live axle (rear)
Why a vintage race Mustang? Cool sounds, cool vibe. And rather zippy, too.
With any luck, we'll be able to replicate Olly Bryant's HSR Classic24 run at Daytona back in 2016.
We lightly modify a set of store-bought headers to meet the needs of our Mustang racer.
For our Mustang vintage racer, we bought a used racer engine. So, what did we get?
Cobra Automotive recommends running American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels on our vintage Mustang racer. Thankfully, we had a set laying around.
We arrived at Cobra Automotive at 3:00 p.m., only to find out the roll cage builder would be there tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m.
How many parts does a racecar need? We made a list.
The good news? Cobra Automotive owner Curt Vogt told us we made a good buy. The better news? He had a race engine for our Mustang vintage racer.
Sometimes the perfect project shows up when you least expect it. Such was the case for our vintage Mustang race car project.
Flag on the play: false start.
One of the best ways to ensure a successful project? Ask an expert what they know on the matter.
Why didn't we pick up a real Shelby Mustang race car? A peek at the numbers will help us explain our final decision.
Why is there a vintage Mustang project on Grassroots? Because, frankly, it looks cool, sounds cool and is even a fun way to get on track
