Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted March 27, 2012 Wow. Thanks for the pics man. A shop(tms) told me they can fit shorty headers but I wanted to verify with some of the guys on here. Also, would this mod swap have been easier to do with a 2001 cobra engine? You know, the lame one without the supercharger. That I don't know. The supercharger (IAC valve) was the cause of the hood clearance problems. I'm not sure how much clearance the 2001 intake needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted March 27, 2012 Reading through this thread is awesome and at the same time, very discouraging haha. I have a 2001 cobra engine and trans I want to put in my 69 but I want to get a feel for what its going to take. Thanks for posting all the pics and info about your build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Putting the interior in................. Most of the exterior is done........... Still working on the folding seat and rear glass. :sweatdrop::sweatdrop: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 VERY clean install! Who makes the 3 point seatbelt system you used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMenace 10 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Love the work you are going. Coming out great. I like the way you mounted your 3 point seat belt I might do the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 VERY clean install! Who makes the 3 point seatbelt system you used? The seat belts are from Summit Racing. I think they are Autoloc brand? They were a generic item and pretty reasonable (60-70 bucks). I used a plastic beauty clip to give the slots I cut in the rear trim pieces a "finished look". Those pieces I had left over from when I did my Vette a couple of years ago. I like the hidden retractor mechanism, it cleans up the interior.:001_smile: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Love the work you are going. Coming out great. I like the way you mounted your 3 point seat belt I might do the same thing. Thanks! The seat belts were easy, I would recommend it for your build (which is looking good, by the way !!:thumbup1:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 This looks really similar to what you did. Clean appearing install too. http://www.julianos.com/how2_3pt_mustang_custom.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 This looks really similar to what you did. Clean appearing install too. http://www.julianos.com/how2_3pt_mustang_custom.html Yes, almost identical, except I mounted the retractor mechanism perpendicular to the the side of the car. I re-enforced the floor pan seam right behind the floor bracket for the rear arm rest trim. I think it will work well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lefty 10 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 wild rebuild man!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 190 Report post Posted April 9, 2012 Is that the original hood with the cowl vent welded on over the top? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Is that the original hood with the cowl vent welded on over the top? No, despite my best efforts I couldn't get the original hood to clear the engine. The hood is a fiberglass cowl hood. The fitment was good and the finish good. It didn't require much prep.:001_smile: I even got it from CJ Pony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 This looks really similar to what you did. Clean appearing install too. http://www.julianos.com/how2_3pt_mustang_custom.html Thanks for the link to the 3 point seat belt install Powershift, it will come in handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Does the track width remain the same as stock with the mustang 2 suspension? Also, did you lose ground clearance in the front with the m2 crossmember? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Wow, this is an impressive build!!! Moreover, it was done at light speed!!! Takes me two weeks just to decide how to plumb my shop for compressed air. Guess that's the difference between light speed and mach speed. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 Wow, this is an impressive build!!! Moreover, it was done at light speed!!! Takes me two weeks just to decide how to plumb my shop for compressed air. Guess that's the difference between light speed and mach speed. Thanks for sharing. My wife teases me that this is supposed to be a hobby. I just don't like unfinished things:innocent:: I'm kinda looking for another project!:yes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Does the track width remain the same as stock with the mustang 2 suspension? Also, did you lose ground clearance in the front with the m2 crossmember? Yes I lost some ground clearance, fortunately there is some adjustability with the height on the coil overs. I have 350lbs springs in front and am thinking about changing them for this very reason. I'm not sure about the track width, maybe somebody smarter than me can answer this. Edited April 28, 2012 by Rudolph Schenker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 I love your car dude. If you dont mind, can you measure your ride height at the front fender? and if you REALLY dont mind, can you measure how much ground clearance you have under the mustang 2 cross member? Im worried that if I follow in your footsteps, I may have to raise my car to avoid hitting stuff on the road since that cross member hangs below the front frame rails. Last time I measured my car, the fender lip was right at about 24" off the ground. I kinda want to lower the car another inch all around but the front spoiler already scrapes just about everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 I love your car dude. If you dont mind, can you measure your ride height at the front fender? and if you REALLY dont mind, can you measure how much ground clearance you have under the mustang 2 cross member? Im worried that if I follow in your footsteps, I may have to raise my car to avoid hitting stuff on the road since that cross member hangs below the front frame rails. Last time I measured my car, the fender lip was right at about 24" off the ground. I kinda want to lower the car another inch all around but the front spoiler already scrapes just about everything. Ya, I can measure it for you. I'm out of town till this weekend, but when I get back I' ll do it. You are right, the spoiler scrapes on almost everything:001_unsure: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted April 13, 2012 Wow thanks man. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 Per request.................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks a lot man! Wow so your car is about as low as mine was. Looks like the ground clearance under the crossmember should be ok then. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 28, 2012 Pretty much complete!!!!! :) :) Now off to the tuner!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) more....... Edited April 28, 2012 by Rudolph Schenker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted April 28, 2012 Came out real nice.:punk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
