Yes I need to see you clear a 120ft triple jump.....it is okay to do it in the dirt.

LOL...quoting myself...do I win anything for being 1/2 right?:wow:

That'll be one cool 1970 Mustang...!

Welcome to the party then.

JA,
As a customer, it's best to answer your initial question with a question--sorry. Here goes: What are your performance goals for the car? Many customers enter the process with vague and or unrealistic performance goals. "I want it to handle like it's on rails" is not a well defined goal. Pick a benchmark OE performance vehicle for comparison. Be sure to pick benchmark vehicle that matches your budget. Or if you have technical experience, set specific parameters.
Then--ask the Ring Brothers if they can meet those expectations. The Ring Brothers are professionals. They will confirm and/or help you refine your goals.
Hopefully your goals EXCEED their capabilities. That might sound weird, but every good builder SEEKS challenge, if budget exists. Good builders strive to make their next build to be better than the last. For example, Rad Rides is surely better off for tackling the Blowfish land speed project. Experience gained from that race car trickles down to future cars.
Same holds true for the Ring Brothers. All of their cars are nice, but you can plainly see a progression from older builds.

Clearly define your goals. If they commit, then it all boils down their track record for professionalism.

The Journey
 

Well here goes! You all have been great and then some of you and you know who you are like to bite before you bark. Ha ha

The question was honest since when you’re building a car to this level, you’re always wanting the best for your buck and imagination.

It all Started about a Year ago with my 66 Fastback. Jayne & I wanted to have a sweet car built but we’re so new to it all. We got honeymooned into this local shop that said all the right things.

After 6 Months & 100k including car, parts, & labor we realized all but a little late that we were being taken down the garden path of despair.

Now I’m not a fool, don’t let my name fool ya. Ha ha. I did research and even more research, but when we saw the work was not up to the standards we agreed to and the time it was taking we needed to act and act fast.

We discussed our options, and jokingly I said “Wouldn’t it be cool to call Ring Brothers and see if they could take on our project?” Now I have been following their work over the past Years with amazement. Of course, never thinking we would ever build a car to that level.

Jim Ring of Ring Brothers answered the phone. Wow, very nice guy & he seemed truly excited to take on the project.

So in short & within a week the car was removed parts & all from the local shop and delivered to Wisconsin all the way from Arizona.

I was not expecting this call, since being so fired up that Ring Brothers were going to help make our dreams become reality.

First, Staci emailed me and said the 66 arrived and all is not good, Jim will call you. What in the world could be wrong?

Jim & Mike called us with news that hit us in the face with a 50 pound sledge hammer.

The car had been destroyed by the last shop and it would take more money to repair than it would to just buy another car and start fresh.

Wow, can you feel it? I still do. I talked to my buddy that hauled the car there in his race trailer. Leroy said it was true! ****!

So we talked with the guys looking for options. Leroy brought the car back to AZ.

Little history- My first car was a 67 Fastback my Grama bought new & gifted to me at 16. Within 6 Months I had 5 speeding tickets and license was revoked…oh yea I like speed so I joined the AF and worked on Fighter Aircraft for over 20 Years.

We all have stories about the car we should have kept, mines no different.

We always wanted a 65/66 & 69/70 era Mustang. So when the guys at Ring Brothers said they had a 70’ there that has not been touched it all started to take shape.

So we purchased it and the rest will be a very interesting journey.

As for performance I have driven BMW’s for 22 Years. So handling has to be solid. I drive M5’s with V10’s 500 HP all the time so power had to be a no brainier. But looks, now that is were the Mustang comes in and Ring Brothers. We want it all and yes there is a budget.

So Ring Brothers is building our dream car that will be a show stopper and a driver. I know now from all your input this is the path we were meant to be on. It has been a long journey & expensive.

As for the 66 we still have it and it will become my Weekend true track car, one that I can take all my frustrations out in from a busy life & awful interstate traffic.

We all know Ring Brothers can take three in a row! But, will it be the 70 Stang? Can it be taken to that level and keep within a budget? Time will tell.

I can say how ever it turns out, Jayne & I could not be happier with Ring Brothers.

JA

I hope you're going after the other shop for destroying your car.

No truer words were ever spoken...:yes:

Well...hold on for the ride and be sure to update us,this car should be spectacular!:hail:

JA,
Just read this thread, brilliant. You went fishing and caught some big ones.
Congrats on your new build and sorry about your old one but in the end you will be much better off. The Ring Brother are super nice guys.

Oh and welcome to the site.

Jason

Wow what an entrance, nice work!! lol:willy:
Keep us posted on the build, start a new thread. Congrads on your future build!

Ring Bros....... Enuff Said!!!!

What he said and welcome!! Now that you have hooked us, pictures are required.:thumbsup:

3 posts and kickin AS$

Welcome and good luck!

sounds like our start with the nova. Had to buy two cars to get one.

Scary words my friend! Wait until you dive into it...these cars suck you in!
hehe :lol:

id love to get a look at this 100K 66 Stang that was ruined..any pics?

p.s what the suspension plans for the 70 Stang? similar setup to Reactor? airride or coil-overs?

I'm all in...

Awesome
 

Here are a few pictures- http://picasaweb.google.com/ja.stone...eat=directlink


Not sure if you can view them please let me know.

As for a few questions asked;

Yea I have over 800 pictures of the flub up on the 66. I will just keep my tail between my legs on that one. :rolleyes:

Jayne & I are looking to have a World class Mustang; I hope to have the helmet on for track days as well. She is a little shaken on that claim. :_paranoid

We have ordered the Roush Engine, and wow will it be cool.

Front suspension has been tricky. I might have them worried on the demands I will put on the car. Kidding of course! I'll update you when I can.

The Rear wheels just arrived. We can't wait to see them wrapped in rubber and on the car.

Reactor & Razor will be a tough act to follow. :bow:

Thanks again for all the kind words & the praise towards Ring Brothers.

JA

Now dangle a round of golf at a nice Arizona course and watch for a Ring brother to jump on your hook.....

yep i love to watch these builds..please post with updates

thanks for the pics JA...well it looks like your getting a full frame..lucky guy...looks like a big step up from the Reactors unibody and subframe connectors

So what size Roush motor? what size wheels?

Should be bitching,we sell the Roush motors and man,there's a gaggle of 'em!:yes:

Thanks,

The Roush 427 should be in the range of 560 HP. :thumbsup:

Wheels 19x12 Rear, still working out the fronts :thumbsup:

Lots awork ahead. :wow:

JA

Wellcome JA !

You are a lucky to have guys like Ringbros to build your car. I think there is no match for them when it comes to building modern innovative protouring car :bow:

Btw did you read the small print when signing in here..Its a mandatory to post pics of your build :thumbsup:

And it's a dry sump. :thumbsup:

Scott, your secret is out. :unibrow:

Don't be spying on my project. I'll bring my guard dogs down there. ha ha



Yes it will be a Dry Oil Sump...and looking into the new JME Suspension. :lateral:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ja.stone...eat=directlink
Pictures

JA

Nice progress so far!! Thanks for the pics! :thumbsup:

Please let me know if you can't view the pictures...I will post more as the Stang comes to life.

Thanks Ring Brothers Team for everything!!!:cheers:

Looks like a great start.

I think you should start a new thread in the Project Updates section so you can keep us posted as it moves along. :thumbsup:

I had been skipping this thread after reading the first page when first posted, then came back to find all this. TOO FUNNY :lol: :lol: :lol: :cheers:

Welcome to :lateral:

How about dropping in the upcoming the new Boss 6.2 DOHC Ford?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Boss_engine

Ford could use the positive press and might be receptive to such an application.

JME? if your talking about that billet aluminum front end with the bizarre shock location then i give you the :thumbsup:

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18865

Above is the link to follow our progress.

Thanks for all your input and keep it coming. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: