Jims '65 Mustang Fastback

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed May 28, 08 11:20 am

I have got three nice Mopars, but I also like early Mustangs. When this rust free example became available I couldn't resist it. Here's an update to the black 65 fastback I bought from our Budgie a few months ago:

The engine is a 5.0 EFI from an 89 GT Mustang, T5 5 speed manual gearbox. Vintage Air Conditioning, Custom Autosound 250w 'period' radio with ipod connection.

The Randalls rack and pinion fits real nice and seems to be an excellent design and quality. Richard Ward and I spent a lot of time looking into which system is the best. We are not convinced with some other rack and pinion conversions on the market. There are some poor designs out there. As far as i can see from blogs on US sites and user reports Randalls comes out as best with Total Control not far behind.

The same goes for the Total Control front suspension and Wilwood brakes. The standard V8 spindles are re-used. Everything fits easy. Wilwood master cylinder is used. I am assured a brake booster is not necessary with these brakes, which is just as well, it makes routing the clutch cable a lot easier. 17" wheels should look just right.

The rear end is a new nodular iron 9" with 3.25 gears and Tru Trac from Currie Enterprises, made to the stock width with Willwood discs with internal parking brake drums.

Rear suspension is currently remaining stock with uprated shocks and anti roll bars front and rear.

Gonna be nice.

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Wed May 28, 08 11:40 am

Looking good Jim

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed May 28, 08 12:15 pm

Thanks Guy. I am really hoping to have a car that is usable on a regular basis, not a daily driver of course, but more than just to a sunny Sunday car show.

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Wed May 28, 08 1:44 pm

That looks great Jim!!
( I very nearly bought a '65 a month ago, do love those Mustangs)

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed May 28, 08 1:51 pm

I really like them too.

65 to 68 were the best ones.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Wed May 28, 08 2:01 pm

That is fantastic Jim... Why did I sell mine

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed May 28, 08 2:07 pm

...and yours was a K code wasn't it Jeff?

That looks great Jim and with those updates, it should be a delight to drive!

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed May 28, 08 2:32 pm

looks brand spanking new!!!!

V nice

Dave

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed May 28, 08 2:58 pm

I didn't want a K code. You can't do the mod's i want to a K code car. So this is a C code car which is not rare in its own right.

After all the work (and money) I hope it is a delight to drive.

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Wed May 28, 08 3:27 pm

that will be nice jim, gotta throw a spanner in though,

would sooner have the sl merc thats hidin in the first pic

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 28, 08 3:32 pm

looking good there jim who is doing the work ? when do you expect to have it fineshed

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed May 28, 08 4:04 pm

Yes but Dunc'. I've got a Merc.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed May 28, 08 4:16 pm

It looks brand new all right. I hope to drive it before the summer is over.

bruvmopar · Post by **bruvmopar** » Wed May 28, 08 4:26 pm

Nice Car Jim,

I do like the Fastback Mustangs, Especially in Black!

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Wed May 28, 08 4:30 pm

Great looking car

This ones still for sale

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19562