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    '65 Custom Fastback Project Update

    Updated Status - Yep - more than sold the fastback - sold the house, too. We have relocated to Austin, Texas (back home). The Cobra is from a guy in North Carolina - not local to Richmond. I also purchased a nice coupe that is being used by my wife as a daily driver. Check out the...
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    "New" '66 Coupe

    This weekend I brought home a '66 coupe with the intention of fixing a few odds and ends and keeping it as a driver while my fastback is getting repainted. It is a 'T' code that has been converted to a 289 with C-4 auto and conventional 8" rear. It has Granada front disc brakes with power...
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    '65 Custom Fastback Project Update

    Driveway The driveway paving itself was about 90 cents per s.f. Sounds reasonable, until you add up all of the area I had to pave. I did have several tons of base prior to the paving. Thanks for the car compliments. I do wish I was complete. The work on it has become a chore most...
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    '65 Custom Fastback Project Update

    Would love to see some detailed photos of your color combo. I am having my car repainted and am thinking of changing the stripe color. I am leaning to a medium grey color. Combined with the mineral grey it should give a nice, subtle look. Do you have a photo link?
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    '65 Custom Fastback Project Update

    It's not quite that long..... I love the country living, but there are some costs (like a driveway) that you don't think about when you move out. My entire driveway is about 900', but there is a 90 degree turn at the point in the photos.
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    '65 Custom Fastback Project Update

    After 5 years the car is running and driving. I need only a front end alignment to have the car road ready. The car is going back to the body shop for some final work - leaving only the windows and radio. It's been a long road, but worth it - Take a look -...
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    Updated Photos of my '65 fastback Projects

    Wheel & Console The steering wheel is from Flaming River. I had originally purchased the FR rack & pinion kit with the tilt column. I returned the FR kit, kept the column, and used my remaining credit to buy the steering wheel. They would not refund my cash due to the excessive time (over...
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    Updated Photos of my '65 fastback Projects

    3 - Point Seat Belts for a Fastback Here is the link I used as a reference. My headliner was already glued and installed under the glasss - but I was able to pull it back enough to get to the mounting point: http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/3PointBelt.html
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    Updated Photos of my '65 fastback Projects

    Thanks for the compliments This is my first restoration and most every project has also been a 1st for me. It has been a long time coming (4.5 years). It is great to hear it run and I cannot wait to drive it every day.
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    Updated Photos of my '65 fastback Projects

    Not Nice OK....... :shrug: Guess you are in the concourse crowd.
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    Updated Photos of my '65 fastback Projects

    Ignore the wiring mess - I have it all working and just need to secure and hide it. I am putting it all into split loom and securing it with tie-wraps. It was loose in these photos for final testing. These photos show the latest projects: 3 point seatbelts w/inertia retractors, new SCAT...
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    5.0 roller block

    Roller Block If you want to take a small road trip, I have a M6009 B50 roller short block from Ford Racing - still unopened in the original box. I decided not to use it and would like to pass it on to someone who needs it (I need the space). Most mustang/performance list this block for...
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    Project Update (almost done) '65 Custom Fastback

    Project prepped C4 with B&M shift kit 302 with comp cam, roller rockers, etc. (aluminum intake 650 cfm holly) This is going to be my every day car - so not going too radical for the moment.
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    Project Update (almost done) '65 Custom Fastback

    Haven't posted or visited this site in quite some time and thought I would post a quick update on my project. The engine and transmission are in, and I am finishing up some wiring details at the moment. My headers will arrive this week, and I hope to have the car moving under it's own power...
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    FR Tilt column install Q -

    I went back and looked and think that you might have the solution. I have the correct ends to make it work, but they are are different steering u-joints. Can I disassemble the ones I have now and switch and end without damaging them, or should I go back to FR for the correct combination...
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    FR Tilt column install Q -

    Install Q Thanks - but I cannot use one universal joint as the two ends are different, and it would be about 1.5" too short. I don't have the rack and pinion, so exhaust/header clearance is not an issue.
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    FR Tilt column install Q -

    I have sent an email on to their tech support as this one has me stumped. I am still in the garage scratching my head - so let me know if you have done this mod before and hopefully I am just overlooking something that I can fix this weekend. I have the new FR steering box with the short...
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    Making a Little Progress - Updated Project Photos

    Started hitting a "one project per week" discipline a few weeks back, and it is keeping me on track so far. In the past month I have: * Rebuilt and balanced the driveshaft, including a new yoke due to wear. * Re-installed the transmission. Fully detailed case and rebuilt shifter, and a...
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    $2800 paint job now $3900

    Body Work I understand completely. My current project started out as a quick brake job on a beater to make it roadworthy. About 10K later........ Anyway - I am almost done and have the car I always wanted. Take your time and don't cut any corners.
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    Updated Restoration Photos

    Insulation It cost about 45.00 to do the entire inside and roof. I got it at Lowe's. I had to buy a 3rd roll to finish the passenger floorpan, but I have most of it left over. I have seen the stuff used on Cobra kit cars with great results - so I figured I would give it a try. Every early...
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