What do yall think....

stangfreak · 03-27-2008, 02:48 PM

I am looking into a MAJOR mod list for my classic.

this is what I am thinking...

Heights front end set:
this would get rid of the ugly shock towers and manual linkage and put in IFS in the front with tubular upper and lower control arms Q41 springs and shocks with rack-n-pinion steering and a 9:1 steering box.
(this would allow for a stroked 351W to go in)

and I am looking into getting either a Heights 3 or 4 link rear end kit with pan hard bar.

both kits would upgrade to disc brakes as well. remember I already have a T-5 swap in the car too.

what are yall' opinions on this? Photo document it and post on here?
If I can cut a deal with the owner and do a large purchase (bulk) how many people would be interested in getting one of these kits? (serious people ready to pay only please)

lmk what you all think.

stangfreak · 03-27-2008, 04:54 PM

no opinions on this or thoughts?

izzy jr · 03-27-2008, 05:13 PM

I don't have any useful advise. Sounds like alot of time/money to me but I'm sure it'll be one badass ride when your done!

keg65 · 03-29-2008, 12:55 AM

heidts kits look good and seem priced well too

I plan on doing something similar to my 65, but not any time soon.

My coupe had alot of rust damage, so i don't have a problem modifying it alot. Plan on the MII front suspension, and a 4 link rear, both narrowed to fit wider tires. Also want the stroker windsor to a 427 ci., dual four bbl carbs under a tear drop hood. want to set the engine back a few inches, but not enough to have to sit further back. looking to put a T56 behind it so I can go low on the rear end and still have the overdrive for the road trips.

Photos for sure, I know I want to see it happen, even if it is not on my car

**12second5.0** · 03-29-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangfreak

I am looking into a MAJOR mod list for my classic.

this is what I am thinking...

Heights front end set:
this would get rid of the ugly shock towers and manual linkage and put in IFS in the front with tubular upper and lower control arms Q41 springs and shocks with rack-n-pinion steering and a 9:1 steering box.
(this would allow for a stroked 351W to go in)

and I am looking into getting either a Heights 3 or 4 link rear end kit with pan hard bar.

both kits would upgrade to disc brakes as well. remember I already have a T-5 swap in the car too.

what are yall' opinions on this? Photo document it and post on here?
If I can cut a deal with the owner and do a large purchase (bulk) how many people would be interested in getting one of these kits? (serious people ready to pay only please)

lmk what you all think.

I have a built 351w ready to go into a classic. PM me if interested.......

stangfreak · 03-30-2008, 10:18 PM

thanks for the feed back.
as for the motor, I will have to wait. but will let you know when ready

stangfreak · 04-03-2008, 11:41 PM

Well guys, I got the catalog in from Heights and it looks doable. I am working out the details but we will see right.
If I get this going would anyone be interested in reading a photo doc on the install?
If so I can post it. (going to do it for myself either way)
this way, If yall want one you can see it done.

izzy jr · 04-05-2008, 09:34 PM

I'd say go ahead and post away somebody will probably need the info sooner or later + it'll be a good education for all us wish listers who can't afford it right now.

**12second5.0** · 04-06-2008, 08:12 AM

It sounds like a good project. I would have loved to do that to my classics when I owned them just never seemed to get around to doing it.

stangfreak · 04-07-2008, 10:06 AM

Cool, I will be sure to post it.
Now I just need a cool name for the car...

**psiperformance** · 04-07-2008, 03:20 PM

if your going to do it yourself better be sure you are extremely good with a welder and at fabrication.

i have done just this in my 1966 and the process is shown down the page

its a lot of work and i can tell you now

u can see the pics here

8urls1/1966 mustang - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

stangfreak · 04-07-2008, 10:04 PM

Those are great photos!

I know it is going to be intense, but I am sure I can do this fairly easily with hard work of course. As for the welding, I am going to have a friend of mine do it who is a multi-certified welder. Hopefully, all will go well with minimal problems (you know every project has them...lol)
but I guess if I have questions, I know who to call huh..

stangfreak · 04-17-2008, 11:14 PM

Well all my parts are on order and will be arriving shortly!
as for my original parts I will be selling those off so if your looking for any OEM and some performance stuff for a 65-66 stang pm me and I will pull it if available.
IE I have original steel wheel and hub caps, mag 500 wheels, Energy Suspension bushing kit complete never installed. Power steering pump (never installed) ect.
(I would post on classifieds but it's and update to the thread and maybe keeps yall interested)

**12second5.0** · 04-17-2008, 11:25 PM

Cool deal. Hope this project gets finished. I never quite had the time to get mine done so I sold them.

stangfreak · 04-17-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12second5.0

Cool deal. Hope this project gets finished. I never quite had the time to get mine done so I sold them.

Thanks.
I can get you a great deal on Heidts stuff if your wanting to try again.

**12second5.0** · 04-17-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangfreak

Thanks.
I can get you a great deal on Heidts stuff if your wanting to try again.

It will not happen in the near future. I can guarantee you that. I need to have my shop built first before I take on a classic mustang project.

stangfreak · 04-21-2008, 11:18 PM

lol... true

stangfreak · 04-27-2008, 11:41 PM

Just got all my stuff in.

izzy jr · 05-02-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangfreak

Just got all my stuff in.

any updates? had anytime to start throwin parts together yet?

stangfreak · 05-04-2008, 11:32 PM

Getting ready to pull the motor and front suspension in a week or so... will take pics.
then starts the real work.

03-27-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	What do yall think.... I am looking into a MAJOR mod list for my classic. this is what I am thinking... Heights front end set: this would get rid of the ugly shock towers and manual linkage and put in IFS in the front with tubular upper and lower control arms Q41 springs and shocks with rack-n-pinion steering and a 9:1 steering box. (this would allow for a stroked 351W to go in) and I am looking into getting either a Heights 3 or 4 link rear end kit with pan hard bar. both kits would upgrade to disc brakes as well. remember I already have a T-5 swap in the car too. what are yall' opinions on this? Photo document it and post on here? If I can cut a deal with the owner and do a large purchase (bulk) how many people would be interested in getting one of these kits? (serious people ready to pay only please) lmk what you all think. __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

03-27-2008, 04:54 PM	#2
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	no opinions on this or thoughts? __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

03-27-2008, 05:13 PM	#3
izzy jr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't have any useful advise. Sounds like alot of time/money to me but I'm sure it'll be one badass ride when your done! __________________ 66GT "Wish List"

03-29-2008, 12:55 AM	#4
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,232 Trader Rating: (0)	heidts kits look good and seem priced well too I plan on doing something similar to my 65, but not any time soon. My coupe had alot of rust damage, so i don't have a problem modifying it alot. Plan on the MII front suspension, and a 4 link rear, both narrowed to fit wider tires. Also want the stroker windsor to a 427 ci., dual four bbl carbs under a tear drop hood. want to set the engine back a few inches, but not enough to have to sit further back. looking to put a T56 behind it so I can go low on the rear end and still have the overdrive for the road trips. Photos for sure, I know I want to see it happen, even if it is not on my car __________________ 1 of 472 Year 2005 Mustang GT, Black, Convertible with Black Top, Automatic Transmission, Dark Charcoal/Red Interior.

03-30-2008, 10:18 PM	#6
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	thanks for the feed back. as for the motor, I will have to wait. but will let you know when ready __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

04-03-2008, 11:41 PM	#7
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	Well guys, I got the catalog in from Heights and it looks doable. I am working out the details but we will see right. If I get this going would anyone be interested in reading a photo doc on the install? If so I can post it. (going to do it for myself either way) this way, If yall want one you can see it done. __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

04-05-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
izzy jr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd say go ahead and post away somebody will probably need the info sooner or later + it'll be a good education for all us wish listers who can't afford it right now. __________________ 66GT "Wish List"

04-07-2008, 10:06 AM	#10
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	Cool, I will be sure to post it. Now I just need a cool name for the car... __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

04-07-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
psiperformance LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 823 Trader Rating: (1)	if your going to do it yourself better be sure you are extremely good with a welder and at fabrication. i have done just this in my 1966 and the process is shown down the page its a lot of work and i can tell you now u can see the pics here 8urls1/1966 mustang - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ PSI Performance Solutions 210-655-6546 10811 nacogdoches road San Antonio TX 78217 cmr tuners and full service performance shop. Last edited by psiperformance; 04-07-2008 at 03:26 PM.

04-07-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	Those are great photos! I know it is going to be intense, but I am sure I can do this fairly easily with hard work of course. As for the welding, I am going to have a friend of mine do it who is a multi-certified welder. Hopefully, all will go well with minimal problems (you know every project has them...lol) but I guess if I have questions, I know who to call huh.. __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

04-17-2008, 11:14 PM	#13
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	Well all my parts are on order and will be arriving shortly! as for my original parts I will be selling those off so if your looking for any OEM and some performance stuff for a 65-66 stang pm me and I will pull it if available. IE I have original steel wheel and hub caps, mag 500 wheels, Energy Suspension bushing kit complete never installed. Power steering pump (never installed) ect. (I would post on classifieds but it's and update to the thread and maybe keeps yall interested) __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

04-21-2008, 11:18 PM	#17
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	lol... true __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

04-27-2008, 11:41 PM	#18
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	Just got all my stuff in. __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

05-04-2008, 11:32 PM	#20
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (1)	Getting ready to pull the motor and front suspension in a week or so... will take pics. then starts the real work. __________________ Deep thought... Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?

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