1965 Mustang Fastback
 

Ive always wanted a 1965 Mustang Fastback. I decided to get one for my daughter to help me out with. There is just something about the shark gills on the side that makes the car look oh so awesome. I found this car in San Jose, CA. Before that it came from Tennessee. Ive known Vince (Mspfab) for quite a while now and decided to let him do his thing with it. The plans for the car as follows:

Engine:
Ford Crate 306 with new T5 Ford Performance tranny

Suspension:
Full ridetech setup front and rear with adjustable coil overs

Brakes:
Wildwood 13" 6 piston

Wheels:
Forgeline 18x11 rear and 18x8 front

Interior:
TMI upholstery. Black with suede inserts

Not trying to make this one a show car like the camaro. This car will mostly be something that I can mash on.





Here she is the day I got her home

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completely gutted this thing. May the rot repair begin!

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Since the rear frame was completely tweaked it had to be removed. Up on the frame table she goes!

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Vince also made me some cool framerails to go along with the DSE tubs

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Test fitting the rear end and wheels

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Looks like you're off to a great start! I'm in the next town over in Dublin with a 66 fastback that's under construction. Maybe a cars and coffee meet is in order when they are done.

Any more pics of the mini-tub?

Yea, looking good John. Love these Mustang fast backs, one of my favorite body styles of all time. Apparently there's one on here for sale, and its a nice one too ( too bad the owners not lol)....and its too bad i just dropped 60k on a used foreign car haha....

When did you move over from CV?

Cheers, mike

Right on. Im hoping to have this one done by the summer time. its not going to be a show car so it should make it.

We moved last year when my kid started kindergarten. I wanted her in this school district and also to be closer to our store in Dublin.

That looks like a killer starting point! To be the guy with the crappy comment, I'd think twice about that T5 if you intend to beat on this car. The 306 you mentioned will eat it alive, as the real torque limit of a T5 is closer to 300 lbs, rather than 350 (within reasonable driving limits). (I just sold the same combo earlier this year--the motor was great.) I'd spend a couple extra bucks on a TKO, which might require more sheetmetal work, but will not require removal after a couple track days . . .

Progress looks great!

doh! i already have the tranny sitting here.

My 66 Mustang has got 20,000 miles on a T5z behind a Roush 342 stroker - 480hp/450 torque and I've had no problems to date. I think you'll likely be ok with the T5. I've done track days and drag racing with my car and agree the TKO is far stronger, but so far with gentle shifting on the T5z I've been ok.

1965 Mustang Fastback
 

Really looking forward to seeing what you two do with this car.


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

You have a great car to start with. I have also broke the 3rd gear in my stock T5. It was behind a 331 stroker.

Very nice, John!

Updates! Rust repair complete. Floor pans patched and underneath of car repainted.

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Rear end in and installed along with lines and brakes

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New frame rails built by Vince and painted

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Car now is a roller! Just needs new AAW harness, plumbed, and engine

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Timeless brother!
Coming along very nicely...

Nice and I like it. Vince always does good work.

Do you plan to run a back seat?

Yes it will have a back seat. Probably have to modify it to fit though

Been watching this Mustang build, didn't realize Vince was building it for you, that's cool ....cuz next week I can see your car in person. Heading to Hollister, CA this Sunday for my new job.

First stop is Vince's garage... to drool on the cars. Are you close by?

Michael

Are you going to Vinces Gilroy garage or San Carlos? My car is at the San Carlos location. I live in San Ramon which is about an hour from Gilroy and 45 mins from San Carlos.

Any updates

None yet. Its on hold for a moment while I get another store opened.

I just found your build John, nice car. I like what your doing.

Love the direction of this...

Well I bought the car back 7 years after selling it and it’s back to MSP Fab in Gilroy to get completed!!!

A few pictures of how it was when picked up.

Current condition after Vince wired the car, installed the T5, and started the custom stainless exhaust.

My first car was a 65 Coupe, loved that car. Some day hope to get another one.

Mustangs take a long time to build… :underchair:

Oh no you didn't... :lol:

Haha. It still needs to get painted and interior so maybe another 3 years.

So do Camaros

I’m glad to see you bought it back.


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