Author Topic: 1965 fastback restoration (Read 70991 times)

rp1966 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2012, 03:50:32 pm »

Hi all. This is my next fastback restoration in my garage. Everything will be done in the garage but I will paint this one in an oven in 2 pac

67fasty.sm · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2012, 05:57:04 pm »

gees nearly as bad as mine 67 but no doubt you will handle it if your other work is an indication good luck and keep us posted.
67fasty

rp1966 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:07:47 pm »

Only paid a pittance
for her but she was complete. Every part was there. Factory 28 spline top loader with factory shifter. Also had a limited slip diff 8 3/4 of course. Took the tag off the diff and it was stamped "F". I was very surprised when I looked it up on the net. She has plenty of rust in the floors but I have a full 1 piece floor pan which I will be putting in so that will sort that problem. The rest is a walk in park. I hope.

66 Stang · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:12:02 pm »

Great looking car

66 Stang · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:12:26 pm »

Great looking car

rp1966 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:25:48 pm »

Started stripping her today. All the bolts were seized up. Gave me the shits and I decided to spray the bolts with crc.

rp1966 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:34:31 pm »

Engine seized pulling it out tomorrow. I will use the block to build a 347 stroker. I will sell the heads and factory manifold on ebay to further the project. Had enough gonna take the mach1 out now and visit my eleanore mate.

rp1966 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2012, 07:01:33 pm »

We parked our beasts in a car park near his work and took a few photos. Here are some of the shots we took. We then went for a cruise to mernda and then went home

rp1966 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 10, 2012, 07:36:14 pm »

Pulled the 1 piece floor pan out of the shed ready to go in soon. Also found a bit more rust in the toe boards. However did not want to put pieces in. I wanted the whole 1 piece so I had to hunt down a whole fire wall section. Not happy about having to replace it but it should look original and clean once installed. I bought the fire wall section from "old school" parts in spencer st thomastown. He has a heap of mustang stuff and is very helpful .

rp1966 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 10, 2012, 07:41:52 pm »

A better photo of the 1 piece floor pan

rp1966 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 10, 2012, 07:43:56 pm »

rp1966 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 20, 2012, 04:00:27 pm »

Sent the interior trim out 2 weeks ago and i picked it up today. Macedonian red my wife called it and she did not like it. I am restoring car to original specs so I had no choice. What do you think

66 Hertz · « **Reply #37 on:** August 20, 2012, 05:45:48 pm »

seats look terrific....keep up the good work & the updates.

rp1966 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:42:54 pm »

Motor finally out today as well and also started on the cowl. Found that the right hand side had rusted out so i started the removal process today by drilling out the spot welds. Top looks ok but the bottom is rat shit. Looking to buy the patch pieces now

Gretschem · « **Reply #39 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:56:42 pm »

Whos buildin your 347???

rp1966 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:20:14 pm »

The 347 is getting built by a family friend. However I am doing all the running around like getting the original block bored 30 thou. I will then give him all the bits to put together. I have all the parts except the cam. I will leave that up to him. I imported the 347 scat kit from the states when I imported the car along with some edelbrock alloy heads.

rp1966 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:41:13 pm »

rp1966 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:43:42 pm »

A lot of dogs on the forum but no parrots so I thought I would include some pix of my pet that keeps me company in the garage.

rp1966 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:46:10 pm »

Hay Gretschem I think your fastback is in a lot better condition than mine. Yours should be a piece of cake.

Ash · « **Reply #44 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:47:27 pm »

They're beautiful birds. My brother brought one home from his work one night. I bet it likes to watch everything you do too.

Gretschem · « **Reply #45 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:12:40 am »

Quote from: rp1966 on August 20, 2012, 09:46:10 pm

Hay Gretschem I think your fastback is in a lot better condition than mine. Yours should be a piece of cake.

Haha. yes it helps bein a pro...

chopmgw · « **Reply #46 on:** August 22, 2012, 01:41:28 am »

Enjoying the thread.
Keep the updates coming.

Nice bird by the way.

rp1966 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:30:06 pm »

Managed to add the front left support rail in last week which turned out pretty well. The one on the right side was in ok condition but I decided to change them both. Only cost an extra $55 and 2 hours work for a better look.

rp1966 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:35:03 pm »

Maybe I am better off waiting for this to come on the market. Expected date of release is May 2013 and the price $15995. All I have to do is change my vin over. Alot less work.

wildplum · « **Reply #49 on:** September 14, 2012, 09:55:10 pm »

Not that easy new shell mean compliance as a new car that wouldnt be fun

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