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Title: At long last!!!
Post by: AlanCasida on April 29, 2012, 06:40:15 PM
I FINALLY have a real motor in my 65 Mustang. This is a mmajor step ahead on my project. Now I can finish up my engine compartment wiring, mount my radiator, run fuel lines...etc. The motor I have in it now is a kind of mild 428CJ that I have had for a LONG time. It will be something good to use while I get all the other junk sorted out.  :)

Title: Re: At long last!!!
Post by: jayb on April 29, 2012, 08:19:41 PM
Looks right at home there, Alan.  I'm surprised there is as much room between the water pump and the radiator as there appears to be.  Out this summer, maybe?
Title: Re: At long last!!!
Post by: AlanCasida on April 29, 2012, 09:31:21 PM
Well, if I can get my butt in gear, sometime this summer is doable. I would LOVE to take it on Dragweek instead of my Galaxie, but I'll have to see how things go. Paint will be the big issue.  I am going to have to take it somewhere and the guys that are good usually have a waiting list.
Title: Re: At long last!!!
Post by: cammerfe on April 30, 2012, 12:36:19 AM
Hey Alan---

Give us a little chapter and verse regarding the patch panels and the front suspension. Please?

KS
Title: Re: At long last!!!
Post by: AlanCasida on April 30, 2012, 09:51:47 AM
The front suspension is a MII type unit I got from R&C Motorsports. It has tubular a-arms and uses coil-overs. The patch panels came with the kit and I chose to bolt them on rather than weld. This way if I have some overheating issues I can remove them.
Title: Re: At long last!!!
Post by: rcodecj on April 30, 2012, 11:30:31 AM
Nice! I just recently helped put together a 65 mustang coupe with a 340hp 302 Ford crate motor.
We left the 3.00 gears in it and it's a blast to drive.
I would imagine an FE would be a blast+++.
Title: Re: At long last!!!
Post by: ScotiaFE on April 30, 2012, 06:15:04 PM
Everyones fantasy. A Big FE in a little Stang.
Too Kool!