Posts by brett1970_old

  • K rebody??

    ok i think i have my eleanor pics working in skrapbook forum. It posts the photos in order from newest to oldes, so hit "display all photos" when your on photobucket, and start at the bottom and scroll up to see the progression, thanks, Brett

  • K rebody??

    Thanks for the support Tony. The next time i get over to the shop, i'll write down the vin. I did receive an email from Marv@hipomustang asking for the Vin for the registry. He said he would add it, and mark the car as destroyed. I'll post the vin for the registry, but i would like the car marked as "rebody". I know this is a touchy subject on here.


    I plan on rebuilding the car with as many original K parts as possible. I have the following lined up already from a friend. Hi-po engine complete, motormounts, tri-Y headers, K alternator, K pulleys, K fan, K radiator, K close ratio 4 speed, Original Shelby rollbar, K rear end housing.


    I am NOT going to paint it the original colors, but will be adding shelby side windows, shelby side scoops, shelby hood, shelby R front apron/no front bumper, and 17" torque thrust wheels, exterior will be specter blue metallic with Argent silver stripes, and chrome shelby mirrors.


    If Marv would give me his word on listing the car in the registry as a rebody car, i'll post it. I have been into mustang restoration since i bought my first mustang in 1987 when i was 17. I've worked in the fabrication field about 12 years, and body shop for 4. I'm pretty proficient at welding and bodywork, and can make the car as original looking as possible. I own 5 mustangs, and plan on buying more as i find somewhere to put them all. I am only building my eleanor car for profit, i'll start a thread and post some pictures if anyones wants to see what it was, and what it's looking like right now. Thanks, and sorry to come across wrong on some of my posts, i just felt i needed to defend myself against some of the hostility. Thanks again, Brett

  • K rebody??

    well, i would gladly consider it. That peticular car was in Arizona, and i beleive was reserve not met. I did look on thier website, they are asking 14,500 for bare shell. If i DO build this car it is not for profit. I am building a car for profit currently, a 67 eleanor car. I also have my 95 GT for sale. As i stated many times, i just want a 65/66 daily driver for the summer months. I also have limited space at my house to store more than 3 cars. It'll be next year before i do anything with it anyways.

  • K rebody??

    Actually, i didn't post the VIN for the same reason that people who sell cars on ebay don't. Because they can be used to obtain a title through other means. Hence, you see "XXXX" as the last 4 Vin digits. I've decided to go ahead and build the car as a K and i'll be using 95% original ford K parts. If and when i do sell the car, i'll gladly disclose the history of the car, along with pictures of the total restoration. If i sell the car, and the next person decides to be dishonest, it's out of my hands. I'm sure there are cars out there that are or will be built the exact same way. and the Dynacorn comment, yes the dynacorn cars have a serial number, but it varies from state to state as far as title. Some states you can title the car as a 67/68 mustang, other states you must use your original mustang vin, the body is considered a replacement part, and can be used as such. Read the hotrod magazine artice on replacement bodies.

  • K rebody??

    well, by no means did i mean to rile everyone up. I bought the car, and it came with a K title and Apron number cut from a totaled K. From what i was told, the original K car came to him totally destroyed and stripped of drivetrain. He saved what few salvageable parts that were there, including the Vin from the apron. This is the ONLY 65-66 vin + title he can give me with the car. I just want to build a daily driver 65 - 66 fastback, and it seemed a waste to use this title on this car. I know PLENTY of places that save tags and titles to cars rotted into the ground.. because sooner or later, they pick up a nice shell, and it has no title. So, they use the title they do have so they can plate and drive the car when it's restored.


    If i used the K title on this car and i DID sell it, i would not hesitate to tell the prospective buyer EXACTLY what the car was. How many Shelby clone GT350's are there? most people could care less it's not a real shelby, cause when it's driving by people, they don't have a clue it's not real either. THey may assume it's not real if they know anything about mustangs. i'm done posting on this board, C-ya


    Edited by - brett1970 on 05/08/2007 20:25:31

  • K rebody??

    Actually it's no different than replacing the entire body of a 67 - 68 fastback with a Dynacorn mustang shell. there is no "fraud" involved. The original K car is long gone and scrapped. I have a fastback with no title, so i use the fender apron and title to "replace" the K body. I have stated clearly what i am offering and not misrepresent said car, so there is no "fraud"

  • K rebody??

    Well, i'm new here as a poster, and wanted a little feedback on my project. I purchased a 65/66 fastback body, in so so condition. firewall forward is extremely nice, the back half of the car is pretty rough. Someone started to cut around the rear framerails, and stopped. Here's the real deal with the car, the guy i purchased it from is a lifelong mustang restorer, and he scrapped a totalled K fastback years ago, it was destroyed beyond repair. He saved the inner fender apron with the 66 K vin, and the title.


    I purchased the car, and the correct 9" K rear end housing, and it came with a set of rear frame rails cut from a parts car that are real nice. I have another friend who was been in the mustang business for 30 years, and has 2 K code engines. Consider them correct as far as internals, blocks, and heads. He also has the correct accesories as well, alternator with correct pulley, correct fan, etc.


    I guess the question is, could it be considered a real K code car with the Vin added, new door tag stamped, and all the correct parts on it? The fastback does not have the reinforcement in the rear seat riser for dual exhaust hangers, but all that sheet metal really needs replaced anyways. I can buy an original set of reenforcements, that were cut from a true dual exhaust car.


    Overall, it does need a lot of work, but parts are available. I can purchase the K motor for 2000.00 and probaby a couple hundred for the other correct parts. I may be motivated to sell the fastback with vin section and title, and pass the info for the k parts along with it to the buyer if the price is right. Car is located in northwest ohio. Appreciate any comments, thoughts, good bad or otherwise. Thanks, Brett