1969 Mustang Coupe build/restomod

[lilvega]

Well, between driving 50 miles each way to get an FE motor and trans from Homealone and the off and on rain, I did manage to get the plasma torch out for a few mins today.
Drivers floor pan is out and just needs some trim work before I can weld in the new full length pan.
The pass side as some sporadic holes as well. Come cowl/firewall plugs have rotted out over the years and the under layment was holding moisture.











I guess I will need to trim a little piece off the new pan to cover the gap here. There is plenty to trim off.

[lilvega]

Ok guys, need an opinion.

Gauges:
Dakota VHX


Year one with my own selection of auto meter pro comp gauges



Custom fabbed aluminum bezel


The vhx is $700 to 750
The year one with autometer stuff is $600 to $1k depending on cost of gauges (new or used)
Custom is $100 cheaper but mucho work. Plus is I get to make the layout whatever I want.

[Z06killinsbf]

Vhx, those looks tits

[cool cat]

What is the FE going in?

[lilvega]

What is the FE going in?

Haven't decided yet.
I have a 1987 Bronco that is a candidate. I have always wanted a 60's Ford pickup so maybe I run across one needing a drivetrain.
Either way, the fe is getting an overhaul, 4.05 bore, 3.98 to 4.25 stroke crank and some other goodies in the meantime.

[76 Maverick]

Little late on the response but nobody wants to see my junk build. I kinda like the year one with auto meter gauges.

[lilvega]

The crap weather has been limiting what I can do but there has been a little progress.

C4 transmission is done. Full rebuild with stage 2 shift kit.


Custom PTC 10" converter. 2700 to 2800 stall.



B&M stealth pro ratchet shifter.


Plus all new power steering components. New control valve, power cylinder and new hoses. I also picked up some glass shelby scoops to replace the faux vent ornaments in front of the rear wheels.

[lilvega]

Managed to get a little work done today.

[Z06killinsbf]

Looks good, I dig the GW export brace.

[lilvega]

Yeah. I am really liking the brace. Much stronger than stock. I figured it would help quite a bit with 450 ft lbs of torque

[lilvega]

Now I have to figure out the front suspension. I did the Shelby drop and cut a full coil and the front is still 2 inches higher than the rear.

[cool cat]

Give it time it might settle, or do what I did. I accidentally ordered 65-66 620#, 1" lowering springs for my 68. It sits lower then the previous setup with sagging, stock springs and a shelby drop. It rides good, looks great, and my tires no longer hit the fender.

Edit: the new springs only worked with control arms at factory height. For shits and giggles I tried the 65-66 lowering springs with the Shelby drop and the tires were hitting the fenders before the car all the way off the lift.

Here is a pic of me rolling in to Good Guys, I'm on "group 4" near the middle of the page, orange 68 Cougar. http://www.photosportsusa.com/photos...x-march-20-22/.

[Z06killinsbf]

I know I have to bounce mine around and turn the wheels back and forth to get it to settle. I'd give it time or run some 620's trimmed to desired height.

[sdun]

I used those wheels on a customers car. Black 67 notch. I had the centers powdercoated semi-gloss black and cut the spinners off of the center caps. What size tire are you running?

Give it time it might settle, or do what I did. I accidentally ordered 65-66 620#, 1" lowering springs for my 68. It sits lower then the previous setup with sagging, stock springs and a shelby drop. It rides good, looks great, and my tires no longer hit the fender.

Edit: the new springs only worked with control arms at factory height. For shits and giggles I tried the 65-66 lowering springs with the Shelby drop and the tires were hitting the fenders before the car all the way off the lift.

Here is a pic of me rolling in to Good Guys, I'm on "group 4" near the middle of the page, orange 68 Cougar. http://www.photosportsusa.com/photos...x-march-20-22/.

[lilvega]

It settled a little overnight. I did roll it back about 8 ft and back forward. Maybe I will wait till I get the fluids in and drive it around the block.