A woman's project: 1968 Mustang Fastback Eleanor

[Chad.S]

I have just been informed that we may be building one of these so I may be getting a hold of you.. At least I know where to find the paint.. lol.

 

[82firebird]

I have just been informed that we may be building one of these so I may be getting a hold of you.. At least I know where to find the paint.. lol.

Ohhh fun!! Just a heads up - They didn't call her a unicorn for nothing I think you were directing your comment towards Rusty but If you do end up building it I can tell you about a great place with great info on building these cars.

Lauren

 

[Chad.S]

I start up a thread if he is serious about it and starts the project.

 

[Deleted member 7]

That sure is nice brother.. Another fine job turned out by you and your son..

 

[rusty428cj]

I'm sorry we have been busy and I forgot to post our progress.





















Still needs to be wet sanded and buffed.

 

[Barry]

WOW,
My car is really looking good!!!! LOL

 

[123pugsy]

That's looking great Rusty.

Thanks for the update.

 

[Bob Heine]

Just beautiful.

 

[rusty428cj]

After wet sanding the body with 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 Brian started buffing the roof.

 

[95BlackTT]

That looks absolutely amazing :eek-new: Great work guys

 

[Chad.S]

Looks good rusty!!!

 

[rusty428cj]

Brian finished buffing the body and she is now off the rotisserie

 

[Bob Hollinshead]

Nice work, she's got the wet look!

 

[rusty428cj]

A few more

 

[rusty428cj]

I keep forgetting to post up dates.

Suspension going back together









Getting ready to test fit the engine









We thought everything was going great until we found out the rack doesn't fit. I found out it has a 9 qt Canton race pan for a fox body.

 

[Senile Old Fart]

Note to self: Canton oil pan welds look like some kid in Ag shop did them with a coat hanger .

 

[rusty428cj]

Note to self: Canton oil pan welds look like some kid in Ag shop did them with a coat hanger .

I hope this was modified by someone other than Canton because I have an FE Canton pan and it looks nothing like this. The engine was bought from Mark Houlahan the tech editor at Mustang Monthly & Modified Mustangs & Fords and only has dyno time on it.

 

[Chris]

I've used canton pans and they did not have welds like that. Looks to me like someone modified it. Are you switching to a rear sump pan?

 

[metalman]

I go by the Canton facility often. They often have a "welders wanted" sign out front!
IMO that may indicate the pay isn't great.

 

[rusty428cj]

We have tried 3 different oil pans and they won't clear the rack. This is the last attempt it will fit this time.



We have decided to modify the motor mount on the block. Brian cut off the old plates and made new ones







It's close but it clears the rack



The engine had to be raised about a 1/2" and forward about 1/4".