AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #1 Posted January 10, 2016 Just picked this up last week. I sold a JD round fender, and my allis b-12 and put that money with some other money I had stashed. My son is 14 and wanted to build a car. It's a 1965 mustang fastback with a Shelby kit. Was in a barn since 1993. Found it 1/2 mile from my house. 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #2 Posted January 10, 2016 For sure, you done good on that deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #3 Posted January 10, 2016 Love those US Mags on it. Is it a true GT-350? I'm wondering because of the front airdam and rear spoiler. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #5 Posted January 10, 2016 Super cool lookin ride!! What's under the hood? I see where it says 351W on the window...looks like it might not have a motor the way she sits. Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #6 Posted January 10, 2016 What a nice project for Father and Son.. Good Luck and don't forget the pictures. I'm just to dern old and sore for those big projects anymore. Thats why I changed to tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,560 #7 Posted January 10, 2016 Man those wheels are COOL!! Cool car too....don't know much of anything about Fords---but a 302 and a 4 speed is what I would want.... Whats with the scoops behind the headlights on the side of the fenders... can say I have never seen a setup like that. Maybe I need better glasses. Cooling the Brakes?? Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #8 Posted January 10, 2016 The body kit is all steel. It was done in 1978. The air dams are 100 percent functional for cooling the brakes. It has front wheel disc with a posi 9 inch and ladder bars. It's a automatic but I'm going to put a drive train out of a 87 to 93 5.0 5 speed mustang in it. Fuel injected, no carb. There was a 351 but the guy wanted a lot and I had no guarantee the engine was good. Didn't want to roll the dice on it. The interior is black buckets with console and has a roll bar installed already. The dash is custom with all vintage Stewart Warner gauges. It was a race car back in its day. The wheels I love, vintage and they called them "daisies" back then. Floors , trunk and frame all solid. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #9 Posted January 10, 2016 1 hour ago, J.A. said: Just picked this up last week. I sold a JD round fender, and my allis b-12 and put that money with some other money I had stashed. My son is 14 and wanted to build a car. It's a 1965 mustang fastback with a Shelby kit. Was in a barn since 1993. Found it 1/2 mile from my house. Boy! That brings back some memories! Can't tell you how many 65-66 and the occasional 67 I bought, fixed and parted out! But not single fastback and certainly not a Shelby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,022 #10 Posted January 10, 2016 Very nice looking Mustang for it's age. Good project for a 14 year old. Maybe not so good when it street ready and the 14 year has aged and you add both the car and your son to your insurance policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #11 Posted January 10, 2016 Believe me this is a ride along car for him. Whenever he's in it we will be together. It's mostly a bonding project. Plus it will be 4 or 5 years before its done. I have a young family so it will have limited time assigned to it, plus I'm getting ready to start my RJ 58 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #12 Posted January 10, 2016 Awesome project! I have tossed around the idea of doing something with my son as well. Good luck with it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #13 Posted January 10, 2016 Love the fastbacks. I had a '66 coupe and '68 Convert. If I recall, the 65 could have a straight 6 or a 289. That doesn't look like a Shelby to me, but I could be mistaken. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,487 #14 Posted January 10, 2016 Your son will remember this project the rest of his life. You can teach him many of the basics by involving him in the RJ restoration too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #15 Posted January 11, 2016 3 hours ago, nylyon said: Love the fastbacks. I had a '66 coupe and '68 Convert. If I recall, the 65 could have a straight 6 or a 289. That doesn't look like a Shelby to me, but I could be mistaken. Its not a real Shelby car, it's got a Shelby kit installed on it ( body kit ). i wish it was a real Shelby. This car was originally a 289 automatic car. 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Your son will remember this project the rest of his life. You can teach him many of the basics by involving him in the RJ restoration too. This is exactly what I'm shooting for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #16 Posted January 11, 2016 That one sat over on Kennedy Ave all summer for sale. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #17 Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) That is one wicked project and it brings back some awesome childhood memories for me! A very good friend of mine has a GT 500KR that he bought in the 70's and still has it. Back in the day his beautiful wife Debbie drove the exact car as yours, flares and all . the front fender wasn't opened up like yours.. It had a built 351 Cleveland with a 4 speed. It was black with gold GT 350 stripes, it also had a roll bar... What a treat it was to get a ride in his or her car. Sadly the car is gone and his wife just died... You always knew when she was coming down the road, that thing sounded wicked! Edited January 11, 2016 by Ken B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,560 #18 Posted January 12, 2016 Okay... Like I said, I don't know much about Fords---But how about buying a Crown Vic with as low miles as possible and putting the whole frontend, 4.6 and Auto out of it in the Mustang? It would scoot along decently on the 225hp (???) those motors put to the rear wheels... Seems like an easy way to upgrade the brakes, steering and front suspension and then have a car ready to upgrade the motor later on. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #19 Posted January 16, 2016 Big Block 4-Speed... any thing else is just a motor and trans... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,560 #20 Posted January 17, 2016 22 hours ago, VinsRJ said: Big Block 4-Speed... any thing else is just a motor and trans... Is that why your Buick is still waiting to be finished---Can't find a 455 Buford or a Muncie? Tony 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #21 Posted January 18, 2016 On 1/17/2016 at 7:16 PM, Docwheelhorse said: Is that why your Buick is still waiting to be finished---Can't find a 455 Buford or a Muncie? Tony She's got a 401 Nailhead and a T-10.. .close enough, LOL! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,560 #22 Posted January 21, 2016 Well..... Big Blocks are nice... and no my Nova doesn't have one. But sitting on a stand is a 1967 327 with Rams Horns and a full AC setup.... someday I want it rebuilt and turned into a Duntov 30/30 equipped 6000 rpm+ mill. Someday.... maybe.... I also have a steel crank small journal 327 short block.... I dunno I love the BBC but the 327 has always fascinated me. Your Bro's "hot" 301 nailhead---did it ever come together? was another motor that was plain cool. Is your Skylark on the road? Last time I saw it, it was in your garage with fresh paint completely disassembled waiting for someday... Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,022 #23 Posted January 21, 2016 Nothing better than a 327 . Had a 63 Chevy SS with a 327 , back then horsepower was understated. That B would S and get. Could burn rubber in all 4 gears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #24 Posted January 21, 2016 52 minutes ago, Docwheelhorse said: Well..... Big Blocks are nice... and no my Nova doesn't have one. But sitting on a stand is a 1967 327 with Rams Horns and a full AC setup.... someday I want it rebuilt and turned into a Duntov 30/30 equipped 6000 rpm+ mill. Someday.... maybe.... I also have a steel crank small journal 327 short block.... I dunno I love the BBC but the 327 has always fascinated me. Your Bro's "hot" 301 nailhead---did it ever come together? was another motor that was plain cool. Is your Skylark on the road? Last time I saw it, it was in your garage with fresh paint completely disassembled waiting for someday... Tony Hasn't been touched since you saw it last... It'll be done before I'm dead... or at least that's the plan, LOL! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #25 Posted January 24, 2016 390 FE big block with a top loader 4 speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
