New Guy from Alamo Ca- 65 Fastback

[65fstbkNFB]

Hey everyone, my name is Nik and I just thought id sat hello to you all since I'm new too here. I'm 21 and am working to become a firefighter paramedic, and am currently a reserve firefighter. I have a 65 Mustang Fastback that I have caught the pro touring bug with. I started with this car in my junior year of high school in 2010 with my dad and have slowly been adding to it over the years. More pictures to come if you all would like to see more and stay updated. Thanks everyone!

Nik

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/cara_zps569bb30d.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/cara_zps569bb30d.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/carb_zps825f567d.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/carb_zps825f567d.jpg.html)

[Flash68]

Welcome from a fellow East Bayer! :thumbsup:

Car looks great. Show us some more when you get a chance.

[65fstbkNFB]

Welcome from a fellow East Bayer! :thumbsup:

Car looks great. Show us some more when you get a chance.

Thank you! I'll be sure to get some up soon!

[glassman]

Ditto that from just south of you. Welcome and lets see some more pics of that beauty....

[BMR Sales]

Welcome Nik!

T.C.

[craig510]

Looks good, being a local, are you going to bring it out to the GoodGuys autocross in a couple weeks?

[tones2SS]

Welcome.
Nice car.

[65fstbkNFB]

Looks good, being a local, are you going to bring it out to the GoodGuys autocross in a couple weeks?

Thanks everyone! And I have some more photos on the way. As for the upcoming autoX at goodguys, I am not sure if I'll have the car there since I am scrambling to finish it up. Either way I will be there to watch. Car is getting really close though!

[65fstbkNFB]

degreased, scuffed, sanded, and prepped underside all by hand in the garage....never again
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/unfinshed_zpsa398b3c7.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/unfinshed_zpsa398b3c7.jpg.html)

left only the fuel line in since it will be getting relocated soonish
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/undercar_zpseb9d30c7.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/undercar_zpseb9d30c7.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/front_zps746812bf.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/front_zps746812bf.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/undr2_zps4ddaa65e.png (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/undr2_zps4ddaa65e.png.html)

[GregWeld]

Welcome Nik! Nice work! Great looking car!


I don't understand why you didn't just love laying on your back cleaning that nice old girl up..... HAHAHAHAHAHA Joking -- been there done that... NASTY WORK!

[WSSix]

Welcome, Nik. Nice looking car. Good luck with it!

[214Chevy]

I'm 21 and am working to become a firefighter paramedic, and am currently a reserve firefighter.

Hello and welcome Nik. Nice car and good luck on the profession. I'm a ff/paramedic of 14 years here in Dallas.

[65fstbkNFB]

Hello and welcome Nik. Nice car and good luck on the profession. I'm a ff/paramedic of 14 years here in Dallas.

Thank you! I've been starting to test now so I'm crossing my fingers!!! Just hoping to get some experience with the testing process, not expecting anything out of it. How do you like working in Dallas??

Nik

[214Chevy]

.... How do you like working in Dallas??

I love it...nothings better than working only 7-8 days a month. Good luck on your testing. It is a long and tedious process, no matter what department you are trying to get on with. Stay focused.

[COYBILT]

Welcome from Livermore and nice car

[COYBILT]

Welcome from a fellow East Bayer! :thumbsup:

Car looks great. Show us some more when you get a chance.

Where have I been, you live in the east bay?

[65fstbkNFB]

Well time to get this thread back and rolling! Over the past few months I have finally gotten the car back and running and driving on the road. So far just trying to get everything dialed in as far as tuning the engine, and messing with my brake prop valve. The steering is much better and quicker thanks to the Shelby quick steer set up and especially since I ditched my rack and pinion and went back to the gear box style steering set up. Also very happy with my 6 piston Wilwoods up front! I haven't gotten the chance to really jump on the brakes, considering I haven't gotten my harnesses yet and only have lap belts at the moment so I just get folded like a taco in the seat under hard braking. Also finally got my C&R third member with 3.50:1 gears and a Detroit Locker, and I must say it is beautiful. Pictures do not do this thing justice. The guys at C&R in North Carolina do some awesome work! Also a big thank you to Mike Maier and his guys for helping me out on this one! I'll get some more pictures of the car up and running soon!

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/14_zps5e0075d9.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/14_zps5e0075d9.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/15_zps5b571dbc.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/15_zps5b571dbc.jpg.html)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/becksfastback/13_zps76480a35.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/becksfastback/media/13_zps76480a35.jpg.html)

[65fstbkNFB]

^^^^^^ whoops meant to post this in the build thread

[Vince@Meanstreets]

^^^^^^ whoops meant to post this in the build thread

no problem, a bored mod can do it easy. great project!!!!