Question regarding a 67 Fastback suspension and tranny change

nce74 · January 24th, 2012, 12:30 AM

Hello everyone,
I'm relatively new here. I've been logging in for a while now but hadn't really posted. I've been working on my 67 fastback for about 2 years now and I finally finished with most of it but now that it's driveable, it doesn't really feel like what I had imagined it would. I have the orginal engine, tranny and suspension on it so I expected it to feel like an older car but I guess I under estimated how "old" it would feel.

My question is, I want to change the suspension on it and also the transmission, possibly the engine too. I can't afford to do it all at once so what should I do first and what would you suggest I put in? I only want to make it handle more like a newer car but I am not looking for anything extreme like some of the cars I've seen here, basically because I can't afford it. I want a car that with the looks of a classic but the feel and handling of a late model. I've been told I can buy a wrecked late mustang and transfer everything over to mine. Any opinions on this?

I currently have a 289 and a 4 speed manual, all original. I have very little knowledge or experience. I will have some help in doing this but the person helping me is not as knowledgeable about mustangs as most of you on here.

Thanks in advance for your help.

nce74 · January 24th, 2012, 12:39 AM

I tried adding pics of my car on here but for some reason the file always fails to upload even though the file size is within the limits. Any help with this too will be appreciated

Blue67coupe · January 24th, 2012, 01:05 AM

I can't really help out on the suspension/tranny stuff. But as far as pictures go you can upload them to a photobucket account and then copy the IMG code onto here and it will automatically resize. Or if you don't have a photobucket you can take them into microsoft paint and resize them down a little and use tinypic to upload them.

MustangOne · January 24th, 2012, 10:22 AM

How to post photos in your thread

On the tranny a T-5 5 speed out of any Mustang 1986 to 1995

4 cyl not the best but have good low first gear.

Front Suspension I use the TCI front suspension. It handles like it is on rails. I love it.

nce74 · January 24th, 2012, 11:47 AM

I looked into the TCI suspensions. Is that as economical as it gets? Is there something a bit less expensive but also not totally crap? I'm working on a tight budget right now. Also, I might end up changing the engine for maybe a 5.0 or something along those lines. Would I have to change the suspension again?

Thanks.

BA Mustang · January 24th, 2012, 01:50 PM

Depends on which 5.0 you mean. Do you mean the new coyote motor out of the 2011+ mustangs or the one from the fox body and coupe SN95 year mustangs?

If the coyote you would need the TCI suspension. But if it was the normal old 302 you can replace your stock suspension. The old 302 will bolt up to the current motor mounts in your car.

nce74 · January 24th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by BA Mustang

Depends on which 5.0 you mean. Do you mean the new coyote motor out of the 2011+ mustangs or the one from the fox body and coupe SN95 year mustangs?

If the coyote you would need the TCI suspension. But if it was the normal old 302 you can replace your stock suspension. The old 302 will bolt up to the current motor mounts in your car.

I'm thinking of a 96-05. If I switched the engine for one of these I would also switch the transmission from the same car. Would this affect the suspension I choose?

BA Mustang · January 24th, 2012, 05:34 PM

Those are 4.6L modular motors, so you would still have to use something similar to the TCI suspension. Transmission from those cars shouldn't be a problem, would just have to buy the correct transmission crossmember.

nce74 · January 24th, 2012, 09:58 PM

I've given up on uploading pics and urls but here are the direct links to some pics:

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/175b.gif

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/228.jpg

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/155.jpg

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/178.jpg

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/172.jpg

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/156.jpg

BA Mustang · January 24th, 2012, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by nce74

I've given up on uploading pics and urls but here are the direct links to some pics:

I really like that front valance you have. Also fixed the images for you.

nce74 · January 25th, 2012, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by BA Mustang

I really like that front valance you have. Also fixed the images for you.

Hey, thanks.

Blue67coupe · January 25th, 2012, 12:41 AM

We have the same style hood

I really like that color combo and the side exhaust set up. Also what kind of seats are those? I've been looking for seats with actual head rests and I want Corbeau micro suede seats. But everyone in my family thinks it would look weird

nce74 · January 25th, 2012, 12:51 PM

I believe they came off a 70 mustang but I'm not sure. I traded my originals for these. I've been told by some that I should've left the originals but I also wanted the headrests. If you live somewhere where it gets very hot then I totally recommend the micro suede inserts, they've come in very handy when the inside gets really hot.

Blue67coupe · January 25th, 2012, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by nce74

I believe they came off a 70 mustang but I'm not sure. I traded my originals for these. I've been told by some that I should've left the originals but I also wanted the headrests. If you live somewhere where it gets very hot then I totally recommend the micro suede inserts, they've come in very handy when the inside gets really hot.

I was thinking a 70's Mustang but i've never seen them the two tone like that. I live in Texas and it does get really and no A/C doesn't help. I might look into some seats out of a 70 Mustang

Thanks

MustangOne · January 25th, 2012, 03:48 PM

your car looks good.

nce74 · January 25th, 2012, 04:46 PM

Thanks. I hope to get it as clean looking as the ones I saw on your site but I still have a long ways to go.

MustangOne · January 26th, 2012, 10:30 AM

Thank You, Let me know how I can help.

TCStang · February 1st, 2012, 03:40 PM

very nice car.

nce74 · February 5th, 2012, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by TCStang

very nice car.

Thanks

outlawz916 · February 6th, 2012, 01:53 PM

i would get sub frame connectors, 620 coils, new bushings in your leaf springs, new shocks, export brace, monte carlo bar, and thick sway bars and see if that makes it ride like you want it to

January 24th, 2012, 12:30 AM	#1
nce74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Question regarding a 67 Fastback suspension and tranny change Hello everyone, I'm relatively new here. I've been logging in for a while now but hadn't really posted. I've been working on my 67 fastback for about 2 years now and I finally finished with most of it but now that it's driveable, it doesn't really feel like what I had imagined it would. I have the orginal engine, tranny and suspension on it so I expected it to feel like an older car but I guess I under estimated how "old" it would feel. My question is, I want to change the suspension on it and also the transmission, possibly the engine too. I can't afford to do it all at once so what should I do first and what would you suggest I put in? I only want to make it handle more like a newer car but I am not looking for anything extreme like some of the cars I've seen here, basically because I can't afford it. I want a car that with the looks of a classic but the feel and handling of a late model. I've been told I can buy a wrecked late mustang and transfer everything over to mine. Any opinions on this? I currently have a 289 and a 4 speed manual, all original. I have very little knowledge or experience. I will have some help in doing this but the person helping me is not as knowledgeable about mustangs as most of you on here. Thanks in advance for your help.

January 24th, 2012, 01:05 AM	#3
Blue67coupe Hardcore Enthusiast 1967 Mustang 2003 Roush Stage 2 #8576 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can't really help out on the suspension/tranny stuff. But as far as pictures go you can upload them to a photobucket account and then copy the IMG code onto here and it will automatically resize. Or if you don't have a photobucket you can take them into microsoft paint and resize them down a little and use tinypic to upload them. __________________ ./_ _ _ ___ __\. (]]]_ _ o _ _[[[) \|\_o_ __ __o_/\| \|__\|..........\|__\|

January 24th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#4
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	How to post photos in your thread On the tranny a T-5 5 speed out of any Mustang 1986 to 1995 4 cyl not the best but have good low first gear. Front Suspension I use the TCI front suspension. It handles like it is on rails. I love it. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

January 24th, 2012, 01:50 PM	#6
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on which 5.0 you mean. Do you mean the new coyote motor out of the 2011+ mustangs or the one from the fox body and coupe SN95 year mustangs? If the coyote you would need the TCI suspension. But if it was the normal old 302 you can replace your stock suspension. The old 302 will bolt up to the current motor mounts in your car. __________________

January 24th, 2012, 05:34 PM	#8
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	Those are 4.6L modular motors, so you would still have to use something similar to the TCI suspension. Transmission from those cars shouldn't be a problem, would just have to buy the correct transmission crossmember. __________________

January 24th, 2012, 12:39 AM	#2
nce74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I tried adding pics of my car on here but for some reason the file always fails to upload even though the file size is within the limits. Any help with this too will be appreciated

January 24th, 2012, 11:47 AM	#5
nce74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I looked into the TCI suspensions. Is that as economical as it gets? Is there something a bit less expensive but also not totally crap? I'm working on a tight budget right now. Also, I might end up changing the engine for maybe a 5.0 or something along those lines. Would I have to change the suspension again? Thanks.

January 24th, 2012, 09:58 PM	#9
nce74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've given up on uploading pics and urls but here are the direct links to some pics: http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/175b.gif http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/228.jpg http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/155.jpg http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/178.jpg http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/172.jpg http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o489/nce74/156.jpg

January 25th, 2012, 12:41 AM	#12
Blue67coupe Hardcore Enthusiast 1967 Mustang 2003 Roush Stage 2 #8576 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 reviews	We have the same style hood I really like that color combo and the side exhaust set up. Also what kind of seats are those? I've been looking for seats with actual head rests and I want Corbeau micro suede seats. But everyone in my family thinks it would look weird __________________ ./_ _ _ ___ __\. (]]]_ _ o _ _[[[) \|\_o_ __ __o_/\| \|__\|..........\|__\|

January 25th, 2012, 12:51 PM	#13
nce74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe they came off a 70 mustang but I'm not sure. I traded my originals for these. I've been told by some that I should've left the originals but I also wanted the headrests. If you live somewhere where it gets very hot then I totally recommend the micro suede inserts, they've come in very handy when the inside gets really hot.

January 25th, 2012, 03:48 PM	#15
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	your car looks good. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

January 25th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#16
nce74 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. I hope to get it as clean looking as the ones I saw on your site but I still have a long ways to go.

January 26th, 2012, 10:30 AM	#17
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank You, Let me know how I can help. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

February 1st, 2012, 03:40 PM	#18
TCStang Enthusiast 07 GT, 1968 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Colony,TX Posts: 674 iTrader: 0 reviews	very nice car. __________________ 2007 GT 339 RWHP and 320RWTQ. 1968 coupe 302

February 6th, 2012, 01:53 PM	#20
outlawz916 Regular 1967 Mustang A-code unknown Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would get sub frame connectors, 620 coils, new bushings in your leaf springs, new shocks, export brace, monte carlo bar, and thick sway bars and see if that makes it ride like you want it to

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