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[Michigan Madman]

Only slightly off-topic, but I thought this was kind of cool- a 1965 Mustang with a Ferguson four wheel drive conversion!
http://bringatrailer...rd-mustang-4wd/
Seems like it would be a relatively easy conversion to replicate, and it would make quite a few people scratch their heads.

[martinfan5]

Thats cool

[martinfan5]

I have started working on mine now that I got a few builds done are almost done

[Maindrian Pace]

Really cool, like a Ford version of the Jensen FF (Ferguson Formula) Interceptor.

-MJS

[martinfan5]

I am thinking about putting a NASCAR ford engine in my 69

[martinfan5]

On the 69 , is the chassis painted body color?, or is primer with over spray ?

[Olskoolrodder]

Jonathan: Pretty sure it's prime with body color overspray.

Tony: IDK...what does everyone else think? Post a bunch of built-earlier correct year Mustangs?

[maltsr]

Jonathan: Pretty sure it's prime with body color overspray.

Tony: IDK...what does everyone else think? Post a bunch of built-earlier correct year Mustangs?

I have a couple of builds that haven't been posted on this forum so I'm up for it

[martinfan5]

Looks like I will be adding one more kit to this build, just a auction for the bullitt kit on ebay

[Olskoolrodder]

Sweet! I had one of those before the fire-hadn't started it yet,but i'll get around to getting another sooner or later. Speaking of Bullitts,as I'm in the final stretch of sub-assemblies and final assembly after that on the '08 Bullitt,I'll be cracking the box on the for-Nick '70 BOSS really soon and getting going on it. It's gunna be pretty much a box-art build,he digs the red and those modern Bullitt-looking wheels on it. Won't be too awful much extra detailing on this one (probly won't even BMF the trim,just chrome-silver paint it),as he's apt to want to "play" with it,LOL!

[martinfan5]

I think we all like to play with them, but wont admit it , the bullitt kit I got for $15 with free shipping, it was a good deal.

Edit- getting some work done on my 69

Edited by martinfan5, 12 December 2011 - 04:22 PM.

[martinfan5]

The bullitt came to day, already started working on it
Here is the 69, all I need to do is clear coat it


Here is the bullitt

And I did it again today, starting to paint it without doing the black base coat, so I am striping it right now

Edit- getting the engine done on the 69 KR ,

Edited by martinfan5, 14 December 2011 - 09:04 PM.

[Dirkpitt289]

I recently stumbled on your website while searching for Mustang WIPs. I read through the 2005 - 2010 build thread and enjoyed it thoroughly. I think I have two kits that meet the criteria for that build but since I haven't built one of those yet I'm hesitant to join. This one however I'm fully versed in having owned several of the early 60's cars and have built several years and years ago. Just recently I found myself drawn to building cars again and just can't get enough of the Mustangs. If its ok I'd like to join your build.

[whale392]

All 1964.5-1973s are welcome. Come on in!

[Dirkpitt289]

Well seeing how I got the green flag to join this CBP here I go. This is just my second car build (second Mustang) so be easy. I'm going to be going for the KR-8 Super Stock Eliminator version.























The build will start shortly. I just have a couple loose ends on my bench I need to finish up.

thanks for taking the time to look at my work.

Edited by Dirkpitt289, 15 December 2011 - 07:35 AM.

[Dirkpitt289]

And we're off and running. I decided to start with the 428 motor.

Here you can see the low rise intake with the distributor in place.




After a little saw work the intake was ready for the new distributor



Here is the new distributor and wires I had in my stash. I may go get a different set so that the wires don't get lost against the blue of the motor. We'll have to see what happens



Dry fit the distributor and wire set.



Motor assembled and painted Ford blue



Transmission painted steel, bell-housing is aluminum and of course the Ford blue engine.



More painting, this is the master cylinder and the brake booster.



I'm trying to get hold of a friend of mine who's been drag racing since the 70s with his Demon to help with some questions. I believe his car is in the same class that these KR-8s raced. My questions are, would they keep the brake booster and the power steering pump? Something tells me they do. If not I will have to remove the item in the picture with the red arrow. The green arrow is pointing out the Alternator



Dry fit the belts and components. I also sprayed the motor with a dull cote to tone it down a little



Thanks for looking

[Dirkpitt289]

I have a question I would like to ask. I hope it's ok that I do it here. I figured since everyone here is knowledgeable on the early generation kits I could find the answer here. Of all the 65/ 66 Shelby kits available are the side scoops molded into the body or separate pieces? The reason I ask is because for a while now I've been toying with building one of the uber rare 66 GT350 convertibles. I figure I'd need to use a Shelby kit as a donor for such parts and would hate to have to butcher a body to get the scoops. If I can just steal the parts I could always re-build the donor car as a regular Mustang 2+2.

Edited by Dirkpitt289, 16 December 2011 - 02:47 AM.

[Devilsnake98]

I've had several of the 65-66 kits, the gt350h and the gt350 in r and street versions have the scoops separate from the body.

[Dirkpitt289]

I've had several of the 65-66 kits, the gt350h and the gt350 in r and street versions have the scoops separate from the body.

That's just what I wanted to hear. Thanks Ryan

[Keef]

is it too late to join this build?

i have a 66 mustang that im working on right now, its in the early mockup stages so far

amt 66 mustang that will eventually have the entire chassis and interior from the revell saleen speedster kit