ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) For my first post I will share with you my 1970 "fastback" project. Start of the tear down! Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 You're in the right place buddy. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 You're in the right place buddy. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 gonna be a great build! what are you planning?:biggrin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 Plans are to take it all the way down. Going to add spoilers, slats and shaker. 4-speed car w/ 302. looking to go 347 stroker. And keeping the orange for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior2561 10 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 thats awesome...part ofme would like to rock a fastback like that. Have the "Straight out the field" look but pop the hood and have a TnA monster of an engine under the hood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) Built this, with no room in my little garage it is nice to be able to turn the car on its side or upside down! show the ugly Getting ready for blasting! Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 what was the color of the undercarriage? how detailed do you plan on going with your project? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 keep the photos coming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 what was the color of the undercarriage? how detailed do you plan on going with your project? Well what was not rusted through was covered in rubberized undercoating. So don't really know what color. I have been following your tread closely, it has been very helpfull, lots of great ideas and paint info. My plans are to build a fun driver, but at the same time I want to do it right and detailed. And I am going to steal your subframe connectors! keep the photos coming Will do. Photos have some catching up to do, to get to where I actually am in the progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Plans are to take it all the way down. Going to add spoilers, slats and shaker. 4-speed car w/ 302. looking to go 347 stroker. And keeping the orange for sure! Welcome and good luck with your project. Have you thought about going with a 351w instead of stroking a 302? Check out this write up. It may change your mind. Click here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 Not a bad write up. Still tossing the two around. I am going to order a complete built motor, not looking at building it, but am not going to worry about it untill sheetmetal, bodywork and paint are done. 408w sounds sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Loaded up and ready to go to blasting. After it was blasted and in a primer wash. Taking her home. And back in the garage! After blasting found some bad spots that were not seen before but not as bad as it could have been. Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Here is some of the trunk floor and wheelhouse replacement Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted November 25, 2010 And I am going to steal your subframe connectors! cool! i look forward to seeing the progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 (edited) Welding the new trunk floor and rear tank support in. Another shot of the trunk floor and the ugly taillight panel. Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Here is a picture of the new taillight panel installed. Didn't take any during the process though. Also got the rear spoiler all set up! Had to do some mods to the new dynacorn quarter panel. It didn't "kick up" so that the flanges met where it needs to be spot welded. This is where the quarter mets the trunk floor drop-off. A couple of slits cut, a little bending, some welding and a little grinding and it now matches the factory quarter. Getting close to welding it on! only had it on and off about 40 times. Don't worry the door is on and was aligned, aswell as the taillight extention before I cut the old quarter off. Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinak 10 Report post Posted December 18, 2010 what part of AK? I'm located in ANC, looks like its going to a nice ride.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted December 23, 2010 I am in Kenai. Got the drivers side quarter welded on now, will have pics soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Quarters are welded on. Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Quarters came out pretty good, now it's on to the front, going to take cowl out next. Edited January 11, 2011 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) cutting the floor out! Edited March 11, 2013 by ak70stang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior2561 10 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 man you are moving right along! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 32 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 Boy, does that bring back memories of working on my car! You'll find that 1 piece floorpan pretty easy to install. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak70stang 11 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Boy, does that bring back memories of working on my car! You'll find that 1 piece floorpan pretty easy to install. I like easy! The torque boxes and toe boards will be replaced then 1 piece floor goes in. That will be a good day!:thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites