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SN65 · #1 09-29-2006, 08:53 AM

Here is a link to our new project. The current "name" is just the working title. We have a couple of creative alternatives we are considering.

http://sn65.com/Fire%20&%20Ice.htm

Here is a link to the chassis design section. We are attempting to bring the 65 Mustang chassis up to date in regard to torsional stability.

http://sn65.com/Fire%20&%20Ice%20uni...nforcement.htm

Already, on our test bed, with minimal modification, we have reduced torsional deflection by about 60%.

**camcojb** · #2 09-29-2006, 09:21 AM

Pretty cool projects!

Jody

907rs · #3 09-29-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by camcojb

Pretty cool projects!

Jody

Very!

Looks like you guys have done your homework. Good luck, and keep us posted.

**syborg tt** · #4 09-29-2006, 10:19 AM

Good to see you guy's are working on another Mustang

**XcYZ** · #5 09-29-2006, 11:50 AM

Cool, another project to follow along with.

SN65 · #6 09-29-2006, 02:41 PM

Any input on the struct mods? We are right in the middle and any input would be appriciated.

BC69 · #7 09-29-2006, 03:48 PM

Awesome! You just keep rolling out the innovative Mustangs huh!

Tim

67Sally · #8 09-29-2006, 09:01 PM

Interesting project(s). I will have to come by some time and check them out.
W.

race-rodz · #9 10-01-2006, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SN65

Any input on the struct mods? We are right in the middle and any input would be appriciated.

rocker/floor mods?SFC's: A+

rollbar: C-, (green drawing)the side "x" braces are useless, as they are "dead tube" connections. meaning, if there is no joint or bend for the tube to intersect, then it does ALMOST nothing. in the red drawing the "x's" meet at joints and is acceptable, however "most" of the other bracing is redundant and not needed. the "roof" bars in the last pic that mimic a "T" top and tie back to the A-pillars bothers me, because, welding the min thickness .120 wall tube to sheetmetal is pointless. i do like the structural foam, because it is minimal added weight, and it add to the rigidity.

BUT
i would work towards getting rid of all the chassis deflection BEFORE adding a cage. IMO, adding the cage is "cheating" if your are trying to "improve the chassis to the point where it will be comparable to the finest production vehicles produced today." as i dont recall seeing an actual production vehicle with a "real" roll cage. i think the cage should be added as a safety measure AFTER the chassis reworking has been done.

GBodyGMachine · #10 10-01-2006, 08:18 AM

Just thought I would let you know of a sweet 65 in my shop right now. Someone took a fox body mustang and cut from the rockers up off. Then took a 65 mustang shell and cut the floors out, deleted the strut towers, and mated the two together. It is the coolest thing that I have ever seen. Top quality work too. I would post pics, but I cant. Sorry.

JEff