The GT2:1969 turbo fastback

[CptKlutz]

Hi,

Been lurking for most of 2 years but now I'm finally building a car that's worth a post or 2. So here the run down so far!
These are the renderings of how the build will look incl. some "artistic freedom" (drip rails and door handles are staying so far):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/zvthansMustangfrproof4.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/zvthansMustangrearfinal1280.jpg

The GT2 naming is because this is my second attempt at a GT type car (Gran Tourismo) or Pro Tourer.

The feature list looks like this:
Ford SB 363 stroker, World Products block, all forged & hyd. roller, 0 balance, Diamond pistons
Single turbo: BW AirWerks 80mm S400 (S480?), intercooler
Big Stuff 3 ECU
HKS EVC VI boost controller
BBK SSI-R intake
T-56 trans from Pro Motion, McLeod RST clutch, hydraulic throwout
AJE front coil over struts w/adjustable A-arms, improved roadrace K-member, double adj. Koni's, manual rack & pinion
13" 4-piston Brembo front, 11,65" Cobra R rear
FAB9 9" rear & TrueTrac, TCP leaf spring kit, adj. Varishocks
TCP torque arm & Panhard bar
18" Shelby CS56 wheels, 9.5" and 11" width
Toyo R888 rubber, 275/35 and 315/30
Speedhut Revolution gauges
69 Deluxe interior, black
ProCar leather seats
Rollcage & Simpson harness
Custom carbon bodywork & aero parts

The car is being built by CPR Streetmachines, the engine by Total Performance (Obsidian etc.). Both in San Diego. I do as much of it as I can on weekends in CA.

[CptKlutz]

I was lucky to get a stranded project from a guy in Portland, looked like this when it rolled in:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/hans69fbdy3.jpg

The previous owner did a very good rust revival, new rear qtrs, inner wheelwell, floors, rear valance, tailpanel and what not. Completely clean now though.

[CptKlutz]

Engine being done by Total Performance:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0043.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0043.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1011_1949113.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1011_1949113.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1011_1949122.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1011_1949122.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Shock towers shaved to make more room for turbo piping:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0019.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0019.jpg)

Front suspension from AJE Racing + the 13" Brembo stuff:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1030_021935.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1030_021935.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1208_214157.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1208_214157.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1208_214233.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1208_214233.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Rear end hung (just less Varishocks):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_191232.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_191232.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_191241.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_191241.jpg)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1030_022034.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1030_022034.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_035319.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_035319.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Some of the 100 timestealers. Deleting trunk lock and antenna hole:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_070027.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_070027.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_070033.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_070033.jpg)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_070042.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_070042.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1031_070046.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_070046.jpg)

[camcojb]

what a great looking car................. :bow:

Jody

[CptKlutz]

Doing subframe connectors RIGHT!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1119_101150.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1119_101150.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1119_113622.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1119_113622.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1119_081315.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1119_081315.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1119_101203.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1119_101203.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1119_113735.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1119_113735.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Rear wheels back from widening (Vaughns Machine in LA). Went from 9.5" to 11" for the rears. Notice how little weight was needed to balance out those 315s.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0035.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0035.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0040.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0040.jpg)

With all 4 wheels present and accounted for we could finally set the ride height:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1213_143103.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1213_143103.jpg)

Front fender got the lip rolled around a 5/16 rod to get a nice curved edge:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1213_143051.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1213_143051.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1213_143055.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1213_143055.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Its all in the details, repositioning the rear wing:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0014.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0014.jpg)

Making the custom fender emblems out of 2 302's and a 460:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1201_174720small.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1201_174720small.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

I went for Speedhut Revolution gauges. The 4" and 2-5/8 fit the original gauge cluster perfectly but of course there was a lot of work in modyfying and fitting:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1207_171736.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1207_171736.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1207_171802.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1207_171802.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2008_1208_222141.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1208_222141.jpg)

So that's basically where we're at right now. Engine and tranny are set (back & down from stock) and the turbo just came in. So now it's time for Dustin to do his thing! Fab up turbo headers, DP etc. etc. and get the thing rolling!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0008.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0008.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_DSC_0021.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/DSC_0021.jpg)

[awr68]

Awesome build! Keep the pics coming!! I really like the green!!! :thumbsup:

[groovyjay]

If it comes out anything like the drawings, it's gonna be super cool! :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

concept looks wicked!
the progress to dat also looks great good luck with it.

[Vegas69]

Hell...even I am getting tired of all the Camaro builds.:rofl: Nice project!

[Ricochet]

Awesome project in the works! Renderings are killer. Look forward to watch this one progress. :thumbsup:

[Weldon0405]

Sweet project! I have to agree... the green is awesome! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

I really looking forward to this build.

?? What is the name of the heat absorber you used in this picture

Some of the 100 timestealers. Deleting trunk lock and antenna hole:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2008_1031_070027.jpg

[XcYZ]

Great project, should be great to follow along with. :thumbsup:


Love the rendering, this is the money shot.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/zvthansMustangrearfinal1280.jpg

[waynieZ]

Awesome build and excelent job on the Gauges and dash.

[byndbad914]

great looking renderings! In the end you beat me to it - I have been road racing my car and will stick with it for a couple more years but in the near future I am going to do a 70 fastback and you have virtually the same color scheme I planned, just "flipped"! Looks even better than I expected it too (my race car is two tone black on the bottom/olive green on top with black stripe full length - I was going to do the same to the 70. You are flipped with green on the bottom and black on top - again, looks great.

I had a 70 Grabber Sportsroof for years that had a "reverse C" stripe like the 69 Boss and love the look - your take on it with the GT2 and 363 looks great.

Shot of my car for grins - green and black cars rule! Best of luck on the build - will subscribe and follow along.

[byndbad914]

oops, dropped the pic, turned out to be just a bit too big

[aussiebj]

Love this build also .keep the updates comming....
And Tim anymore info on your 914 or a link to specs nice porsche..

[rjsjea]

Very cool build....keep the pics coming as you progress :cool:

[CptKlutz]

Thanks for all the kind words!

The paint scheme is inspired by the 69 Trans Am driven by George Follmer. All my cars are green and/or black so the combination was a no-brainer. ;) The wheels were the closest I could find that looked like a present day relative of the classic mini-lite racing wheels.

I don't know the name of the heat barrier, will check. But it works great.

Dustin at CPR is full on the turbo placement and piping arrangement and I'm working on the carbon parts, so hopefully more pictures soon! We're shooting for a spring premiere.

[byndbad914]

Barry - I have been following yours too, I will post some info over there for you.

[Fluid Power]

Keep us posted! Must have been a nightmare buying a car in the states and shipping to Denmark!

Darren

[CptKlutz]

Darren, the car is in San Diego where the builder is (CPR Streetmachines). I'm flying over now and then to do some of the work though.
When it's nearly complete it'll be shipped here. Actually quite routine: 4 cars in a 40', pay $1600, wait 5-6 weeks. The last part is what REALLY sucks!

Anyway, time for an update. Working on the turbo setup and the carbon parts, both takes a loooong time before it looks like anything at all, lots of planning and prep.

Engine is back in and moved way back and down, no issues clearing the hood:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0106_081008.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0106_081008.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0106_080956.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0106_080956.jpg)

Turbo placement is done and the helper bracket taking most of its weight is in, 5" DP being mocked up and cutting for the IC:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0106_085550.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0106_085550.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0106_101543.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0106_101543.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0108_082429.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0108_082429.jpg)
Next is the hot side with each header going all the way to the T6 flange (no merge).

[CptKlutz]

I'll post some pics of the carbon work in a couple of days, it's all work 1-2 hours, wait 12 hrs to dry/harden/cure. :mad:

So to get some instant results I mounted my Oregon Scientific actioncam on my helmet. Simple click on off mount that comes in the camera kit, now epoxy/glassed to the helmet. Needs a bit of finish + some black sealer on the edges:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/th_DSC_0001.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/DSC_0001.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/th_DSC_0003.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/DSC_0003.jpg)

[Will01]

Very nice - excellent detals such as rear diffuser.

[Bowtieracing]

Great project, should be great to follow along with. :thumbsup:


Love the rendering, this is the money shot.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/zvthansMustangrearfinal1280.jpg


Mee too , Zees renderings has been my favorites long time...:thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Yeah, definitely nice work by Zee. Managed to find that exact green too: MG British Racing Green (as used on the 2007 Exige for instance). Getting the exhaust up that high requires a fair amount of work but it's worth it.

295 rear tires will fit a 69-70 without issues (maybe a little hammering), the 315's required a little extra room in the front of the inner wheel well:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0119_190016.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0119_190016.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0119_19017.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0119_19017.jpg)

[Bowtieracing]

Yeah, definitely nice work by Zee. Managed to find that exact green too: MG British Racing Green (as used on the 2007 Exige for instance). Getting the exhaust up that high requires a fair amount of work but it's worth it.




I agreee!! How are you planning to do that diffuser? I really like it a lot!

[CptKlutz]

Diffusor is done in 10mm Airex foam core and carbon fibre and clear epoxy as a "positive" molding. A one off thats taking me ages to fab and sand... :( The hood scoop alone has probably taken me 15 hrs so far.

[98ssnova]

Very cool mustang. I like the wheels. and it looks like the company who is doing the build is pretty fast. Congrats. Can't wait to see some more progress.

[CptKlutz]

Right side header all in one piece. Just needs some detailing, wastegate flange etc. Nice with the notched towers and the extra room!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0129_092508.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0129_092508.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0129_103454.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0129_103454.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0129_124433.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0129_124433.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0129_124449.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0129_124449.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

More nice welding! Driver side done:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0201_123213.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0201_123213.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0201_123309.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0201_123309.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0201_123444.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0201_123444.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

I picked up the quarter emblems from the laser shop today! I dislike the original Mach I emblems so we tossed ideas around and came up with these. I made a set of 3½" slightly domed aluminum emblems, sanded them for an age with 800 grit, had them anodized and then laser "milled" 0.2mm deep with an industrial laser.
Drawing the 2D logo first in Corel Draw and then in 3D (Solidworks) was the worst part and probably took 6 hours... :mad: You can convert simpler 2D geometries fairly automatically in Solidworks but this came out as more than 3.500 splines and had to be handled area by area...
The emblem will be recessed into the qtr panel.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0216_190703.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0216_190703.jpg)

[jvike]

Very nice emblems! Cool idea!

[CptKlutz]

Thanks! Being creative is hard work. Nothing like just building stuff. LOL

Some progress made on the IC core, though we're still waiting on the last parts. Dustin @ CPR can really weld :bow: :
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0210_070154.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0210_070154.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0210_070151.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0210_070151.jpg)

Also doing work on the torque arm mount. Welded it into the floors for max ground clearance & stiffness. Still need to position the actual mounting bracket:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0212_233849.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0212_233849.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0213_061326.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0213_061326.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Some fresh pics of the cold-side all mocked up. We decided to keep it cool and out in the fresh air. If this was a drag car we'd stay in the engine bay but give it 30 mins on the track and it'll be all heat-soaked under there.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0228_1.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0228_1.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0228_2.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0228_2.jpg)

Gotta love those Brembos too. :cool:
The underside is also (re-) finished. The torque arm tube stayed but we redid the rest - one of those days where you just have to admit you made a wrong turn. Now it has a very unique way of cross bracing and providing monster torsional rigidity.

[awr68]

Sweet....or should I say cool man cool!! :thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Here some more progress on the DP and cross over.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0306_061952.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0306_061952.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0306_062049.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0306_062049.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0306_062221.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0306_062221.jpg)

The 5" goes into 2x3" and just b4 passing thru the K-member into 2½"

[CptKlutz]

A bit of safety being added. 8pt roll bar + some swing outs to get in and out.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0312_050245.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0312_050245.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0313_041358.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0313_041358.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0313_042841.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0313_042841.jpg)

Interesting way of welding. Or did Dustin just fall asleep with the light on?
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0313_050654.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0313_050654.jpg)

[Ummgawa]

Wow. Just when you have seen it all an original comes along. Very sweet ride and thanks for the pix, keep em coming.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

I've always said to be a good welder you have to be a contorsionist!!! Car is looking great one of my favorite builds to watch. :yes:

[CptKlutz]

Thx guys! Appreciated. More nice welds - rollbar finished:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0326_213221.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0326_213221.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0326_213241.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0326_213241.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0326_213255.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0326_213255.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0326_213315.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0326_213315.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0326_213324.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0326_213324.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Whew, seems like the car has been at SoCal Paintworks for an age (<2 weeks actually) , but they ARE hard at work!

When stripping they found a "repair" on the rear qtr by some previous owner. Looks quite a bit better now!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0408_143349.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0408_143349.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0413_114322.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0413_114322.jpg)

We had to cut the tunnel to get both the T-56 and some special reinforcements in place underneath so new tunnel is being fabbed:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0407_125128.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0407_125128.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0407_125137.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0407_125137.jpg)

Primer & block sanding again and again. Glad its not my garage...
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0417_200838.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0417_200838.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Meanwhile I'm busy on the carbon parts. Here the hood scoop being molded as a positive layup instead of a mold. I was trying to save time and this is the first time I've done it with clear carbon and no gelcoat. Jeez, the hours spent on clearcoating and sanding that thing! The front spoiler and splitter are a bit more rough finished thank god.

Wax on, wax off. Getting the original ready and slick:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0111_132137.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0111_132137.jpg)

2 layers of black glass:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0112_215510.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0112_215510.jpg)

One layer carbon:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0114_204906.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0114_204906.jpg)

Rough part ready for a zillion layers of PU clear filler and sanding:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0119_202307.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0119_202307.jpg)

Filled and sanded, ready for PU clear coat finish:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0222_134837.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0222_134837.jpg)

Inside getting some stiffening with Airex foam core and carbon over it:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0222_134901.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0222_134901.jpg)

FINALLY done!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0417_192928.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0417_192928.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0417_192952.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0417_192952.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

Car is back from SoCal Paintworks in primer and now its the finishing stretch. Should be some serious updates to look at over the next weeks!

Here some of the hard work they put into it:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0501_063105.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0501_063105.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0501_063119.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0501_063119.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0501_063135.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0501_063135.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0501_063221.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0501_063221.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0501_063232.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0501_063232.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0501_063239.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0501_063239.jpg)

Ready for serious finishing. The emblem is going to look cool.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0504_203024.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0504_203024.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0504_202819.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0504_202819.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0504_202905.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0504_202905.jpg)

[tjbruning]

Sweet build - love the center dump exhaust tips :thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Thanks! Now if I could only free up time to get the rear diffusor done in time too... :rolleyes:

We made a grille from a sheet from customcargrilles.com, pattern is called XXL Hexagon and we're going to powdercoat it black. I made a 2D drawing to work from if anyone needs it, but basically you bend over the original plastic piece.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0507_203046.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0507_203046.jpg)
(and yes, the first try came out too narrow courtesy of USPS)

I was worried about heat soak under the hood and also wanted to reduce front lift even more, so Dustin at CPR and Bob from SoCal Paintworks made some inverted louvers in the hood. A real pain as its all double layer under there and any heat makes it warp. Cant press directly into the hood but needed to weld in a separate piece. Came out great after some bending back in shape!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0505_105435.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0505_105435.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0505_105534.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0505_105534.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0506_083713.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0506_083713.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0508_224632.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0508_224632.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0508_225224.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0508_225224.jpg)

[WhitecatD]

Nice work! :thumbsup:

Did you TIG weld those louvers on? What filler rod did you use?

[CptKlutz]

Yeah, Dustin tigged it with a silicate bronze rod. Lower melting point than normal trying to warp it as little as possible. They may try to MIG the rest because tig puts a lot of heat in the metal by nature.

[rat_rod_russell]

Yeah, Dustin tigged it with a silicate bronze rod. Lower melting point than normal trying to warp it as little as possible. They may try to MIG the rest because tig puts a lot of heat in the metal by nature.

Have you tried a pulse instead of constant current? I feel the sheet metal I've done warps less when I'm using the tig on a low current pulse setting. and you end up with less grinding too.

-Russell

[CptKlutz]

So, here the latest update on the build. Holidays and other stuff has been in the way but its finally getting color. Finished the hood louvres - what a warping pain! Russell, I don't know how they welded it in the end but there was a good deal of warp to say the least. Got Bob from SoCal Paint to fix it, he knows the tricks.
Also the grille is finished and ready for powdercoat:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0520_043412.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0520_043412.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0520_043502.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0520_043502.jpg)

I/C and tubing finished:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0527_210411.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0527_210411.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0527_210438.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0527_210438.jpg)

Also got a little crazy on a last minute detail, a window net. :rolleyes: Don't give me a hard time on that, I've just always wanted one since I got to drive a real NASCAR. It's bolted in in the pic, but yes there will be a quick release of course.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0707_072817.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0707_072817.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0707_072827.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0707_072827.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0707_072837.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0707_072837.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0708_001644.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0708_001644.jpg)

Color is 2008 Lotus Exige British Racing Green, a really old school BRG without any metallic at all. Really fits the Mustang IMHO. This is shot b4 the clearcoat. It will get a 1/4" white pinstripe as separation between the green & black, inspired by the George Folmer Trans Am car.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0722_Body12mmstripe.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0722_Body12mmstripe.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0722_body1.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0722_body1.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0722_body2.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0722_body2.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0718_084148.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0718_084148.jpg)

[yumyumchoppers]

Who's VW pan in the background?

[Tom.A]

Looks great and awesome build :thumbsup:

[rat_rod_russell]

Russell, I don't know how they welded it in the end but there was a good deal of warp to say the least.

Just wondering

WOW, that one's coming along and looks killer I love the turbo piping.:hail:

You might play with the White Balance on your camera It kinda looks turquoise and dark blue lol.

-Russell

[CptKlutz]

Thanks!
The car is outside SoCal Paintworks, they always seem to have 1-2 VW's going on.
The British Racing Green has a lot of blue in it but you should play with your monitor settings I think! :unibrow: ;)

[65 347]

Those colors look cool together. Is the hood painted yet?

[CptKlutz]

No, unfortunately not. Cant wait to see the louvres in black!

[CptKlutz]

Here a little add on to the front spoiler, just mocked up real quick on my other 69. The GT2 will have special mounts for it so it can be removed when I want to look more "historically correct" I made it from an 8mm Airex foam core and 3 layers of CF. Not too pretty as its a wear part on the track anyway.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0731_080036.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0731_080036.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0731_080033.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0731_080033.jpg)

[cowboybob]

I like it...simple, yet it adds a custom touch to an otherwise common chin spoiler. :thumbsup:

[mrr1999]

Car looks great! When I finally get to building my 69 Mach I, I'm going to have to get some build opinions from you. :thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Definitely getting somewhere now! I've been itching to drive it for a year now but now were in reach of something. Trying to get at all together and dialed in for SEMA but still missing a sponsor to get us into the OPTIMA Challenge. HINT HINT BBK! :unibrow:

Instrument cluster (gauges from www.speedhut.com):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0818_193629.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0818_193629.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0818_234035.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0818_234035.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0819_021554.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0819_021554.jpg)

Hood and trunk lid waiting for cut & buff. Hood louvres came out good!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0814_220843.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0814_220843.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0814_220921.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0814_220921.jpg)

RAAMmat BXT for noise and some trick heat insulation here and there. Trying not to get carried away weight-wise:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0814_220625.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0814_220625.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0814_040254.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0814_040254.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0814_040326.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0814_040326.jpg)

The nice MC's from CNC + brake lines and a line lock (just in case!):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0812_040842.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0812_040842.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

General assembly going on.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0901_032119.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0901_032119.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0902_042506.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0902_042506.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0903_001443.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0903_001443.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0903_063352.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0903_063352.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0903_063408.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0903_063408.jpg)

[cowboybob]

One of my favorite build threads! :hail:

Looking forward to seeing the end result. :yes:

[Riisager, Denmark, Europe]

Any updates one this nice project?

[tyoneal]

Hi:

Great Build, I've really been enjoying reading about it.

A question?

Assuming that this will be driven on the Street, Where will the Rear License Plate go?

Keep us the good work!

Thanks,

Ty

[wedged]

Assuming that this will be driven on the Street, Where will the Rear License Plate go?



My guess would be in the license plate recess in the rear valance, but that
's just me.... :unibrow: unless it's on of those crazy 2' long euro plates...

[CptKlutz]

Sorry been away in Turkey for a bit. I'll post updates ASAP.
Yes the license plate is one of those 2' long ones. ;) It probably ends up tucked up under the bumper to one side. Haven't decided.

[CptKlutz]

OK, I know this is long overdue so here finally a few updates.

Engine dropped in, looks tiny all by itself down there but just wait until it meets all the turbo piping... :D Also the breather can is in. Right now it's moved "outside" for a cleaner look and easy access but might move back in, let's see.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0902_042506.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0902_042506.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0913_052538.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0913_052538.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0913_052559.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0913_052559.jpg)

A little later room is getting more sparse!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0929_222439.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0929_222439.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_1022_184356.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_1022_184356.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_1022_184421.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_1022_184421.jpg)


Dustin is not really enjoying exhaust routing. I want it tight and unobtrusive with as much ground clearance as possible. :whistling:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_1015_072323.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_1015_072323.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_1015_072337.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_1015_072337.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_1015_072352.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_1015_072352.jpg)

What's not to like about the weld quality? BOV flange.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0910_072236.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0910_072236.jpg)

One day the shop next door from CPR had a ride in with the same paint scheme as the GT2!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2009_0903_190428.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2009_0903_190428.jpg)

[frojoe]

This build is killer. My favorite year mustang, love the stance, love the BRG, and those renderings look amazing. Can't wait to see it rolling, keep up the good work!!

[groovyjay]

Amazing work so far! :thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Just came back from CA, brought over the CF spoilers and helped a bit on wiring the beast. The project has been on a bit of hold awaiting all the interesting changes the EU has made to import customs and VAT on classic cars. For a while it has been uncertain whether I'd be able to bring it in (more than $20k added in taxes) but there is hope at the end of the tunnel it seems.
And before anyone comments: that is NOT the right steering wheel! Missing an adaptor ring for the quick release that will take a Grant woody or a suede Momo.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_202747.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_202747.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_202811.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_202811.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_2203392.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_2203392.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_220352.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_220352.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_220441.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_220441.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_220506.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_220506.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_221138.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_221138.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_221822.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_221822.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_2220061.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_2220061.jpg)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0123_222035.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0123_222035.jpg) http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/th_2010_0124_003534.jpg (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2010_0124_003534.jpg)

[CptKlutz]

No news in a while.

In short the recent changes to our EU import taxation, inspection and registration of classic and modified cars, means that the GT2 has now become to expensive (for me) to import and register in Denmark. So here it comes... :(

Ultimate pro-touring Mustang FOR SALE

The project stands as shown in the latest progress update. It basically just needs finishing of the electricals (at ~90%), assembly of interior, doors, rubber & glass, body panels, some exhaust and then dial-in. All the nice, custom and expensive stuff is there and waiting, so you are looking at minor parts + labor. CPR Streetmachines have done the build and will want to finish it. They are one of the best shops I have ever worked with and are knowing, always true to promises and fair in pricing.
This is not a budget build, so be realistic in price expectations. Trades considered (Mustang). PM me if you a serious and want to discuss.

[WSSix]

I'm really sorry to hear this. Best of luck in selling the car. This car is one of my favorite builds. Loved everything about it.

[ZVT]

No news in a while.

In short the recent changes to our EU import taxation, inspection and registration of classic and modified cars, means that the GT2 has now become to expensive (for me) to import and register in Denmark. So here it comes... :(

Ultimate pro-touring Mustang FOR SALE

The project stands as shown in the latest progress update. It basically just needs finishing of the electricals (at ~90%), assembly of interior, doors, rubber & glass, body panels, some exhaust and then dial-in. All the nice, custom and expensive stuff is there and waiting, so you are looking at minor parts + labor. CPR Streetmachines have done the build and will want to finish it. They are one of the best shops I have ever worked with and are knowing, always true to promises and fair in pricing.
This is not a budget build, so be realistic in price expectations. Trades considered (Mustang). PM me if you a serious and want to discuss.


No Freakin way Hans you actually have to sell it....I really enjoyed the work I did on the rendering its a shame it has to go:_paranoid :mad:

[mondy]

So sorry to hear that.. :( I was SO looking forward to see it in the streets of Copenhagen and on Sturup Raceway..

I love the '69 Mustang and this build just looks fantastic..

[T_Raven]

That blows you have to sell it. I was looking forward to seeing it done.

[CptKlutz]

No takers for the almost finished project. Was a steal so I'm good with that. :rolleyes: We're finishing it up now and it will go back for sale after a shakedown week on as many CA trackdays as I can manage in 14 days. :D

[CptKlutz]

Just a few pics. Nothing really exiting but it's coming together nicely.

E-brake done
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2011_0201_0310.jpg

Doors assembled incl. power windows. One door is a repro and took a lot of fitting!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2011_0228_214910.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2011_0228_214809.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2011_0305_040714.jpg

Lights going on with a lot of nice new lenses, gaskets etc.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2011_0228_214820.jpg

[CptKlutz]

Hey what do you know, finally some movement on the build again. :yes: The car is now at Best of Show Coachworks for final assembly as CPR has become too busy with manufacturing turbo kits. Thanks for the recommendations for BOS, cool place and crew.

Getting wiring organized:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_022345.jpg

More wiring:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_021900.jpg

Brake lines done:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_022138.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_022146.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_022050.jpg

Relocated the breather can for some more room:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_021842.jpg

Boost controller in console:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0112_210857.jpg

Torque arm in:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_022107.jpg

Fuel tank in and wired:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0402_022216.jpg

[WSSix]

So does this mean you'll get to keep it now or will you still have to sell the car? Glad to see it's getting some attention again.

[MattWash08]

glad to see things are getting done on it!

[CptKlutz]

Nope, still going up for sale when finished (and test driven!) unfortunately.

[Roe]

Colour is going to look awesome. Good Luck on the build:thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Going slowly forward but we should be ready to load an initial tune and fire it up this week.

Rear end almost complete:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0605_004046.jpg

Throttle body ready, just missing cable:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0605_004032.jpg

Exhaust completed incl wastegates:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0605_004014.jpg

Wastegate dumps, exhaust done, front end fully assembled and aligned:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_0605_003958.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Cpt - I saw your car at the shop a couple of weeks ago. She looks mean sitting on the ground...:thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Car is now ready to run and has been trailered up to Performance Associates in San Dimas. Has been fired up for the first time and is now ready for some serious tuning on the dyno! :unibrow:

[WSSix]

That's great!

I know you said it's still for sale but do you plan to come to the states and drive it before you sell it?

[CptKlutz]

Initial setup on the dyno is now done, playing it safe with 10 psi tops until it's all broken in and set up. Tune is for maximum driveability and fun, not bragging rights. Later we'll likely go to around 15 psi.

http://youtu.be/aRX2hnMkiVo?t=30s

624 rwhp @ 5.380 rpm
625 ft.lb. @ 4.815 rpm
91 pump gas

[preston]

CAn you tell us the heads/headwork and cam specs on the motor ?
Compression ?

Even though it says BBK on it that looks like the TFS-R intake ?

[CptKlutz]

Absolutely:
Edelbrock Victor Jr. heads, fully ported by Total Performance in Santee. Of course port matched in and out.
Custom grind hyd. roller cam by CamMotion, duration @ 0.050” is 226° intake and 220° on exhaust with lift at 0.540” intake and 0.542” exhaust, 114° lobe separation and 110° centerline.
9.2:1 compression ratio.

The intake is really a BBK Performance 5.0L SSI-R Race Intake Manifold incl. their fuel rail kit. Nice piece although they wouldn't sponsor a dime, cheap bastards! ;) The matching BBK Power-Plus 80mm throttle body got lost somewhere along the way so we're using a LS3 unit now.

[CptKlutz]

A little delay getting it trucked back from San Dimas but now they're on it in Escondido:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1209_072633.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1209_072606.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1207_010802.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1207_010827.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1207_010819.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1209_072657.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2012_1209_072645.jpg

:thumbsup:

[CptKlutz]

Back from Elegance Auto Interiors in Upland and finishing up the loose ends. Complete and very perfect car up for sale soon!

New headliner:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0429_150009_zpsb16b9667.jpg

CF front splitter and CF rear wing getting some clearcoat:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_072525_zps600e2824.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_072531_zpsd8a4adf2.jpg

Interior almost complete, the smell of new leather, mmmm:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_082933_zps5e85b62c.jpg

Infiniti/JBL stereo gear, powerful but discrete:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_082944_zpsd5c5fb09.jpg

Rear seat done in same stitching as fronts:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_083008_zps0b7dac36.jpg

MOMO racing wheel with the fun buttons for overboost & linelock:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_083031_zps0bd561af.jpg

Gauges galore (but wrong shifter):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0617_083055_zps38a40bff.jpg

[Rick D]

Very nice!! How come its going up for sale? Was it built to sell?? Either way cool build.

[CptKlutz]

Import rules have changed, making it too expensive to register here...

Another small update: Finally my countless hours creating a one off carbon fiber rear wing are showing. Thats probably a full weeks work right there.
Also note how its repositioned to where it actually has some effect:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0619_080001_zpscbbca9fe.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0619_080005_zpsb2a86876.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0619_080002_zps33f29ffa.jpg

[CptKlutz]

Final push to the finish. Just a few details and cut & polish missing now.
And still for sale :poke:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/shop276_zps61fa8f25.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/shop294_zpsdcce5bd9.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/shop273_zps65eb2c0b-1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0822_054217_zpsb4b9f29c-1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/cphsonic/1969%20Mustang%20GT2/2013_0822_054253_zpsf856f8af-1.jpg

[tyoneal]

That really sucks, you can't import the car EVEN after you spent so much time on it.

Visit once a year to where you now live, and see your family and friends.

Then get your butt on a plane and fly to Mexico and start north. No matter where you cross you will never be believed to being from Europe.

Start a new life here with that kick as car.

Besides sounds like the US Government will be passing out permanent passes to live here before long.

Great Build.

Ty

[CptKlutz]

First test drive. Still 10-15 small things on the to-do list, then cut & polish, pinstriping and C-stripes.
Drives like a rocket on rails though!

http://youtu.be/4b4yaRkWYxA
Don't forget to set it to 1080p HD