1968 Rustang Project

We were tripping over left over parts from projects here at the shop. We figured we would put them to use but they seem to be getting stacked higher and higher. I had was was left of a parts car that I had been trying to sell. No one would buy it even at scrap price. Well one thing lead to another and we closed Hilltop Hot Rods down for 10 days to toss all this stuff at the Rustang.

Here's what we started with.

Time to blow it apart.

This build is all about building a car with what you already have. We have an S10 frame. We will use it. Have to remember that this car is being built with junk we have. We are not buying anything that we don't have to.

Frame was z'd to get the right wheelbase but mainly to get it LOW.

We had plenty of help from the club and even some people we never knew showed up to just work and be part of the build. Very cool.

We had a virgin 283 laying around. We will run it!

So this is how far we made it in 10 days. The Rustang has been tarped due to having to get back to work on customers cars. I hope we will get back to it soon. I will keep you posted.

Look's good, I like it low down.. the 283 looks good setting between the rails.

Glad to see this build thread. I am currently looking at a 65 Mustang 6cyl auto car. I would love to do a similar build like this with a S10 frame. Screw the purist.. This car looks better than most others out there.