78 to 69 body change?

Torinalth · 01-22-2003, 05:04 PM

hey guys, I'm trying to figure out if i will be able to change out a 1978 mustang II mach 1 front for that of a 1969... I really like the looks of the 69 better, but 1 am unable to find a 69 that is under 20k, let alone find one that is within my price range (under 6k so i can repair). I just dont find the front very apealing on the 78 and was hoping I could make some changes...

anyone know? the mustang sports the 302 and a 4 speed manual, pretty crappy tires, and i'm betting the suspension is trash as well... but the interior and engine is great and so is the trani... so I'd like to hold onto the 78 but make the looks a lil different.... so, am I dilusional, or is this something i can get done, and hopefully for fairly cheap.

I used to be a modular guy until i decided to sell the GT and go with old school, so this area is new to me. all help and suggestions are welcome.

Torinalth

hobgoblin351 · 01-23-2003, 01:12 PM

Never heard of anyone doing that before. But with enough $$$ anything is possible. I know the 69 is a much bigger so I dont even know if you could use stock pieces.

tireburner163 · 01-23-2003, 09:32 PM

Yout want to put a a 69 mustang front cap on a 78 Mustang II. There is really no nice way to say this.....your either smoking crack or really stupid.

Stewy · 01-26-2003, 10:23 PM

Thats the craziest idea ive heard in a long time, but hey why not?!

I dont know if the 69 is longer or not but if it isnt you would only have to make the hood narrower which in theory isnt that hard.

If they are close enough to the same size i would think about getting your hands on a one piece fiberglass front end. Then fabricate your own mounts.

Or you could take the crude approach. Find a 69 cut the ENTIRE front off of both cars and just weld the frames together. Kinda ghetto, but hell it might work

HotRoddin · 01-27-2003, 01:59 AM

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Originally posted by Stewy
Find a 69 cut the ENTIRE front off of both cars and just weld the frames together. Kinda ghetto, but hell it might work

That would be like building the Golden Gate Bridge to cross a creek ?? You can't just weld the frames together either ... they wouldn't even remotely match up ... thats like saying you could just weld the front end off a Lincoln Town Car to the front end of a Volkswagen beetle ... yeah it could be done, but god knows how much it would cost.

1969Mach1 · 01-27-2003, 01:17 PM

Your cheapest route would be to sell the '78 and just buy a '69 Mach 1 that needs work. They can be found, just look around. Check ebay.

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01-22-2003, 05:04 PM	#1
Torinalth Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chapel Hill, NC - USA Posts: 188	78 to 69 body change? hey guys, I'm trying to figure out if i will be able to change out a 1978 mustang II mach 1 front for that of a 1969... I really like the looks of the 69 better, but 1 am unable to find a 69 that is under 20k, let alone find one that is within my price range (under 6k so i can repair). I just dont find the front very apealing on the 78 and was hoping I could make some changes... anyone know? the mustang sports the 302 and a 4 speed manual, pretty crappy tires, and i'm betting the suspension is trash as well... but the interior and engine is great and so is the trani... so I'd like to hold onto the 78 but make the looks a lil different.... so, am I dilusional, or is this something i can get done, and hopefully for fairly cheap. I used to be a modular guy until i decided to sell the GT and go with old school, so this area is new to me. all help and suggestions are welcome. Torinalth __________________ When you finally shut down the car, just sit back and remember the run.... win or lose, you know it was a surge of adreneline

01-23-2003, 01:12 PM	#2
hobgoblin351 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 245	Never heard of anyone doing that before. But with enough $$$ anything is possible. I know the 69 is a much bigger so I dont even know if you could use stock pieces. __________________ 1970 Stang Conv: en:Boss351 (balanced/blueprinted) mech cam(240*@.050/.540 lift) Scrw in studs/comp cams rllr rkr Mldn valves 2.19in 1.71ex ported polished cc'd hrdnd ex Keith Black FT pistons(10.25/1) Weiand Excellorator manifold Holley700 DP mech 2nds MSD 6 box and Dis Headers/2 1/2 inch duels tr: modified FMX re:9-inch/3.89 limited slip

01-23-2003, 09:32 PM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Yout want to put a a 69 mustang front cap on a 78 Mustang II. There is really no nice way to say this.....your either smoking crack or really stupid. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-27-2003, 01:17 PM	#6
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Your cheapest route would be to sell the '78 and just buy a '69 Mach 1 that needs work. They can be found, just look around. Check ebay. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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01-26-2003, 10:23 PM	#4
Stewy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: IL Posts: 2	Thats the craziest idea ive heard in a long time, but hey why not?! I dont know if the 69 is longer or not but if it isnt you would only have to make the hood narrower which in theory isnt that hard. If they are close enough to the same size i would think about getting your hands on a one piece fiberglass front end. Then fabricate your own mounts. Or you could take the crude approach. Find a 69 cut the ENTIRE front off of both cars and just weld the frames together. Kinda ghetto, but hell it might work