Nicks 68 Fastback Restomod

[soc123_au]

I think Steve would say that to every old Mustang that rolled in, because he knows it takes away his time working on Hellanor
dont worry she's in good hands

No the Oh Shit moment had nothing to do with my car. This bad boy has had an interesting life. Still trying to work out the most cost effective way of fixing it. It will be tops once its finished, just need to select the correct road to get there.

[donoauto]

i too only just this week have done a 180deg about my "eleanor" kit plan .. i saw some first hand mustangs today out your way actually and in person they have soo much more character even stock body and was surprised how a 302 worked engine sounded beastly .. so its change my perception of "whats required" now .. but still in process in my head ..

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!!!!
All i need is an applause emoticon now. I knew this day would come gbx. Very wise choice my man. Just saved your self 10's of thousands for something that will turn just as many heads as an e-car. (no offence Steve, I will love yours when done......but not your wheels. :rotfl: :rotfl: )

[gbx78]

i too only just this week have done a 180deg about my "eleanor" kit plan .. i saw some first hand mustangs today out your way actually and in person they have soo much more character even stock body and was surprised how a 302 worked engine sounded beastly .. so its change my perception of "whats required" now .. but still in process in my head ..

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!!!!
All i need is an applause emoticon now. I knew this day would come gbx. Very wise choice my man. Just saved your self 10's of thousands for something that will turn just as many heads as an e-car. (no offence Steve, I will love yours we done......but not your wheels. :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Dont speak to soon, ive done a 360 now hahaha.. Im waiting to get my car before i decide properly. While i know id be up for heaps more $$$ i still dream about it which means im not sold on either idea but keep goin back to my original plan ... Bahhhh .... When i get my car as most have said ill decide then based on what work is needed etc.... Im glad ive had lots of time to discuss ideas etc with everyone here cause whatever i decide ill know it was after a lot of thought and ill be 100%... its Rich's fault and that damm sexc machine he has on his website!! Side note, whatever i decide has to be what my heart desires. Life is short as ive learnt regarding health concerns .. Now its personal and its do or die!!!!

*covers face from tomato projectile*

[soc123_au]

It has begun, GBX78 you may want to avoid this thread for the next few weeks. It is likely to give you nightmares

First thing is to install this

[gbx78]

It has begun, GBX78 you may want to avoid this thread for the next few weeks. It is likely to give you nightmares

First thing is to install this

EEEEEP!

[soc123_au]

More pics here http://s608.photobucket.com/albums/tt16 ... 2068%20FB/

Should get interesting over the next week or so.

[gbx78]

i just got a migraine ..

[soc123_au]

Better?

[soc123_au]

A few reasons why its good to take heaps of pics. The new floor doesnt come with the rear seat brackets, with reference pics it is so much easier to relocate them. In this case we will swap them over now & get it out of the way. It is a pain if you get further down the track & you forget where they go or worse still chuck them out.

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[Nuts]

I just love it when someone cuts up a fastback!

[scott66stang]

Holy cow, Mike and i should have got one of those full floor/ chassis replacements for our Verts, thats marvelous

[JC074]

I mean... how much does a rebuild cost over there... this is frikkin kool!

[Shaunp]

How much was the entire floor Steve?

[soc123_au]

How much was the entire floor Steve?

A bit under 3.5k, best way to fix it when everything is shagged. Hopefully it will be in place by Monday arvo.

[soc123_au]

Still going cleaning out the old floor & inner sills, It is pretty much just an outer skin of a car. The outer sills have had brackets welded on to keep it squared up. That is held together by the firewall & plenum & a few braces to stop it colapsing in on itself.