Author Topic: Woohoo!! The Fastback Arrives! (Read 13042 times)

67hardtop · « **on:** September 24, 2009, 08:08:08 pm »

From as far back as I can remember I have wanted to own a 1967 Mustang fastback.
It arrived today!
The coupe was always going to be the "gap filler" until I could get my hands on a fastback.
I intend to keep the coupe and enjoy it once it is on the road.
This baby is going on to a rottisserie in the shed as soon as I can find one.
Nearly didnt make it though!
Took it for a spin up to my mechanics as soon as it arrived, (on his trade plate) and got it up on the hoist.
Few suprises but nothing that cant be fixed.
On the way home, in the rain i "broke traction" (as opposed to "broke wind") at just the wrong time (it was an accident, honest!).
Mr plod didnt believe me and for a little while it looked like my new toy was going to get a short "holiday" at the police compound!!
I have worked closely with the constabulary in a previous life (fireman) and they are generaly great people with a tough job.
This one though was a dead set pr%ck!!
Anyway, long story short- its in the shed.
I still have to wear earplugs to bed though.
I can still hear my departed wife saying "you did what????"!!
What do you guys think?

stormin · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:11:44 pm »

Looks very nice
Good luck
Stormin

MustangNut · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:14:24 pm »

Cool! Enjoy!

IGALOP · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:22:17 pm »

Its a 67 too! That's the way!
Give us a run down on the mechanicals and a bit of an idea on your plans with her.
Two sensational cars, you must be pretty happy with these toys!:(
Where are you at, with the Coupe? Johnno.

Brett_T · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:26:26 pm »

Good to see it made it... so the rear wheels got going ok.. i didnt doubt they would...:+ what surprises are underneath??

JC074 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:31:26 pm »

67hardtop · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:39:37 pm »

Thanks guys.
Cheers Brett.
Was going to drop you a txt to let you know it made it safely.
Found a couple of dubious patch panels on the floor and the boot floor drop off's.
Hard to see under all the body deadner.
Not a bigy mate.
Will probably put a new floor pan in anyway.
Not sure wht internals are in the big Clevo but lets just say its got some snot!
The 4v heads are a bit of a give away sign!
Driving it was dead set like being in the McQueen car in Bullit!!
The 5 spd Tremec shifted sweetly and even the sound was the same!
Johnno, not sure which direction to head in yet.
Could be a Bullit replica with a twist!
Kinda keen on the pro touring thing as well.
Plenty of time to nut it out though

Macka · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:41:04 pm »

Very nice..;_

eri67 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:47:32 pm »

Good one mate,.....I am jealous:(

rickchampion · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:58:57 pm »

very very noice,
where she come from?

67hardtop · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:07:29 pm »

Cheers Rick
Actualy bought the car from Brett_T up in sunny Brisvegas!
He brought the car in from the states (Washington State).
Its still got the Washington Tags on and was registered up until March this year
Its only been in the country a few weeks.

TimR67 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:12:37 pm »

Very nice, It looks good enough to register as it is.

pala · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:12:47 pm »

NNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIIICeeeeeeeeee:+:+

scott66stang · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:18:33 pm »

Sweet!!!! How could you pull it apart without driving it for a year or so , just touch it up a bit. :+

Thirsty428 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:22:51 pm »

So jealous.

Looks like a real find.
Wish I was in WA to help your resto.
Exciting news about the engine.
A great bonus

Frank70 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:25:17 pm »

Very nice ! I remember when Brett was selling it that it looked great.

A Clevo in a 67 ? I thought they only came out with Windsors and the FE motors.

Congrats.

Cheers,
Frank.

67hardtop · « **Reply #16 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:25:44 pm »

I have thought about it, Thats why I took it to my mechanic today.
It would probably need a couple of grand spent to put it on the road as a reliable driver and my coupe is nearly on the road now.
Can only drive one at a time so i figure that this one be my project whilst I cruise around in the coupe

67hardtop · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:28:11 pm »

WA thirsty???
Bendigo is not that far west mate?

IGALOP · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:44:27 pm »

Hey Thirsty, you been getting directions off the Dashboard Doc?:w:w:w

ChilliChadd · « **Reply #19 on:** September 24, 2009, 09:55:09 pm »

Very nice:(

caretaker65 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 24, 2009, 10:29:38 pm »

Go easy Johnno .... Not my fault Thirsty is confused.
I thought the same when I read WA ... hes taking something I think!!

Congrats Doug, good lookin' pickup.
I know some guy's with an engine stand ... do you need it soon?
Can run it back as we may not need it if the 390 comes back to us put together.

Cheers, Geoff

67hardtop · « **Reply #21 on:** September 24, 2009, 10:34:36 pm »

No rush Geoff.
Still got a few weeks work to get the coupe on the road.
Plus I gotta squeeze in some phase four work on the blitz if I can work it!

IGALOP · « **Reply #22 on:** September 24, 2009, 11:46:00 pm »

Only gagging Doc!

j1autotech · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2009, 12:11:17 am »

Nice score Doug, when are we all coming up to strip it :+

If I get up in the next day or two, I will drop you a line if I have time. I'm thinking Bendigo may be a hit and run story for me with work supposably starting again for me on Sunday.

J1

soc123_au · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2009, 08:03:45 am »

Good to see you got it home safe, certainly looks a solid car.

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