Fast Track Transformation: '67 Mustang Coupe to Fastback in Minutes! | lostsocketgarage.com
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- Dive into the thrilling world of Mustang transformations as we convert a '67 Coupe into the iconic Fastback in record time! Visit my website for more: www.lostsocketgarage.com/
This video will guide you through the key steps and essential how-to's, using top-quality Dynacorn metal for an impeccable build. We've perfected the process to bring you a quick and efficient conversion, bringing the classic Fastback dream to life.
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another fine job guys. i love how you guys make it look so easy thats skill
This video will definitely help me on my conversion. Great info!
Nice video. Great formatting and awesome content. Appreciate you taking the time to post.
Thanks so much for following along
That was cool. I have never seen this done. I didn't even know it was a thing to change them very cool. earned a subscription.
Nice work boys. Love it.
I've seen this done many years ago in one of the Mustang Magazines. This is the first time I'm seeing it done semi live. You guy do a Great Job. If I had a 67/68 Coupe this is what I'd do with it.
Really nice work, this could make it a viable option to having a fastback something I always wanted since the movie Bullet.
That's awesome! I have a '67 T code coupe setting in my junk cars. It was mostly complete until I sold the grill and a headlight bezel about 8 years ago. I have always wanted to do this though but I wasn't sure what all was involved. I might just drag it in the shop someday and do it now.
Problem is the new sheet metal doesn't fit worth a sh!t.
Expect to play with it till you are sick of it.
Great job, I wish I had the skills to do this!
Awesome guys!
I always enjoy your videos! That was a very nice coupe lol, but nothing beats a fastback.
Thanks buddy!!
Excellent video and excellent work.
Thank you! Cheers!
I can respect the work in making the conversion, but I prefer originality.
Great job, amaizing
I subbed, clicked bell, and selected all!!! My screen name says it ALL!!!
Hi guys! Just subscribed and checking out your channel for the first time! Looking good!
Awesome! Thanks for following along!!
Looks great.
Great job!! Greatings from the netherlands!
Thank you! Cheers!
..People , who are not afraid..! 👍🏻
A really beautiful transformation..! 😁
Hey Thanks!
Oh man....not gonna say anything negative but a red '67 with a black vinyl roof is one of my favorite Mustang looks.
Had a '66 Coupe I bought in 1980 when I was 14. Sold in '87 and still miss it.
Great idea
That was a clean car
Another reason to do full car history checks! Thx guys
I was just watching a video on CUDA's and they found all the imperfections with a body just by looking at the welds and bare metal from parts chopping that will seriously affect the bottom line of the car's worth. They could tell that a Barracuda rear was used on a Cuda body, just from slight discolorations in specific spots.
Very nice job guys.... finding sheet metal guys is a dying art
Amazing job. Been wait for a video like this. This gives me better understanding what is needed to take on a job like this. I guess, I'll just have to buy a 66 from you guys. Although it would be fun to build my own one day.
Hey we are happy to help however! Thanks for following along
Hmm what about a fastback conversation for a Cougar?
@@jessechristensen6028 - I love talking to my cars.
@Jesse Christensen I saw a video of one on CZcams a while back. He had to do a bunch of custom work to do it, but it looks awesome.
I had never seen or even heard of this being done but it came out really well. Can't say I would even attempt it I'll leave this stuff up to the pros like you guys.
If u can weld it ain't that bad, I just made an old 4 door mustang.....did use some falcon part's.. LoL
Nicely Done 👍🤓
Thanks 😁
Thanks! RWB ❤🎉
Thats my white 69 Boss 302 at Roadkill nights in the beginning of your video. Roadkill nights is a blast.
No way! That's awesome! Crazy little world.
I love roadkill nights, so much fun.
Thanks!
no, Thank you!!!
Best use for a coupe.
Hey that's my dad car! Mom called and told me it got delivered last week. Gotta go over and check it out
Haha awesome! I was going to put him next to it as a thumbnail but figured he wouldn't like that haha
It was a sweet looking coupe. I could not ruin an original.
Isn’t every mustang built original? Lol.
Only comes from the factory with the build sheet once!
Can you really say that you are ruining a Mustang by changing a coupe into a fastback. I think not. Just my opinion.
I know resto mods are the thing, I just love cars the way they rolled off the line. Always disappointed when I think I am looking at a Shelby and find out it is tribute car. Even worse. I watch some 53 and 54 vettes come across the auction block totally tricked out. Those cars were beautiful as originals.
It was interesting seeing this conversion done. It turned out well. Although I'm not really sure why anyone would want to do this, but maybe Fastbacks are not readily available. Good that you can still get new parts for something this old. Being in Australia, we rarely see old Mustangs, although new Mustangs are around sometimes.
They do this for people looking to customise (imho).....coupes are cheaper than fastbacks....a lot cheaper. You can get good fastbacks, but you have to pay top dollar. I'll be doing this conversion soon (in australia). I like the idea of all new sheet metal....and my mustang was not a numbers matching type of car.....was always going to change it up.
@@shan7561 It would be interesting if you video it while doing it.
Not only are fastbacks way more scarce but you will also pay 3-5 times more for a fastback than a coupe in equal condition.
Nice work! Where do you buy your rear quarter panels, etc. for your 65-66 coupe to fastback conversions?
We use Dynacorn parts. We are dealers for them
My dad wants an original fastback.. the “nicest” project-condition I’d be willing to get into is just too much for the same amount of work you would end up doing with this conversion anyways… thanks for the open video. Gives us a great look at the conversion
Thanks for following along!
17.5k$ Dynacorn will get you a NEW chassis- buy a parts car & do it
@@nukarr be honest. I'm a body/ painter.
Most sheet metal has to be reworked and reworked.
now I am wanting 2 do my 66
You should!!!
More need to be done like this .
I would rather have/see a Fastback...!
Okay... so this was cool and I subscribed. IDK... 20 years ago or so, I went looking for a reasonably priced fastback from my birth year... a 1968... and I couldn't find one. I bought a 65 coupe... and a 66 convertible... but I simply could not find the 68 fastback. So... it looks like you guys have a good fix for that problem. I know the convertible had a bunch of extra support built into the body and frame because it was more likely to twist... but all the mustangs will twist when you put enough power into them. So I'm curious if your fix includes any beefing up of the frame and body. I guess I look at a few other videos to find out...
We do if the customer wants it. For a stock 351 really no bracing is needed. If you go stroker or even coyote then yes, you should look at frame rail connectors and beefy suspension.
It would be really cool to build a hybrid fastback that retains the roll down rear side windows. It would be a bigger job for sure, as surgery on the new metal would be extensive, but it would certainly be unique...
Isn't that how they do the Cougar fastback conversions? I have seen a couple of those and they look really cool.
Yup, we might have to do one ;)
The old coupe roof plus another coupe could make for a sweet Mustang wagon!
Good work have you done 68 conversion…? I need the rear window molding for my 68 coupe grande you my have it from a conversion laying around?
We have done quite a few 68s. Are you talking about the quarter windows?
Hunter be actin like he get down at da beginning....they be doin good work and prob some swappin after da shop close
Trying to decipher what you mean here bud, but regardless, thanks for watching :)
I was at a crossroads. Find a fastback or do a conversion.
Found a 67 FB for $21,000. Just needed some TLC.
The key is to have money waiting for the right time to come up.
I didn't think it was possible to find a FB for that price anymore.
Nice find. And having a real fastback VIN means you will always get your money out of it if you have to sell.
I vote for converting ALL of the 60s Mustang Coupes to Fastbacks ! 🙏 AND … it’d be pretty KEWL to see a Cougar converted to fastback ☺️ (‘67 XR7 was my First car)
Haha we are working on it!! Yeah I want to do a #mercurycougar #fastback conversion sooooon.
Lost socket garage, 10 mm no doubt
YES! Even though the most common bolt on a Mustang is half inch (can't find those either)
Do you guys do gt500(classic) shelby extra body work as well?
Shoot me an email @lostsocketgarage@gmail.com
Hey looking to do a fast back conversation and wondering how much can you get away without buying in one of the 6k+ conversion kits
Thats a Hard one. Ive seen people use donor fastbacks and cut the roof. Seen people make their own inner structure to save money. This is a hard one to do on a tight budget, but if you're patient and find bits and pieces here or there, Im sure you could do it.
Are you ever going to do a 69 / 70 coupe to fastback conversion? The windshield angle is lower on the "sportsroof" models.
We will fairly soon. Have a couple on the list
You guys should do it. Fastback Miata!!
Haha Ronnie would love that
Do you use the same mustang fastback skeleton,to do the cougar fastback conversion.?
That's a good question, We are currently researching this, but from what I have found, yes. Hopefully in the near future we can do a #coupetofastbackconversion on a #cougar
Hey guys! Great job. Would it be easier to start from a convertible? I’m a Mustang fanatic and always wanted a 67 fastback but I’m on a coupe/convertible budget. 🤣
You can do it from a convertible . Actually a bit stronger that way because the floor on convertibles are thicker and you will have both torque boxes.
@@lostsocketgarage Sweet, good to know!
Who supplies your body panels , quarters, roof ect.?
We use all Dynacorn fastback replacement panels. All brand new
Awesome! What do you guys charge to do this conversion?
It varies per year and condition. But feel free to reach out to us at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com Happy to chat and go over whats entailed
CHALLENGE. For thought anyway. Could it be possible to use the fastback parts on a cougar?
I've actually been doing a bit of research on this. Might have to do it ;)
1 safety item of note: i noticed that u and ur helper were not wearing clolves while handling sheet metal parts. i would assume theres a lot of sharp edges. if it were me diong the job, id wear them.
Why did you replace the B pillars on this Coupe? Was their damage?
There was and also we had an extra pair.
Wide body fast backs vtuned got one he stared should buy it Finnish it
How many of these conversions have you done? Do you have an average hours per job for the body work portion of the work? No paint, no electrics.
We have done around 20. Takes us about 2 weeks.
Can you guys do this conversion to my 68 Camaro ?
kind of cool but i saw one years ago that took it a step better IMO it was a high end build /Restomod that converted one into a Fastback with a removable hard top ! perhaps not the most practical ? but definitely the best of all Worlds of Classic Mustangs Why? i grew up running around and riding in both as i graduated HighSchool in 1982 and 1960s Mustangs were everywhere and affordable , heck we used to go to our local Junkyards to get parts (cheap ) i blew up a 302 and got all the parts i needed to get the car running for under $200.00 it was a 68 Convertible 3 Speed on the Floor that wound up getting Totaled by a drunk running a Red light unfortunately we pulled almost all the body parts off a 6 cylinder hardtop project car i had in the back yard the car got put back together not painted and it had too much structual damage to be a safe driver so it was sold as is ? Running and Driving ,Multiple Colors ,Salvage Florida Title it was a One Family owned Vehicle as well
Where's your shop and how much do you charge for a project like this?
We are in SLC Utah. Really depends on the year. DM us on FB or Insta, We'd be happy to give you a quote
A fast backs worth way more money but like the looks of the coupe more myself !
can you guys do a rear window plug to create a '69 charger 500
Im not sure I understand. Making a Mustang a charger 500?
Do you have a list of measurements at the critical points ?
email us at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com we will help ya!
What is the price of such a job in your shop guys?
I'm seriously considering getting a coupe since they are way cheaper and converting it into a fastback (I would also like flares on the car as an addition job for your shop).
Shoot me an email @lostsocketgarage@gmail.com
all I need to do is some how get a fastback roof lol
Dynacorn sells them and we are dealers for them. Reach out at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com ill see what I can do
How hard is it to register one of these car.After reboby.
Vin Stays the same, you just register it as usual. Most states dont have "fastback" category ( I've never seen one), its just registered as a coupe either way.
In a rollover event, would this be as safe as factory?
It would be as safe as a stock Fastback in that situation. For our #coupetofastback conversion we simply replace the coupe structure with a #Fastback structure
The original cars were built to different standards to todays cars. The 60s cars were pretty bendy. Have you added any additional steel to stiffen the body? Such as an integral roll bar hoop, stiffeners to the rear suspension points or adding material to the sill?
We only brace it for the conversion. They are kinda flimsy being a uni body. Best thing to do is frame rail connectors if your pushing additional power.
I always jack up 60' cars with the doors shut. Like you said, they can be flimsy.
What does this cost to have done? And I know there can be lots of variables but let's say like the video. If it comes to mostly stripped like that one and leaves your shop like that one.
Shoot me an email at LostSocketGarage@gmail.com
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What do charge yo do this work on a 68 coupe to fast back
Shoot me an email at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com happy to answer any questions
Where you located and how much do you charge for turn key jobs.
What do you consider a turn key Job? Shoot me an email at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com
what color red is on the coupe before conversion? is there a paint code?
It was Just called Candy Apple Red from factory.
Do they stay titled as a coup or can it be titled as a fastback?
They Stay titled as a Coupe. To my knowledge there isn't a way to retitle it as a FB.
You saying the fox is "not so much" the pinnacle of cars is funny, you must not have watched many of the auctions lately. Lol, them 69 Camaro lovers are mostly dead.
Have you done a 1969 mustang coupe conversion to fastback?
Not yet no. Hopefully soon
Quite interesting.😮 I wonder why a nice coupe was chisen by the owner. 🤔 Are they painting it Highland Green later?
We actually sourced this car for him. Reason was when all was said and done, he wanted a running dricing FB. So we bought one that was a good deal and fairly good condition. Saves a bit of money this way. Not sure what color
what do you guys charge to do the conversion?
Shoot me an email @ lostsocketgarage@gmail.com
Nice Mufstain.
That's cruel and unusual punishment to a perfectly good body. The VIN's not gonna match up to a fastback. I was just watching a video on CUDA's and they found all the imperfections with a body just by looking at the welds and bare metal from parts chopping that will seriously affect the bottom line of the car's worth. IF IT AINT BROKE, DON'T FIX IT
There are opposing views on this procedure for sure. It actually raises the value of a coupe believe it or not.
Please tell me where you found new body parts that actually fit!!!!???
We use all dynacorn metal. We are dealers for them. They don't always fit perfectly, little massaging needed but they are the best we have found.
@@lostsocketgarage Excellent, I'll keep that in mind...I've tried several other sources and they were all junk....fenders that are a full inch too short!!...hoods with 3/4" too much arch...thanks much for the reply and the great video!
That mustang looks 100% more cool with the fastback.
Thanks! We think so
Do you coupe to convertible conversions? If so, what is cost?
Yes. Feel free to email me at LostSocketGarage@gmail.com
Guys plan on using rust free primer before weld up in the future 😮
What do you charge to do the conversion?
Shoot me an email at LostSocketGarage@gmail.com I'd be happy to cover our options
Hey Guys back in Navy 89-93 AMS aviation mech. structures we preheated items for best penetration & strength . Not so much contaminations but either way it shows what a professional welder you have in Ronny
He will appreciate that comment!
If it wasn't for Ronnie doing all the welding, this 67 Ford Mustang would have quickly turned to a pile of rusting scrap metal. 🤠
How much would your shop charge to do this job?
Shoot me an email @ lostsocketgarage@gmail.com
How much would it cost for you to turn a 65-67 Ford coupe mustang into a fastback mustang and do you do these conversion's for the public???
Yes we do! Feel free to email me at LostSocketGarage@gmail.com and I can shoot you all the info
How much does the conversion cost?
Depends on the year really. Shoot me an email at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com
Do you still have that fastback from the grave available?
The 67 or the 69
@@lostsocketgarage 67
Now do a Mustang Ranchero mashup. A Ranchstango.
I would do it only because that's an awesome name haha
@Lost Socket Garage Ford actually made a prototype mustang pickup
How much did this whole swap cost in all?
Thanks for following along. Feel free to shoot me an email at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com and we can answer all of your questions.
What does it cost to do a conversion
Great question, it depends on a few things. Feel free to dm us on Instagram or FB and we'd be happy to fill you in
Hmmm... I'm a bit surprised you don't lead those roof seams....
my name is ron hunter lol im a driveline tech but i also do restroremodg
would u do my mustang coupe to fastback
Sure. Email me at LostSocketGarage@gmail.com
Do you have a rough price for the labor on this? maybe a starting price just? No parts, just the labor, not hard to get a price on the parts, you told us whcih brand you use. Thanks.
Around $8k
@@lostsocketgarage That's not bad. Do you have a rough idea on parts cost? I ask because I know where a 6cylinder coupe is sitting though I've not been able to buy it to this point. LOL, I'm still trying.
@@dbc105 for 67-68 it's around 5700
what the labor cost for a job like that?
Shoot me an email at lostsocketgarage@gmail.com for pricing