$18k Mustang Fastback Unveiled: Is Converting a Coupe More Economical? | lostsocketgarage.com

Explore the reality of purchasing a Mustang Fastback for $18k and delve into the financial sense behind opting for a Coupe to Fastback conversion. Visit my website for more: www.lostsocketgarage.com/
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[@ScottHarness1]

Thanks for the shout out! This is such a good reference! There are no cheap good Fastbacks out there.

[@JA-sm9zf]

Thank you guys! This info is very helpful!!!

[@Mustang65898]

Awesome vid guys thanks

[@arneminderman3770]

Great what you doing! Greatings from the netherlands.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Awesome, thank you! Cheers!

[@briancassette9680]

Subbed. Guys, the coups are flying out of barns in the NE. Literal Buckets of rust going for 5K. I’m definitely feeling the pressure to get my dream build rolling. Your conversion estimated quote Is more than fair. Where are you guys based? I’m going to start watching your older vids.

[@lostsocketgarage]

We are in Salt Lake city utah. We have some coupes here that are pretty good deals

[@joeg3520]

Awesome information!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@strang1124]

DYNACORN DYNACORN fastback bodies $18,6k. Seal, prime, paint & bolt up parts.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Definitely an option. Some drawbacks though: 1. You are waiting usually at least a year 2. Doesnt come with doors, fenders, or anything that bolts on. 3. No vin, so you have to register it as a kit car (or do other more grey area stuff). 4. No guarantee its all welded together with the right measurements because they have no doors, fender, decklid etc. We have had issues with their welded side assemblies not being welded correctly. But overall yes, still a solid option.

[@johnkelly6942]

Now we know the risks associated with buying a “restored” car. Unless the previous owner has photographs proving the condition BEFORE painting you have to assume the worst.

[@brandonloveday]

I am just stunned at the prices that Fastbacks are commanding these days. I was very lucky/blessed. I got a 67 Fastback in 2003 with the luxury interior package, factory in dash AC, 289, 2 barrel with a c4 in Frost Turquoise. It was 95% all there and I got it for $2500. I had to replace the entire cowl panels and some other minors panels. I am restomodding the car but nothing that can not be undone. The car is just too valuable now to cut to pieces for a coyote engine or whatever. I completely agree with the Coupe to Fastback conversion for the working man. Thanks for the video, it was very informative.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Glad you liked it . That's awesome you got a great deal

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Bought my 67 fastback in 2000 for 3grand. Had a 200ci and a 3 spd. A lot of bodywork. I still own the car and it's getting a new 427w and TKX trans. Along with a lot of new suspension parts. Brakes and ditching the 8inch rear for a 9inch.

[@fdwsr71]

I have to agree, after looking around here in rust belt Indiana the Ridiculous Prices people want for mustangs that have floor boards that the whole Flintstone Family can foot it down the road is crazy. Even the surrounding states are the same. I might just have to look into a conversation

[@lostsocketgarage]

I looked at a fastback the other day, the guy wanted 35k for it. It had no floor, frame rails shot, torque boxes, firewall ,trunk all shot. I was like damn dude this car needs a new....car haha

[@luisayala7861]

Great video! New subscriber here. I realize this video was posted some time ago but does your price to do the conversions include Dynacorn pieces needed or is your price of 10k just labor?

[@lostsocketgarage]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@billyhansen12]

Heck yea!!!

[@Alex-yi4ou]

It makes total sense. I sold my 68 fastback. Im trying to find a coupe here in phx az but they sell fast

[@lostsocketgarage]

Hit us up on insta or fb . Maybe we can find one for you. We are in SLC

[@Alex-yi4ou]

@@lostsocketgarage for sure, i got you guys on instagram. I got a 67 coupe. Ill never convert that since its been in family for years but i want a 67 or 68 to convert it!

[@jesse75]

Still finding them cheap where I live. Found a 67 fastback for $21,000. Ran and drove. Thought it was a 390 engine. Turned out to be a 427.

[@freddunbar]

Thoughts: If you are looking for an OEM restore of a semi rare fastback with a matching number drive train then go with the best you can find existing fastback, but if you are looking for a modernized restomod then there is no reason not to go the conversion route. In fact I would say it is better to go the conversion route if you are going the restomod direction, since you are not potentially devaluing an original car.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Could not agree more here. Got a C code, lemme cut it in half. Got an S code, maaaaaybe lets keep her factory oem haha

[@billyhansen12]

Any way you could do a 351w upgrade info video for 67-68 stang, heads, carb, intake, head clearance ex.. whats the best bang for buck build. Please.

[@lostsocketgarage]

We will be doing a built 351 very soon, we can sure do a vid on it

[@ruthlessreid9172]

I figured the same ten years ago and bought a new gt mustang 36k new an old one would've been 60k plus.

[@LordSamuelJ]

OR, you could find a cheap coupe and just drive and enjoy it! That way you save even more!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Very true!

[@murraymadness4674]

lol, for sure, the 65 fastback looks much better, but a 67 coupe is one of my favorite, don't really like the fastbacks much. My 70 Mach1 though is the best.

[@gearfest7555]

Where are you based out of? Contact info.. And what would be the turnaround time for something like that? Thank you! Awesome work!

[@lostsocketgarage]

We are in Salt Lake city utah. Thanks for watching . Feel free to message us on insta or FB and we can give you all the details.

[@ScottHarness1]

I do a cost comparison on the converted coupe to the VIN fastback. You can build one of these under $10k and what's more you will have a better car in the end. I converted a coupe for $6k. I made a video about it; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnmkdneKgLSmnas

[@dylanelliott4715]

Subscribed. I'm definitely interested in doing this, but I have a few questions if anyone has time: 1) How difficult is it to find a garage willing to do this and do it well 2) How well do these converted fastbacks actually hold up over the years provided everything is done well? I'm no automotive expert but it looks like a lot of work is being done to the structural parts of the car and this makes me worry it won't hold up over the years. I've read a lot of horror stories about people or businesses who tried to take this on and ended up ruining a poor 68 coupe so I'm just curious.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Shoot us a message on fb or insta @LostSocketGarage or email us at [e-mail] I'd be happy to set up a call

[@RegulerShowTV]

If it’s done properly they’ll last just as long if not longer than original fastbacks. Since now people know to maintain and take care of the car while it’s sheet metal is new, unlike when they were first built, people didn’t take care of a lot of em.

[@class5bodyworks]

I'm a body/metal/paint tech at Mustangs to Fear and we've done a few conversions. If done properly there are no issues. Problem is that most sellers want a mint for just the roof and structure and being original metal, you still have rust in areas you can't get to. Since all these replacement parts are available aftermarket I would go that route. It does take some skill to do. We just recently received a licensed Eleanor done by someone else as a conversion that was totally butchered. The inner structure was so compromised that the customer decided to go with a new body and start over. The car was just unsafe at that point. He paid over 100k for this car. About 25k for the Eleanor "license". I guess as long as you spend the money, you cam officially license a VW Bettle as an Eleanor. Apparently no one inspects these cars before handing out the tag. VIN tags are a whole different topic. Potentially a bait and switch if it's sold later as a fastback.

[@danfoley6348]

That's crazy, dynacorn all new is 17500 advertised with doors and deck lid, only way to go imo

[@lostsocketgarage]

Yeah only trouble with that is no Vin number, and dynacorn is at least 1 year out on those

[@danfoley6348]

@@lostsocketgarage just personally if I were going that deep into a build, it would have a coyote all aftermarket suspension, and some upgrades to interior, I could wait a year and do a builders title

[@Tyler-zy7jz]

I’m a bit confused do we buy the body and then bring it to you or do have like a program to pay a deposit and you go out and find the body and start the conversion and extra parts?

[@lostsocketgarage]

It can go a couple of ways. We can find a car for you or if you have a car you can send it to us. Feel free to dm us on fb or insta if you have more questions or want to set up a call

[@CruisinComPTon]

do you guys have a car carrier you work with for reliability and decent rates? current rate from my online search for souther cal to your address is around 1k then im assuming around the same to get it back. whats the current turn around time?

[@lostsocketgarage]

We can ask one of our clients, they shipped from Cali. Dm us on either fb or insta and we can setup a call and chat about it. Turnaround is about a month once we have the parts

[@traxiii]

I kick myself every time I think about the fact that I sold my '67 390GTA Dark Moss Green Fastback back in 1988 for $3500. It had 179K miles, was a Zero rust CA car and I had rebuilt and upgraded the engine, and trans, replaced the carpet and headliner. It had an OK respray, but was a strong runner and driver. Wish I still had the darn thing...every darn day!

[@lostsocketgarage]

We all have those cars!!! it sucks. I sold a 93 RX7 about 15 years ago for like 10k ugh

[@jesse75]

You had to sell it. That's why.

[@rubenpatterson1446]

You guys should take a shot at a fastback cougar look it up on KZbin

[@lostsocketgarage]

Been looking at it... might have too ;)

[@esquire9445]

Revology is just getting dynocorn parts and creating a car from the ground up. I wonder what the cost of that is… also, how do you license a ground up dynocorn body?

[@lostsocketgarage]

Good Question. The issue is they do not come with vin numbers so legally they should be registered as a kit car.

[@josephmcmanamon575]

You guys are great for showing this ! Looks like 18-20 grand worth of junk. What’s it gonna to straighten and repair that junk is the scary thing. I’d rather do a conversion I believe.

[@trentdawg2832]

In high school i had a ‘65 fastback with a built 302 toploader 4spd and mach one front end….in the seventies during the gas crisis he had modified it and put the filler in the trunk and deleted the fuel cap on the back panel he owned a auto body shop ……fast foward to the 90’s my dad aquired for me …due to one condintion…that i got good grades and finished school ….long story short…..i fucked up!! He took the car and sold it….live and learn…..some 30 yrs later i now have a son that is months away from being 16 and he wants a mustang….my close friend has a ‘67 289 coupe that hes had for close to 30 years now….the car is pretty much done and his kids have no intrest in it….he told me its mine for $15k……so now i have a mustang to hold over my sons head and if he fucks up im selling it for $25k…….lol yeah im a chevy guy no harm no foul…but my wife had a ‘66 and ‘97 gt when i met her so i knew she would be on board with getting him a mustang….even though we already have 6 cars between us 3 of which have supercharged LS’s…my nova/c-10/ and cts-v…..then my duramax and tahoe…5 out of 6 are GM the 6th is a mbz so number 7 has to be a mustang…always comes full circle

[@lostsocketgarage]

Quite a collection. I miss my nova

[@user-td4nx9eq3j]

Could you give me measurements and dimensions of each part of that structure?

[@lostsocketgarage]

We do have a measurement video on our channel

[@mikesharp5455]

How about a dynacorn body? 17500 for a basically new body

[@lostsocketgarage]

It is an option, that is if they are still making them. Last time I checked they were around 1 year out. Also it is not vinned. So its registered as a kit car

[@eddievantailn2882]

10K for the fastback conversion, what will the paint cost me? Thanks.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Pricing varies. Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@adriankaill9413]

For $18K buy a new body shell from Dynacron

[@lostsocketgarage]

I mean yea, thats an option. The main drawbacks to those: No vin (have to register as kit car or worse vin swap), no doors, hood, deck lid fenders etc. Also if you do some research on their pre-welded stuff, you're going to find alot of people that have fitment issue, including us. We have a video about "the dangers of prewelded side assemblies". Depends on the situation honestly

[@whome5810]

How does coupe to fastback compare to just buying a Dynacorn shell?

[@lostsocketgarage]

It's much cheaper, also they are over a year out on dynacorn bodies.

[@X69XMACH1X]

I was thinking same thing. I got a coupe to do for the wife. But at 17,500 for the dynacorn complete body, the extra 2500 seems worth it to have a completely new rust free, dent free, perfect starting point.

[@julioarenas8476]

What's the cost of a 67 coupe to fastback conversition.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Right now the base conversion is $13700 for parts and labor on a 67-68. Price may change in the future depending on parts. Feel free to email me @ [e-mail] for any questions

[@stang3028]

I had a young guy stop me in my coupe one day said his dad had a car for sale this is the car in my videos you would die if i told you how much i got it for 1967 289 gt car fastback its getting there slowly every thing is done on the body now i hope to have it done this year

[@lostsocketgarage]

That's awesome 👌 . Pricing is crazy right now for sure

[@stang3028]

@@lostsocketgarage Thanks guys love the vids I would love to quit my job and have my own hot rod shop y’all are great

[@peter455sd]

Better buy a whole Dynacorn body with this money

[@lostsocketgarage]

Sad thing is no Vin number, also they are way backordered.

[@peter455sd]

@@lostsocketgarage Hey don't get offended,I'm not diminishing the quality of your work,just being practical based on the fact that the 3 last cars I sold went all overseas.

[@lostsocketgarage]

@@peter455sd Not offended at all! The whole body is a good option, just a couple of drawbacks

[@brenteddy67mustang]

I love the Letterkenny flag. Pitter Patter

[@lostsocketgarage]

Let's get at er

[@thecamaroguy2618]

what's a 65 fastback roller worth realistically

[@lostsocketgarage]

Really hard to answer that one. Completely depends on shape and options it has. I will say 67-68 go for more than 65-66

[@thecamaroguy2618]

thanks for the reply. it's a c code 289 3 speed 5 lug

[@stevetilbrook3402]

My god go straight to Dynacorn and get a new body with vin for the same price.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Dynacorn bodies don't come with vins sadly..and they are missing alot of other stuff too haha

[@stevetilbrook3402]

@@lostsocketgarage no vins? Woops

[@skeeters2740]

Do you guys finance?

[@lostsocketgarage]

As of now, no. However I know some of our clients have gotten financing through classic car lenders.

[@hitsticktricks86]

How much for a 69 fastback conversion?

[@lostsocketgarage]

Right now it's 12500. Feel free to DM us on Facebook or Instagram

[@rickyvondiesel6181]

Project level fastback is 20/30k

[@lostsocketgarage]

Yeah the #mustangFastback is really spendy right now.

[@torinoscj]

VIN number? VIN=Vehicle Identification Number VIN Number= Vehicle Identification Number Number. Yeah stupid sounds funny.

[@vincentenk4449]

That's a lot of money for a $500 car! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lostsocketgarage]

you would think

[@RealGenX]

So basically you have to re fastback the fast back!

[@lostsocketgarage]

yup, we prefere to call it Re-Fastbackatizing haha

[@JAVIERHERNANDEZ-bw7bz]

Mexican body work 😹🤘

[@singularity7968]

You're going to need to replace the everything except for the VIN tag. What a pile of garbage.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Yeah it's a rough one

[@tyronelagrant1169]

Are you f:;:: serious? 20k

[@lostsocketgarage]

Yup, gnarly market for FBs

[@robertclymer6948]

A fool and his money soon part ways. Just sayin.

[@lostsocketgarage]

To each his/her own

[@johndillian1018]

For all you buying to make money, you can go sk a bg ft dnky dk!!

[@lostsocketgarage]

Not sure what this means, but right on. You do you

[@johndillian1018]

@@lostsocketgarage - I am saying the only ones that care about these cars are the ones flipping them for $$ and have no interest in the car themselves, when there are tons of us that would cherish them, but, the flippers put them out of our reach, only because/for the greed. Those type of people can do the above. I am sure if you sound it out, you would get it.

[@martydeem404]

We get it - your the victim of the man holding you down. Go get a job and save for one and quit crying

[@mauser2134]

looks more like they were scammed for $18k. typical flipper tricks and shit there.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Na, it's just the market right now

[@martydeem404]

Not as much as they scammed you when you bought a new car that’s losing value daily

[@scotty362100]

Are you trying to be a comedy club? Seriously these dumb comedy insertions into the video add NOTHING to your channel! People that are interested in classic car restoration/building, are NOT coming here to see a comedy skit. Just saying, you are cheapening your channel, and driving away a LOT of possible views.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Buddy, we make about 20 bucks a month off this channel. I don't do it for money. I do this because I enjoy it, and it helps people. This is a free entertainment platform. What that means is ,if you don't like the content , good news you didn't pay for it and you can mosey on down the road. Cheers bud.