65 coupe restomod buildup thread **DUW**

[spicer]

I am in the process of building a 1965 resto mod that was passed down to me completly stock when my grampa passed away about a year ago. Around 6 months ago I decided to sell my cobra (a 500hp 10sec. street/strip car) to build this one of a kind hot rod.

The car is currently in the body shop getting the body and paint done. It will have a 3in cowl hood, shelby front valence, billet grils, shaved door handles, shaved drip rails, shaved antenna, smoothed firewall and engine compartment. The color is called Aluminum Metallic Flake which in the shade looks like a real light silver and in the sun gives of an extremly bright aluminum flake look. It will have gt500 "super snake" stripes and rocker stripes painted a ghost frost blue pearl.

The motor is going to be a carberated 347cid stroker thats a full roller based off of a 92. It will have 10.5 to 1 compression with Racing Head Service aluminum racing heads flowing around 215. THe cam is a comp at 560/560 lift. It has a c4 with a 3500 stall all competition internals, full manual reverse pattern valve body. The rearend is an 8.8 with 3.55 gears.

THe suspension is all new consisting of 1in lowring springs, new tubular a-arms, and fat sway bars. I am going for that "g-machine" look. The pony will be rolling on a set of 17x9 silver fr-500 wheels. ANd the int is all customed upholstered pony blue and light grey bench seat. I also have a chrome flaming river tilt column and manuel rack and pinion for it. I will keep this threa updated as the process goes on. Here are some pics of deconstruction and new parts for her.
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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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[spicer]

This is what the car will look like minus the paint, wheels and side skirts.
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For those unfamiliar with the super snake stripes they look like this.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/rrspicer/ssnake.jpg


Just finished my guages.
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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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Just some body work. Should be ready to spray in about a month.
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[spicer]

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[rockdogz]

Cool, looks nice, thanks for the pics... you've done a lot of work in 6 months... :yes:

[spicer]

Since I am done with school for the summer all I do is go to work (I'm a salesman and latmodel tech at Texas Mustang Parts) then go home and work on the mustang. By the way, the I should be finished with the motor by the end of the weekend.

[spicer]

I decided on my carb. Its a Quick Fuel 650cfm Drag carb. Here is a pic of it on the same intake I have.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/rrspicer/carbmounted01.jpg

If someone would move this to the "projects" section I will keep this thread updated as I go along with the build.

[spicer]

Shortblock:
347ci
560/560 comp cam hydraulic roller
Forged 10:1 Eagle pistons
Egale Crank
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I'll "mock" up the longblock this weekend w/ pullies, headers, inake, carb... and take some pics and post em

[mdprovee]

Your making good progress. Looks nice.

[spicer]

***UPDATED PARTS LIST***

"Project Pegasus"

Engine

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* Stroked 347 c.i.d V8 - Rated 450hp
* Eagle Rotating Assembly with Forged Pistons
* Comp Cams 560/560 Lift Roller Cam
* Comp Adj Roller Rockers, High tension Valve Springs
* Racing Head Service Aluminum Racing Heads Ported and Polished
* Edelbrock Air-Gap Intake
* Quick Fuel 4v 650 Carburetor
* Hedman Ceramic Coated Long Tube Headers
* MSD Pro Billet Distributor
* 24" Griffin Aluminum Radiator
* TCP Motor Mount Set
* Ford Racing Water Pump
* Ford Racing 120amp Alternator
* March Pulleys
* Milodon Oil Pan


Drive Train

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* Built C4
* 3500 Stall
* Full Manuel Reverse Pattern **** Kit
* Ford 9" Rear End with 3.55 Gears
* 31 Splined Axels
* Aluminum Drive Shaft


Suspension and Brakes

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* 1" Lowering Coil Springs
* Mid-Eye Leaf Springs
* 1.125" Front Anti-Sway Bar
* TCP Tower Brace Kit
* Subframe Connectors
* Flaming River Rack and Pinion Steering
* Racing Shackles
* KYB Firm Ride Front and Rear Shocks
* Gernada Disc Brake Conversion with Drilled and Slotted Rotors
* New A-Arms
* Polyurethane Bushings
* 17x9 FR-500 Wheels

[spicer]

Exterior

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* Shelby GT-350 Front Valance
* Painted Ferrari Grigio Alloy
* 3" Cowl Hood
* Cowl Hood Grill
* Shaved Handles
* Custom Billet Grills Upper and Lower
* Tri-Bar Headlights
* California Special Deck Lid
* Shaved Emblems, Rocker Molding, Quarter Molding, Antenna, and Drip Rails
* Shelby Bullet Race Mirrors



Interior

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* Custom Vinyl Pony Bench Seat
* JME Instrument Cluster and Glove Box Door
* AutoMeter Ultralite Gauge Set
* Grant Silver Steering Wheel
* Flaming River Polished Tilt Column
* All New Normal Restoration Parts

This is similar to what it will look like minus a few things (door handles, scoops, side skirts, wheels, and Shelby front valance not the Eleanor style.)

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[spicer]

The paint isnt exactly correct but yall get the gist of what the car will look like

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[spicer]

***UPDATE***

Here are some pics fomr whats been done so far at the body shop. By next week the engin bay should be finished (smoothed and painted) along with the under carraige and the entire car should be primed and ready for paint.

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[spicer]

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[spicer]

***UPDATE***
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[spicer]

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[mia]

what did you do to get the gauges to light up like that?

[spicer]

I switched out the clear light in the back with blue L.E.D. lights.

[spicer]

Motor and tranny is finally in.
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[spicer]

FINALLY!!! I have been working on the 65 notch for about 8 months now and it is finally going to get some paint sprayed on it this week! I am so excited to see what it will look like when its painted. I will post some pics when it's finished.

[Roger Poirier]

Everything looks great! However, slow down. Sometimes its good to step back
and appreciate what you have done. :)

R.P.

[spicer]

Everything looks great! However, slow down. Sometimes its good to step back
and appreciate what you have done. :)

R.P.
I have been working on this thing for a little over a year now and I can see some light at the end of the tunnel.

The paint is done (except for wet sanding and buffing) i will post pics later this weekend.

[spicer]

Here are some pics of the car finally painted. The body still needs to be wet sanded and buffed but here ya go. And for those who don't know the color is Ferrari Grigio Alloy.
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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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[radrambler]

looking good
we love build pics!!!!

radrambler

[65 347]

LOOKS GREAT, I like the shaved drip rails and handles. The color is a nice change of pace. Can't wait to see more.

[ProTouring442]

Sweet color! Looks like it's coming together nicely, keep the pics coming!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.FQuick.com/ProTouring442

[spicer]

***UPDATE***

Here are some updated pics as to what the car looks like as of today.
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[spicer]

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[spicer]

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[Payton King]

really be coming together. I know you have to be excited. Not too much love being given to the coupes, but yours should change that.

I see that you are running a rack. Was it a kit or did you piece it together? If it is a kit, whose is it? I am assuming that it is a manual rack?

[HRBS]

Beautiful Color ! :thumbsup:

[spicer]

I'm glad everyone approves. I can't wait to see the response it gets when I start taking it to shows. And ya'll remember that their is no interior in right now and no driveshaft. After everything else gets put on it will sit lower.

It's a manuel rack from flaming river.

[4OfaKind]

The paint isnt exactly correct but yall get the gist of what the car will look like

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/rrspicer/30sec.gif

Spicer,

Any idea what mirrors are these? I think they are cool.

Mal

[Roger Poirier]

Wow, wow, and wow. That car has come a long ways! I love the history of it, being your grandparents car. You should be very proud. Very nice work.

R.P.

[spicer]

Well it's been a while since I have had an update about the progress of the 65. Things are moving a little slower now but we are currently in the process of finishing her up. At the moment the only thing left is the wiring, stereo system, install the interior, install the glass and the door poppers and get a drive shaft made. I'm sure I will come across other things aswell but those are the only major things left to do. Here are some up to date pics of what the car looks like. I am looking to have it all said and done with sometime in July. Let's keep are fingers crossed! By the way I still havent figured out what I am going to put on the plates yet. ANy ideas would be appretiated. They just can't be more then 6 letters/numbers, right now I am leaning towords "No Dice" and "SLIC 65"

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[spicer]

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[tyoneal]

All the body mods available for the Mustang are amazing.

I really wish SOMEONE would offer the same types of things for the first gen Camaro's. Hint, Hint!!

[asaenz]

Spicer,

Any idea what mirrors are these? I think they are cool.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d133/rrspicer/30sec.gif

Mal

Those look like Shelby Cobra side mirrors.

That looks like one of my free chops. Free chops = almost correct paint :D
Perhaps it's not

Anyway your ride is fantastic so far can't wait to see it finished.
Did you minitube the rear? I just always thought those coupes were kind of small in the rear wells.

[deuce_454]

absolutely love the car, im not sure about the rear lights and the radio.. bit the rest is extremely tastefull

[Bandit Ls-1]

wow man that car is coming out great. love the color it really pops out in the sun, i bet the pics dont do it justice.

[tyoneal]

All the body mods available for the Mustang are amazing.

I really wish SOMEONE would offer the same types of things for the first gen Camaro's. Hint, Hint!!

Ok guys and gals, what do you think about the body mod choices that are available for the Mustang?

What would you think about having some real choices for the 1st or second gen Camaro's?

What body mods do you think would be good to have??

Ty

[spicer]

***UPDATE***
It should be done in a few weeks. All thats left is finishing the fuel system, snapping in the interior, buff out the paint and finish tightening everything up.
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[spicer]

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[TonyG]

Wow. looks great. Good to see a 65 coupe getting done this style.

[FETorino]

Great color, drivetrain, nice wheel and tire combo. Very clean car. Why no X or H pipe on the exhaust?

[JamesJ]

you may want to think about putting a filter before the pump, unless there is on in the tank. just an option...

[awr68]

Nicely done, love the color combos! Did the motor come with a shoe horn? :)

[COYBILT]

Im not a ford guy but, **** its coming together nicely. How old are you by the way? Oh the heads you were saying flow 215cfm is that exhaust side?

[spicer]

Im not a ford guy but, **** its coming together nicely. How old are you by the way? Oh the heads you were saying flow 215cfm is that exhaust side?
Thanks. Its the intake runner side. I am 21 by the way.

[COYBILT]

good to see us young guys building the cool ****. Im glad to see another mustang saved from the crusher.

[spicer]

Here is a little tease video for yall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KILhn8DjVM

[spicer]

All thats left is finish the hood and tune in the suspension.
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[bamadale]

GREAT looking car! i'm working on a 66 coupe that i've been working on for almost 4 yrs. hoping to have in on the road in late summer. your stang gives me inspiration to finish it as soon as possible.

[67turbostang]

The car looks really good! Great job:thumbsup:

[spicer]

I haven't posted in a while and forgot about this site. Been crazy busy and moved around a lot but I'm finally settled back down. Figured I would up date this with some new pics of the 65. So here yall go!

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[Josh69]

Looks awesome...that is a spectacular shade of silver. :lateral:

[waynieZ]

The car looks great. Nice work.

[66_Restomod]

Looks great! Nice job

[MSTSFabbed]

Looks good! That looked like a REALLY solid car to start with! Those floors and trunk looked incredible. My 67 was trashed. Thank you for building a block off panel for the gap above the lower billet grill! First person I've seen do that and the gap looks terrible otherwise! :thumbsup:

[baggins]

just curious how did you get the 17x9's to fit up front?