Ford G-Machines?
 

Any thoughts as to why there are so few Ford-based G-machines represented here? The F-Body Chevys outnumber the Fords over 10-1 in the members rides. Even the Mopars outnumber the Fords over 2-1.

Is this just here at Lat-G or is this the way it pretty much is?

What do you guys think?

I think that's just the way it is, Russ. If you look at every category of our hobby (other than street rods) it seems to ring true.

I have a '68 Mustang coupe patiently waiting in my driveway for it's turn :)

I know lots of people building Ford PT cars so I expect their numbers to grow.. :thumbsup:

If you think Ford's are hard to come by, try looking for a Buick. When i bought my Camaro i thought i would not see to many of them. Boy was i wrong.

Now that it is almost finished i am thinking of my next project. So now i am thinking of a pt 70 Buick GS with a fuel injected 455. What do you think? Just trying to do something a little different.

If you know anybody looking for a almost finished 67' Camaro let me know. Just have to finish wiring and get new rims and tires.

Pictures?

I only have a couple at work. If anybody is really interested PM me.

I agree with the Buick idea, a Riviera would be cool too, but you are right they are hard to find. There are probably more Chevy's because it is much easier to find parts for them, and for the most part (at least from what I have seen) the parts are cheaper and are more readily available.

ford g machine
 

kris horton will be posting a rendering of my project in the horton tread

I have also wondered why there are not as many Fords. I think its because no one wants to build one. Every one that buys a mustang automaticly make it for drag racing. Look at Muscle mustang and fast Fords Mag all its about is 1/4 mile and nothing else, there isnt even anything on style, looks, or handling.

In all honesty, the Ford's you guys have had in the mag over the last few months have been by far the most interesting features (DISCLAIMER: I have not seen the issue with Bill's GTO). The white open road racer, the red one built by Year-One, the red one owned by the architecht firm and the Unique Performance GT350SR piqued my interest far more than anything else......and Im a Camaro guy.

Id love to do a mercury commet or cyclone... if I ever finish the roadrunner

Mustang guy checking in.
 

I am not sure why there are not more Mustangs
done in the PT/G machine style.
Obviously there were MANY more 65-69 Mustangs built than there were 67-69
Camaro's.
A couple of drawbacks to the 65-66 Mustangs is that tire size in the rear is limited to about a 255 (some of gone bigger but it is a stretch!)series tire in the rear w/o going with a mini tub. Also big block motors don't fit in the 65-66 cars w/o shock tower removal..
On the other hand an advantage that the 65-66 Mustangs have is that they are much lighter than their Camaro counterparts. Usually 400-500lbs. depending on options and modifications :D
Personally I am happy that PT Mustangs are more scarce.It makes my car stand out :yes:
Scott

Pro Touring Fords
 

We're working on some upgrades on our '62 Galaxie to help push it in the direction.... tubular arms, oversize bars, brake upgrades, steering upgrades, wheels/tires, etc. to add to the EFI and electronic trans already in the car. Also working on a Shrifter install. This big sled isn't going to eat any C6's, but we're trying to get it set up properly so that it's more fun to drive. Hard to imagine a big bomb like this with 14x6 pie tins, drums, and no sway bars. Scary.

IMO it is largely because many mustangs are owned by resto type folks who want to have ever chalk mark in the right place.....and chicks. :lol:

i have a nice rustfree 64 1/2 coupe, 417" windsor/5spd, 4w disk, shelby style everything. imho, early mustangs need way too much to make a good PT car, once you spend money to make it fun to drive, and IF you drive it hard, the car starts literally breaking apart. afterall the very early mustangs were meant to be throw away cars, basically the kia's of the 60's......so when you start throwing more power, bigger tires, and push the car.... the car just cant take it.

mine actually has sentimental value, and i have about 1 billion times more money into it, than it would ever be worth.... so im keeping it, once the projects clear out a lil, i will be doin a complete makeover on the car to make it perform the way i want it to, for years and years. untill then, its sitting on a body dolly 1/2 dissassembled waiting in "line"

Ouch!
 

Race Rodz/Damn True,
Your killing me..
I know we all (myself included) have our biases and preferences but come on.

What was Carroll Shelby thinking when he put together the GT 350's?
In spite of being a "chicks car that was a a throw away Kia of the 60's and the fact that they literally fall apart when driven hard" they were able to win 3 consecutive championships. This was accomplished by often times beating real mens cars that were built to stand up to inconcievable levels of abuse and not be any worse for wear. ... :thumbsup:
Scott

okay...the kia comment was a lil harsh :D but the rest is 100% on the money from my personal expierences

Way to go Scott! I have also decided to post in defense of Mustangs.For being throw away cars, they are fetching pretty dam good money.

Not being afraid to mod rare cars, my Mustangs while not truely PT, IMO, they are close. The 1971 Boss 351 is a real boss car. 1 of 81 produced this way. It has had the engine stroked, 13" Baers, sub connectors, TKO-600, Global West all around, nascar swaybars, ect..

The 1965 is a true GT car. It has a stroked 427 windsor, 250 shot NOS, global west all around, fuel cell, ect. It's getting a rear 3 link, engine compartment detail, Ron Davis radiator, six point cage, accel EFI, and supercharger.

Here is my 1970 Mustang 302 real Boss, look up my post in this thread for pics..

https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...?t=2908&page=3

See, we all aren't afraid to PT our Ford cars!

Forgot about the 71 Boss, my personal favorite. The 65 and 71 handle extremely well. I would say better than the 69 Camaro. Don't know abou the 70 yet, its not ready.

Well the first thing he said to Iacocca was, "But it's a secretarys car."

Kidding dude.

Like I said above the most interesting cars in PHR over the last few months have been Mustangs (and the poison dart). I'd love to have an actual GT-350 race car to drive the hell out of.

It's ok if you drive a chick car. Could be worse, my room mate races a Miata. :rofl:

By chick's car don't you mean a Chick magnet car? :unibrow:

Dang!
I knew someone was going to find and play the "secretary car" comment.
All kidding aside..
I love the the 1st gen Camaro's.
(along with most 60's/early 70's muscle cars)
My original intent was to buy a PT 69. I just couldn't find the car that I wanted due to my very specific wish list.
In my search I ran across a 65 Fastback that was under construction.
I was able to pick and choose many of the components that allowed me to truly make this car mine. I have no regrets and I like the fact that there are not nearly as many of these cars on the road.
Scott

4musclemachinesman: very nice collection :hail: . Thanks for the props!