69 Fastback project

[69 Fastback project]

Engine finished.  Twin turbo small block 431CID.

[351 W Tremec Bellhousing]

Sold.

[351 W Tremec Bellhousing]

I have a Tremec 351 W bellhousing for sale. Has a small hairline crack started near the clutch fork. $30+shipping

[Nightmare project]

My daughters help too. I am making sure they are heart breakers and life takers! :yes:

[69 Fastback project]

Oh, and what do people think about the road warrior paint job? LOL

[Smoothed tail light bezels!!!]

Nice!!

[69 Fastback project]

Well, this should drive purists nuts! Getting them symmetric is tricky, but they should get the heat out when they are done (vents behind to come).

[69 Fastback project]

I worked on a Ford line for a (very) short period of time in the late 60's. Basically, the roof was on a line that came down from above as the car was traveling down the line. The roof was placed so as to align with the A and C pillars. It was then spot welded at the top of the windshield, and in the drip rails. the seams for the front and rear joints were offset and then filled with a filler that was trowelled into the joint. It was then smoothed down and sanded. I don't think it was not truly lead, but may have been a lead based composite with something else.

 

Very interesting. Well, I will leave as much as I can. Cutting the rail off in small sections, then welding the sheet metal together avoiding heat distortions. So far so good. Thanks!

[1969 Mach 1 S Code 390 Pro Touring Build - Going all the way!]

These are photos of the front coil over suspension and rack being welded in. This will have disk brakes and 2in. drop spindles. This is a kit I found online on a budget. So far everything with it looks good. Shock tower plates are covering the deleted shock towers. So far I am unhappy with these. My goal here is to fabricate beauty covers for the engine bay. I am not yet sure how that will happen. I am still researching options.

 

Did you delete the "antidive?"

[69 Fastback project]

So, I am shaving my drip rails (they are totally rusted anyway) and ran into some Lead at the roof/A pillar joint. Is this factory? Should I leave it?

 

Thanks,

[Gulfstream Aqua Mach1 Build]

Beautiful work! Looking sweet.

[69 Fastback project]

Love the twin turbos. How are you going to control the boost? Mbc or ebc?

 

Starting with MBC. I am limiting the boost to 10PSI per channel (20PSI total) for now until I learn more.

[69 Fastback project]

looking good!! that's almost what my project started out as.... except mine was a 90's 302 with T-bird turbos ..... cant wait to see your progress!!

 

I have a lot to learn, but I am going to take it slow. What size were your turbos?

[69 Fastback project]

Engine in!

[Gulfstream Aqua Mach1 Build]

I have that color code too!

[69 Fastback project]

would love to see more pics of the header fab and turbo setup... pic looks great!

 

hear it is.

[Is this to low???]

Very nice stance. About where I want mine.

[69 Fastback project]

Finally rolling.

[1969 GT Sportsroof]

Thanks! Need to do my 69, and that looked nice on your project.

[1969 GT Sportsroof]

Very nice! What undercoating did you use?

[69 Fastback project]

Since I cut out the shock towers, plenty o' room! :rolleyes:

[69 Fastback project]

Well, the welding is ok. :) I will take some close-ups.

[My 69 fastback Project]

Nice! Love the color!

[1969 Beaten, Rusted, Forgotten Mach 1.]

I have been trying to save the original steel as much as possible too. Just means a lot of fab work, and welding. Then you get to choose the gauge of the metal you use. Looks like you are starting where I did. Nice project, Good luck ! :)

[69 Fastback project]

Thanks Bob!. Lots of welding on the frame. Going with a mild 6 point roll cage, mostly for looks. I plan to show it off, and maybe take it to the track once I get some of the parts upgraded. Just concentrating on getting it on the road, and starting with a good foundation. I may have overdone the displacement to 427 (408 may have been better), but it is just cool! :)