Greetings,

Just purchased a very nice 66 fastback and wanted to know if anyone has info on detailing the trunk. I am looking for info on correct color, padding, floor mat, wiring, anything...

Let me know

Thanks

Here is a picture of my new baby:

 

Damn man, thats badass! Congrats on the purchase! How much did u pay for her? Manual or Auto trans??? Sorry I cant help on the question at hand though....

 

Hi Dan,

She's a C-code automatic. Paid high 20s..

I've included some more pics for your viewing pleasure.

Flawless original body panels.



Factory Pony Interior.



Her great looking smile!



Back seat.



Pony Interior.



Love those louvres.



Styled steel wheels.



Headin' back to the corral.

 

Welcome to the classic section of Mustangforums. Wow! What a beautiful fastback. Be sure you get it in our gallery at the top. If you are sticking with stock trunk mat and accessories, they were black and white plaid. A fleece backing with a vinyl top. Most repo mats come close to original design, but not all. Check with any Mustang supply place.

 

Welcome to the hobby, and congrats on getting the coolest of all the bodystyles! We're quite an exclusive little club!

Your trunk interior will be the same color as the car's exterior (in other words, none of the trunk "splatter" paint in '66). The back side of your access door (sometimes called the "trap door") will be interior color however. It's latching mechanism will stay natural. On the floor, there's a small gas tank-sized pad of insulation covered by the plaid trunk mat. Most of the wiring is supposed to be tucked up under the trnk lip and retained with clips. You're also supposed to have a triangle of particle board covering the small trunk drop-off on the driver's side. And an often overlooked detail: there is supposed to be a protective strip (similar to wind lace) pinched onto the sharp seam on the driver's side rear wheel well. Its job is to prevent scratching things you're hauling in the trunk - but in a fastback, that won't be very much. With Styled Steel Wheels, your spare can be either a 5th Styled Steel (minus the beauty ring) or a plain black steel wheel. Either are correct.

Love those white walls with the Styled Steels, too - They knew what they were doing back in '66!

 

Very very nice man. I wish I had the money to buy one! This is probably a stupid question but you never know....Did u buy the car just for looks and to cruise around in every now and then or are you going to take this to the strip every blue moon?

 

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the info. Very useful.

Your GT looks like a gem. Do you have any more pics I could look at? If you have a chance, share whatever history you might have on your 66.

Dennis

 

Hi Dan9687,

I had been looking at Mustangs for a long time. I was always attracted to Fastbacks and Convertibles. The fact that they were also produced in much smaller numbers than the coupe seemed to be a good choice with respect to appreciating value.

To a certain extent, I think people buy these cars to satisfy both their desire to own a piece of history s well as turn some heads. You have to admit that a 'thumbs up' from an onlooker is a very nice compliment for all your hard work.

So, I bought the stang as an investment, to turn heads and enjoy the hobby of car restoration.

If you are still 'shopping' - don't hurry. Take your time, shop around and wait for that special car that has your name all over it. You'll lov driving it around and getting the looks.

Dennis

 

wow...beautiful fastback...if youll let me be critical i dont like the turn down pipes...is it just me or do the stick out too far?

 

Hi eZ,

Thanks - I really enjoy driving her around.

Funny you should mention the pipest. The picture was taken just before I shortened the pipes and tucked the turn down pipes in just barely looking past the bumper.

Dennis