[03_StangGuy]

i gots a woody

 

[dcook_14]

-RRS front suspension and brakes
-TCP power steering rack
-TCP G-bar system-Rear Suspension
-9" Currie Rear end with 3.55 gears and moser axles
-TCP Subframe Connectors
-PSE 17" Halibrand style bolt on aluminum wheels with spinners. 9.5" in the front with 245 tires and 11" in the rear with 315 tires.
-Transmission-t-56 6 speed
-Shelby script seats from the Unique performance auction
-66 Style shelby rear shelf instead of a back seat
-Autometer Gauges set in a brushed aluminum dash.

Pretty much all I see here is dollar signs on every line.

And I know it's a little point, but a 245 tire is going to be awfully tight on a 9.5" rim. Max recommended width rim for a 245 tire is usually 9"

 

[67svtstang]

dcook- That is just the way restomods go. Upgraded suspension, steering, brakes, etc are a must., That is what will make the car enjoyable and marketable if i ever need or want to sell the car.

 

[dcook_14]

haha, yeah I know restomods get pretty expensive. I'd love to do one but I've got student loans kicking in soon, so I think any car stuff will be put on the back burner

 

[Countryboy_99]

You may not know this dcook, but the only thing cheap about cars is girl in the back seat and the air in the tires (but that's only if you stop at Quick Trip).

 

[rk_2000_Z/28]

WOW! What an amazing project. I can see it in my head with the Tungsten Grey, but I still can't wait to see it finished.

So what's the deal with the motor? Is it a 0 miles deal from Ford, or a private seller? It's an 03, so does it have the upgraded heads?

 

[67svtstang]

It was claimed to be a leftover from the factory.
Please enlighten me on the upgraded heads. I am still learning about the 03-04 SVT motors. Is there a certain part number for the better/upgraded heads or do they just have different hardware. Where should i start to look for clues?
Thanks

 

[rk_2000_Z/28]

It was claimed to be a leftover from the factory.
Please enlighten me on the upgraded heads. I am still learning about the 03-04 SVT motors. Is there a certain part number for the better/upgraded heads or do they just have different hardware. Where should i start to look for clues?
Thanks

It's not a big difference. The 03's had a 4 thread spark plug whole and then in 04 they upgraded to a 9 thread whole.

Also, the cooling passages on the early stock heads weren't the greatest and some guys would develop a nasty 'tick'. But this typically only develops after extended high speed runs.

Here is a nice site you may want to check out to learn more on that motor.

Terminator FAQs

 

[rk_2000_Z/28]

If I'm not mistaken the best way to tell the difference is to look at the Ford logo on the side of the head.

Check post #11 and 12 on this link:

My 03 has 8 thread heads. - SVTPerformance

 

[67svtstang]

Thanks for the tips. I just went and checked the engine and it has the 9 thread heads that say Ford Motor Company. Cool

 

[rk_2000_Z/28]

Right on. That's good to hear.

Any more pics?

 

[67svtstang]

Not yet. The body needed more finishing work than we thought. So, it will probably not be painted until after the new year.

 

[TonyNDeb]

Subscribing. Frigging awesome.

 

[Lefty]

:bump

Any updates?

 

[ReverendDexter]

And I know it's a little point, but a 245 tire is going to be awfully tight on a 9.5" rim. Max recommended width rim for a 245 tire is usually 9"

245 will be fine on a 9.5" rim. 9.5inches is ~241mm, so that's not even a stretched tire.

 

[F8L GT]

in either MM&FF or 5.0, they had a 65 fast back with all termi unibody with a 65 body. This car is going to be gorgeous.

Heres a link to the other one
1965 Ford Mustang - Muscle Mustang Fast Fords Magazine

 

[MustangOne]

Yes They Reskinned a 2003 Cobra with a 1965 Fastback. Looks Great.
here is a link to there web site

 

[Lefty]

:drool

 

[67svtstang]

No Progress

Unfortunately due to the holidays and this miserably cold weather, nothing has been done to the car except minor body work. It's is more or less ready for primer, but it is too cold to spray in my painters shop.
I am really ready for the car to come home. Updates will move along much much faster once the car is in my garage.

 

[BA Mustang]

Yeah this weather sucks. High this week here is only 37.