1968 Coupe Project

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My stepson and I drug this mustang out of a barn. These are pics from the day we brought it home. The light green paint is original and it still had the warranty plate inside the glove box. We got it from the son of the lady who bought it new. Unfortunately, someone attempted to change the front frame rail but gave up after they cut the right side off. Then they lost the right side so what you see is all I have. I do have the fenders,grill, hood,valance pan, front bumper, and a new inner and outer framerail that was ordered by the previous owner.
 
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Since it looks like you need the tower and panels i would just go with the already assembled rail that has every thing already welded and save your self some trouble . I would also get the radiator support with the cross member already welded on .
First thing you will need to do is find a good solid platform to level the car on /concrete slab ,or at least a good packed drive way . Level it side to side and front to back . You will want to use jack stands under the rear torque box area beside the front of the rear leafs ,and it would be best to use jack stands under the rockers in the front so they do not interfere with the new rail going back in place . When you get ready for measurements i can get them for you . Jim
 
I agree that the one piece inner support and the radiator support with the crossmember already installed looks like the way to go. Thanks for the instructions on where to support the body and I can definitely use those measurements. Does the new framerail I already have have any resale value? I am going to accumulate the assembled rail, radiator support, and the missing suspension pieces before I get started Should I go ahead and get an export brace and a Monte Carlo bar also?. I'm missing a spindle. What spindles interchange with the 6 cylinder set up I have now? Also, this car came with an automatic and we want a T-5,probably with a cable operated clutch. Do I have to buy a complete pedal assembly out of a MT equipped 67-68 Mustang or can I buy a cable kit with the pedal and use the existing dash bracket or brake pedal?
 
Yes get a Monte Carlo bar and an export brace they will help in fitting the frame rail.
V 8 spindles from 67 -69 will bolt right in .
You will need a manual pedal assembly for 67-68 ,the large bracket is the same but the pedals are different .
You may be able to sell your other rail ,it depends on finding someone that needs it .
 
Seeing it come together will be fun. The catch will be finding time to work on it. I did buy a pair of valve covers for it over the weekend. It's too early for valve covers, but the deal was too good to pass up. What is involved in doing a Granada brake conversion? All the old salvage yards in my part of the country are gone. I had planned on buying a brake kit from mgchevyparts on ebay when the time comes but I am open to all suggestions.
 
I used the CSRP K-B disc brake conversion. It's not that expensive (mine cost $524), installs easily and is compatible with a stock Ford unit from that era.

I am almost finished converting my '67 six cylinder, and if I had to do it again, I'd buy a complete running Ford Explorer and use the motor and rear axle from that. I'd also find a used T-5 and rebuild it. In fact, once I'm done with my convertible, my plan is to do that very thing to a '67-'68 coupe.