is where it will stay and so is the tranny ,here are some pics
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/motormounts.jpg
R/H mount
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/motormounts2.jpg
L/H mount
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/motormounts1.jpg
Plenty of room for the steering
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/motormounts3.jpg

[rjardy]

Is that the final design on the mount? Any shots of the trans mount?

[aussiebj]

for now that will be the final design on the motor mounts untill i get headers and see how they fit....

[rjardy]

Its fine for a drag car try carving corners in a newer mustang you'll see why most use a 3 link.


I just saw this. Triangulated 4 links handle just fine. Even better if you set it up properly.

[aussiebj]

Its now a roller and sitting under its own weight,still need to finish up the upper mounts and gusset the corners but now i can roll it in and out of the garage ,i hope to have the body back on the frame this weekend...here are some pics.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/itsaroller6.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/itsaroller.jpg
Rh lower fwd mount
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/itsaroller1.jpg
LH lower fwd mount
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/itsaroller2.jpg

[aussiebj]

couple more pics..
shot from rear
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/itsaroller5.jpg
Coil over mounts with 3 more inches of height adjustments
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/itsaroller4.jpg

[Blue70]

Looking good!!

[aussiebj]

Heres what 2 afternoons and some 1/8th plate can turn into ..finished the LH upper rear mount...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/Lhuppermount1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/Lhuppermount.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/Lhuppermount2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/Lhuppermount3.jpg

[aussiebj]

Fabed up the RH upper mount today ,I am going to put the body on tomorrow...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bothmountsrin.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bothmountsrin1.jpg

[aussiebj]

11/23/08 update set about mounting or aleast setting the body on the frame ..here are the progression pics......
moved frame outside..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyandframecometogether.jpg
lift body up
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyandframebecomeone3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyandframebecomeone4.jpg
body comming down
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyandframebecomeone5.jpg
need to remove some tired metal
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyandframebecomeone6.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks nice sitting on there

[aussiebj]

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving...got back to work on the stang ..
Today i removed and replaced the driver side inner and outter rocker
Rusty Rocker
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/lhrockerreplacement.jpg
Rocker be gone
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/lhrockerreplacement2.jpg
Test fitting up the completed piece
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/lhrockerreplacement3.jpg
And "whala" here is the new rocker installed
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/lhrockerreplacement4.jpg

[aussiebj]

Weekend update 11/30. worked on the passenger side rocker and then i got a piece of molten metal in my left eye..had it removed today and all is good i had glasses on it must have got in there when i was using my plasma cutter....always wear good protective gear......here are some pics
The rockers are made up of three different parts welded together
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passrocker.jpg
pass rocker removed heres a shot from the inside
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passrocker1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passrocker2.jpg

[aussiebj]

Ok eye was given clean bill of health now back onto the build ..12/7/08 update finally got the body mounted to the frame and now its a roller again ..first mounted the pass rocker then i fabbed up the dropped crossmember mounts ..1/8th plate and i cut up a piece of frame into 4 pieces and welded to the rockers for the rear..as for the front i made up some 1/8th plate mounts for the firewall so i could mount some roll bar to front frame ..at the moment this will support the front until i make the headers and exhaust then i will tie the frame to the rockers..anyway here are some progress pics....
pass rocker
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodymounted4.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodymounted1.jpg
frame crossmember mounted to rocker
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodymounted.jpg
front frame supports
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodymounted3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodymounted2.jpg

[andrewmp6]

Did you check the cowl vent for rust? Looks good so far.If you need any help on finding parts or ideas let me know.

[XcYZ]

That's some major surgery. :thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Did you check the cowl vent for rust? Looks good so far.If you need any help on finding parts or ideas let me know.
Thanks for the heads up ill do that today ....

[JohnnyGMachine]

Man that's awesome!!!!!!!! Nice to see a stang gettin' done!!!! Looks like you're gonna have a killer stance. Probably get another 2" of rubber back there???!

[aussiebj]

Not much progress this last week waiting on parts and material i ordered over a week ago.....Thanks for all the comments ..I still have along way to got ....Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all..Barry

[DaCajun]

Barry,

Good work and I love the common man garage build. This is proof that it can be done. You are doing a very good job and keep it up!!! I hope the eye is ok. All it takes is one time " been there done that" to experience that and from there on you'll always wear good eye protection.:cool:

I really like the 69 Fastback,:hail: it'll make a killer PT car.
Keep us posted on the build and be safe!!!:cheers:

-Dave

[aussiebj]

Ok parts and material showed up yesterday ,I got the roll bar in need to finish boxing in the lower mounts ..of course i ran out of welding wire ill finish that up tomorrow,mocked up where the exhaust will run and exit out the rocker just infront of the rear tyre..also reset the engine to get more carb clerance here are some pics..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rollbarin.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/mockupexhaust.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/carbclearence.jpg

[aussiebj]

Got the drivers side roll bar mount boxed in and fit the exhaust tip through the rocker i think i will use 3/8 tubing around the opening and blend it into the body kind of like what the elanors do... here`s the pics

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/exhaustexits1.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/exhaustexits.jpg

[kenneth]

Awesome project! Where did you buy the rocker panels? Do they fit nicely?

[aussiebj]

The rocker panels came from Mustangs Unlimited and if i had to do it again i would just buy the complete rocker replacement section instead of putting it together in three pieces...and they fit good....

[aussiebj]

Spent most of this weekend refitting the new power rack ..then onto the mock up of the steering and exhaust ..not alot of room for 2 1/8 inch pipes



Here are some pics ...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrackandpipes.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrackandpipes2.jpg
mocking up the slip fit headers
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrackandpipes1.jpg

[RodZ]

Nice Work

[aussiebj]

well i gave up on the headders as i need more tubing.... so i started on the mini tubs and working on the floor pans ..i remade the crossmember as it was tow low to the ground.......here are some pics ..
not alot of room here
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/morehedderpics.jpg
wheel tub widened and installed
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/minitubmade.jpg
New crossmember like my drive shaft
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newcrossmember.jpg
Right Hand rear floorpan made
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rhrearfloorpan.jpg

[byndbad914]

Barry - here is a link to a website where I documented the tube chassis build. It is a free geocities site so after you look at a few pages it wants to shut down, so you may have to go to it a few times with a break in between.

It is a full tube chassis car, stock section of car as the center chunk, 353 cube de-stroked 400 Chevy 525HP/438ft-lbs on the engine dyno, and I just installed a sequential shift full race 4spd transaxle. My friend is on his way to weld in some brackets for me as I type. 2587lbs with the dry sump, two monster oil coolers, etc etc so she is heavy for a 914 but light for a typical V8 race car.

http://www.geocities.com/byndbad914

[aussiebj]

Tim that car is seriously sweet i love it.....thanks for the site i love the documentation of the build ...i would love to see a vid of the car driving...Nice..:thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

PS youre right that site is o pos but it will keep me entertained..

[byndbad914]

Tim that car is seriously sweet i love it.....thanks for the site i love the documentation of the build ...i would love to see a vid of the car driving...Nice..:thumbsup:
thanks! here is a link to my YouTube channel. One of my vids was pulled yesterday actually due to copyright issues (I was using snippets of music and apparently somebody figured out I was using a 10 second segment of their song :rolleyes: and shut it down). I will try to get that one back up since it shows me rolling hard on a few cars to give you an idea of relative acceleration v. other cars.

In the meantime my channel has a couple vids still up of the car on the track and one drag racing which is futile in a road race car but makes for a fun time with friends.

http://www.youtube.com/user/byndbad914

yeah, that site is junk. I need to just get in gear and get my own .com and make a site from scratch that works all the time.

[andrewmp6]

Your moving along good so far.I always hated making headers.Got and idea what color its going to be?

[aussiebj]

Black on black with dark shadow graphics

[70rs]

I just read your build thread from the start. Nice work and great progress.
Is there any updates? It's going to be a sweet car when it's done.:thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Ok so i finally finished up some other projects and now i can focus my attention back on to the stang...
decided to redo the engine set up so i moved the engine back 8 inches which puts it behind the rack ..but in doing so i now have to rework the front crossmember..i also lowered the engine so it now sits lower in the frame ..mocked up some hedders and am onto fabricating the motor mounts and tranny mount...removed the brake booster setup and i am going with a hydra boost setup....update pics....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newmotorposition.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newmotorposition1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newmotorposition2.jpg

[aussiebj]

ok motor is in its final position ....finished up tranny mount...removed the drive train... ..mocked up steering as well as installed new Flaming River tilt steering column.....started motor tear down for painting and checking...its a nice piece 030 thou over 460 with forged pistons never been run since rebuild...anyway here are the pics....
New drivers motor mount and steering
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/steeringshaft2.jpg
Pass eng mount and headers
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passmountandheader.jpg
Steering top view
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/steeringshaft.jpg
Tranny mount
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/trannymountdun.jpg
HMMM new parts
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newparts.jpg
Top view pass header
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/pasheadercleance.jpg

[aussiebj]

ok i removed the engine and tranny again this weekend ...Broke the motor down for a regasket and general go over ..removed the rack and steering column..started to mock up a firewall..here are the pics...
Everything removed
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/everythigremoved.jpg
nice pistons
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/030pistons.jpg
Firewall mock up
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/firewallmockup.jpg
Firewall rough in metal
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/roughfirewall.jpg

[aussiebj]

Engine is 95% back together and detailed...did some finish welding/clean up of the engine bay ...cut and welded the firewall in ....reinstalled the fenders and new radiator support to mock up the inner fenders......heres the pics
460 030 over ....HS roller rockers with a big hyd flat tap cam..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/460assy.jpg
Firewall cut and welded in
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/firewallweldedin.jpg
Inner fender mock up
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/mockingupfenders.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/mockingupfendsideshot.jpg

[waynieZ]

Car's looking good.

[Kendall Burleson]

It look like it coming alone good!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Worked on the floor supports today 1x2 tube ..the center bar between the rail (where the d/shaft goes) will be cut out and a reverse of the tranny crossmember will take its place once the majority of the floor is made.....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/floorsupports.jpg

[aussiebj]

Finished up some more of the floor framework ....installed the rea floor pans ..started mock up of the front pans but i wont install them permently until the motor and tranny go back in...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearfloorpanin.jpg
Need to trim down the tranny tunnel as well..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/mockupfrontfloorpan.jpg

[aussiebj]

Todays progress.6/27/09.. fitted the engine back in place after rebuild..installed some components...finished up the tranny mounts..check out the pics....
Tranny mount
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/trannyfinalmounts.jpg
Now this shot looks killer
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/engfinalyin.jpg
Dont mind the Beea`s( thats Australian for beer) its brain storming time....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/fatstance.jpg

[aussiebj]

Update 7/8/9 ( check that date out)..Removed the passenger qtr panel and started trial fitting of the new full pass qtr...And the delivery man showed up with the new valve covers im still waiting for my custom billet pulley setup to arrive..any way on to the pics..
New valve covers
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newvalvecovers.jpg
Qtr be gone
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passqtrpanelinwork.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passqtrpanelinwork1.jpg
Nice new Qtr
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passqtrpanelinwork2.jpg
Trial fitting the new Qrt
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passqtrpanelinwork3.jpg

[customcam]

Good on ya Bazza Lookin good mate

[aussiebj]

7/11/09 update finished installing the passenger quater panel ..hung the passenger door and started working on the door gaps....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passqtron.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passdoorgap.jpg

[aussiebj]

7/13 Removed the drivers qtr panel......cleaned up the sheetmetal ,repainted the inner structure and started to trial fit the qtr panel ..also installed the new drivers door to check gaps.....heres the pics in trial fit stage....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversqtrinwork.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversqtrinwork1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newdrsqtranddrmockup2.jpg

[aussiebj]

7/14 Finished up welding on the drivers quater.....installed trunk fuel tank mounts ( big tank)test fitted the tank..Installed the trunk lid for trial fitment..its looking like a car again.......
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/drqtrinstalled.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/fueltankinstalled.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/fueltankinstalled2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/trunklidmockup.jpg

[aussiebj]

7/20/09....started sheet metal work on the rear frame section so i can install a stock size rear seat back in the car .......installed the rear bumper and lower rear valance to check the gaps .......all of the seams as well as the marker lights will be filled for a smooth look....also installed the March pulley set up......
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/pasrearfloorinwork.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearbumpermockup.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/marchpulleysetup1.jpg

[aussiebj]

7/23/09..made more interior sheetmetal panels for the rear seat area ......cut and fitted some interior pieces ....mocked up the rear seat and made risers for the front of the seat to put it in the stock location......
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearseatriser.jpg
Rear seat back in almost looks stock again
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/backseatmockup.jpg

[NIL8R]

Any update on this project Barry?

[waynieZ]

Awesome build, nice work . Any updates

[aussiebj]

9-18-09....ok time for an update ..removed the cowl vent and flushed out the panel ...installed power window kit this kit is awsome and works very well there is just something kool about power windows on a classic mustang ...finally came up with a plan for the power door locks and auto door opening ,i mounted the latch system in the body door jam and then blended it into the existing frame i think it almoust looks factory and after the body work it will..heres some pics...
New cas cap
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfuelcap.jpg
Removed cowl vent
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/cowlremoval1.jpg
Power window setup
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passpwrwindow.jpg
Door latch setup
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdoorlatch.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdoorlatch1.jpg
And after
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdoorlatch4.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdoorlatch5.jpg

[aussiebj]

9-26-09 Shaved the door handles and lock today and mounted a temp remote door opening push button, you can see it in the second pic, the red dot where the scoop goes..for now this is how I open the door ....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdrhandlegone.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdrhandlegone1.jpg

[Rokcrln]

Man that thing looks mean! Keep up the progress.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[aussiebj]

Ok some opinions needed.... i had the chance to pick up some 20 inch wheels for the stang and before i commit to them give me your thoughts....... so i will put some before and after pics up...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/driversdrhandlegone1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/20inchwheels1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/17bullets1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/20inchwheels.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/20inchwheels2.jpg

[fasterpatrick]

Ditch the 20's, the car looks way better with some tire showing. That's my opinion, other wise your car is looking great.
Patrick

[waynieZ]

X 2 I agree more tire.

[70rs]

X3.......ditch the 20's. Looks great with more tire.

[byndbad914]

wow, so surprised to see so many correct responses :unibrow: typically everyone on this board seems to think the bigger the wheels and the more rubberband the tires the better, so make the vote x4 :thumbsup:

The muscle cars look the best with 17s or 18s, but any larger just looks stupid.

[NIL8R]

Me too, no 20"s, too big in my opinion. Love this build Barry.

[aussiebj]

10-19-09 Ok finally get a chance for an update ..been working on the small details not really worth pics ..went back with the 17`s as i think it has a much tougher look and will be more drivable...hung the front sheetmetal even has a hood on it now ..just temp while gapping fenders and setting in the radiator support....started working on the side scoops i do not like the overlap look so i am flush mounting them ill show pics...also removed the 8.8 rear and ordered up a new 9 inch assembly with 31 spline axles 3.50 new posi and center section as well as willwood disc brakes, should be here in a week or so then it will be a roller again and i will roll it outside and take some pics. Thats all for now ....here are some pics
original scoop
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/sidescoopinwork1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/sidescoopinwork2.jpg
flush mounting in progress
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/sidescoopinwork.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/sidescoopinwork3.jpg

[groovyjay]

I think the 69-73 Mustangs get away well with 20" wheels due to the big body. Paint the spokes on the 20"s and put them back on! :yes:

[waynieZ]

It looks good.Nice work.

[aussiebj]

11-17-09 Ok finally time for some updated pics..I decided to loose the old 8.8 rear end it just looked to busy with all the brackets and i had a custom rear end made its a ford 9 inch housing filled with Strange 31 spline axles a brand new strange center section with a eaton posi and polished 3.50 gears as well as Wilwood disc brake assy.....also worked on gapping the doors and fitting the drivers fender ,radiator suppor and dr inner fender ..the hood is also installed...here are some pics...
Rear out with the old
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/oldrear.jpg
in with the new
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrearend.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrearend1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrearend3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newrearend2.jpg

[aussiebj]

Here you can see that the hood and hood scoop are installed ..I opted to use stock rear inner fenders as well as stock hood hinges i wll have them powder coated.....as i needed a starting point for the hinges and i built the rest of the inner fender from here....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/hoodison.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/hoodscoopon.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/stockhoodhinges1.jpg

[aussiebj]

here is the front fender installed...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/frontfenderonandgaped.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/hoodgap.jpg

[aussiebj]

here is the in work drivers inner fender...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/drinnerfenderin2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/drinnerfenderin1.jpg

[aussiebj]

12-16-09 Ok time for an update...The company i bought the rear brakes from dropped the ball and sent the wrong ones so after a 3 week wait they showed up ..i built up the rear end and installed it under the car ..had to refabricate the new upper and lower mounts as well as relocate the coil overs and mounting set up.. and reset the rear...once the rear was back where I wanted it I ordered a custom made drive shaft (only 44" long)....as for the interior I had to remove all the sheetmetal that I had already fabricated for the stock looking interior, as i changed the direction the interior I was going..it will now be all black leather and power, lets just say im bringing some new touches into the old..I will post pics when its all installed....
Here are some pics..
Here is the upper mounts that were made from 1/4 steel plate as u cant just buy fabricated mounts for a late model setup onto a 9 inch
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newuppermounts.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newuppermounts1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/customdriveshaft.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newdriveshaft.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/wilwoodrearbrakes.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks great, nice work.

[aussiebj]

12/3/2010 Hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas and New year...started back in on the stang .she is now a roller after i refabbed up the rear and modified the rear the suspension... here is a sneek peek of the interior i am going with...It should look familar..its out of an 08 stang
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/intsneekpeek.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/intsneekpeek1.jpg

[aussiebj]

Fabbed up the shifter mount and installed the driveshaft cover...next will be the installation of the hand brake handle and the rest of the tranny tunnel.....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/shiftermount.jpg

[aussiebj]

I took advantage of the nice day and pushed the car outside for some pics..hopefully it will be off to the body shop in three weeks...here ya go...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/finallyoutsidepics1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/finallyoutsidepics3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/finallyoutsidepics4.jpg

[65 347]

looks good, can't wait to see this finished

[aussiebj]

1-24-10....well the car is finally all together...worked on the inner structure under the rear seat..shaved the door handle on the pass side...finished up the trunk sheet metal and sat the tank in there.....removed the rear to finish welding it up and make some gussets for it as well..now for underneath clean up ,seam seal and get it ready for the Lizard skin undercoating...here are som pics....
under seat in work
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearseatunderinwork.jpg
and welded up
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearseatunderdun.jpg
Fuel Tank in
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/tanksupports3.jpg
Rear end gussets
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearendgussets.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearendgussets1.jpg

[aussiebj]

some more pics
Pass Inner fender in
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/Rhinnerfender1.jpg
Pass door shaved
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/passdoorhandlebegone.jpg

[aussiebj]

Here are some pics just to show that u dont need high tech tools to build a car this is what i use

Cardboard flat sheet metal and Hand tools

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/handtools.jpg

My high tech bender

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/handtools1.jpg

[aussiebj]

2-17-10 updates ...the car has been completely taken back apart to finish all the welding..as well as paint for all the indivdual components..the underside is almost ready for the Lizard skin coating..
Here is the underside before paint
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/underneathbefore.jpg
Rear end painted and assembled.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/paintedrear.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/paintedrear1.jpg

[aussiebj]

I also worked on installing the radiator..i bought the biggest radiator i could get
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/radiatorinstall1.jpg
made fill in pieces to clean up the eng bay
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/radiatorinstall.jpg
had to go down into the frame and box it up.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/radiatorinstall2.jpg

[70rs]

That is a HUGE radiator!

The project is moving along nice. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice progress. The rear end looks great,and that radiator should keep it cool.

[aussiebj]

2-22-10 finished up majority of the interior metal work then seam sealed it and installed Fat Mat sound deadner....working on finishing up all the under carrige metal work getting ready for the Lizard skin coating..this beast will be quite inside..also started the mock up of the side exhaust..check out the pics..
Fat Matt installed
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/fatmattbothsides.jpg
New style side exhaust..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/sideexhaustmockup11.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/sideexhaustmockup1.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks good, nice progress.

[aussiebj]

3-7-10 finally finished up the welding underneath from the rear crossmember back so i took advantage of the day and sprayed the undercoating ..one container to see what the results were ..Its a product called Raptor Liner...it has the texture im looking for..so ill finish the rear tomorrow..check out the pics.....
Before
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/radiatorinstall2.jpg
After
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/raptarfirstcoat2.jpg
Before
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/underneathbefore.jpg
After
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/raptarfirstcoat5.jpg

[98ssnova]

great progress but i like the oval exhaust tips better than the square

[aussiebj]

Ok so i liked the way the Raptor liner came out.... but it was a bit to shiny ,so i whent over it with a satin black for a more original look ..i also reversed the colours on the front end parts ..check out the end result...
BEFORE
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/newfrontendarrives5.jpg
AFTER
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/frontpasssidedun.jpg

[Rybar]

Barry, I just wanted to let you know that this is an incredible build. :yes: You have done a fantastic job on the entire car. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Thanks..... its a challenge sometimes.....but as long as you can visualize the end result it is all worth it....:thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

4-12-10 i have been finishing up the sheetmetal and modifications along the way ..recessed the firewall...recessed the wilwood polished master cylinder..mounted the front modern mustang seats and tested ..power fwd/back and height adjustable as well as lumbar support now you dont find that in to many 69 stangs.....steering is in and finished up..she is off to the body shop by this week end...pics to follow.

[aussiebj]

4-16-10 Well the major metal work on my part is finally done...and its off to the body shop tomorrow ......Finally:thumbsup:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/enginebayandfirewallcomplete.jpg

[aussiebj]

Well shes at the body shop heres the last pics before the body work begins...
Heres my friend tommy standing beside it to show how low it will run at..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/tommyandthestang.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/shotspriortoleavingforpaint.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/shotspriortoleavingforpaint1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/shotspriortoleavingforpaint2.jpg
And all loaded up
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/loadedandofftothepaintshop.jpg

[waynieZ]

The ride height looks good. You must be psyched that its going for body work. It looks great, nice work.

[aussiebj]

6-4-10..finally an update
Body work is comming along ..the body shop has over 200hrs in it as of now, and as you know the devil is in the details.... I also replaced the whole front clip with new metal as well....it would have all been assembled this week only the trucking company crushed the hood so i they sent it back and we r waiting on a new hood to arrive,but its looking great ....The engine is done and waiting its engine shop dyno time, which should be this week depending on the shops schedule. Then as soon as the engine bay is painted i will install the engine and tranny while its at the body shop...interior is in work..its all comming together as planned
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/stanginhigbldprimermod.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/stanginhighbuildprimer1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/stanginhighbuildprimer2.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks good too bad about the hood .It must be killing you waiting for it.

[aussiebj]

Yes and no ,while its away i can catch up on my 302 T5 swap in my 72 datsun 510 track car.....

[aussiebj]

6-26 Finally got the engine to the dyno shop Friday.. i was waiting on 2 parts for the engine..should be run by this Tuesday and i can even video it running...TCI street Fighter tranny will be here this week..engine bay getting painted Monday.. so I should have a drive train installed by Saturday...Its comming together.....

[aussiebj]

ok here is a short vid of the dyno pull ...made 502 ft lbs of torque at 3500 and only 380 hp untill it blew all the oil out the rear main seal and front l/h side of the pan gasket the hp curve was flat and increasing till this happened...should make in excess of 560hp when fixed ..it was producing 92 psi of oil pressure..its a new ford racing pump guess ill put a softer spring in the pump if i can..also you can here it breaking up... well thats the brand new MSD dizzy we found a almost broken wire inside... quality product control...but aleast it runs...

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

[aussiebj]

7-10-10 ok after 3 months of body work the car is finally ready for paint ..the engine bay is getting painted tomorrow and the engine will be rerun on the dyno this week and then installed next week end..then finaly alignment and woo hoo paint ..i see the light at the end of the tunnel...here is a small cell phone pic ill get better pics this week...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stanginbase.jpg

[aussiebj]

7-25-10 update went to look at the car today, body work 80% ready for paint just waiting on the engine install to finish up the front sheet metal body work ..engine bay is painted, doors are hung ..it looks fantastic ..but i forgot the camera...ill take pics on Tuesday after i install the engine...yes thats right the engine...as for that ,the engine is back together and on the dyno right now, they did 4 preliminary runs on Friday and all went well no leaks starts up right away...but were waiting for me to make the full run..as of now it made 502 ftlbs of torque at 4800 rpm on pump gas, i will take the video tomorrow Monday for the final pulls.....we`re on the home stretch now.....

[waynieZ]

Sweet! Glad its moving forward. I'll be watching for the pictures.

[aussiebj]

7-26-10..ok the final numbers on the engine and these are peak numbers, they were 496 hp and 502 ftlbs..we ran it up to 5500rpm ..hp dropped off to 480 and so did the torque... max torque came in at 4800rpm and max hp at 5100rpm..so all in all this will be a great street motor..i think it might even do a burn out..LOL..
Here is a vid of the final pull to 5500rpm...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bsJfuVjvSk

[aussiebj]

Ok finally some updated pics..
custom touches ..side scoops moulded in ..tail corner moulded in..and decided on satin black for the engine bay ....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/customtouches.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/customtouches1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/customtouches2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/paintedengbay1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/paintedengbay.jpg

[aussiebj]

8-1-10 Now that the motor dyno runs are dun and my TCI Street Fighter tranny is here and i also picked up my custom built Pro Torque converter..it was time to install it all today..here are the pics..
Awaiting assy
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/finalengassy.jpg
Its In for the final time..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/motorinlasttime.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/motorinlasttime2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/motorinlasttime1.jpg

[waynieZ]

That looks nice in there!

[mustangmanic67]

any more progress happening on this one...I just started building a 69.

[aussiebj]

9-23-10 finally got the word the body work is finished, paint going on next week and i will have the car back the first weekend in oct...I wen to look at the beast all together and back on the ground she is all blocked out and looks fantastic unfortunatly she was half in the shade and sun so the pics do no do her justice but let me tell you her body is flawless...here are some pics ..two weeks to go i am very excited...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyworkfinallydone9-23-101.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyworkfinallydone9-23-104.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyworkfinallydone9-23-105.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyworkfinallydone9-23-103.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/bodyworkfinallydone9-23-102.jpg

[ja.stoner63]

I really enjoyed your build. I'm looking forward to seeing the Stang in paint as well.:thumbsup:

[v8livin]

Its almost the second weekend of oktober, where are the beautifull pics of paint? Really love the build, for once not a 68/69 camaro!;)

[coolwelder62]

WOW!! You have done alot of real nice fab work.I love that 69-70 fastback body.Please keep posting up your progress.:thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Well the painter just sent me pics of the car OMG she is beautiful.he said that while it was outside his shop everyone that went by it stopped and were all over it with amazment even 5 local body shop owners came to check it out..
here she is ill post more pics when i get her home
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/mustang.jpg

[98ssnova]

Looks great glad you have light at the end of your tunnel.

[caper150]

looks awesome :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Sweet glad to see its comming home.

[aussiebj]

the hood and deck lid are on and shes comming home tomorrow..i cant wait...ill post pics up when shes back

[Bryce]

Looks really good!

[aussiebj]

Oct 19th -10..The stang is finally back in my garage and all i can say is WOW ..let me tell you i have had alot of cars in my time that i have built, some show cars/race cars and drivers ..This has to be without a dought the most incredible paint job on a black car i have seen in awhile..its stunning....
Here is a before pic of what i started with as a reminder
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/69stangpics11.jpg
And today
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome3.jpg
scoop not installed yet
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome4.jpg

[aussiebj]

a couple more
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome7.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome6.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/thestangcomeshome5.jpg

[waynieZ]

SWEET ! What a great feeling that must be.

[aussiebj]

Yep..... but the expensive part is finally over now the hard work begins....

[aussiebj]

opinions needed.... do i go with painting the front and back window mouldings black or leave them stock stainless ?????

[tgvettes]

Leave them stock would be my way, I think blacked out moldings is so 80's LOL

Tonny

[Payton King]

I would leave them stainless.

[aussiebj]

The trim is staying stainless but i think i will give it the brushed look ...

[aussiebj]

Progress Update working the car from the back to the front, that way i can finish up the small details ....trunk closed in for the custom look ..new bumper and led tail lights should be here this friday so the back will be totally dun...then the car is going over to the interior shop for a swede head liner and leather covered dash..and carpeted trunk area... then the front and back windows can go in ...layed out the new wiring harness...wow thats alot of wire..but it will all be new...

[aussiebj]

Ok I have been away alot with work over the last 3 months but im back now ....new parts came in ..sequential tail lights...rear bumper...so i can finish up the back end and the trunk, then on to the wiring ..also the new entertainment system showed up, its a in dash touch screen ,dvd,nav, bluetooth,ipod and back up camera setup ,its really trick cant wait to power this baby up ...oh and it speeks in three languages....

[MSTSFabbed]

haha is one of them Australian? :rofl: Car is lookin sick!

[aussiebj]

Now that would be a classic .."Turn here Mate" .."Strewth im recalculating again you buggered it up"...."Crikey where here".....:thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Finished up the trunk and tail panel..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/tailpaneldun.jpg
Then I started the wiring ....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/wiringstarts.jpg

[BBC69Camaro]

Incredible build, thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It came out great.

[MSTSFabbed]

Now that would be a classic .."Turn here Mate" .."Strewth im recalculating again you buggered it up"...."Crikey where here".....:thumbsup:

Hahaha I would SO buy that!! I love yalls accents.

Have you tried those electric windows yet? I know it not wired yet. Come to think of it you probably don't have glass yet either...
Let me know how you like em. Leaning over to crank the passenger window in my 67 is starting to suck...

Oh and I really like the matte tailpanel! :thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

the power window setup is from a company called Autoloc and they work great...the glass in the doors is scrached and was good for mock up ..they operate smooth and very easy to install...

[aussiebj]

1-20-11 Update.....How is it that some people stay in business ?? why do they make promises they cant complete...the stang has been at the interior shop for 1 month now and has not even been touched..when i asked him why he said he has taken some measurements but it trying to get the new shop area ready..why would i take my car there if I would have know he was not ready for it like he told me he was........I just think at this point I have to take it somewhere else...Sorry for bitching but its so frustrating I had to vent...

[lilcraigford]

My Dad had a similar experience trying to get the headliner done in the '60 Beetle. The guy kept putting it off and I even remember stopping by one day and peering in the window of his shop and seeing the car collecting dust in the back corner. He did awesome work but lost Dad a few months of the driving season (we live in southern Maine).

[aussiebj]

Ok the stangs back where she belongs after 5 weeks of no work, not left alone in a corner neglected...shes up in the air im finishing up the drive train..connecting up the tranny ..connecting up the exhaust ..running brake lines and fuel lines....Hope to fire her up this weekend....The interior will be last on my list at this point..

[aussiebj]

5-2-2011...Update,,,,,,,,,It looks like my headliner and most of the interior will be done this weekend ..then front and rear windows can go in..I finally think im on the home stretch ..hopefully have some updated pics up by next Monday...Barry

[waynieZ]

Good to hear. I hope it goes smooth.

[56pickup]

Great build! just read through the whole build! Great to see people do there own chassis and metal work!

[morehp]

hi.
Rear 17x10,5 - 315/35 right ??

[aussiebj]

yes ....progress pics comming soon

[aussiebj]

9-2-11
I know I know its been awhile between drinks like they say..I have been working on the beast running tranny and fuel lines ....installed the battery and terminatining the wiring ..there is a lot of wiring ..but it cranks over now so thats a good start..i will have it out side this week some time to wash it off and take some more pics ..so be patient they r comming...and she should be running as well by the end of the week

[aussiebj]

hi.
Rear 17x10,5 - 315/35 right ??

yep thats right

[aussiebj]

Ok here are some updated pics ...the leather wrapped dash is in and after several attempts i got a pic of the black swede headliner and wrapped roll bar.......
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/leatherwrappeddash.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/swedeheadliner.jpg

[aussiebj]

Ok i installed the old grill but i did not like the look so i decided to put in a fabricated grill i hand made from diamond mesh ..I think it fits the look of the car....
Old grill
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/oldgrillin.jpg
So i made a templete of the old grill
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/meshgrilltemplete.jpg
And transfered it on to the flat mesh ..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/makingmeshgrill.jpg
Bent it up and walla here is the finished Grill...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/meshgrillinstalled2.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/meshgrillinstalled3.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/meshgrillinstalled1.jpg

[aussiebj]

Well i go to start the car today after running the wires ..push button start and all ..and she cranks over but nothing else.. so i spend 2 hours trouble shooting the wires and swapping in three different coils..so i check the wires at my nice and expensive MSD Pro Billet Dizzy, oh and wouldn`t you know it that on a quality piece like an MSD the ground wire is broken in the connector.. no problem ill hard wire it ..ok still no spark ,so i take the cap off and the base plate to get to the inner electric reluctor (i think thats what its called) ..and there is no power in the wires ..so i removed the dizzy and i will disassemble it tomorrow to see what is wrong with the internal wiring..you know you try and buy quality pieces and it still dont work out..oh and i bought it 2 years ago so I guess theres no warranty left.. I was so looking forward to firing this baby up with open headders today.
Anyone else had a problem with an MSD dizzy???????

[aussiebj]

Making good progress now ..the remote door opener works from the key fob remote..That is cool...tail lights work ..the indicators well lets just say the LED`s are bright and the sequential indicator function on the indicators is Kewl as well...Headlight switch is in and works. Engine bay wired up and starts with the push of a button...now i just have to clean it all up.....SOON

[cees67]

love this build ......had to go back over it again. It is a great feeling to be in the home stretch....btw where in new york are you?

[aussiebj]

love this build ......had to go back over it again. It is a great feeling to be in the home stretch....btw where in new york are you?

Thanks.... I am in Patchogue Long Island....Oh yea they say its gonna snow here today ..Not ready for snow this early in October.......:(

[aussiebj]

Wiring and more wiring ..the lights now work correctly and the stock gauges are working ..one day at a time ..now only have to finish ..exhaust..run brake lines ..fabb up back seat ..install front seats..carpet..seatbelt "cant forget them"..door panels..entertainment system..etc.. the list goes on..

[aussiebj]

I know its been awhile between dring as they say.. but heres an update..
Wiring 90% done finaly....
working on fabing up brake lines..
engine starts off a push button start..
here ar a couple of pics
Wiring up dash
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/wiringupdash.jpg
Its alway hair racing drilling through the painted sheetmetal..here are the rear brake line to the adj prop valve..
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearbracklineinwork2.jpg
brake line under fender
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/Toms%20mustang/rearbracklineinwork1.jpg

[aussiebj]

Here is the front L/H brake line fabbed up ,
with these simple tools and patience you can make brake lines also..FYI.....Brake lines must be double flared....
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/brkelinetools.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/brakelinefrtlh2.jpg

[aussiebj]

The car is still at my partner in the builds place not finished yet .....maybe one day he will finish up his end of the build..