Make a fastback out of a coupe

[InUrHead]

Just wondering if any of the people who do body work can asnwer a question for me. I want to buy a 67-68 fastback, but people are asking ridiculous amounts for the most trashed out fastbacks, and the decent ones are FAR beyond monetary reach. However, I can afford to buy a coupe, and a fastback shell. Can the coupe shell be removed and replace with a fiberglass fastback body? I'm what you call a fast learner, so if it is possible, then I can manage it, but I want to know before I throw my money on the line. (I'm not worried about the fact that it's won't really be a fastback, it'll be a fastback in my mind and that's where it really count's). If you want to know where to find the fiberglass body look at www.usbody.com, the prices seem very reasonable to me.

[motor_head_429]

I'm sure with enough money anything is possible. I actually saw a Camaro with 2 axles the other day. Just driving down the Dolphin Expressway with 6 tires.

[008]

The fiberglass body is for race cars with custom built frames. The Mustang is a unibody car which means the body panels, roof, etc is a supporting structure. Removing the body will leave you a frame that's as solid as a sheet of plywood, and the fiberglass won't support the loads.

[Tony H]

Its the Eleanor legacy. Prices should level off eventually though. You *could* chop off the top and put in a fiberglass fastback roof, but 008 is right. You would have to do a LOT to stiffen the car, more than what origional convertalbes had, then you'd still be taking a huge chance.

[outlawdan]

Originally Posted by Tony H

Its the Eleanor legacy. Prices should level off eventually though. You *could* chop off the top and put in a fiberglass fastback roof, but 008 is right. You would have to do a LOT to stiffen the car, more than what origional convertalbes had, then you'd still be taking a huge chance.

I am thinking of a fastback roof swap myself and want to know if i can buy new parts or do i need a donor for the inner structure? and if i need a donor where should i cut?

[redstang65]

I remember reading about a guy who did the conversion with a trashed fastback and a coupe. All you will need is a roof line, so if you can find one of those cheap it will make it a whole lot easier then using a fiberglass one.