Stangnet '69 Fastback - Update

[C.Harris]

After having to wait a few weeks for proper transportation accomodations we finally got our '69 Mustang in the shop and out of the weather. Doors, trunk, glass and hood will arrive on the next batch. We have had the car a little over a day and I've already started some of the initial body work. In the next few days we'll swap the 8" rear for a 9" and throw on a set of wheels to provide us a rolling chassis to move around the shop.

I forecast a lot of sanding dust to fill the air in the next couple of weeks (now that tons of pine straw are out of the way)

Here she is...

 

[C.Harris]

...

 

[C.Harris]

another:

 

[C.Harris]

many hours of sanding later...the jewel starts to show

(last one.......... for now)

 

[1320stang]

What happened to the project '67?

 

[C.Harris]

The '67 is Mike's personal project car. He sold his '90 5.0 Coupe for this '67 buildup and has hopes of it being in driving condition this summer. I found the '69 you see here a few weeks ago since I was very interested in a '69 fastback to accompany my '71 and soon to be classic '85 GT

We will actually be working together at restomodding this car and the '67.

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Very nice!

Hopefully that straw didn't contribute too much to any rust problems the car may have. Looks like you're making fast progress already.

What are the plans for it?
Big or small block? EFI or carb?
Forced induction or NA?
Auto or stick?
Stock or modified appearance?
Modern 17"+ wheels or vintage look with a dish?

 

[1320stang]

So is this a StangNet car or your personal car?

What's the FE motor on the stand beside the car?

 

[J-Scratch]

I found a 69 fastback, and a 67 coupe the other day
for 600$ each.

 

[C.Harris]

While the specifics are still sketchy right now, we do hope to mix a little modern day with traditional musclecar heritage in our buildup.

The 2 engines you see in the background are a 428 FE (slated for Mike's '67...shhhh) and a 460 big block patiently waiting its turn in the engine bay of my '71

 

[DarkBuddha]

I forecast a lot of sanding dust to fill the air in the next couple of weeks

I forecast large credit card bills to follow... I'm pleased to see your project progressing. I think the only thing better than working on my own is watching the progress on others', especially when it I can do it from the comfort of my leather chair and laptop.

Keep up the good work.

 

[kirbyalaska]

OK, J-Scratch, you cant dump info like that and at least not have your location filled out in your profile.

 

[mach1one]

how about selling me that when you're done so I can get back in the swing of things

looks good Chuck

 

[C.Harris]

Hey Mach, where you been hiding? Hadn't seen u around in a while. You know you are always welcome to come by the shop whenever you or the guys are back in the area.... (I'm sure we can provide everyone a tool or a sander to help out )

 

[clev357]

Hey Mach, where you been hiding? Hadn't seen u around in a while. You know you are always welcome to come by the shop whenever you or the guys are back in the area.... (I'm sure we can provide everyone a tool or a sander to help out )

Where is the shop? I have a suspicion I live nearby. I could stop by with my '69 Fastback.

 

[J-Scratch]

OK, J-Scratch, you cant dump info like that and at least not have your location filled out in your profile.

San Jose, Cali.

They have a range of old project cars there from Camaro's to VW's back to pinto's lol

all around the same price.
I seen a great thunderbird not really sure what year. very early 60's maybe late 50's. <------ Not really good at dating (year) cars.

They had 5 67's (I can date Mustang's) and a fastback 69.

Sorry for somewhat hijacking the thread. Great job on the project by the way.

 

[1320stang]

Clev!!! long time no post. I think they're in 'Bama.

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

Where is the shop? I have a suspicion I live nearby. I could stop by with my '69 Fastback.

Howdy stranger!

 

[C.Harris]

Where is the shop? I have a suspicion I live nearby. I could stop by with my '69 Fastback.

Clev357 that would be great! Your '69 would be a great resource to take some digital photos of, which would help us with the reassembly I am sure. Not only that, but seeing a running '69 fastback would be great motivation as well!

We are in Auburn, AL - Take Interstate 85 South, and we are but a few miles off of exit 57/58 (either one will work). Hollar at me, our doors are always open.

 

[65straightsick]

Mach1one, i couldn't help but notice the uhh cough alabama logo in the backround of the avatar. Which part are you from there...... a little war eagle to tide you over buddy. (sorry about the hijack)

Now everyone has me confused about where the stangnet HQ is. If any of you every come by my part and want to work for free that is okay by me....

*Doh...posted at same time*
AUBURN!! aww yeah.... i may be new here but how did i not know that this shop was about 50 minutes from me...this is blowing my mind.