Author Topic: My 65 fastback overhaul (Read 24880 times)

RayAzza · « **on:** September 18, 2014, 02:44:13 am »

Test fit the 347 for pipe clearance and engine height with the fabricated mounts. The motor ended up sitting 1/2 inch higher than the 65 stock position to clear the modded sump

68Coupe · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:23:25 am »

Engine looks the goods Ray - very nice.

Cheers, Andrew

66 Stang · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2014, 09:25:54 am »

good work Ray

How long before its on the road.

Keith

RayAzza · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:21:20 am »

Next is to strip the underside and engine bay and repaint, make up some subframe connectors, rewire the car and refit everything with new running gear and front end. Trying to get it done in a couple of months.

RayAzza · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2014, 12:12:44 am »

Attending to some rust on the floor this week.

birdman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2014, 08:33:24 am »

RUST yuk!!!
Looks like it's coming along well with some minor hiccups.
Keep us all updated.

RayAzza · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2014, 07:47:38 pm »

Rust patches in place, very time consuming job that was. Started fabricating a set of subframe connectors and stripping underneath.

RayAzza · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2014, 01:50:44 pm »

Cleaned, primed, sealed and painted.

Ray

68Coupe · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2014, 02:13:46 pm »

Good job Ray. Were you expecting the rust in the floors or was that a nasty surprise? Seeing your car in the flesh it didn't look like you would have any rust issues.

Cheers, Andrew

66 Stang · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2014, 02:55:15 pm »

I thought it was just a motor swap Ray, looks like some real good progress

birdman · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2014, 03:06:45 pm »

Looking good Ray. From the pics looks like a complete overhaul without painting the body.

RayAzza · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2014, 07:23:11 pm »

Yep pretty much, after doing that little rust repair had the trim all out so decided to get the underside back to metal and glad to say its it top shape.

RayAzza · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2014, 12:09:30 am »

Slow progress but finally got some undercoat in the bay today also got me a new set of wheels and tyres.

birdman · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2014, 12:19:12 am »

Geez Ray,it's slowly getting there mate. Remember good things take time,do it once,do it right.

66 Stang · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2014, 04:06:38 pm »

Looks really good Ray, like the wheels

Cheers
Keith

RayAzza · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2014, 04:36:01 pm »

Cheers Keith

68Coupe · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2014, 07:49:17 pm »

Lookin' good Ray, wheels are sh*t hot !! What are they?

Cheers, Andrew

RayAzza · « **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2014, 08:50:11 pm »

G'day Andrew
They are US mags and are called Rambler u425 custom 2 piece made in the states.

Mattstang · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2015, 11:05:16 am »

Hi Ray,
Any more updates / progress on your car ?

Cheers
Matt

shelby_mustro · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2015, 11:19:51 am »

Looking good mate! Keep the pickys comming

RayAzza · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2015, 11:36:40 am »

G'day guys happy new year
Laid down some hi fill then went on holidays, will paint this week when I get back after some sanding and then I am off to hospital to get a new knee put in my left leg finally so will be out of action for about 6-8 weeks maybe.
Cheers Ray

Mattstang · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2015, 08:41:56 pm »

Looks like you are only one step away from a full respray Ray

Good luck with your Knee Op mate,keep us posted
Cheers
Matt

RayAzza · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2015, 11:46:34 am »

Paint done and pleased with the end result

mwizz · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2015, 11:32:24 pm »

Paint work looks great

birdman · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2015, 08:46:18 am »

Wow,

looks great Ray

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