New project: Charlie Libby's Mustang
 

I'm sure you guys are aware of Charlie Libby's 66 Ford Fairlane.

He sent pics of his latest project, a killer Mustang. Check it out!

Charlie Libby's Mustang

https://lateral-g.net/libbymustang/4.jpg

Thats awesome, how come we didnt here of this one sooner?

Good luck with the project.

Tim

Damn!!!!!!!! What size rim's and tires are those?

Oh man! When I grow up and become a rich @$$hole, I'm gonna have C.L. build me a car. Check out how much "Z" (kick-up) there is in those framerails.

I have been waiting for you to post these. Thank you. This is going to be a cool car.

That car is going to be sooo wicked!!

What are your plans for the car when complete, Charlie?

:eek: WOW is all I got WOW :eek:

Charlie e-mailed me a little tech info tonight:

It has a 732 hp 358 cid Roush Winston Cup motor and a clutchless 4 speed. A 9" Winston Cup rear with 4:11 gears and a locker. A 3 link rear with coilovers front and rear. Wilwood 6 piston brakes, 315s and 335s on 17 x11 and 17x12 three piece wheels.

How cool is that!?!?

CAr
 

WOW!!! Thats what I call the Pony Express.

Man I love that tire combo!!! The 315's up front will be killer!!

Is it being built to race competitivly somewhere? Or just to have the meanest stang around!

Tim

Seems like a race car,I like it!!

Damnit Charlie !!!!

Dont you have something better to do than build awesome cars all the time !!!!!

You're making the rest of us look bad !!

I'm so jealous that I want to puke.... :D

that is just awesome....gonna be one bad azz car when it's done

Cool car Charlie, should be quite a ride when finished, and a great addition to the site, I don't know if I am ready for it though, as I still haven't gotten over how cool the Fairlane is yet! :)

Lookin' good Charlie!! Those front tires are huge!!

Definitiely influenced by NASCAR! No doubt will be a fun ride!! I like it!!

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thats my all time santa wish list car! If its anything like your Fairlaine then we can't wait to see the finished product. please keep the pictures coming Vince

I Vote yes. :D

First post!
 

Wow. The first thing I thought after I tucked my tongue back into my head was..I doubt it has much of a turning radius...then I noticed the Fairlane was done in much the same fashion. Does the suspension geometry actually allow SOME kind of turning radius for real world driving - or is it a 3 point turn everywhere you go?

Im getting ready to start a fastback project myself and thought maybe a mustang version of bigredcamaro would be in order (bigbluemustang).. but I want a car I can take out on weekends, drive to local spots and such, so it needs to be a little civil in the suspension setup. How does Charlies suspension work on the street?

Thanks!
Jeff

turning radius? who needs it... 700+ hp means you can throttle steer it in tight areas :D

Why would you think the turning circle was reduced? The tire to frame clearance would be the only limiting factor. Pictures are sometimes deceiving, it should do fine on the street.

Because that seems typical of a big front tire on a mustang - and yes the pictures make it look like there isn't a lot of room. I know its a completely different suspension design though.

I'm interested to see the finished fender on the car and the wheel at full lock. I guess thats the other trick though - will the front fenders be flared as well?

Jeff