69 FASTBACK (project 57)

[aussiebj]

Black on black with dark shadow graphics

[70rs]

I just read your build thread from the start. Nice work and great progress.
Is there any updates? It's going to be a sweet car when it's done.

[aussiebj]

Ok so i finally finished up some other projects and now i can focus my attention back on to the stang...
decided to redo the engine set up so i moved the engine back 8 inches which puts it behind the rack ..but in doing so i now have to rework the front crossmember..i also lowered the engine so it now sits lower in the frame ..mocked up some hedders and am onto fabricating the motor mounts and tranny mount...removed the brake booster setup and i am going with a hydra boost setup....update pics....

[aussiebj]

ok motor is in its final position ....finished up tranny mount...removed the drive train... ..mocked up steering as well as installed new Flaming River tilt steering column.....started motor tear down for painting and checking...its a nice piece 030 thou over 460 with forged pistons never been run since rebuild...anyway here are the pics....
New drivers motor mount and steering

Pass eng mount and headers

Steering top view

Tranny mount

HMMM new parts

Top view pass header

[aussiebj]

ok i removed the engine and tranny again this weekend ...Broke the motor down for a regasket and general go over ..removed the rack and steering column..started to mock up a firewall..here are the pics...
Everything removed

nice pistons

Firewall mock up

Firewall rough in metal

[aussiebj]

Engine is 95% back together and detailed...did some finish welding/clean up of the engine bay ...cut and welded the firewall in ....reinstalled the fenders and new radiator support to mock up the inner fenders......heres the pics
460 030 over ....HS roller rockers with a big hyd flat tap cam..

Firewall cut and welded in

Inner fender mock up

[waynieZ]

Car's looking good.

[Kendall Burleson]

It look like it coming alone good!

[aussiebj]

Worked on the floor supports today 1x2 tube ..the center bar between the rail (where the d/shaft goes) will be cut out and a reverse of the tranny crossmember will take its place once the majority of the floor is made.....

[aussiebj]

Finished up some more of the floor framework ....installed the rea floor pans ..started mock up of the front pans but i wont install them permently until the motor and tranny go back in...

Need to trim down the tranny tunnel as well..