Category: 65 Fastback

New Tools – Rotisserie

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Body Work, Projects, Sheet metalLeave a comment

The 65 has been sitting for too long. My blocker has been several welding projects that need doing before I can start working on body work and paint. Blocking that has been my total lack of welding experience. So, over the past year, I have been making progress on addressing that. First, I got a welder and took a welding class. Next I got a rotisserie so I can get the 65 into a place I can start the welding and eventually paint prepping and sanding. Time to get the 65 on the twirler.

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Fresh Air Vent Restoration

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Interior1 Comment

When I did the 67 coupe, I bought a new fresh air vent. Looking at the one I had in the car previously, it was already a reproduction, so no point in trying to keep it. The reproductions are plastic, where the originals are metal. The 65 came with the original, which is metal, so I thought I would take a shot at cleaning it up and see how it comes out.

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Mounting a Sanden AC Compressor with the 5.0 Serpentine Belt

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Engine, ProjectsLeave a comment

The last piece I need in order to put the belt on is the AC Compressor. I ordered a vintage air setup and plan on making some modifications to get it installed in a way that keeps it a little more concealed. Even then, I still need to get the compressor on the engine, and it doesn’t just bolt on with the original 5.0 serpentine belt setup. But there is a fix for that.

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Street or Track 12″ Rear Disc Install

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Brakes, SuspensionLeave a comment

With the rear housing hung, its time to finish the rest of the things that get the car back on the ground. This means installing the gear carrier, axles, and brakes. I did this a couple times, and asked Shaun some questions along the way. I am much more comfortable with this setup now, but I still have a few things to figure out with the plumbing before it’s done. I am pushing that off until I take the rear off to paint the body.

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Street or Track 3 Link Rear End

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Projects, SuspensionLeave a comment

After putting the SoT front end on the 65, I convinced myself I couldn’t go cheap and put the original rear back in. Looking for a smoother ride with a bonus of adjustable height, I matched the rear with the front and went to a SoT 9″ rear with 3.50 gears and 12″ disc brakes. Fortunately, parts arrived today, just one day before we go into Covid-19 lockdown.

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5.0 Serpentine System with a 3G 130 Amp Alternator

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Engine, ProjectsLeave a comment

The next big piece off the pile in the garage is the alternator and bracket. It had the original 2G alternator on it when I got it, and I took it off as an assembly. The assembly included the bracket, the alternator and the tensioner. All of it looked sufficiently 30 years old, and original.

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65 Mustang Motor Mounts

On By Brad AlbrechtIn 65 Fastback, Engine, Projects, SuspensionLeave a comment

It seems the 65 had a unique motor mount unlike the rest of the classic mustangs. Since I have them, I decided to clean them up and use them. The other option was to buy the 66+ mounts and mounting plates. Or, my crazy motor purchases may make me buy drop mounts like I put in the 67 coupe. So, I started with the most economical option first.

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