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Technical & General Discussion Area => Members Cars => Topic started by: DruDel on May 20, 2009, 07:37:05 pm

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: DruDel on May 20, 2009, 07:37:05 pm

Hi guys,

I thought that maybe showing my car pics might help me feel better about not having finished building the damn thing :)

It's currently getting the final work to get her on the road in the next couple of months.


(http:// http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff216/drudel/ )

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: moe on May 20, 2009, 07:54:17 pm

Nice project!  
what size are the simmons????

Love the handbrake setup - where is it from/what is it off??
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff216/drudel/Photo_0003.jpg)

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: DruDel on May 20, 2009, 08:11:18 pm

Hi and thanks.
The Simmons are 18" and the handbrake is a Lokar handbrake I got from Rocket Industries some time back. Can't remember for how much though. Still fiddling with getting new cables made up to suite the disk rear end.

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: moe on May 20, 2009, 08:22:19 pm

I'm sure the final result will be worth it in the end - it is looking impressive already.;z

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: Shermatt on May 20, 2009, 08:39:20 pm

Love it!!

Looks fn TUUUUUUUUFFFFFFFFFFFF

That blue Eleanor in the back ground has just sealed the deal with paint colour for Ricks car

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: fordtj69 on May 20, 2009, 09:11:32 pm

hi guys mo handbrake looks like lokar i got a gennie one with boot for $200 looks good tim:(

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: tom289 on May 21, 2009, 09:04:12 pm

hey dru

the wait will be worth it, details please mate

what have u done to the motor, and what gearbox are you running

cheers
tom..........

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: DruDel on May 21, 2009, 11:57:10 pm

Hi Tom,
The engine is a 302 with Edelbrock Performer alloy heads. Solid cam, roller rcokers....etc. I'm running a toploader with 9" rear.

I haven't kicked the motor over yet, still got a few more things to do before its running. Hope it goes well, I have no idea how much power it will output.

Dru

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: tom289 on May 22, 2009, 09:15:32 am

hey dru...



OLD SCHOOL TUFF,  9 inch,  top loader, simmons !

this will be one FUN  car to drive,  

cheers

tom............      

 

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: ChilliChadd on May 22, 2009, 09:45:39 am

looks sweet :f

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: DruDel on May 22, 2009, 10:25:51 am

Thanks guys, mean a lot coming from owners of hot looking cars.

I noticed the lack of side vent/bling on both your cars. I'm not sure if I should put badges and emblems on. I'm a little torn. What are your views?
Thanks
Dru

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: ChilliChadd on May 22, 2009, 10:29:55 am

Just like the clean look. Will probably repaint in the next 3 years to get it spot on and have the mustang emblem with the running horse airbrushed and cleared over and have no badges at all.

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: Bumblebee on May 22, 2009, 12:34:43 pm

Hi Dru,

Looks very sweet, when will be able to go for a cruise with you?

Cheers Bee

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: DruDel on May 22, 2009, 01:55:25 pm

Thanks Bee, I'm hoping to have it on the road before October. I'm pushing for it to be earlier.

Where are you from? Sydney too?

By the way, for many years I've been a hater of the Mustang convertible and even argued with my wife over which model to build cause she wanted the vert and i wanted the fastback. In the end we settled for the coupe...UNTIL... I seen a pic of your car. The best example of a mustang convertible ever! Love it.... wanna swap :)

Cheers,
Dru

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: DruDel on May 24, 2009, 08:35:54 pm

Hey guys,
Been doing a lot of reading through the forums of late and noticed people take the piss out of red mustangs, especially 66's.

Sooooo..... started to think about changing the appearance slightly as a point change is just out of scope (budget).

What about gold stripes like the Shelby's? or would I look like a tossa cause it's not one? plus its a coupe not a fastback?

Thanks
Dru

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: moe on May 24, 2009, 08:41:38 pm

I laugh at those with red mustangs, as both of mine are red because that's how they were when i got them.

Build the car for you - and you will be happy;+

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: Red 66 on May 24, 2009, 08:45:56 pm

 Mate they look good in any colour, but you can't ignore the fact that red one's are FASTER!! :a

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: R_Beckhaus on May 24, 2009, 08:48:07 pm

Dru, There's nothing wrong with a red Mustang. Red is popular on them because it looks good!...Plus red cars GO FASTER!!...Just ask Heven 67!! There are a lot of coupes with the Le Mans (shelby) stripes and they look good. There was a red one up here in Newcastle a few years ago with the gold stripes like you mentioned, and it looked really good. It's your car, do what makes you feel good with it!
Cheers, Ron B

Title: 1966 Coupe
Post by: Bumblebee on May 25, 2009, 09:22:37 am

Thanks Dru,

i'm at Botany and there are a few other forum members pretty close by so when you're done, say the work and we'll have a celebratory cruise!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc102/GT66US/image0055.jpg)

Cheers Bee