Hi Stangnet. I’m new to the forum. I came over to see horse sense’s fastback conversion thread.
I’ve had a 65 A code coupe since 1991. It got moved out of life priorities around 2001, but has remained garage kept, so it’s not too bad off.
I’ve recently purchased a 65 T code fastback in really bad shape, with a 66 T code coupe that’s in pretty good shape (supposed to the donor). Both are just shells. The fastback came with the rear glass, drivers/passenger windows, fold down seats, etc.
I’ve wanted a fastback for years, and didn’t pay much for this one, so I figured I’d try my hand at replacing the heavily rusted out parts of the fastback, using the 66 T code coupe parts (cut and weld).
I’ve not done much body work, but am eager to learn. I’m a mechanical engineer by trade (don’t hold that against me), so I’ll try to adhere to attention to detail and best practices.
Are there detailed drawings with dimensions on the body and frame? Or is it more a matter of squaring it up, using the mating components?
How much work am I getting into to cut from both shells, and welding back to the fastback?
Should I just order dynacorn parts for the fastback?
Or would it make more sense to cut the fastback top, and weld onto the coupe? And transfer the VIN to the coupe fender apron? Is that unethical? I don’t plan to sell the fastback. But when I pass, it’ll be sold, if my daughter isn’t interested.
Despite it being a titled T code, I plan to run a 289 or 302 in it, 5 lugs, etc., so it won’t be an ‘original configuration’ fastback.
Thoughts? TIA
I’ve had a 65 A code coupe since 1991. It got moved out of life priorities around 2001, but has remained garage kept, so it’s not too bad off.
I’ve recently purchased a 65 T code fastback in really bad shape, with a 66 T code coupe that’s in pretty good shape (supposed to the donor). Both are just shells. The fastback came with the rear glass, drivers/passenger windows, fold down seats, etc.
I’ve wanted a fastback for years, and didn’t pay much for this one, so I figured I’d try my hand at replacing the heavily rusted out parts of the fastback, using the 66 T code coupe parts (cut and weld).
I’ve not done much body work, but am eager to learn. I’m a mechanical engineer by trade (don’t hold that against me), so I’ll try to adhere to attention to detail and best practices.
Are there detailed drawings with dimensions on the body and frame? Or is it more a matter of squaring it up, using the mating components?
How much work am I getting into to cut from both shells, and welding back to the fastback?
Should I just order dynacorn parts for the fastback?
Or would it make more sense to cut the fastback top, and weld onto the coupe? And transfer the VIN to the coupe fender apron? Is that unethical? I don’t plan to sell the fastback. But when I pass, it’ll be sold, if my daughter isn’t interested.
Despite it being a titled T code, I plan to run a 289 or 302 in it, 5 lugs, etc., so it won’t be an ‘original configuration’ fastback.
Thoughts? TIA
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