65 Fastback build in Chi-Town

[riles]

Hey all,
Been following this site for some time and finally signed up about a month ago. Started with a pretty solid 65 FB that I had found in my own back yard, after a 5 year and about 7 different states search.
I originally started with just upgrading the front suspension with TCP products, and trying to figure out how to get bigger tires without any fabrication to the car. After realizing the biggest tires I'd get were 225 up front and 245 rear, I stepped up and nixed the idea of keeping things original.
Enter DSE minitubs.
Al VerShave from AVS fabrications did the install and did an awesome job. I like the DSE tubs because they look so much like an original install. He installed the supplied frame rails , but did not use the 'tabs' that came with the kit, since they looked kinda tacky and they'd be in the way of the 3 link setup from Street or Track.
Now ready to post some pics of the build.

[riles]

We also took care of some spot rust issues in trunk area, replacing the trunk drop panels and the tank support area.

Next up is the front torque box. Since 65 Mustangs did not come with a front torque box, we used the 2 piece torque boxes from 67-68 and purchased from CJ Pony. These were nice heavy gauge parts, but did require some fabricating.

[DOOM]

Looks awesome! Where you at in Chicago?

[riles]

I'm in the S/W suburbs, Orland area.
And thanks for the reply. I've been watching your build for some time now and in awe at the quality of it's build.

[riles]

Drive train consists of a sbf mated to a Viper T-56 and moved the engine back about 2-3". Had to cut the trans tunnel for clearance and fabricate trans mount.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by riles

I'm in the S/W suburbs, Orland area.
And thanks for the reply. I've been watching your build for some time now and in awe at the quality of it's build.

Well thats where I live!

[riles]

Small world, hope to run into you sometime.