RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 9, 2010 From the body shop that is. My best recollection is that it's been there since about 1999. Been in this stage for many of those years. Got side tracked with a divorce, built a shop, got married, had a shop at the new house but never brought it home, another divorce, sheesh! Anywho, gonna start on fabbing up some round chromo control arms and coil overs, steering, 4 wheel disc, fit the engine/C5 trans and make a driveshaft, electrical, yada yada... YEE HAW!!! I'm excited she's home. Bob 28 1 GalenSl, premix, RaymoniSpoog and 26 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Mach03 12 Report post Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) (LOL) You need to watch your language. Sounds like the red Mustang is the only "non-bitch" in your life.:tongue: Seriously, hopefully if you can put 1/10 the money into this gal as you've probably put in to the last two you'll have the greatest Retro-Mustang ever built. :biggrin: Look forward to seeing more of it as it gets closer to roadworthness. Good Luck with "her". Edited July 9, 2010 by 70Mach03 1 garywg11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted July 9, 2010 nice.. very nice....!! cant wait to see the progress....:biggrin: 1 garywg11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 9, 2010 Thanks guys. Ya made me laugh 70Mach, it never crossed my mind. I gotta be cafeful though, I work for the 2nd ex. 1 savannahti69 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks guys. Ya made me laugh 70Mach, it never crossed my mind. I gotta be cafeful though, I work for the 2nd ex. OUCH!!! At least she will be providing some of the funds for your true love!!! 1 Raympoxax reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 13, 2010 again, didn't think of that either. you guys are making me feel better every day. thanks, keep em coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 Finally started fabbing my front control arms. Got them tacked, will tig them up this week. 1 1 savannahti69 and premix reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayru 17 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 Sweet! Looks awesome. I see you made a jig, do you plan on mass producing these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks Jayru, no plans, just wanted to do it right. 1 sybiloz60 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddisgrl 10 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 From the body shop that is. My best recollection is that it's been there since about 2001. Been in this stage for many of those years. Got side tracked with a divorce, built a shop, got married, had a shop at the new house but never brought it home, another divorce, sheesh! Anywho, gonna start on fabbing up some round chromo control arms and coil overs, steering, 4 wheel disc, fit the engine/C5 trans and make a driveshaft, electrical, yada yada... YEE HAW!!! I'm excited she's home. How do I add a pic that shows top left when I post? Bob. Nice! You're lucky you still have your car. I had a 67 fastback project that I stopped working on; then my now ex forced me to sell it. I should have divorced him sooner & kept the car. Selling it is my biggest regret Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimjific 23 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 RPM, Where did you get the measurement to make your arms with? I was thinking of trying to make my own too, but I don't have the specs. Thanks, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 I got the measurements from an oem arm, then made the pivot points a bit narrower for wheel clearance. I'm having the upper arm pivot shaft machined as my lathe is not big enough for the 1" hex bar to fit thru the lathe spindle to turn the end and drill and tap. 2 sybiloz60 and savannahti69 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 20, 2012 Right you are Daddisgrl, I am lucky. Have yet to hear someone say they're glad they sold an older Ford. 67/68 FB's are cool. 1 savannahti69 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted March 21, 2012 Looks good ! So whats the story of your engine - components, specs that kinda stuff ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 69 351w block, bored .030, Scat crank stroked to 393, 10.2cr KB hyper floater pistons, polished and peened rods, Cloyes double roller timing chain, Comp Cams XE 268 cam, Melling HV oil pump, AFR 185 heads, Crane roller rockers, Weiand Stealth port matched intake, Speed Demon 750 carb, Hedman Hedders, ARP fasteners, Weiand alum water pump, Milodon 7 qt oil pan. 1 sybiloz60 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 69 351w block, bored .030, Scat crank stroked to 393, 10.2cr KB hyper floater pistons, polished and peened rods, Cloyes double roller timing chain, Comp Cams XE 268 cam, Melling HV oil pump, AFR 185 heads, Crane roller rockers, Weiand Stealth port matched intake, Speed Demon 750 carb, Hedman Hedders, ARP fasteners, Weiand alum water pump, Milodon 7 qt oil pan. How are you going to keep the @$$ hooked to the ground? 1 garywg11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 22, 2012 Without slicks, don't think it's possible, unless I don't use my right foot. With the stock M code 351, it would chirp the tires when the auto shifted into 2nd w/o trying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 I'm liking those control arms. I just recently was able to purchase a REAL welder to replace the cheapo junk I was using. Picked up a Miller 211 MVP and am using it every chance I get. I'm very interested to see how your suspension works out for you. If you decide you'd be interested in making another set to sell, or even selling the jig when you're done with it, lemme know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Yep DRASTiK, I'm liking them too. And a nice welder is a good thing to have. Don't believe I'll part with the jigs. Added a cross support to the upper arms near the rod ends, and a bracket at the ball joint cup. Mounted the strut rod with a rod end just in front of the oem location, which still lines up with the inner most adjustment of the lower control arm. Decided to use 1" hex bar for the upper arm pivot shaft. Drilled/tapped the ends 1/2" x 20. Got busy this week and made caliper to spindle brackets for 2001 Cobra 13" discs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Mas fotos. Made up some spacers on the lathe to fill the gap between the outer hub and inner rotor. Made some for the rear rotors also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 12, 2012 Making some suspension and brakes progress. Pretty much done with the front arms, need to do shock mount and sway bar mount. Welded up the 4 rear bars, Need to get some coil overs to make this thing a roller. 13 Robertaluch, quoriSer, JdasonAnowl and 10 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Built a bar today in my shop. Already had the tube ends and clevises, just needed some chromo tube which I picked up at a local race car fab shop for less than I could buy online. Bent the brackets in a home made sheet metal brake. Will tig it complete after the motor is in to confirm it clears the distributor. Sure beats the one piece I bought which bolts holes don't line up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 love the custom fab! great work!:clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks. Sure doesn't seem like work, more like therapy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Sure doesn't seem like work, more like therapy. I understand COMPLETELY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
