Mid Engine 67 Ford Mustang Fastback Pt. 1 - Chassis Stretch

In todays episode were getting un-wanted roll cage steel out of the way, mocking up some panels, and then getting cutting!
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[@DavidLopez-pw7gp]

Move the fuel cell to under the hood of the car for weight distribution and for space in the cockpit you can extend the front end in front of the firewall it's more work but for driving it's much better and more comfy

[@jonathansmith4737]

I couldnt agree more. 100% this!

[@BunkaRT]

Just wanted to say the same thing 👍

[@jacobmarshall3456]

Came here to say the same thing, move the fuel tank so the seat is in a more natural position from the outside

[@theheadone]

This is what I came here to say as well. Seems like the perfect solution.

[@jessemorgan3409]

Was gonna say the same, however really wanna trip people out at shows put the fuel door on one of the fenders like a Porsche! Give it a trans tunnel as well so you can run coolant lines and fuel lines and anything else you need.

[@mintymotorsports8120]

I feel like you would get alot more cabin room by getting a fuel cell for the front of the car, then you could move the seats back alot further, but I've seen you pull some crazy things off and have no doubt you'll get it figured out, awesome build! knew the fast back idea was going to come back at some point after the last one lol

[@mintymotorsports8120]

also you could tilt that main hoop back, idk how building a cage really works but if it's allowed it seems like it would be an easy way to grab some space

[@Not_Hans]

fuel in the front of the car in not a very good idea, both for safety and for handling.

[@pavementpariah7342]

@@Not_Hans its been done many, many times. Even some manufacturers have put fuel tanks in the front. As for the handling argument, a fuel tank in the front would distribute the weight better and improve handling.

[@Not_Hans]

@@calvinnguyen1364 so does that mean he should just abandon any aspect of a good car?

[@Not_Hans]

@@pavementpariah7342 what manufactures put fuel tanks in the front of the car? And if it was in a baffled fuel cell sure? But you would have fuel moving from one side of to the other in the front end of the car… that doesn’t really equate to better handling.

[@1stcallllc422]

Since it's mid engine, you could have the only mustang with functional side scoops.

[@MadMazdawg69]

Agreed hadn’t thought of that but great idea!!!

[@aaronbosel5599]

Sir have you ever seen a real race spec Shelby gt500 .. they are functional. Bottom ones for brakes and top ones for fresh cabin air..✌I do get what you mean though and it is a good idea

[@CorysGarage]

@@aaronbosel5599 yes and to add the 65/66 gt350s cooled the rear brakes

[@Spinddrift]

What car is the underneath? C8, Corvette?

[@valkyriesurvives5109]

@@Spinddrift No, it is an SLC kit car chassis

[@williamjarman7466]

Move the fuel-cell to the front of the car that'll get you further back and a better seating position

[@timfagalde]

Agreed

[@billbrillford7883]

..battery and cooling system in the rear??

[@robdempley1633]

I'm really excited to see this project unfold as I am also huge 67-73 Mustang fastback fan. As a suggestion, you could make the rear glass (plus the sheet metal around it) and trunk lid one piece. That would make it like a hatchback so you can gain better access to the engine once you get the body on it.

[@Island_Times]

if you move the fuel cell to the front, that might give you room to move the seat and pedals much further backwards . 😀

[@shortvidz9576]

That's exactly what I said

[@808bigisland]

Not a great place for a tank.

[@Island_Times]

@@808bigisland seemed to work ok for the Porsche 911 🙂.

[@stevedyndiuk99]

@@808bigisland also, I feel like that fuel cell is huge.

[@igiunta1994]

These guys are doing this thing the hardest and more illogical way possible. Love it. Keep doing it.

[@12mikeg12]

well mister genius builder, do share with everyone the easiest most logical way to do this build.

[@carstation2672]

Unlike d for this reason

[@carstation2672]

I mean he could just bought a mustang body. But after saying it I feel stupid

[@Scandal929]

People want to sit on the couch and criticize someone else's ideas and work. Lame!

[@peterdarr383]

I saw the "fender Flare" video first, then came here - - there was NO reason to center the rear fender around the tire !! Get the desired driver's seat position and get the windshield/dash the correct, comfortable distance forward, say six inches forward, and build from there. Mid-engine cars often have the rear tires further back anyway.

[@slackwire_55]

Rob Dempley has a great idea. Make the rear glass and trunk lid one piece as the engine hatch. Love your different build ideas.

[@archangelspythons]

That's actually what I was thinking about commenting. Lol. Probably the only way to be able to access it without making the body removable

[@abrahamclarke7630]

I'm glad y'all are doing back the 67 mustang minus u know what name

[@SDSmither]

Surprised you don’t just move the fuel cell to the front where the engine would be normally , especially since this car is likely to 40-60 weight which is awful for rwd. Would also give you a lot more room for seating by pushing the bulk head back. Need to push a lot of weight to the front.

[@viniciusbonelli3363]

As soon as he took that cover off I thought the same thing. Relocate the fuel cell would solve 100% of his problems with the seat/access

[@MrLikeaboss2012]

B is for build is great for doing things unconventionally

[@rrmackay]

they will eventually move the fuel cell, once they have worked on it for a week and realize what you and I saw right off ! Love these guys but sometimes they need to work on it for a minute.

[@Jessikitty2020]

Mid engine car. 40/60 is fine, but it’ll be closer to 50/50 with front end and radiators and such. But 40/60 is wrong anyway, this ain’t a 911.

[@danhunters8226]

Don't think that would improve handling, keeping the weight close to the center of the car is more important.

[@modelmania825]

put a fuel cell in the front , and have much more room in the interiour , so the seats can slide back a lot more

[@tik-tac-toe7864]

make it look like you want.. no branding.. lessons learned... THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!

[@jeolman1]

since you are at it, remove the fuel cell so you can push the seats back then relocate the dual fuel cells to in front to the two rear wheels.

[@icandreamstream]

I know this build is already set and done, but part of me wishes you'd re-examine doing this as a GT40 build. It just seems perfect for it.

[@ArmandoMendoza]

Yes!

[@panosgamithis8868]

A friend of mine who is a "OLD SCHOOL CAR BUILDER" has a favourite saying , that I have adopted... "CUT YOUR WAY OUT , AND WELD YOUR WAY BACK IN".... It always seems to work for me...!!! Good luck with this build , can't wait to see the finished product...!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@analysedean]

get a new fuel cell and place that in the front, use the extra space to be able to put your seats further back.

[@austinjenkins5357]

I always appreciate how you address the comments. This build is gonna be badass. You and the guys are doing killer work👌

[@violinmiata]

I’m totally stoked on this build!

[@TS50AU]

For your chassis extension:, The structural work is done by the top and bottom skin of the frame rail, so you need to make sure that the infill on the top and bottom of your infill pieces is very well joined with full penetration prepped welds. Hope that I'm stating the obvious.

[@alagy]

Move the fuel cell to under the hood and you will gain much more space for entry and exit

[@toddltomlinson]

I am loving the frequent stories! I always look forward to the next episode!

[@silvenshadow]

This build is very cool, and so excited to hear about the return of the single seater. Let's gooo!

[@stefanentzeroth9027]

man oscer is a legend. the definition of fabrication. just casually cutting cars down the middle and extending them

[@JohnnyBea]

It's a no brainer to move the fuel cell to the front of the car for better seat position and better weight distribution, this is done in lots of mid engine cars. Nice build.

[@derekcolonelli8858]

For starters I was going to say the same thing as everyone else that you should put a fuel cell in the front and secondly it would be awesome if you made the side scoop-vent things feed the engine air. Love the project and the videos, can’t wait to see how it turns out.

[@lyricporter3945]

Can’t wait for this to be done!!!! Also unless I missed it update on your health!!you look good hope all is well!!

[@haakonhirt670]

Funny how many people are just commenting "why not a GT40?" over and over again instead of just watching until the 13:00 mark and hearing the exact reason why you didn't go that route. It's a personal choice, with history behind it. It makes sense for Chris, therefore it makes sense for the build. Can't wait to see how this build progresses! Glad to see the '67 getting a redemption arc on the channel after the last *controversy*.

[@aschman18]

Man I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel a year ago. You do some seriously cool stuff and I appreciate you bringing us all along for the ride. I've got a feeling this one is going to have lots of headaches and problem solving along the way and I'm here for it!

[@blueyoshi9233]

Excited for the build! can’t wait to see the crazy stuff y’all pull of to get this thing working :D

[@QS-si3cq]

Hopefully you'll be allowed to keep this one, because, you know that every 67 Mustang gets confused for that ONE movie car 🤣

[@bgee461]

Too soon brah

[@CloudHindlen]

Fair enough. Thank you for answering my question. The mid-engine fastback is looking more and more cool as you continue to progress through the build.

[@andrewkiefer2628]

Always appreciate you man. I hope you take the recommendations from the comments in the helpful, positive way they are offered

[@robertrusso877]

Cool idea and I can’t wait to see the outcome, but this has been done already with a 1969 Mustang. Search Mach 40 on KZbin to see the build. Lots of work and amazing fabrication. Gonna be hard to beat, but still excited for yours.

[@Lmmolsen]

Move the fuel cell to the front, that would give more room in the cabin!

[@Michael-pg2vb]

This is going to be a super cool build. Looking forward to seeing the final product. Love what you guys do!

[@StarcravenThe69]

I love how the build is coming in place. Don’t stp doing what you do. We love you guy’s

[@J_adventures1]

Mmmm I still don’t know if this was the proper platform to do a 67’ fastback. But know bisforbuild I am sure he will make it look amazing! Just seems like a lot of extra work!

[@richardomontobahn4327]

It’s that mid engine uniqueness I think. These guys put their own twist on builds. I dig it. Wish it was a coyote engine though

[@ThaFedejp]

I love how I went from "oh no they're going to cut a car in half, how the hell are they going to put it back?" To "oh, they're going to cut another car in half. They've got it" 😂

[@trippy_bear_69]

Wow I can't wait for the build to be finished 🙌.

[@alfonsocvu]

the thing that I like the most of this chanel is that I don't have to wait to see a lot of work done. If this were other channel the coolant lines will get out of the car the next episode. Truly the best automotive program ever for my perspective

[@73Bugman]

So glad you decided to lengthen the chassis. It's the right thing to do. It will make everything better. 🖖👽

[@8point75]

I feel moving the fuel tank would help driver position a lot. I feel reshaping the tunnel area to hold a MR-2 fuel tank might even work.

[@ninefingersnate3733]

That's a solid call. Already an existing design, would Lower the center of grav, and safer than filling the nose full of fuel.

[@simscoordinator]

Great work! Oscar's craftsmanship is out of this world. You all make a wonderful team. God bless

[@iapologizeinadvance4812]

You guys are NUTS!! Thank you for being that way!!

[@freddieflanders]

awesome project!! id move the fuel tank and use that space for the seat

[@76charger63]

Just a thought, you could maybe do suicide doors for your entry problem. Get in alot easier then trying to shoe horn in with the fuel tank bulkhead in the way. Cool build, its going to be a hoot!

[@jacksonwilliam7134]

So wonderful that you are following your own passion of your mind and experience rather than others. Go do you. Looks like a successful plan.

[@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500]

I think that you are the one who gets to choose the build and the car because it’s a personal thing of what you want in your collection, it’s nice to see the small steps to get to the finish product 👍

[@willlawrence6544]

Funny, Tom Nelson has been working on mid-engine GTO for over 10 years, Goatzilla, B will have it done in 20 weeks…..

[@jordangarneau3022]

That's because this mustang will be done so it looks the part, never done really well ! All these body swaps are all held by a million flimsy brackets like an art project , without structure

[@Roger190SL]

I would also consider instead, using some body kit as from Factory 5 Racing, it would fit more easily the frame car underneath and a more exclusive look. Either way nice build.

[@1VETaLEK2]

True, but it seems the point is primarily the mustang part

[@leelu5758]

Love the project. 67 fastback has always been something I've wanted. I was 10 when I first saw these as new cars.

[@Duell-850R]

Nothing is to crazy for B is for Build ! Your content is even after years still new and cool ! Love it !

[@antonczerwinske5910]

Its so great that your channel focusses only on builds, because the amount you get done is just amazing. Other channels take a year what you do in a month

[@shortvidz9576]

You could remove that fuel cell an use a different one in the front for more room in the cabin I think that's a better idea

[@storyracing387]

I really like this!!! It reminds me of a mid engine Mustang I saw in HRM in like 2012. Can't wait to see the rest! 👍

[@charlesjbarry]

Love this build. My old neighbour has a 70s fastback that he bought new and converted to a drag car. He tried to sell it to me and as far as I know he still has it.

[@keng3205]

Hey might have missed it but is there a timeline of when the boats will make a comeback

[@MrLikeaboss2012]

Must be costing him lots if it’s still on the dock

[@keng3205]

I'm sure that's a big bill 😭😭

[@cringeberryjuice3742]

You could have made a beast GT40

[@tristanh4007]

Same wheel base length as the veyron too

[@FastLaneLyfe]

I said that last video. But Chris learns the hard way.

[@davidm.d.hyskell8983]

You guys work through some of the most complex and ballsy projects. Amazing.

[@Deussues]

I hope you guys take your time with this build and really perfect it and hopefully this build gets painted

[@DangRoss]

B is for butchered

[@tristanh4007]

Ford gt build would be cooler. Pretty close to the same wheelbase too

[@MattyHogue_73]

Hey Chris. I'm glad you are healthy and doing well. I too suffer with health problems. I just wanted to say that I love. LOVE your content lately. Can't wait to see how your builds turn out

[@Tarkov.]

I respect the decision on the car, and I love that you read all our dumb comments and address them.

[@Gedden]

You convinced me about your plan. I can't wait!

[@yeahnahlookmate4250]

Appreciate you replying to our feedback. Makes a lot more sense.

[@myburrito-mt5ic]

Totally stoked about this build!

[@TrashPandaPirate]

Love the idea cannot wait to see it happen

[@eddiebricks639]

so excited to watch this build

[@lucasross4007]

Hell yeah!! Been waiting for this video

[@nathanworley71]

I love how Tommy roasts b is for build for like 20 mins straight about cutting cars in half and he responds with the most epic build 👏 I love it

[@jamescameron9420]

Love that you are doing this! I really like these mustangs

[@Skiridr22]

Now I’m excited can’t wait for the next episode

[@youn6tc454]

Cannot wait love watching your builds

[@chester9260]

Another insane build excited on this one

[@tshegomabitsela7958]

Favorite build so far 👌🏾

[@thesketchgarage8472]

This is a really cool build , it looks crazy and almost impossible at this point but knowing you guys I’m sure it’ll look awesome, very refreshing and different, that’s what I love about bifb 👏👏👏👏

[@ericcutler8444]

I’m all in on this build. It’s a great idea. I think the fuel cell will in the front and give you some space. Love the build keep going.

[@grantmcaninch3390]

Loving the new shop & this redemption build! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

[@romainoramz5791]

Great project.. Great video. Can't wait for the next episode

[@ssantos010287]

Wooooooohooooo B IS FOR BUILD is going to kill this build!!!!!!!! Get it boyz

[@almog8569]

the coolest build that i ever seen on youtube

[@photodave219]

Rapidly becoming my favorite build on KZbin…. Because I love a Mustang Fastback. It’s what Steve McQueen made famous in Bullit.

[@jakobmorrison]

Sooo excited about this build man!!!!!! Love these videos!

[@ThatCarGuyYT]

Everybody needs a Oscar in their shop!!! What a legend

[@stevenmarvo2620]

This is another super exciting project

[@Snack592]

tommyfyeah's nightmare build and i'm here for it! Love the creativity and willingness to build something different, great job chris and oscar !

[@grjohnny7917]

Excited to see the mustang build now hearing that it means that much to you it’s going to be sick

[@erikswenson725]

It's awesome that the first build in the new shop is your dream car

[@calebv59]

Excited to see this

[@jankmechanix]

Watching these videos are a nice treat because I get to watch you make cool stuff and I get to see my dream car in the back😂😂

[@knightime14]

You guys are enjoying having all that indoor space.

[@kolyamelnik4198]

Saw u today drive ur green huracan on Columbia and MLK. Keep doing what u are doing. Been watching u since day one. Real quality content.

[@park2103]

Chris I never comment on your videos. Yes a GT40 Would have been cool, but this is your build you’re an incredibly creative person and I love watching you create something that has never existed before; ignore the haters, you’re an incredibly ingenuitive person, super inspiring. I’ve watched do you since the Lotus Evora. You do you man we are so happy to see your success and passion

[@JM-mn4ph]

This thing is going to be a track MONSTER! Excited to watch the build progress! Tavarish's Veyron was a Civic with a body kit and definitely not a movie car. It was goofy af. 😆

[@VashWild135]

Yeah it will be wild. The car you mentioned is not the car he was talking about though.

[@arubabikelife9600]

most creative yt channel out there. absolutely lobe all the content

[@frostyalbino7984]

I love seeing the other builds in the back

[@JonBlondell]

I think this is a really great idea! And you look like you're feeling well, God Bless!

[@legndofcorey]

Glad to see this build coming along full tilt after the previous one got ripped away from you. And even better, this one is mid engine🤙🏾

[@adriangale]

Love how f’n mad you are Chris! One insane project after another!