69/70 Mustang Build

[2XS]

When ready for a tune on it let me I will send the name number of a guy that tuned foxbody that knows modulars even better. Scott at p&p.

[lead_magnet]

Cool, I'm a bit down the road from there still, lol.

Okay folks, sorry it's been so long since the last update. There have been a few new developments, pics will follow shortly (need batteries for the camera, and daylight)

The body is just about all welded back together. I've removed all the front suspension from the car, and its about ready to start the hard part. Just when I started to wrap my head around this I saw a complete independent rear suspension out of a 2003 Mustang Cobra for sale on ebay. I bought the damn thing, so now it will be going into the car, or more accurately, I will be fusing it with this car. Should be arriving any day now. Then I was thinking, the mustang GT only had the 4.6L 2V engine...would be cool to the have aluminum block 4.6L 4V engine that the cobra had... Then I found a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (complete running car) for sale in Denver, bought it today, lmao. The Lincoln Mark VIII was the first car ford ever put a 4.6 of any kind in. It just so happens, they all had the 4.6L 4V aluminum block 6 bolt main engine, same (almost identical) as the Cobra. Sooooooo, now the plan is, the 4.6 from the Mark VIII, the 5 speed from the GT, the IRS from the 03 Cobra and the 69-70 Franken-body.

Every time I think I'm in over my head, I think of the guy that built an AK out of a shovel. Then I think about how prior to 1930 or so, every car in this county was made by some illiterate European immigrant in a factory that didn't have a mig welder, plasma torch, modern materials or the vast knowledge of the internet.

I also feel it is necessary to reveal another stipulation I've put on myself for this build. I will not, I repeat, I will not contract the work out to someone else. I will do all the fabrication, bodywork, engine work, etc. myself. If it blows up....fine, I just hope I'm in it when it happens, lol. The other stipulation... no new parts (that aren't 100% necessary). I will buy as much as possible used, from random Joe's who have whatever part I need rusting away in their back yard. So far the cost break down goes likes this:

1969 Mustang Grande Shell (with title) .................................... $500
1970 Mustang Fastback Shell (no title)..................................... $500
1999 Mustang GT engine, suspension, trans, brakes, etc............$1000
2004 Mustang Cobra IRS .................................................. ......$1500
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII .................................................. ..........$1600
1969/70 body panels (bought from various farmers)
Trunk Lid..............................$40
Fenders...............................$50
Hood...................................$50
Headlight Buckets.................$20
Doors..................................$40
Rear Glass...........................$75

Total: $ 5,375
Not to mention welding wire, tools, time, blood, sweat, frustration, hahahaha... @#$E@$ when you sum it up, I should have bought a Honda Civic and gone about my business, hahaha! NEVER!

[USAFGopherMike]

What a f(&%n cool build. Can't wait to see the finished product. Kudos to you sir for your dedication and spirit.

[mrghost]

I love these kinds of threads. Looking forward to more!

[lead_magnet]

As promised... pictures
The car in its current state

Doors are lining up properly



Engine, tranny, suspension out of the 99 GT


The Mark VIII I just bought



The future powerplant

[crob1]

I'm in awe of you. This is epic. I can't wait for more updates.

[palepainter]

Ya, this is going to be one sweet ride.

[Sawin]

WATCHING! This is going to be a fantastic adventure!
On related note, you and my father in law would get along great. He took two old Porsche's and made a one of a kind convertible, in very much the same fashion you're doing. He drove it, as did my wife (his daughter) for a few years, then sold it for quite a bit to a local collector. Best of luck to you!

[rondog]

Wow, this makes my piddly little Jeep restoration (that I'm stalled on) look pathetic, like a lawnmower rebuild.

If you want to get all the body parts media blasted when you get to that point, there's a place up here in Englewood called Blast Tech that specializes in auto parts blasting for paint and rust removal without damage. Good guy and reasonable prices. He might be able to make an appointment and do it while you wait so you wouldn't have to make two trips, you'd have to ask him. Or he might know someone local to you as well.

[lead_magnet]

August 7, 2013 Update:

I have purchased another Mustang to scavenge parts from, this time a 97. It runs and drives, bought it for $900, though it is a V6 model with a beat-up transmission. I will be harvesting the entire engine bay from that car and transplanting it onto the 69. I will also be using the rear frame rails from the 97.

The independent rear suspension (IRS) unit showed up and is now awaiting installation. I also purchased another set of wheels from a guy in Pueblo. They came with good tires, and I got all four for $250.




Now I need to tear off everything forward of the firewall on both cars and fuse the SN95 engine bay, shock towers, radiator support and frame rails onto the 69 body. Then I'll fabricate my fender mounting locations so I can mount the 69 fenders to the 97 front end. I will probably fabricate a one-off firewall. I've also decided that I will be using the dash out of the S197 ('05-'09) mustang, with some modifications.


Just daydreaming a little bit...


I believe most of the parts gathering has been done, now it is time to start the re-building process. This is where the fun starts.