Came up with a new idea for my 67 FB. Now don't everyone hate me for this... Put my 67 FB body on an 05 + chassis. I've seen it done, but the difference is that an 03-04 cobra chassis was used. What do ya think about this? Has anyone seen this conversion?
I know that both are unibody's and I would use subframe connectors and more chassis stiffening fabrication before I cut up the newer car. The 67 would have the trunk and interior floors removed along with the rear frame rails and fender wells. As well as the front frame rails and engine bay panels. Yes it would be a lot of work, but that's the fun in trying to do it as well as a challange. And if it doesn't work? Well then I have more work ahead of me and I have a modern driveline to put into the 67 and a whole bunch of scrap metal to take to the salvage yard from the newer stang.
I do know that the newer stangs are less than an inch shorter in wheel base (107.1 -vs- 108). Which isn't a lot. So I can either leave it that way or gain the extra by moving the front suspension. I guess it depends on how froggy I feel about that .9"
I know that both are unibody's and I would use subframe connectors and more chassis stiffening fabrication before I cut up the newer car. The 67 would have the trunk and interior floors removed along with the rear frame rails and fender wells. As well as the front frame rails and engine bay panels. Yes it would be a lot of work, but that's the fun in trying to do it as well as a challange. And if it doesn't work? Well then I have more work ahead of me and I have a modern driveline to put into the 67 and a whole bunch of scrap metal to take to the salvage yard from the newer stang.
I do know that the newer stangs are less than an inch shorter in wheel base (107.1 -vs- 108). Which isn't a lot. So I can either leave it that way or gain the extra by moving the front suspension. I guess it depends on how froggy I feel about that .9"
OK, I found the you tube video that suki243 was talking about... 18 videos so far. If you guys want to look at it its listed as 2006 Mustang GT Re-bodied to 1970 Mach 1 Must see
Wow! A lot of work going on there.
I'm really having second thoughts about doing this. But that's why I'm here. Need to do the recon before I commit to the fight.
Still might get the 05+ mustang though to steal all the goodies off. But now it really doesn't need to be in the best shape... totally undriveable-salvage.
Thanks suki243 for the 411!
An 05 chasis ? Who wants a strut suspension setup when you can have shocks ?
I wouldn't bother with the 3 valve motor. I think you will have an easier time finding a wrecked cobra that you can get a 4 valve motor from. That being said, why bother with modular motors ? They suck. Trust me, if I could get a later model SN95 with a pushrod motor, I never would have bought my Mach 1.
Such conversions can be done, but involve a lot of expensive cutting, welding etc. You see, neither the 67 nor the 05 have a chassis, as such, the structural parts and the body are all one piece. Since the 67 and 05 have absolutely nothing in common, all of the attaching points for the 05 suspension would have to be adapted, modified, fabricated, or purchased from a custom manufacturer.
The front suspension's not as hard as you'd think. The whole front suspension on the 05-09's is mounted in a cradle with either 4 or 6 attachment points. Mount the whole cradle, then do likewise with a Cobra's earlier independent rear suspension, which is likewise mounted in a cradle. I've seen the Cobra's rear suspension done in a 67, it only required two attachment points welded to fit it. The other two bolted right in.
A Boss '9 would look sweet in an '05-'09 model. Bet the big pushrod beast is no wider than a modular.
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