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6t8stang

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Well, I had a few questions about my car thanks to the amazing work Horse Sence has done.

It’s gone from a Coupe
-inline 6 cylinder
-Manual 3 Speed
-No power steering
-No power brakes

to a,

-331 ci Edelbrock RPM Heads/Performer intake, MSD ignition, E303 roller cam, 1.6 rockers, Holley 650, Hooker long tube headers, dual magnaflow exhaust with X pipe

- Manual T5 trans

-Baer Disc brakes all around.

- Scat interior.

after owning the car for a few years.... I search far and hard for a Fastback. It’s ridiculous how expensive they have gotten and I did not want to spend 40-60k for a solid starter car that was bone stock.

So.... I contacted Horse Sence and began to FB conversion process, which he has posted here on the forum.

He has done incredible work which has exceeded my expectations.

So now comes the rebuilding...
 
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After some engine work...
 
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Wider wheels and front spoiler
 

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and then... about 2 weeks ago... the tear down...
 
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Current state...
 
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Will update when I pick her up... and start putting her back together
 
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Its loaded up and headed home
 
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Made it home...
 
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As you can see...

The door and body lines are spot on!
 
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You will still need to seam seal it ,3M is about the best ,the tan sealer in the caulking tube is the best and easiest to use ,any paint supplier should have it
 
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Engine is back in.
 
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6t8stang said:
Engine is back in.
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No way! Dude ,you are fast !
 
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Had cleaned the engine when I pulled the engine... cleaned it again and re-installed. Got it running today, just gotta bleed the hydraulic clutch and maybe I’ll drive it around the neighborhood without any glass
 

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Had cleaned the engine when I pulled the engine... cleaned it again and re-installed. Got it running today, just gotta bleed the hydraulic clutch and maybe I’ll drive it around the neighborhood without any glass
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But you will get bugs in your teeth from smiling haha!
 
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Car is off at body shop. Two week turn around...
 
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6t8stang said:
Car is off at body shop. Two week turn around...
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What color ?
 

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She shall be....Avalanche Gray. A GT350 color
 
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will be trying this sex one when I can find it
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She shall be....Avalanche Gray
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The USS 6t8stang, Hey you sunk my battle ship!
All the auto makers seem to have a variation on this color.
All kidding aside its really fun to see this progression, so keep posting.
 
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