Started the new project about 3 weeks ago... The idea was modern, subtle body mods for a clean look, reliable, clean and most of all... CHEAP. $6600 MAX limit for the whole project from beginning to finish.
Found the 66 stang (hence $6600) on ebay for $2500. It was a steal but in Chicago and I live in Texas. The car came with a lot... basically a wrecked 03gt, the 66 coupe and some misc parts.
What it needed
Both quarter patches
the roof/quarter seam was FUBAR and patched with copper
floors
whole front end metal including fenders and inner fenders
most of the interior
Rear leafs
What it came with
MII front suspension with flaming river rack, polished calipers, polished springs, drop spindles,
Ididit tilt steering column
03gt motor/tranny/rear end
03gt seats, console and dash
3 bullitt wheels and tires
anyways, Im sure theres more that it needed and more that it came with but here come the pics.
You can see how the suspension is gonna sit...Im going to have the rear end narrowed about 3-3.5". The rear fenders are rolled and the fronts will be done soon.
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Shaved drip rails and I took out the scoop trim. The rear leafs are brand new but I did the Opentracker's (stangnetmember) leaf spring mod
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The motor is in and luckily Im able to use the hydroboost setup and the clutch pedal assembly from the new GT. I had to cut out the firewall and put in a custom panel to fit the whole assembly. The bolt holes dont line up and the center hole needed to be bigger
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Spent many many hours on the firewall and engine bay. Took out all the excess holes and it will be painted nice gloss black. Its far from professional but it looks pretty clean.
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The 8.8 went in pretty easy but as said earlier, it needs to be narrowed. I believe the 96-98 axles are shorter by about 1.5". Fox axles are supposed to be even narrower. Im looking to narrow it atleast 3.5". If I cant, flares will go on.
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Total cost so far $3357
Found the 66 stang (hence $6600) on ebay for $2500. It was a steal but in Chicago and I live in Texas. The car came with a lot... basically a wrecked 03gt, the 66 coupe and some misc parts.
What it needed
Both quarter patches
the roof/quarter seam was FUBAR and patched with copper
floors
whole front end metal including fenders and inner fenders
most of the interior
Rear leafs
What it came with
MII front suspension with flaming river rack, polished calipers, polished springs, drop spindles,
Ididit tilt steering column
03gt motor/tranny/rear end
03gt seats, console and dash
3 bullitt wheels and tires
anyways, Im sure theres more that it needed and more that it came with but here come the pics.
You can see how the suspension is gonna sit...Im going to have the rear end narrowed about 3-3.5". The rear fenders are rolled and the fronts will be done soon.
View attachment 460092
Shaved drip rails and I took out the scoop trim. The rear leafs are brand new but I did the Opentracker's (stangnetmember) leaf spring mod
View attachment 460094
The motor is in and luckily Im able to use the hydroboost setup and the clutch pedal assembly from the new GT. I had to cut out the firewall and put in a custom panel to fit the whole assembly. The bolt holes dont line up and the center hole needed to be bigger
View attachment 460096\
Spent many many hours on the firewall and engine bay. Took out all the excess holes and it will be painted nice gloss black. Its far from professional but it looks pretty clean.
View attachment 460098
The 8.8 went in pretty easy but as said earlier, it needs to be narrowed. I believe the 96-98 axles are shorter by about 1.5". Fox axles are supposed to be even narrower. Im looking to narrow it atleast 3.5". If I cant, flares will go on.
View attachment 460100
Total cost so far $3357