Project: Sixtysix Silver Stang
 

Ran across a 66 Ford Mustang Fastback that had not been messed with YET! I wanted to do some simple upgrades to the body with the fiberglass rear spoiler, hood, front valance and side quarter windows. Install some suspension parts, brakes and a new motor, tranny and rearend.

When it got time to add the body pieces none of them fit at all. I know why I do not like these fiberglass pieces and metal is the only way to go. So here is what this simple project turned into.

Wanted to give it a shelby look to the front so needed to cut the lower valance and add a stainless screen to the opening. Knock off the FORD letters on the hood and remove the front bumper bolts. Also wanted to add a lower front spoiler to give it a lower body line look.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...ngproject9.jpg

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...ngproject7.jpg

Here is a good look at the front bumper.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...ngproject8.jpg

Next was the side scoop and removing the ford door handles to add the 1980 Jag handles that I also used on the 69 Camaro the Ironworks is doing for me.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...6sidescoop.jpg

Now was the time to create the hood scoop to the stock hood.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...ngproject6.jpg

Added the stainless screen to the hood and the side scoops.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...ang/66hood.jpg

Rework the rear quarter to add the rear spoiler and added to the trunk lid. Also tucked the rear bumper and removed the bumper bolts. Really got the rear bumper tucked up to the body real nice.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...gproject11.jpg
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...ngproject3.jpg
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Also added the gas filler cap and the tail light billet pieces. Kept the trunk lock and the exhaust outlets.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...earspoiler.jpg
You can also see the piece that was added to the bottom section under the tail lights to make the bumper look flush and fill in the gaps.

Strip it down and send it off to the blaster and then body work and prime this ride. The paint color is going to be Mercedes Silver with a single Charcoal stripe, just like the 70 1/2 Camaro I am doing. I like that look, real clean and makes all the lines of these old cars pop.

Stay tune for more updates.
Goodguy Ed
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Very nice work Ed!

Nice job it looks good.

Ed,Look's like you have project's on 16 inch center's.I am digging this one.

Ed,
Did you find this car at the GG event in San Diego?

The body mods look great

Nice, subtle changes.:headspin: :headspin:

really like these cars,how do you have enough patience for more than one project at once?

Hey guys, glad you all like the work so far on the Mustang. Doing a few projects at the same time is alot of work. I had to run the NOMARO to the painter in AZ this weekend and pick up one of the cars.

On the Mustang I wanted to remove the louvers on the side of the fastback and install a side glass. I tried to use the aftermarket kit but didn't like the fit or look. So I decided to use a late model Mustang quarter glass. Here is the cut out area that we will install the glass into.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...gproject18.jpg

As you can see the quarter needed to be cut to get the right angle for the glass to lay right.

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...gproject12.jpg

Here is the piece that was made to go around the late model quarter glass.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...gproject13.jpg

Here is the new glass setting in the quarter.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...gproject14.jpg

All welded up and ready to prime again.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/...gproject16.jpg

Another project getting closer.
Goodguy Ed

^ that looks to be a great mod Ed :idea: :thumbsup:

Ron, glad you like the project. I did a mixture of RideTech, Chris Alston and Global West suspension on this, it is turning out really nice. I will update with more pictures soon.
Goodguy Ed