coupe to a fastback?

Lightspeed · 11-24-2002, 10:50 PM

this is just a crazy idea i had but ive noticed how everyone wants a fastback now a days and i kinda came up with an idea but i dont know if its possible or not cause i dont know all the specs...i thought it would be kinda neat if they could come up with a fiberglass piece that could be connected to the back of a coupe with a few mods to make it look like a fastback...i know anything can be done in the world of cars i just wonder how difficult it would be to make a piece and convert it...(just for funs sake)what do you think?

The Deuce · 11-25-2002, 02:29 AM

Would be harder than you would first think. The fastbacks don't have the rear window the coupe's do.

I've heard about grafting fastback roofs onto coupe bodies when the bottom half of the fastback is unsalvageable.

Some people will buy anthing though.

Lightspeed · 11-25-2002, 08:34 AM

yeah more or less the idea i had in my head was just a piece that would slip over the existing tailend...if it was possible...wouldnt have to cut much of anything, anyways just my crazy idea

thunderbolt · 11-25-2002, 11:46 AM

The fastback roof line will extend over the trunk of the coupe, making it useless.

Lightspeed · 11-25-2002, 09:39 PM

well you could take the old trunk lid off and there coudl be a trunk hole in the fiberglass to where you could put a trunk lid and still make it functional

tireburner163 · 11-26-2002, 01:18 AM

Ok, looks like I'm gonna be the one that has to say this

IT'S A STUPID IDEA!!!

Have a nice day

Gearhead999 · 11-28-2002, 08:12 AM

I agree with Tire Burner.

Dumb Idea.

As you stated in the beginning. You can do "Anything", it's just how much trouble, time and $$$ you want to put toward the task.

Why not......just go out and buy a "fastback". Definatly cheaper and looks better. Plus, it's worth something to someone instead of a hacked up "coupe" with everything modified, etc.

My $.02

Lightspeed · 11-29-2002, 02:43 PM

coupes are a dime a dozen...fastbacks arent..

69 Resto-Mod coupe · 11-30-2002, 07:38 PM

coupes are fun too...

Jeff65 · 12-04-2002, 05:32 PM

I own a fastback and although they aren't as easy to find as coupes, they are still available in fairly high numbers. The only thing hard about finding one is paying the few more dollars for one for it when you find it.

11-24-2002, 10:50 PM	#1
Lightspeed Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 49	coupe to a fastback? this is just a crazy idea i had but ive noticed how everyone wants a fastback now a days and i kinda came up with an idea but i dont know if its possible or not cause i dont know all the specs...i thought it would be kinda neat if they could come up with a fiberglass piece that could be connected to the back of a coupe with a few mods to make it look like a fastback...i know anything can be done in the world of cars i just wonder how difficult it would be to make a piece and convert it...(just for funs sake)what do you think? __________________ 67 coupe, 289 ,c4, bored .40, flat tops, crane powermax cam,edelbrock torker 2 intake, edelbrock perf. 600 cfm carb, accel cleaner, ignitor 2 ignition, hooker comp headers, hooker aerochamber mufflers, H-pipe, b&m 2500 stall, b&m ratchet shifter...and more soon to come....

11-25-2002, 02:29 AM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Would be harder than you would first think. The fastbacks don't have the rear window the coupe's do. I've heard about grafting fastback roofs onto coupe bodies when the bottom half of the fastback is unsalvageable. Some people will buy anthing though. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-25-2002, 08:34 AM	#3
Lightspeed Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 49	yeah yeah more or less the idea i had in my head was just a piece that would slip over the existing tailend...if it was possible...wouldnt have to cut much of anything, anyways just my crazy idea __________________ 67 coupe, 289 ,c4, bored .40, flat tops, crane powermax cam,edelbrock torker 2 intake, edelbrock perf. 600 cfm carb, accel cleaner, ignitor 2 ignition, hooker comp headers, hooker aerochamber mufflers, H-pipe, b&m 2500 stall, b&m ratchet shifter...and more soon to come....

11-25-2002, 09:39 PM	#5
Lightspeed Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 49	well... well you could take the old trunk lid off and there coudl be a trunk hole in the fiberglass to where you could put a trunk lid and still make it functional __________________ 67 coupe, 289 ,c4, bored .40, flat tops, crane powermax cam,edelbrock torker 2 intake, edelbrock perf. 600 cfm carb, accel cleaner, ignitor 2 ignition, hooker comp headers, hooker aerochamber mufflers, H-pipe, b&m 2500 stall, b&m ratchet shifter...and more soon to come....

11-26-2002, 01:18 AM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Ok, looks like I'm gonna be the one that has to say this IT'S A STUPID IDEA!!! Have a nice day __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-25-2002, 11:46 AM	#4
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	The fastback roof line will extend over the trunk of the coupe, making it useless.

11-28-2002, 08:12 AM	#7
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I agree with Tire Burner. Dumb Idea. As you stated in the beginning. You can do "Anything", it's just how much trouble, time and $$$ you want to put toward the task. Why not......just go out and buy a "fastback". Definatly cheaper and looks better. Plus, it's worth something to someone instead of a hacked up "coupe" with everything modified, etc. My $.02 __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

11-29-2002, 02:43 PM	#8
Lightspeed Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 49	coupes are a dime a dozen...fastbacks arent.. __________________ 67 coupe, 289 ,c4, bored .40, flat tops, crane powermax cam,edelbrock torker 2 intake, edelbrock perf. 600 cfm carb, accel cleaner, ignitor 2 ignition, hooker comp headers, hooker aerochamber mufflers, H-pipe, b&m 2500 stall, b&m ratchet shifter...and more soon to come....

11-30-2002, 07:38 PM	#9
69 Resto-Mod coupe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 4	coupes are fun too... __________________ Worked over 69' Mustang Coupe

12-04-2002, 05:32 PM	#10
Jeff65 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 208	I own a fastback and although they aren't as easy to find as coupes, they are still available in fairly high numbers. The only thing hard about finding one is paying the few more dollars for one for it when you find it.

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