Author Topic: let the games begin (Read 15946 times)

noblg · « **on:** August 22, 2013, 11:15:59 am »

just bought the new pony. she has been to hell and back and it aint pretty. stripped her down and the floors are rust free. roof is stuffed and will need some work. picked up 2 x new doors from Hills( thanks brain) and some other goodies. will need to replace the rear quater as it is rusty and dented. i am looking at doing a full Resto mod. All new running gear .that is Coyote engine and gear box out of the NEW Mustang. Full IFS and 3 way rear link. the out side will be stock other than a nice set of rims.
i hope i haven't bitten off to much??????????

66 Hertz · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2013, 11:26:03 am »

Quote from: noblg on August 22, 2013, 11:15:59 am

i hope i haven't bitten off to much??????????

...............looks like a big job, good luck and keep regular updates coming..

Ash · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2013, 11:26:31 am »

Subscribed.

griff · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2013, 11:33:03 am »

ill PM you a good psychiatrist !!!

or

vacuum cleaner the interior and youve got a RatStang.

noblg · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2013, 11:48:03 am »

My said" the battery tray needs a whole new mustang.. its a pretty fair call. well least she knows where ill be for the next few years. in the shed.....

Red67Coupe · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2013, 11:53:01 am »

You're brave - very brave - taking on a project like this.
Great to see though - another classic being saved 'cause they ain't makin' those anymore

67fasty.sm · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2013, 12:03:08 pm »

welcome ! ummm well you have to start some where , nah will be all good

looking forward to seeing it come together

shane

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2013, 01:44:31 pm »

noblg · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2013, 01:56:48 pm »

I am looking at the TCI front suspension set up and the TCI 4 link. has anyone installed these and if so what are your thoughts. and do you think that i can buff out this rusty dash

blackthunder1970 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2013, 02:03:51 pm »

hi
has that car been on fire
cheers
barry

noblg · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2013, 02:48:34 pm »

Yes,
it was in a workshop that had a fire in it. it buckled the roof and burn the interior, the firies hit it with water and the glass shattered.
i only have the shell. So i will need EVERYTHING NEW..........its RHD

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2013, 03:00:47 pm »

again

Macka · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2013, 03:23:54 pm »

I hope you didn't pay for it. Good luck on the rebuild and keep the pics coming.

68Coupe · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2013, 03:54:11 pm »

You're a braver man than I am ! Lots of pics please - will watch with interest. Good luck with the build.

ScottW · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2013, 04:45:55 pm »

Quote from: noblg on August 22, 2013, 02:48:34 pm

it was in a workshop that had a fire in it. it buckled the roof and burn the interior, the firies hit it with water and the glass shattered.

I'm no expert, but surely this would affect the metal structure in a way that isn't good. Are you planning on replacing the whole turret? Every time I hear about a car that's been on fire, they haven't been salvagable.

Hopefully I'm wrong.

malscar · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2013, 06:15:40 pm »

I'm with T-code
good luck with the resurrection

blackthunder1970 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2013, 11:09:45 pm »

hi
wasting your money that body is screwed by the fire
you are better off looking for another car
barry

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2013, 07:03:35 am »

that's a lot of work.. Good luck mate and welcome

peter9231 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2013, 07:13:26 am »

Check that body out really well.
Fire and body shells don't mix well.
If they used A or B class foam in the water when putting the fire out it is very corrosive.
They tend to go soft and rust from the inside out.
Peter.

noblg · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2013, 07:25:22 am »

For the guys that have welcomed me thank you. for the rest, i hope your life is not as negative as your comments. Again i will ask. I am loooking at the TCI IFS and 4 link, running the all alloy Coyote 5 L engine. has anyone had anddealings with TCI and their gear.

For the people who have an interest in reserecting old mustangs that would have been scraped i would appreciate some help in relation to this drive line im proposing..

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2013, 09:41:27 am »

noblg ,welcome ,Rust will be a problem from now on ,and i would check 1st to make sure the things you want to do will be ok in your state for rego .I dont think the 4 link will pass ,but each state has there own laws .

noblg · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2013, 10:07:41 am »

Glenn 70.
thank you for the info,the worst rust is in the 1/4 panel which i am replacing, the floors are great as well as underneath. the boot area looks like new. i will be replacing the front cowl and the roof skin as it is dented and has oil canning. Dynacorn make coupe roof skins now. i am going to grit blast the entire car, seal it with epoxy and por 15 the inside. i want to get rid of the leaf springs. what would you suggest? my concept for the pony is simple.
Look like a 66 coupe, drive like a 2014 coupe.

SnaKe · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:43:45 pm »

Quote from: noblg on August 23, 2013, 07:25:22 am

running the all alloy Coyote 5 L engine.

Subscribed

boss351 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:55:35 pm »

Hi noblg

I hope your in the trade and can do it yourself, I dont know if others are negative, its guys like me who have been around awhile can see the work required and hope you realise as well.
Ive seen Mustangs that are cut and shuts and rollovers rebuilt ok

Goodluck mate and keep us updated.

66 Hertz · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:02:48 pm »

Quote from: boss351 on August 23, 2013, 01:55:35 pm

Hi noblg

I hope your in the trade and can do it yourself, I dont know if others are negative, its guys like me who have been around awhile can see the work required and hope you realise as well.
Ive seen Mustangs that are cut and shuts and rollovers rebuilt ok

Goodluck mate and keep us updated.

just what I was thinking!

let the games begin

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