I am the grunt on this project. This metal work is WAY over my head. My good friend Mat Wright at BRC Racecrafts is doing the handy work. He is an incredibly talented person and I am lucky to know him. When the chassis and metal work are complete I will take the car home and prep for paint,wiring, plumbing etc. I hope to have it completely assembled before winter so I can take it back apart and it can go to the painter then I can get to chrome and powdercoat while it is gone. So I guess it is a 1/2 to 1/3 garage build.
Brent,
Very nice project.
You are doing the Mustang crowd proud
Can't wait to see more pics..
Scott
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very nice ...details on the motor please, specifically the cam, heads and intake. Are those JBA shorties? 1 5/8 or 1 3/4"? I assume you will post more pics of the mini-tub job as it progresses. Some people with early Mustangs like me may be interested in the complete details of the mini-tub job...it looks like you narrowed the rear frame rails in a manner similar to the way it is done on 1gen Camaros.
The new factory wheel houses are widened and tacked in place. The factory lip on the top of the wheel house remains and they fit tight. The rear valance will be welded and smoothed to the quarter panels so everything behind is treated with POR 15.
Next is the fuel cell and finish the trunk floor.
What a great job. This gives me alot of inspiration, only problem is that it is too early. Need to finish my Fastback before I start working on the conv.
When you got the wheel houses´widened, was there then any problems with you conv. top?
This is a project that I really am looking forward to see when finished.
Yes, the top rests on the top of the wheel houses in the down position. There are flat areas on the original tubs with felt pads glued to them. After everything is welded we will cut that area out and put a flat piece in the top/front of the wheel house. I think the factory used a sledge hammer on them from the looks of things. We will try to be a little more refined about it
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I wish!
When the chassis and metal work are complete I will take the car home and prep for paint,wiring, plumbing etc. I hope to have it completely assembled before winter so I can take it back apart and it can go to the painter then I can get to chrome and powdercoat while it is gone. So I guess it is a 1/2 to 1/3 garage build. 
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