67 Mustang Fastback

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HI guys ,
My first post i am building a 1967 390 s code 67 fastback ,car has been in Australia about 12 years when i purchased it ,it was in a sad state it had been repainted various times its original colour is silver frost . Have no history of its past life but someone at sometime had laid it to rest with 3 45 caliber rounds ,so i consider this its resurection . The rebuild so far .
Full body rebuild and repainted brilliant silver with argent silver lemans stripes.coil over front and rear suspension TCP 4 link rear . 330 mm front discs with late model spindles and 4 spot calipers .Engine is a 390 FE with a 4.125 stroke Scat crank H beam rods diamond flat top pistons 433 cu in .
Edelbrock heads with Dove tunnel wedge manifold running a F&B TRI POWER fuel injection setup with a FAST XFI management .Engine is being assembled and waiting on manifold to arrive from USA . Will post some photos on progress.

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Some build photos

[Flash68]

Killer project... welcome! :lateral:

FETorino is gonna love you.... he'll find this thread soon. :unibrow:

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Yeah FE Torino found me on FE power forum another great sight . Like all of us i have tried to make the car something different especially with the Tri Power.You guys have some awesome builds .

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More photos of the manifold

[FETorino]

Killer project... welcome! :lateral:

FETorino is gonna love you.... he'll find this thread soon. :unibrow:

Yea it's a cool car for sure.:thumbsup:

I think I may know who told him about this site :unibrow:

I can't wait to see how that tunnelwedge tripower runs. I bet it works pretty well.

[Flash68]

More photos of the manifold

Killer piece. Is it relatively easy to tune?



I think I may know who told him about this site :unibrow:



Of course... recruiting more of your own kind. :lol:

[FETorino]

Of course... recruiting more of your own kind. :lol:

Can't we just all get along.........:rofl:

:cheers:

[390 S code]

Manifold will run 3x600 cfm throttle bodies with a progressive linkage . I have been told that on the 440 mopars that F&B have fitted this system too that they are very drivable .With the centre throttle body bringing in the torque earlier .As far as tuning it i hope the XFI FAST will bring this engine to life . Trans is a TKO 600 with 3.5 diff gears . As far as the Tunnel wedge manifold there were concerns with air speed but since it is fuel injected it should work OK. As you can see it has a large plenum what do you guys think .Car should have some under bonnet appeal with Cobra Lemans valve covers ,and a polished oval aircleaner when it all comes together i will post more photos .

[FETorino]

Of course I love the car but I'm an FE Ford guy. Of course I don't know how anybody couldn't like the early Mustangs.:D

That TW would work fine even with carbs. The FAST system should make it very drivable as long as you know how to tune with it.

What are you going to run for wheels and tires? :_paranoid

Which TKO do you have the .82 or .64 5th gear. If you haven't bought the TKO yet I'd think hard about which one to buy. I'd say the .82 5th makes more sense. The one comment I'd make is with the OD 5th I'd go for a deeper rear gear unless you are running a really short rear tire.
:cheers:

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The TKO 600 has the .82 O/drive ,Wheels are Edelbrock 17x8 all round styled on the cobra wheels .Tyres are currently 245 x17 .I have had a change of heart with the wheels and when the time is right $$$$ i would like to purchase a set of TEAM 3 LT iii minilights in 17x8 and 17x10 and fit rubber to suit . Because there was a change in the build and fitting the 4 link there is a lot more room with the leaf springs gone , plus the HP expected from the initial build has increased somewhat . My engine builder is up to speed with these systems having built a twin turboed 408 Windsor in a 67 Fastback ,plus i had a Twin charged 1.8 litre nissan sunny running a supercharger and a large turbo for its capacity so i have had some time with a WOLF 3D injection setup .

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Some further progress with the Tri power.

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Manifold and Fast EFI will take 2 weeks to arrive in Australia .I have been impressed with F&B ,Bruce has gone out of his way to make this build happen i would highly recommend him . When it all arrives the fun begins .My son is fabricating a 20 gal fuel tank for the car with internal baffles and pod for intank pump.Futher work on the engine build has been slowed waiting on T&D roller rockers and lifters .Cylinder heads have been stripped to allow some minor porting and valve spring change to suit the Comp cam.All parts are here for the short block so hope to see the engine completed for the New year .

[Sieg]

Great project, good looking car, nice choice of wheels and induction. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

A gorgeous '67-'68 Stang and a beauty and beast of a motor...wow. :cool:

[FETorino]

Nice to see you getting closer to getting that Stang done.:thumbsup:

The T&Ds are worth the wait. Can't wait to see how the motor runs.:D

[GregWeld]

Killer piece. Is it relatively easy to tune?



Of course... recruiting more of your own kind. :lol:



Oh yeah! Now there's TWO Ford guys on here. :faint: :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Oh yeah! Now there's TWO Ford guys on here. :faint: :rofl:

And don't forget about Matt A.

He may even put a Ford motor in his! :wow:





:woot:

[FETorino]

And don't forget about Matt A.

He may even put a Ford motor in his! :wow:





:woot:

He should unless he wants it to sit in the shop like his Camaro.:unibrow:

I don't know why Todd doesn't talk him into having Pettis build him a stroked Windsor. The Pettis web site is littered with high hp windsor strokers.

:cheers:

[Ripped]

Great looking project. And there can never be enough FE's.

Rob has a secret plan to outnumber the Camaros, on the lateral G forums, with Fords ;)

[390 S code]

Rob would have to do a lot of recruiting to acheive that .But it is great to see so many people with the common interests of good muscle cars whatever make.

[Sieg]

But it is great to see so many people with the common interests of good muscle cars whatever make.
Keeping the historic Ford - Chevy Rivalry alive and well in good spirited nature is a good thing. :thumbsup:


..........condolences to the Mopar and AMC people. :D

[WSSix]

Love the induction on that motor. I really hope it works out well for you.

Welcome to the site!

[390 S code]

Received some great news today that the complete system has been shipped and should arrive in AUS on the 26th this month .This will allow a lot of work to progress setting up the FAST ECU and all the wiring , plumbing the car with the fuel system ,will have to see my son to start the build on the custom fuel tank ,great to have a sheet metal worker in the family as well as a panel beater without them i would be lost . Lastly i would like to thank Bruce @ F&B for his great effort in developing something unique for a FE Ford .Not a easy task when the only correspondance is by phone and email.
This guy has gone out of his way with this build and i would recomend his services any day . I am just waiting for the roller rockers and lifters for this engine build to be complete .

[FETorino]

Are you planning a dyno session once it's together?:D

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Rob at this time i don't have the $$$$ to carry out a engine dyno .The intentions are to get it on the road and then to a chassis dyno .My engine builder built a 408 Windsor with twin turbo's for his 67 Fastback and has had some time setting up the EFI systems for it ,he recently moved premises and the engine dyno room has not been setup , hopefully the FAST system should'nt pose to many problems . Sadly we don't have a Jay Brown close buy.Hopefully the rest of the rocker gear will arrive soon which will allow the build to be completed .

[FETorino]

Yea I wish Jay was around the corner instead of 1900 mi north east of here.:faint: It was a pretty cool road trip for me to head to his place. :D

You running a hydro roller? What kind of specs? did you go with the full tilt T&D or thier new lighter duty version?

Chassis dyno will get it done for tuning.

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Camshaft is a Comp hydraulic roller. One of Barry R's grinds .Not expecting to spin it too hard 6200 6500 and will have T&D street roller's to suit the Edelbrock heads .Aiming for 10.8 - 11.00 -1 compression . Looking at 500 plus hp still a bit of a unknown with the Tri power and how it all will work ,can you work out estimated HP ? 433 cu in , port matched the heads with the tunnel wedge ,running flat top Diamond pistons . The T&D rockers i have been told today i won't see till the end of the month .
Adv duration INT EXH

289 297
Dur @ >050 236 242

Valve lift .580 .587


Lob Sep : 112.0

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Manifold has arrived very happy

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Tripower

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The roller rockers finally arrived and the engine build is finished ,will pick up Saturday i will post some photos .once the engine gearbox and the new fuel tank are in it is off to the exhaust shop . What do you guys recomend for mufflers ,i have to keep it quite due to the law taking exception to modified cars .I have found the younger drift scene is making it difficult for the Hotrodding and modified car scene .

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Some new photos

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photos

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looking good. :thumbsup:

Such a distinctive shape on those valve covers. :cool:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/attachment-20.jpg

[FETorino]

Mark that looks sweet.:wow:

Give these guys some more eye candy. Throw up a build thread with some pictures of the car.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/marks_zpsf9fba743.jpg

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Rob would have to do a lot of recruiting to acheive that .But it is great to see so many people with the common interests of good muscle cars whatever make.



As long as you have Crocodile skin!


You know -- I was going to make some "anti" Ford statement... always trying to be funny and light hearted.... and then I realized that my track car is a Ford - I have a '32 Ford Roadster and I'm having a '33 Ford built. I think I just now figured that out! :wow: :wow:


Here's a shot of how my track car was set up -- noticed you're using similar struts in your build.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/016.jpg

[390 S code]

Yes they are simular something my son and i built on a Saturday morning. we have a local shop who specialise in building speedway cars and are Afco parts dealers they are a good source of rod ends and threaded alloy tube .Once the engine and radiator are fitted i will mke up the front bar .I am waiting on a AFCO dual pass radiator and will run some twin electric fans from a local falcon.Still plenty of work ahead , all the wiring , and running fuel lines once the exhaust is finished.Rob it looks great i am wrapped with it's visual appeal the FE motors dress up well . Can't wait for the day when we fire it up .

[390 S code]

Made some more progress with the build engine and gearbox are now in .Fitting extractors and have to clearance valve cover with the master cylinder. Have a few shots more to come .

[FETorino]

Right on Mark. You are on the home stretch. Did you use the back up in the air trick?

:cheers:

[390 S code]

Rob
I fitted the engine first and then the gearbox ,did'nt want to risk banging it up. I have to do some work on the drivers side as the master cylinder intrudes into the valve cover ,should'nt be too much of a issue .Had a bit of a delay fitting engine as i had to have all the brake lines fabricated .Braided lines from master cylinder down to the brake bias valve ,from there braided to front calpers and new stainless line to the rear ,brake guy did a top job . Tomorrows day will be fitting starter motor and extractors not a lot of room fitting a FE in a 67 mustang . My son is folding up the new fuel tank for it on Saturday about 85 litres should give some good cruising range with the distances we can travel .It will be baffled and i am fitting a intank pump with a surge pot built around the pump,once this is fitted off to have exhaust system finished .Will post more photos as i complete the work and as you say on the home straight .
Mark

[Flash68]

I am glad there is more than one FE project going on around here.

Keep pluggin away. Nice to see progress on one of the FE builds. :poke:

:thumbsup:

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Engine fitted with rocker covers and aircleaner .Not a lot of time today fitted up the tailshaft and had to modify the strut brace mounting on the firewall as the aircleaner was hitting .some new photos

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Have had a busy weekend .Spent Saturday with my son making a custom alloy fuel tank .Being a Sheetmetal fabricator he made it look easy using a Cad cutter , all the pieces were cut to size and then folded . Another 4hrs welding and fitting it up. Here are some photos of its last fit up before having the lid welded in place . It has a surge tank for the pump to sit in and baffles to stop fuel from leving the pickup . He has also built in a baffle to stop fuel sloshing back up the filler under acceleration . Sunday was spent fitting the driver side extractors what a job .They are all seperate pipes but not a lot of room with a FE in a mustang engine bay i mean tight .

[syborg tt]

Very cool car. I really like silver mustangs

[390 S code]

It has been a while since i last posted as i have been waiting on parts to arrive from the USA . The dual pass Afco radiator has arrived which we are fitting up with a Ford taurus thermo fan the highest cfm fan available .My son is making a new alloy shroud and mounting brackets.I have fitted up the aircon condensor which came from a late model falcon which is a perfect fit with the radiator .Found a small alloy oil cooler at the wreckers for the power steering as the extractors run very close to the steering box will post some photos soon . Hope to have the new exhaust fitted next week ,then it is running all the electricals and fuel lines .Getting closer to firing it up

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All the pulleys are now fitted with 120 amp alternator to run all the electronics. Steering wheel i am really impressed with looks a treat fitted in the car. The Afco radiator just fits between the rails will make a new aluminium shroud and will remove the fan from the plastic taurus shroud and fit it up these fans are said to be a good piece i am told it will have its work cutout in a hot queensland summer .The condensor is full width of the radiator and i have fitted a small oil cooler for the power steering .

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a few more

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Made some more progress with 3'' stainless exhaust and finished off the fuel lines .

[fleetus macmullitz]

Of course I love the car but I'm an FE Ford guy. Of course I don't know how anybody couldn't like the early Mustangs.:D



Especially this one. :cool:

Well done. :thumbsup:

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Making more progress today fitted up the remaining exhaust and fitted fan and alloy shroud to radiator.

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Radiator sitting in place .

[Revved]

I see I'm late to the party! Always glad to see 1) more FE's 2) More Aussies! 3) More Mustangs :trophy-1302:

I deal with a lot of blown FE stuff and use XFI systems on all of my builds so just holler at me if you have any questions. I can even give you a referral to someone in the Syndey area if you need help with tuning. I've got a couple clients down under that I've sold parts to.

Build looks great so far... I love that manifold!

[390 S code]

Has been a slow week pulled apart the airconditioning assembly and found that the heater core was shot and one of the vacuum actuators no longer works .Ordered a new heater core had to get a TX valve out of the USA ,finally fitted it all back in today what a job .It is tight under the dash . Ford Australia announced this week that they would stop producing cars in Australia in 2016 a sad day .I will start on the wiring loom tomorrow.

[GregWeld]

You're coming along nicely! Fire up should be just around the corner eh??

[390 S code]

Yes Greg getting closer every day the anticipation of firing it up is hard to explain it has been a long road but certainly a worthwhile one . When it is a home build and you have to juggle family and work commitments the car is not always the main priority .I can assure you it has been getting a lot of attention lately , so my wife tells me .

[Rick D]

Nice car, even if it gives Rob another Ford on his side!:peepwall:

All kidding aside really nice car!

[390 S code]

I have been able to finish the main power cable from the boot mounted battery ,to the battery isolator through to the starter motor . Fuel pump and the Fast wiring is also complete .had a call from the trimmer that the seats were ready to be picked up . I had purchased some 2nd hand Recaro's and had the rear seats retrimmed in black vinyl with comfort weave inserts . The build list is getting shorter .

[Ripped]

Seats look good

[waynieZ]

X 2 on the seat. Very nice.

[FETorino]

You are getting close for sure.:thumbsup:

The seats look nice but you had me at 390 S Code :D



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/marks_zpsf9fba743.jpg

Should be some on the road pictures coming soon. :popcorn2:

[390 S code]

Rob as you know it certainly takes time but i am getting quite excited as i get to the finish line .The trim has come up a treat will be nice to get it fitted once i am home , as i work on a 7 days at work and 7 days home roster . There is always lots to do when i am home with house duties as my wife is not able to do with 2 spinal fusions and degeneration of her spine . i am spending more time in the shed to finish it . Our local track held a great race meeting last weekend calling it 2 days of thunder with a Trans Tasmam race with Kiwi and Aussie Trans Am racing it was ablast ,i will post some photos .And when i get home they are having a all American steel day so it should be good with lots of USA muscle cars . With the Aussie dollar being so high the tell me the wharves are busy with muscle cars coming in . Enough rambling keep up the great work you guys .

[jarhead]

Damn :popcorn2: How did I miss this?

[FETorino]

Damn :popcorn2: How did I miss this?

How did you miss it? How the H:censored: did I miss it. :bang:

I love that ear of race cars.

[390 S code]

Well today will go down as one of my proudest after a lot of hard work out in the garage the pure sound of a FE came to life I am still pumped .This engine has real soul the Tripower set up is great throttle response is awesome so crisp and responsive . Just have to spend some time trimming out some fuel and spend some time on the ignition maps .Next up will be the engineers report to get it registered. Bring it on.

[GregWeld]

Great photos of the "American muscle car weekend"!


Good to hear your FE roars!!

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Some video guys sorry about quality .will take some more when on the road .

http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/markpacey/library/

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Finished the interior of the car its amazing what fitting carpet seats and door cards does for the car .I am very happy with the Dakota VMX dash . The car will have its engineering done Monday for the modifications that have been done ,then it is time to get it registered. Still need to sought out the EFI still a little rich and rough at idle .

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Interior

[Ripped]

Looks good, I like the blue lighting theme

[390 S code]

There certainly is some great new product available for our Mustangs ,and the instruments are great I was lucky that my family bought me a new stereo a few years back and it also has the blue lighting . Rip the sound of our cars is awesome the sound from the rear pipes sweet music .The stereo is there to fill a hole in the dash . Can't wait to get it on the road .

[Dieselman]

I'm liking the gauges! Looks real nice

[Rols574]

I'm liking the color choices for your mustang. I plan on similar colors for mine but a different stripe pattern. I know you gave the names already but do you have the actual paint codes?

thanks

[390 S code]

The colours are both Mercedes Brilliant silver with silver argent stripes . Had the engineering certificate completed last night getting close for the first drive off to get it registered . The gauges look great ,especially at night .

[TheJDMan]

I'm a little confused. Is this car going to be registered for street? I thought the steering had to be on the right hand side. BTW that is a beautiful car and some really nice work!!!

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left hand drive cars 30 years and older can be registered in Australia .They must have a few things done to comply seatbelts , headlights & tyres to Aussie design rules . The car has passed its engineering certificate ,getting it registered next week .

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Today my car broke free from the garage for its first drive ,from purchasing the car in 2003 and finally getting it finished has been a long road but the joy of backing it out and taking that first drive i'm still smiling .

[FETorino]

Mark

That has got to be an amazing feeling.:excited: :hapdance: :excited: :happy23:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Holy cow --- 10 years of love sitting right there!!



SWEET!!

[390 S code]

Rob it has been a couple of tough weeks with loosing my mother on Friday she was 93 years old I miss her so much . I will post some videos as soon as I can . The car sounds wicked I have a few bugs to iron out today .I will have to fit a heavier spring on the throttle linkage and adjust the brake bias ,the car has been a great diversion to lift my spirits .

[Lenie]

Sorry to hear about your mom. Congratulations on the car, not only a great feeling to finally get it done and out but now it won't constantly weigh on you daily! Sweet car!

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Engine bay
http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/markpacey/media/enginebay_zpsa54406a6.mp4.html

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Walk around Video
http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/markpacey/media/Walkaround_zpse66ca4bd.mp4.html