svt 65 stang

[SN65]

Hi All,

I am having a real tough time deciding on the seats to use (if you remember, the Cobra seats sat about 2" to high).

I have considered Recaro, Sparco, Flow Fit, Corbeau, etc...

There are so many choices out there that I am having trouble making up my mind. Also, I have never planted my butt in any of these seats. This makes the decision very difficult at best.

As far as requirements go, I want seats that look, feel and fit similar to the 03 Cobra seats. I would really like them to be leather with suede inserts, but all leather will suffice. Electric controls are not mandatory, but they would be nice if I can keep the seat 2” shorter than the originals. The seats must be useable with a 4 point harness. And I also need the seats to fold forward (for access to the rear).

The seats need to be a compromise of performance and comfort (If they are not comfortable, I will never complete the power tour next year). They need to accommodate butts of all sizes (you never know who is going to end up driving or riding).

The Sparco Milano, Recaro LXF, Cobra Misano L, Corbeau legacy, etc... all look pretty good, but all I have to go on are the looks.

So... Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Bob

[XcYZ]

IMO, the seats you listed have a very specific feel to each of them. You should really try sitting in them before buying. It's not an easy decision - even when you have them all to try out.

[67Fastback]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

i really like the overly crisp body lines around the flares...just like the donor car had.

I noticed the exact same thing - that looks very good. Better than a panel held on by adhesive and also better than a completely smoothed in piece. Very cool.

I have a 67 and an Eleanor kit that I have been on the fence about installing or selling. Im liking the flares though. Perhaps I will sell part of the kit and mix it up a little

Jeff

[SN65]

Hi All,

What a rush. Lately I don't know if I am coming or going.

Anyway....

Wayne has been busy solving body fitment issues. Here are a couple of shots. The first is of Wayne hard at work. He is contemplating the gaps. If you listen closely you can hear the buzz as he thinks about the best way to even out all these inconsistent gaps. He has had to weld extensions on to some panels while trimming back others.

Shush. Be very quiet. We better move on before we disturb him. :-)

Next is a photo of what the gaps look like before Wayne works his magic. Compare that to the 4th shot showing the repaired gaps on the opposite side of the car.

Last we have a shot of the car starting to go together for final bodywork. We are currently fitting / clearancing the hood (stock 65 with a bulge for the massive blown 4.6)

Wish I could go into more detail, but I really have to get back to work.

Catch ya'll later.

Bob

[907rs]

Tight gaps are good!

[XcYZ]

How much of a bulge will the hood need?

[Ummgawa]

Hu hu hu huhu huuu Scott said bulge...hu huu hhuuu

[race-rodz]

please tell me the merc(background) is awaiting its own svt donor vehicle

[SN65]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

please tell me the merc(background) is awaiting its own svt donor vehicle

Hi RR,

Actually I don't know what the owner is going to drop in. We are only finishing the bodywork on that one. The owner started the project, got it to this point and realized it was going to be a bit over his head. It should be a cool car when finished.

Bob

[SN65]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

How much of a bulge will the hood need?

Hi X,

To be honest, we won't know until we clearance the hood. The blown 4.6 is rather large. The bulge could be anywhere from 1/2" to 4". If I were to guess I would say that the bulge is going to be about 1" or so.

How much clearance should we alow for engine movment? I was thinking that if we had 1/4" to 1/2" we would be fine, but my brother says that the engine could move as much as 1/2". If he is right we would need about 3/4" around all components to make sure the engine does not hit when it tourqes over.

What do you think???

Bob