[pdubbb1]

Hi, i just purchased a 65 mustang and I have alot of plans for it. But I need help doing the work. I am located in queens, ny. So if anyone any fabricators/mechanics in my area want some part time work, let me know.

 

[subpar63]

Welcome to VMF and nice looking car.

Spout out your plans and I'd be willing to bet that members here will gladly help you spend your money and even offer advice on how to do it yourself!

John

 

[image98]

Nice looking 65 Mustang. I like the black paint with the black rims, and the tinted glass.

 

[Israel]

Welcome, very nice looking car!

 

[alex1965]

Beautiful car! Any chance you know the wheel specifications (diameter, width, backspacing) and tire size off the top of your head? I really like them.

 

[pdubbb1]

Welcome to VMF and nice looking car.

Spout out your plans and I'd be willing to bet that members here will gladly help you spend your money and even offer advice on how to do it yourself!

John

well my first i want to do suspension. mustang 2 crossmember and ride tech 4 link suspension with coilovers all around

 

[pdubbb1]

Beautiful car! Any chance you know the wheel specifications (diameter, width, backspacing) and tire size off the top of your head? I really like them.

dont know them

 

[pdubbb1]

i just pick the car up in henderson, indiana last weekend

 

[pdubbb1]

Welcome, very nice looking car!

thx

 

[Wayne clark]

Welcome to vmf. Like that color & wheels

 

[rusty105]

well my first i want to do suspension. mustang 2 crossmember and ride tech 4 link suspension with coilovers all around

Nice looking car. Any reason for the Mustang II front end? Many here will recommend against that .....

 

[pdubbb1]

Nice looking car. Any reason for the Mustang II front end? Many here will recommend against that .....

i like the lowered stance that can be achieved with coilovers. Also the the wider wheels that can be used with the mustang 2 suspension. I also want to drop in a coyote engine eventually.

 

[jdub]

Everyone wants to do a Mustang II suspension and Coyote engine when they first buy their 65/66 and don't know anything.

 

[JohnnyK]

Everyone wants to do a Mustang II suspension and Coyote engine when they first buy their 65/66 and don't know anything.

😲

 

[pdubbb1]

Everyone wants to do a Mustang II suspension and Coyote engine when they first buy their 65/66 and don't know anything.

well some of us do our research before we make assumptions.

This is my list of todos....

I need the shock towers deleted.

i need mustang 2 crossmember.

I need subframe connectors.

Then i know i need to change my entire suspension and rear end.

Then new disc brakes need to be added.

then i need to update my wiring.

then the transmission tunnel need to be enlarged.

The rightside firewall needs to moved back to be even with left side.

then i need a donor car for the coyote.

then i need ford control packs.

then need a few k for unknowns.

So yes i know what basically needs to be done @jdub

 

[IndyRod]

It sounds like you have a good general idea what needs to be done. You could simplify some of it by using a custom chassis from Roadster Shop, Schwartz Performance, Morrison. something like that. For the engine you can purchase the Ford Coyote Power Module (engine, trans, controller, harness). If you are throwing larger brakes on you might want to add in some budget new wheel/tires too. you could price out a Schwartz online here 1964–1973 Mustang Chassis - Schwartz Performance to get an idea of costs.

However you decide to go get a plan with some specifics and work towards it.

 

[jdub]

"I want a pretty bad suspension so I can have a somewhat better than average engine."

Tons of research goes into that decision. 😆

 

[rusty105]

well some of us do our research before we make assumptions.

This is my list of todos....

I need the shock towers deleted.

i need mustang 2 crossmember.

I need subframe connectors.

Then i know i need to change my entire suspension and rear end.

Then new disc brakes need to be added.

then i need to update my wiring.

then the transmission tunnel need to be enlarged.

The rightside firewall needs to moved back to be even with left side.

then i need a donor car for the coyote.

then i need ford control packs.

then need a few k for unknowns.

So yes i know what basically needs to be done @jdub

Are you doing some of this work, or will you farm all of it out?

Before buying anything suspension I would suggest you look into names like "Opentracker", "Street or track" & "Mike Maier inc" WAY.....better options there than Mustang II, and a generic bolt on 4-link

 

[2nd 66]

well my first i want to do suspension. mustang 2 crossmember and ride tech 4 link suspension with coilovers all around

Why ? Not really an upgrade unless you need the room for some giant engine

 

[JohnnyK]

well some of us do our research before we make assumptions.

So yes i know what basically needs to be done @jdub

I dont' think he was saying you don't know what needs to be done. I think he was implying it's not a great way to spend your money.