Chassis/Unibody for 67 mustang - Looking for suggestions

[thecoldguy]

Hey guys,

First post here - I've spent the last day reading about the various projects/builds going on in here and I must say this looks like a promising fourm. I had no idea this place existed!

I've got a '67 Mustang coupe that I'm planning on building; I've got other projects that I need to clue up first so with some luck the actual construction will start sometime this summer. Which gives me some lead time to plan this thing out. I'm hoping I can get your guys opinions/suggestions on the first big decision.

I'm looking for some thoughts on what to do with the chassis/unibody. There's basically 3 options that I can see:

1. Custom tube chassis that fits the car. Something like the G machine chassis.. The only real hurtle with this is I've never done anything like this before; which is really half the fun.

2. Stick with the stock unibody and reinforce. Basically try to replicate what this guy did. Given my previous experience with body panel replacement and general "upgrading" of cars this is more in my comfort zone.

3. Something in the middle? Or maybe something entirely different? Not quite sure what would fit here but there's always a compromise.

My goal with the car is to race it at Time Attack events on the local tracks and hopefully turn it in to one of the more competitive cars in my area. So, although it will be street legal it will be as close to a race car as possible while still retaining enough comforts that one can call it a street car.

Appreciate any input I can get!

[Schwartz Perf]

Hi there Mr. Cold,

I won't go into a sales pitch, but please let me know if you have any questions about our chassis!

Thanks & welcome to the forums.

-Dale
(815)206-2230
[email protected]

[thecoldguy]

Hi Dale,

Thanks for replying and first and foremost I must say your chassis are a thing of beauty. Honestly, it was one of my first big motivators to do this project.

However, although fairly priced given the amount of research it takes to build a chassis, in order be realistic (financially) with my goals I will have to build the major components myself. So, unfortunately, I won't be in the market for one of your fine products right now.

[Schwartz Perf]

Originally Posted by thecoldguy

Hi Dale,

Thanks for replying and first and foremost I must say your chassis are a thing of beauty. Honestly, it was one of my first big motivators to do this project.

However, although fairly priced given the amount of research it takes to build a chassis, in order be realistic (financially) with my goals I will have to build the major components myself. So, unfortunately, I won't be in the market for one of your fine products right now.

Thanks for the kind words, & your point is understandable! Our bare chassis for the Mustangs is only $4895; everything like the brakes, sway bars, spindles, shocks, rear end, etc- that's what adds the price up. Just giving a perspective.

For more of a budget build, I would recommend something like RideTech's kit, and any amount of unibody stiffeners you can add.. Those cars are flexy!

-Dale

[DBasher]

Hey Guy you've definitely found the right place, welcome!

Best advice I can give, K.I.S.S.
Look over Greg Welds Track car and get to know who Mike Maier is. Both of these cars are simple, no crazy frames or exotic parts. If you're planning on competing, the cage as well as some basic SFC's are all you'll need to stiffen up the chassis.

I looked over all the cars at the Historics this year as well as the Shelby event at Thunderhill. I was surprised on how basic these cars are set up and still perform as well as they do. Subframe connectors, panhard bar, and leafs are the norm. The front suspension was all based around OEM, some had coil overs and aftermarket control arms others had reinforced arms and dropped springs. Easy cheesy!

Cool link on the bracing, I hadn't seen that before.

Dan

[Chassisworks]

This is our track car. It's been terrorizing the West coast for about 15 years now. It's still the one to beat when you're talking about no-holds-barred track driving. With a set of headlights and some turn signals it would be a 'Streetable track car' but not much in the way of creature comforts. Keeping the stock tub intact definitely has some advantages as you can build the car in stages and step up the level of aggression little by little. You can read more about the car here, the whole build, here: http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/...car/index.html



All of the suspension components from the race car can be utilized, or you might consider our gStreet Chassis which will soon be available for the Mustang. Here is a sneak peek photo from the first Mustang we built with the rear system.

Sorry for the links, I can't seem to get the coding to work to insert the images...