1967 Mustang Coupe - Lateral-g Forums

TXStang · #1 10-04-2010, 12:59 PM

I purchased my '67 Mustang in January 2008. I've worked on it a little over the two years since to get the car in good running condition. I'm now ready to start tackling the bodywork. I thought I'd start a build thread to get some feedback and show my progress.

The Mustang looks to be in better condition than it really is. The floorboards are rusted, the rear quarters are rusted, there is rust in the driver door, and in the panel below the rear window. I've gone thought the suspension, brakes, and steering system so at least they work.

This is not going to be a high dollar build but I hope to make it loko the best I can. I'm the "do it yourself" type so I'll be doing everything myself. I don't have all the skills needed but I'll develop them along the way.

TXStang · #2 10-04-2010, 01:21 PM

I'm currently working on the floorboards. I pulled the interior two weeks ago and started removing the driver floor this past weekend.

The plan is to replace the entire floorboard, replace the toe boards, and add subframe connectors. I'd like to be done in a few weeks but expect it to take a while. Since I've a family with two young kids, it is hard to find time to work on the car.

'02ta · #3 10-04-2010, 01:24 PM

Welcome!! Sure looks like a good platform to start from. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Don't worry about not having all the skills up front, there's alot of good info on here and that combined with some patience and you'll be moving right along.

Regards,
Ryan

HWY Nova · #4 10-04-2010, 02:27 PM

Welcome, TXStang!

Take lots of pics for me. We have a 67 Coupe as well, and it will need some attention soon.

--Eric

PASD U · #5 10-05-2010, 07:09 PM

Welcome to One Big WishList! Nice looking coupe.

MSTSFabbed · #6 10-05-2010, 08:13 PM

Good deal man and welcome! Been there done that, that was the first thing I did on my stang (a 67 coupe as well!). If you need help, I'm no expert by any means will do what I can. Floors are a nice learning place as they can be all covered up haha!

TXStang · #7 10-17-2010, 12:50 PM

I decided to take a little break from the floorpans for another project I've been working on.

At the beginning of September, I started preparing to upgrade the cooling system on the Mustang to include an electronic fan. The fan I selected is a 16" Flex-A-Lite Syclone fan (FLX-398 which has S shaped blades. To operate the fan, I purchased an adjustable Flex-A-Lite temperature controller (31147). The total cost for the items was around $142 from Summit Racing.

One the fan arrived, I removed the old fan and spacer from the Mustang. The fan blade was a six blade fan but it was not an original Ford fan. I placed it on eBay with another spare spacer I had which was too long for my Mustang. The set sold for $66 dropping the cost of this project to $82.

I installed the new electric fan today inside the stock fan shroud. It fit perfectly inside the shroud and is much more hidden from view. The casing for the controller was tan so I painted it with a little black paint to hide it better. I mounted it on the lower passenger side fan shoud bolt. The temperature probe is at the top of the radiator by the inlet hose.

I need to wire up a relay and fuse for the fan controller. I'm waiting on this part as I'm tempted to move the battery to the trunk. I'm not sure if I would leave the battery tray or not and I was going to hide the relay under the battery. I'll wait to finish this part of the project up until I decide on what I want to do with the battery.

The following picture shows the engine compartment with the standard fan:

This picture is from a little different angle but shows how the fan is concealed by the shroud.

This new fan generates 2,500 CFM of air when running. It should reduce the load on the engine when running at higher RPM. I'm not expecting an incredible improvement but it should help some. The only issue now is the 17amp draw on the alternator.

TXStang · #8 03-27-2011, 08:56 PM

I've not been moving at an incredible pace but I've been making progress.

Since my last post, I removed the remainder of the floorboards. I used a spot weld cutter which required a 1/8" hole be drilled into each spot weld. I then filled all of those holes and stripped/painted all the panels adjacent to the floorboard.

Both the front toe boards needed replacement. I replaced both of those and am pleased with the results.

I removed all the exhaust as it was in the way. The exhaust system on the car was pathetic. I think they used headers from another car. They were cut at the collector and welded straight to the tailpipe. The pipe was 2 1/4" but did not have mandrel bends. I've decided to replace the exhaust while I'm at it.

I've purchased Patriot H-8433 headers. They are not one of the big name brands I first looked at. However, they are the only shorty header which fits with my stock clutch linkage with a 1 5/8" primary. I also purchased a Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder exhaust kit.

I removed the driveshaft and restored it. I also removed the transmission. This will give me better access to the transmission crossmember which will be necessary when I weld in the new floor.

I installed Tinman subframe connectors before I completely removed the floor. It would have been easier to do it after the floors were removed but I wanted to have a little more structure to hold everything together while the floors were out. I did not want it to shift after I removed the floor so this should have helped some.

radrambler · #9 03-27-2011, 09:15 PM

Keep at it

Look like a clean ride..

Tom

TXStang · #10 06-26-2011, 04:35 PM

My progress has been slow lately due to the 100 degree weather in Texas. I've done a little work in the past few weeks including dropping in the new floorboard.

I've drilled about 150 plug weld holes in the floorpan. The floorpan fits fairly well and only needs a little massaging to fit right.