Jims '65 Mustang Fastback

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Dec 31, 08 1:54 pm

Here's a few pics of what's happening with my 65 Mustang Fastback that is coming together at Richard Ward's shop. - Briefly:

The Engine Factory in New Jersey built the EFI 350hp 302ci, with front sump and dipstick location to suit installation in an early Mustang. I could have ordered more powerful strokers etc, but I reckon 350hp is just right for this 65.

Tremec T5 Heavy Duty 5 speed manual gearbox supplied by Summit Racing.

Headers and 2.5” exhaust supplied by Summit Racing.

The rear axle is a nodular iron 9" Ford from Currie Enterprises with 3.25 gears. (A bit over the top for a little Mustang, but who cares.)

Brakes are Wilwood drilled and slotted discs all round.

Suspension is Total Control coil over shock.

15 x 7 polished Torquethrust wheels with Pirelli tyres.

Rack and Pinion power steering is from Randalls Racks

Vintage Air supplied the Air Conditioning system.

The interior is stock black, all new, - includes a repro 'stock- appearing' Mustang radio – with European frequencies, 250 watts, and iPod connection, from Vintage Vibes.

I bought the car from Budgie back in February. It came in from Texas. It was a sad Mustang. Since then everything except the bare shell has been junked. Speaking of the shell, - this 65 is totally rust free. It has the best bodyshell I have ever seen.

I hope to drive this car a lot more than my other cars, - hence the Air-Con and Cruise Control.

It will be ready for the spring. I can't wait.

newport100 · Post by **newport100** » Wed Dec 31, 08 2:25 pm

Very Tasty Jim!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Dec 31, 08 2:26 pm

That is going to drive like a dream Jim. I'm drooling.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Dec 31, 08 2:39 pm

Thanks guys. I hope it does drive like a dream.

There is so much going into this car with the intention of making it a very driveable classic. I don't need just another Sunny Sunday driver. My Mopars are big and noisy, and let's face it:- not that nice to drive in todays terms.

So, this Mustang will be a much better car to drive, with modern - fuel injection, electrics, brakes, steering, suspension, and more.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Dec 31, 08 2:42 pm

Awesome

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Wed Dec 31, 08 4:46 pm

That is amazing Jim! The stock ones drive nice enough, that will be incredible. I love it.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Dec 31, 08 5:50 pm

Very nice Jim, I like that a lot

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Wed Dec 31, 08 6:05 pm

Some nice parts going in there Jimbo

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Dec 31, 08 6:43 pm

Great work as ever by Richard, he gave me the SP at Duxford and said it would be a brilliant car.

I can't get over the size of the F.E.

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Thu Jan 01, 09 11:20 am

Stunning Jim

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Thu Jan 01, 09 11:35 am

fantastic

, that's got to be the best of both worlds

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jan 01, 09 2:21 pm

very sharp jim thats going to drive sweet

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Thu Jan 01, 09 2:27 pm

Pete wrote:Great work as ever by Richard, he gave me the SP at Duxford and said it would be a brilliant car.

I can't get over the size of the F.E.

F.E ???????

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Thu Jan 01, 09 5:02 pm

I love the car Jim

my dream would be to do that to my Falcon.