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Topic: Mods to my '69 Fastback
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planomustang
Gearhead Posts: 103
From: Plano,TX
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 11-26-2006 12:33 PM
 
Howdy All,I thought it was time to contribute to this part of the forum. My car is definitely a restomod, with ambitions of open track time. I have made many changes, and here are a couple that folks may be interested in. The first is Autometer Phantom guages in the stock dash console, with a dash insert for oil and temp gauges, and a rocker switch panel. http://home.swbell.net/rwking//mustang/console1.JPG
http://home.swbell.net/rwking//mustang/console2.JPG The second is a picture of my side exit exhaust. It is FPA Long tube headers (1 3/4" primaries), through 3" Dr. Gas X-pipe, then through 3" Borla XS Mufflers. I used a 3" j-pipe to bring the exhuaust in front of the wheels, and I had to use 2 1/2" ovalized tubing for the last 20 inches, in order to clear the sub-frame connectors. http://home.swbell.net/rwking//mustang/exhaust1.JPG Finally, here is a pic of my stroker motor. Still have to get a smaller air-cleaner, in order to install the hood.
http://home.swbell.net/rwking//mustang/stroker.JPG randy ------------------
'69 Fastback modified for open track.
393w
Holley 830HP with annular downlegs
Manual trans (3.55 gears)
Vic Jr. Intake
AFR 205 heads
Solid roller cam
Gross Valve Lift 1.60 Ratio: .608" .608"
Duration @ .050" Tappet Lift: 234* 240*
LSA: 112*
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-26-2006 02:08 PM
Nice looking dash. I've got a panel from Year One that I'm hoping to get installed this winter. I like the paint color too. 
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prostreeter
Gearhead Posts: 437
From: littleton,co
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 11-26-2006 03:16 PM
Cool pics Randy.
One question though.In the center of your dash you have the water and oil gauge mounted very nice and neat and it looks great.I have my water/oil gauge there too but does not look as professional as yours.What kind of mounting pod did you use?
Did you fabricate it yourself or did you buy it somewhere?
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planomustang
Gearhead Posts: 103
From: Plano,TX
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 11-26-2006 10:03 PM
prostreeter - I used an off-the-shelf, two-gauge mounting bezel. I think it was a Moroso brand, but I can check. The bezel was designed to mount under the dash. It is L-shaped, and I had to cut a little off the short side of the L, in order to get the angle right. The real trick was to add aluminum bars, behind the dashpad, so that I had something solid to mount the bezel to. That part of the dashpad is mostly foam. With the bars in place, I could cinch the bezel down to the angle I wanted. I really need to take pictures of the back of the dash. That is where the tricks come in. I will be taking the dash out, to put in a roll cage. I will try to take pictures, then. Hey, I could still use your hood, if it is available  Randy [This message has been edited by planomustang (edited 11-26-2006).]
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-26-2006 10:25 PM
Very nice Randy, I like those white face guages, and they look like a factory install.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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