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Nevermind...found it http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=3817&page=2

Are you guys talking about the black car with the stock 69 taillight panel and the flush fitting custom lenses? Do you guys have a link to the thread or any information on how to do that?

these look great, but I'm not sure I could pull off custom fabbing that...

Here are a few more... a sort of bastardization of the new challenger/charger Dual new GT 40 Single new GT 40 I don't think this is even close to scale

Okay, pretty straight forward with this one. I've never really been to pleased with the 69/70 tail lights. So I'm trying to brainstorm up ideas to improve the look of the otherwise good-looking ass end of the 'stang. Here are some (rather crude) photoshop jobs i've been putting together, some just for fun. Just trying to come up with something that might look better. Feel free to chime in or play along with your own photochop jobs. Newer vette lights LMAO at this one... thought there was hope for it....'66 tunderbird tail lights aftermarket vette lights

I have to disagree here. I thought about using an LS1 for my 69, and at one point was even debating using the IRS (independent rear suspension) out of a 240sx (I have a good connection to get Nissan parts dirt cheap). I ended up going with an '04 cobra rear end just for compatibility reasons but to me I don't care who made what. If its the right part for the job, then by all means use it. The LS series of engines are good engines, nothing wrong with using one. To be honest, if I wasn't so far along my build as I am, I would probably be using a FWD setup out of something jap, (Like a 240xs, 3000gt, 300zx, etc..) and make the 69 into a mid engine car just for funzies. Talk about pissing off the purists. hehe :p

August 7, 2013 Update: I have purchased another Mustang to scavenge parts from, this time a 97. It runs and drives, bought it for $900, though it is a V6 model with a beat-up transmission. I will be harvesting the entire engine bay from that car and transplanting it onto the 69. I will also be using the rear frame rails from the 97. The independent rear suspension (IRS) unit showed up and is now awaiting installation. I also purchased another set of wheels from a guy in Pueblo. They came with good tires, and I got all four for $250. Now I need to tear off everything forward of the firewall on both cars and fuse the SN95 engine bay, shock towers, radiator support and frame rails onto the 69 body. Then I'll fabricate my fender mounting locations so I can mount the 69 fenders to the 97 front end. I will probably fabricate a one-off firewall. I've also decided that I will be using the dash out of the S197 ('05-'09) mustang, with some modifications. Just daydreaming a little bit... I believe most of the parts gathering has been done, now it is time to start the re-building process. This is where the fun starts.

You'll never see it anyway...so... :D

I hear you there, that Mark VIII I just bought wraps 1,800 RPM at 75 MPH. I'm all for taller gears wherever possible. Mine will be a daily driver to, unless my evil scheme comes to fruition. I'm half tempted to use a suspension setup like you're using, loos pretty painless.

Sweet build! What are you going to go with for a rear end? My car sits on only 3 of the four jack stands as well, same as yours.

Thanks... this is actually quite helpful, gives me a deadline to have my car road-worthy by... haha, that's not gonna happen.

I live (well, more accurately "lived") in Trinidad, Colorado, lol. It's a small town on the southern border of Colorado about 20 miles outside of New Mexico, I've relocated since then. Thanks for the kind words! Angel, can you post a link to your build thread?

Here is the Lincoln Mark VIII that I just bought, she will be donating the 4.6L aluminum block 4v DOHC powerplant to the project Probably going to try and incorporate this badging on the finished car somewhere Every time I think I'm in over my head, I think of the guy that built an AK out of a shovel. Then I think about how prior to 1930 or so, every car in this county was made by some illiterate European immigrant in a factory that didn't have a mig welder, plasma torch, modern materials or the vast knowledge of the internet. I feel it is necessary to reveal another stipulation I've put on myself for this build. I will not, I repeat, I will not contract the work out to someone else. I will do all the fabrication, bodywork, engine work, etc. myself. If it blows up....fine, I just hope I'm in it when it happens, lol. The other stipulation... no new parts (that aren't 100% necessary). I will buy as much as possible used, from random Joe's who have whatever part I need rusting away in their back yard. So far the cost break down goes likes this: 1969 Mustang Grande Shell (with title) .................................... $500 1970 Mustang Fastback Shell (no title)..................................... $500 1999 Mustang GT engine, suspension, trans, brakes, etc............$1000 2004 Mustang Cobra IRS .................................................. ......$1500 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII .................................................. ..........$1600 1969/70 body panels (bought from various farmers) Trunk Lid..............................$40 Fenders...............................$50 Hood...................................$50 Headlight Buckets.................$20 Doors..................................$40 Rear Glass...........................$75 Total: $ 5,375 Not to mention welding wire, tools, time, blood, sweat, frustration, hahahaha... @#$E@$ when you sum it up, I should have bought a Honda Civic and gone about my business, hahaha! NEVER!

Body is all welded back together for the most part, have to do some finals welds but she is stuck in her final position Doors are lining up properly, good gaps in both doors and the trunk. this pis was taken pre-welding The engine / trans and suspension out of the 99 GT

When and where is the one in vegas?