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Chrisss31

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65-66 Mustang
« on: November 06, 2015, 08:20:31 PM »
Anyone running an FE in a 1965-66 Mustang?  I have a 66 fastback, I want to do a little shock tower reduction surgery and shoehorn one in there.  Not getting any support on the Mustang forum!http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2015, 08:21:36 PM »
An FE in a 65-66 Mustang is an awesome combination; go for it!  Wish I had one...
Jay Brown
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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2015, 12:42:31 AM »
I'm with Jay... Great combo and I would love to build a 65 A/FX style mustang someday.

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2015, 05:44:01 AM »
A buddy of mine did one yrs ago. It wound up as a gasser he left the 289 emblems on it and streeted it.  As I recall it was a 427 with a 4 speed. This was in the late 70s, so no kits were avialible . Car ran well but was a handful.

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2015, 07:03:00 AM »
Alan who hangs out here has a Coupe with a 427 I believe.
Of course photo's and videos are always welcome.
Which Mustang Forum?  :)

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2015, 08:36:27 AM »
I have an fe in a 63 Futura. Shock towers removed, tubuler a arms, all kinds of room.
I say go for it.

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2015, 09:12:36 AM »
Yes some photos would definitely be helpful!  The Vintage Mustang Forum, don't want to knock them over there because there is a lot of goof information, but any mention of changing the front suspension is blasphemy.  Same goes for any non-Windsor engine.  There have to be quit a few people who have done it, but there is surprisingly little information available.  There are some parts available, motor mounts, oil pans etc. but not as much as you would think.  I'll probably have to make most the small stuff myself.

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2015, 11:06:21 AM »
I'm right in the middle of that very thing on my '66 fastback.
Blew the shock towers out and installed a custom front end from Scott's hot rods.
Have done a lot of subframe connection and beefing up.
About to get the tin work finished. But have been working on a Fairlane at the same time.
I'm a masochist.
BTW I'm with you. It's my car I'll do what I want. As long as it's not a historically significant car, all is fair.
Away from home at a wedding right now. Will post some pics if you want.
Marc
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'66 Mustang Injected 428
'66 Q code Country Squire wagon


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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2015, 11:08:41 AM »
Pictures would be awesome!!

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2015, 01:29:45 PM »
I am doing a 66 Fastback right now that is getting a 428CJ and a 4spd..I put a heidts crossmember in it and then performed massive surgery on the towers..It will have the stock export brace back on it..It also has a sectioned rad cradle in to use a 67/68 BB rad and use the stock BB rad mounts.Everything under the hood will look stock but it wont be....
This pic is a few months old..engine bay is finished now and I have the car off the rottiserie and am starting assembly..

1968 Mustang Fastback...427 MR 5spd (owned since 1977)
1967 Mustang coupe...Trans Am replica
1936 Diamond T 212BD
1990 Grizzly pick-up

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2015, 04:19:07 PM »
What did you do to the radiator support?  Did you just cut the opening bigger, or use the radiator support out of a 67?  Are you going to run the battery in the trunk to make room for the bigger radiator?  Nice job!

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2015, 10:24:06 PM »
Here's the engine room in mine Chris. Ask away. ;)

Marc
'61 F100 292Y
'66 Mustang Injected 428
'66 Q code Country Squire wagon


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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2015, 11:32:21 PM »
Rad cradle is a oem ford one that I had here.Only the rad opening area was sectioned in.I left the stock battery tray in place but it had to be shortened.Should fit a stock size battery barely.I changed the battery box to use the 67/68 style battery clamp..It should work.Lower rad mounts are 68 BB ones that I modified.

Each shock tower was cut into about six or 8 pcs and  heavily modified.I even got the big dent in the right side tower to line all back up again...It is a huge amount of work..













1968 Mustang Fastback...427 MR 5spd (owned since 1977)
1967 Mustang coupe...Trans Am replica
1936 Diamond T 212BD
1990 Grizzly pick-up

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2015, 07:44:13 AM »
I see you both went with the Mustang II set up, I'm leaning toward struts but that shouldn't change things too much.  What did you guys do to stiffen the car up, front torque boxes, one piece seat pan, frame connectors or convertible rockers?  You both going to run the teardrop hood?

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Re: 65-66 Mustang
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2015, 09:28:23 AM »
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