[SN65]

Hi All,

Sorry that I haven't updated the site or posted much lately (5 days since the last update), but I have just been buried over the last week. Working on the car. Working on, sigh, work. Rebuilding my new laptop (Corrupted files drove me to the most drastic of measures. Wiping the system clean an reinstalling all the software and systems). Taking time to show my daily driver at a local car show. On and on...

On a positive note, the body shop did get two projects from people who have been following the build on the internet. One is a 67 Mustang convertible and the other is a Honda rice rocket. The 67 vert needs to be restored after a "small" electrical fire (drivers side engine bay). The "rocket" was in a slight fender bender, but needs a total paint job (Another body shop butchered what was supposed to be a high end "custom" paint job. Here is a photo of Wayne scraping the finish off with a razor blade.

http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/Picture%20007.jpg
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/Picture%20004.jpg

Anyway, I digress...

As far as the car goes, we have been busy little beavers, with Wayne performing a lions share of the work. I have been working on the oil cooler installation, the intercooler mounting, the prop rod installation, etc... Wayne has been working on the drivers side fender and the front grill / valance installation. Following are some photos showing the progress of the past few days. If these aren't enough to keep you satisfied, we have downloaded many more photos at our site.

Prop rod details (Note the installation of the hood bumpers)
[img[http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20040.jpg[/img]
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20042.jpg

Oil filter / cooler details (I still have to install the debris shield). Pay special attention to the lines and fittings used. The lines look like your standard automotive hose, but they are a little bit more industrial than that. These armored hydraulic lines have a burst pressure of 9,000 psi. Also, the internal shielding makes these lines virtually impact resistant.
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20002.jpg
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20003.jpg
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20005.jpg
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20038.jpg

Flare details (Note the extractor vent)
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20012.jpg
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20013.jpg
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20034.jpg

Intercooler heat exchanger details
http://sn65.com/images/SN65%20Images/05-08-24%20035.jpg

Catch ya'll l8r

[SN65]

Hi All,

Just talked to Chuck at Maximum Motorsports. They are helping with all the suspension details and setup. They have helped me resolve a number of issues throughout the project and they just helped pull my a$$ out of the fire again....

I modified the caster camber plate arrangement for clearance and ran the idea past them (of course after I had already made the modification). It seamed like a simple mod straight forward to me. They said that they would run it past engineering and get back to me.

Well, they called back just after I left for the day. Wayne said that they wanted me to call them back ASAP.

I called them back the next morning and Chuck told me not to drive the car as altered. Our simple little modification has reduced the strength of the plate assembly by approx 90%. One little bump in the road and BAM the strut will come right through the hood. He said that the engineer actually came running into his office with the calcs. "The modified plates may not even support the weight of the car just sitting there" he said.

I went over all the details with them and they came up with a "safe" workable solution to my clearance issue.

Thanks MM for saving my butt again.

[SN65]

Hi All,

We are pushing hard toward the finish. This is a good thing. We are wanting to have the car painted and ready to start final assembly in two weeks.

In order to make this happen, I am going have to spend more time on the car and less on the internet. :-(

Until the project is completed, I will be checking this forum in order to answer specific questions or comments. For those wishing to view the updates, just go to the SN65 website at SN65.com

[jimmyd]

it would be cooler if youd drop in a big block in it like a 514 lol that be awsome

[jimmyd]

jkjk but man that thing is ill i got a great idea do i bet me self 10000000 dollas ugonna say no but why not change the supercharger for the kb supercharger add a lil more hp on to it lol

[MarkStang]

Sn65...This project leaves me in awww. I think the look of the 65 exactly and all new tech is what Ford should focus on. Why not. You have got my heart pounding at the thought of driving this one. Bravo.

[bigfrank]

SN65,

Seen your article in the new Mustang & Fords mag. A great article, and a great project. I can apreciate the work you guys put into this machine. Wicked!

[lxarlo]

that is one of the baddest 65 fastbacks of all time!!! HOT ROD seems to think so too. i was wondering if you have the pats and stock ford keyless entry on the car. once again this car is bad ass, and its just amazing, plus very good publicity for your body shop. im always a fan of older cars with new tech.

[zmanm3]

This project is awesome. I orginally read about it in a Mustang Mag and as I have a 65 mustang it gave me great ideas of what to do with mine. I totally respect what these guys did, and after looking into to know that there is no way I could afford to do something this cool. But it did give me the idea to put a 302 HIPO and T5 trans into mine. I am also going to supercharge mine and make it fuel injected. I probably won't do anything that a purest couldn't undo, although the previous owner did shave the door handles and badging. Again I think this is one of the cooler projects I've seen done and it gave me great ideas on what I want to do with my car.

[Stalker]

I remember seeing this topic posted awile back when I first registered on AFM.com. It's definitely a sweet mustang for sure. Vintage look with modern performance very sweet. Congrats on the completed project.

[66w/son]

your car your project your time and money, if you lose money or make money its all about the enjoyment of the project most guys dont do this for the $, i have a 66 mustang and a 69 camaro and have heard all the good and bad about what i have done. do what you want man

[Knightnsd]

I think it's a great project and idea. You are doing something new and probably the right way when you think about safety and features that you have access too. Besides it is one more rolling oldie that people will see rather than rotting away somewhere.-Edward

[Rejoin the Herd]

Fantastic project. If Ford wanted a true restro, this would be the way to go. My 2 cents worth, the 65 fastback is the "mustang". There never has been and never will be another for mass production unless Ford were to duplicate your idea.

Post Pics please.

[PUMPT289]

wow you guys did an awesome job in the mating of the two cars.wish it was mine

[67GTSeattle]

A very impressive project and looks like it is coming along beautifully.

I love the concept of a modernized classic and have been toying with the idea of doing this myself, though that will be a ways down the road.