1966 Mustang no rust repair but we are still going to cut it up

[rusty428cj]

We will be starting a new project this nice 1966 Mustang. No rust repair but we are making it a restomod. We are waiting for the Rod & Custom coilover front suspension and rear disc brake kit to come in also Procar Elite seats.

This is what we are starting with

New 15" steel style wheels & BFG tires

Flaming River tilt steering column and wheel

 

[tx65coupe]

That looks like a nice 66 minus the wheels. Eww. Great choice on the wheels for replacing them. What do you mean by cut it up? I hope you don't cut it up too much.

 

[rusty428cj]

That looks like a nice 66 minus the wheels. Eww. Great choice on the wheels for replacing them. What do you mean by cut it up? I hope you don't cut it up too much.

Remove the shock towers and front strut rod supports.

 

[Realmongo]

Might be a good candidate for a fastback conversion!

 

[tx65coupe]

Why are you removing the shock towers? Big block or mod motor?

Why is it a good candidate for a fastback conversion? I would not eve consider doing that, its in too good of shape.

 

[rusty428cj]

Why are you removing the shock towers? Big block or mod motor?

Why is it a good candidate for a fastback conversion? I would not eve consider doing that, its in too good of shape.

The shock towers are being removed to install the Rod & Custom coilover front suspension with rack and pinon and disc brakes. Engine is a 289. We are not doing anything to the body at this time.

 

[tx65coupe]

Thank god. Don't cut the body up. I can't wait to see some pictures after your done with that part.

 

[rusty428cj]

Today I removed the front end. Next step remove the engine and trans.

 

[rusty428cj]

The engine was removed today we are waiting for the new suspension to come in before we cut out the shock towers. Getting ready to order an Edelbrock intake and a set of headers.

 

[rusty428cj]

Parts came in today from Rod & Custom

 

[rusty428cj]

Ready to cut out the shock towers

 

[PoppyMod]

We will be starting a new project this nice 1966 Mustang. No rust repair but we are making it a restomod. We are waiting for the Rod & Custom coilover front suspension and rear disc brake kit to come in also Procar Elite seats.

This is what we are starting with

New 15" steel style wheels & BFG tires

Flaming River tilt steering column and wheel

Nice steering wheel!

 

[rusty428cj]

Today Brian cut out one shock tower

The Pro Car seats came in today

 

[tx65coupe]

That looks like a nice seat.

 

[rusty428cj]

Shock tower is out on the drivers side. Next step cut out off the strut and sway bar brackets and clean up the area.

 

[rusty428cj]

Brian finished cutting, grinding, and wire wheeling now it is time to start installing the Rod & Custom crossmember.

 

[rusty428cj]

Brian finished welding the crossmember and than we fit the sway bar and he welded the bracket to the frame.

Test fitting the suspension.

 

[PoppyMod]

Rusty,

The work is looking good! Thanks for the pics and update.

 

[NoReins]

Looking good Rusty!

 

[pyroman]

Just wondering here, what tools did you use to get down to the shiny bare metal on your aprons? Was it a sanding flapper disc on an angle grinder and/or a wire wheel on an angle grinder?