65 Fastback build in Chi-Town - Lateral-g Forums

riles · #1 02-13-2014, 07:56 AM

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 · #2 02-13-2014, 08:04 AM

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** · #3 02-13-2014, 10:31 AM

Looks awesome! Where you at in Chicago?

riles · #4 02-13-2014, 01:37 PM

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 · #5 02-13-2014, 02:03 PM

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** · #6 02-13-2014, 02:19 PM

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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 · #7 02-13-2014, 03:18 PM

Small world, hope to run into you sometime.

CNDbowtie · #8 02-13-2014, 07:44 PM

what made you choose the street and track 3 link over the TCP rear? I installed the street and track front coilover last summer and debating what rear to use...his rear is a few hundred more then TCP`s with the billet arms....but I would like to keep bilsteins on all 4 corners.

65 347 · #9 02-13-2014, 07:55 PM

Tim
Small world, stang is looking good.
Al is an artist, I had him do some aluminum welding on my valve covers.
Glad to see you on here, See you around.
Mike

windycitychev · #10 02-14-2014, 06:16 AM

pretty awesome build, I am just about finished with my 68 Chevelle SS Pro-Touring and in the mixed of finishing it up, I picked up a 67 Fastback which at the moment getting the front end done new torque boxes and all. I wont be going into a full build because I want to enjoy the Chevelle for now but is going to be stock. Keep the pics coming and I am looking for someone to eventually do my sheet metal fab, I am wondering what are the rates of your place or BBT fabrication