Update to 65 Mustang fastback - Page 4 - Lateral-g Forums

**Spiffav8** · #31 09-18-2015, 09:15 AM

That's some good progress!!

**rickpaw** · #32 09-18-2015, 09:25 AM

Ridetech installation. Had to narrow the 4-link bracket to fit between the replacement DSE frame rails

Also, wheels/tires showed up. 18x9 all the way around, with 255/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear. Will have to mock up the rear wheels/tires and have the Ford 8.8 rear end narrowed to match.

**rickpaw** · #33 09-18-2015, 09:26 AM

The trunk area around the fuel tank has some rust, so in the process of cutting out the rust and replace with fresh metal.

**rickpaw** · #34 09-19-2015, 06:04 PM

Spent most of the day today cut out the rusted trunk panel and welded the replacement pieces.

Welded/painted.

Put up the rear wheels/tires to measure the rearend width.

Tomorrow I'll start cleaning up the rearend to get it ready for the rearend shop.

Vince@Meanstreets · #35 09-19-2015, 06:38 PM

Looking good!! That replacement sheet metal is garbage isn't it. The front trunk piece is even shaped wrong. I ended up bending it the other way so I could get to the upper coil over bolts.

Sits nice too!

jarhead · #36 09-19-2015, 06:58 PM

Nice looking work!

**rickpaw** · #37 09-20-2015, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Looking good!! That replacement sheet metal is garbage isn't it. The front trunk piece is even shaped wrong. I ended up bending it the other way so I could get to the upper coil over bolts.

Sits nice too!

Yeah, the replacement panels were junk, but close enough to make it work. I did not check the coil over bolts, will have to verify it today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarhead

Nice looking work!

Thanks.