RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 28, 2020 I've been on these forums for a long time and have never made a build thread for my car, mostly because of the slow progress. Well I decided to create one to somewhat document the progress such that it is. Some background. This car is the 3rd (of 16)(2nd 69) mustang I've owned. I bought it in December 1983 when stationed at Blytheville AFB Arkansas. It changed hands a couple of times before I got it but had come from Texas with a young airman. It actually got the 351C engine from my 72 Gran Torino sport at one time. It had a 351W 3 spd in it by the time I got it. I drove it for a while even moving it when I transfered to Grissom AFB Indiana. Sometime around late 84/early 85 I traded my frozen 429 SCJ motor I had for the 72 Gran Torino Sport for a 70 351C with completed machine work and ready to build. I built the cleveland and swapped out the windsor replacing the 3 spd and 8 inch rear with a close ratio 4 spd and 9 inch with 3.00-1 gears from a 70 cougar at the same time about March 85. I drove it pretty regularly till mid October 86 when I decided to rebuild the car. It's been in various states of dis-assembly ever since. This past fall I contacted a guy on pro-touring forums who does renderings and contracted him to do one for my car as inspiration and to help motivate me to do more. I'm not getting any younger! This represents my vision for at least the exterior of my car. Condition when bought. In Indiana after engine rebuild At parents place spring 85 It's far from being done but I'll be adding more pics in the next few days till I get to present state. 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 28, 2020 Marti report I modeled the framing and interior layout in SolidWorks several years ago as I was redeveloping my plans for the car. Not 100% accurate but useful nonetheless. The rear frame rails from S&W Racecars tacked up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 29, 2020 Framing in process Rear bumper mounts New taillight panel & filler mod Right quarter panel cut out, new outer wheelhouse welded in. Old one trimmed 2 inches otbd of flange & new one mated to it with flange trimmed off. Fabbing right quarter scoop & ducting. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Front brake scoops Molds Lay-up Removed from molds Initial trim Initial test fit Final test fit. I haven't taken any pics of the finished scoops yet, will have to do that. 2 mwye0627 and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Lower pan and front airdam 1st attempt I didn't take many pics of the progress so there was a lot of work involved between when I did take pics. More to come later 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Gauge panel fabrication Mold Lay-up Clean up & smoothing Primed Gauge holes going in Attaching to trimmed factory panel with JB Weld Sanded & primed Painted Finished & wired 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,225 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 That's some serious work, nice job. Who was the member on Pro-Touring that did the rendering, and what did he charge you? Keep posting brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinMan 77 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 You got skills! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 RPM, thanks. The guy's username is "SRD art". Real nice guy to talk with. I'll pm his email. If you're on facebook he has a facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/streetroddesigns/ or his website, http://www.streetroddesigns.com/ TinMan, thanks. More to come as I find time to post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,225 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Thanks Roger, I received your email. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 490 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 WOW!! very nice work Roger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks Mike! Lower Dash mod I may tinker with it some more as I'm not 100% satisfied with it. My stainless steel gas tank. It has a sump area below the larger opening. The sump has openings on each side and covered with SS mesh. I've filled the tank with fuel cell foam blocks to minimize fuel sloshing. The bottom panels angle towards the sump at about a 20 degree angle. Image of my design model I supplied the SS pieces and a friend Tig welded it for me. Big plate with sending unit mounted. Using this fill valve I need to take a pic of the complete tank. Lower mount for the 3-link lower arms. They mount to the axle leaf spring pads with the U-bolts. 3D model Welded up & lower arm attached Finished mount Rebuilt my pedal bracket & pedals. Installed a Mustangsteve bearing kit. Revisited the pedals, modified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 The 9 inch rear is getting 3.50 gears replacing the 3.00 ones. I'm also going to try the Power Trax No-Slip set up for the differential. I have all new ARP hardware for it also. Its also getting a later model OEM style rear disk brake set up, QA1 coil overs and ThorBros watts link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 The engine is a 71 351C 4V with closed chambers. Before I started disassembly. Posted elsewhere in the forums. I've been buying parts here & there. I have all new ARP hardware, thermostat & housing, Quick Fuel SS-750-AN carb, Hamburger 1" carb spacer, MSD ignition system, Romac double row timing set, Aluminum external oil filter adapter, Hamburger remote filter mount, Mallory electric fuel pump & regulator, Aeromotive primary & secondary fuel filters, Aluminum fuel pump block-off plate, Milodon water pump, Moroso oil breather tank & coolant overflow tank, G+ oil cooler, gauge sending units and Felpro gasket set. I'll be reusing my Offenhauser Port-O-Sonic intake. I'm wanting to pull the heads soon and have them rebuilt so I'm currently thinking through the cam and associated valve train I want to use. The top of the short list is Howards P/N 230245-12, 1 Cantedvalve reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 Wheels I have XXR 557 black & bronze in 17 X 8 front and 17 X 9 rear plus using 1/2 " spacers all around and I can't recall the wheel's actual backspacing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangman69 17 Report post Posted February 14, 2020 Looks like some of the pictures aren't coming up... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 15, 2020 Hmmm, all of them show for me regardless whether I'm on my home pc, work pc, phone or chromebook. Anyone else having an issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangman69 17 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 I'll try from my personal PC but it's definitely not showing up on my work machine. I see the post images where you show the front bumper / chin spoiler build and the fuel tank and a couple others but not the rest. Boo hoo hoo. Sure sounds like an awesome build so I'm hoping I can get the photos to load for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 About half are from postimage.org and the rest copied from my home pc. I wonder if postimage is blocked for you at work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangman69 17 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 How did you decide on that Powertrax unit? I'm trying to decide whether to build up my stock 8" or source a Foxbody 8.8. Shopping upgraded axles, gears, locker / posi, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 I stumbled on the setup and it looked like a good alternative for the oem locking differential. I have a 28 spline 9 inch I'm changing gears in anyhow and figured since its available for the 28 spline diff I'd give it a try and see how well it works or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 Front pan turn/marker lights, LED. Front side marker lights Headlights & relay harness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 490 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 Looks good Roger. Do you have the part numbers for the headlights & bulbs you used?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 145 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 I got them on ebay a few years ago. There were a number of bulbs of different power ratings you could select from. They're still in the boxes in a closet so I should be able to get you a part number in a day or two. I know they're available through other parts sites online also. Found this listing on ebay. I think there might be some minor modification of the headlight bowls required also. https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-3-4-H5001-H1-H5006-H4-LOW-HIGH-BEAM-EURO-DIAMOND-CRYSTAL-HEADLIGHTS-SET/331047848425?hash=item4d13fd49e9:g:CQwAAOSw~gRVzS0Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 786 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 Roger....back a few posts....where did you get the gas cap from...I love that flip handle look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
