1968 Fastback Sail Panel Window Mod

66resto · 01-22-2013, 02:01 PM

I know Autoworks International offers a sail panel window kit for the '68, but I would like to see if this can be done using the floating windows from a SN197 (05-09). I realize just about anything can be done if you throw enough money at, but I don't "hate" the trim that much.

Also considering MTF upper scoops if I don't go the window route. Will be using their lower scoops regardless, just undecided on the direction I want to go for the sail panel. I hear nothing but great things about their products and their custom service is top notch. Just need to get some direction. I don't want to pour hours of research into something that is not doable or financially impractical.

Thanks in advance.

Jay

actionjackson · 01-22-2013, 02:37 PM

I like this idea....I'm going to measure my daughters '05 V6 stang and compare to the 67 sail panel louvers. Ebays Flashback Fastback a few years ago did a louver block off that was kind on neat with a recessed steel panel.

66resto · 01-22-2013, 02:56 PM

Thanks AJ...found a picture of it...I'll throw that into the maybe file. Looks like everything has been done at least once before...surely someone has attempted the SN197 mod.

actionjackson · 01-22-2013, 03:47 PM

66resto, do you have a bigger pic of your car? what size wheels are on it? what color is it? I'm thinking about going with sunlit gold with some gold pearl as a mid coat with black 67 gt stripes down low and a 68 CJ hoodscoop and black hood stripe & magnum 500's

66resto · 01-22-2013, 04:05 PM

The wheels mocked up there are 20 x 10...buddy's set of wheels, 295 series tire. Mine are 18 x 10 and chrome with 315 series tire.

And yes, mine is Sunlit Gold.

Interesting take on the Sunlit Gold. I will stick with it if I can find some combination that I like, otherwise I will be changing it out. I haven't decided on what yet, but decision time is creeping closer

actionjackson · 01-22-2013, 04:51 PM

I like those 18's.....I'll take a picture of the 2005 mustang window tonight and compare to my 67 louvers. The car is outside in the snow (-12 degrees F) cant move it as it wont drive even with the traction control OFF on 1" of snow. The louvers are in the garage by my blast cabinet.

actionjackson · 01-22-2013, 07:50 PM

here are some pix

actionjackson · 01-22-2013, 07:58 PM

sorry, stupid computer operator

actionjackson · 01-22-2013, 08:00 PM

I think it would work as the '05 quarter window is bigger dimensionally than the '67-68 sail panel louver

66resto · 01-22-2013, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the pics...I'll see if I can find one a window in my pick and pull, just to play with after I take the vent out.

It would be a "neat" mod. Can the glass be "ground" some to fit? I don't want to open the hole at all just in case I want to go back to vents or scoops later.

JohnnyK · 01-22-2013, 11:10 PM

The contour might be completely wrong, regardless of the size.. What about custom made plexi or something?

Either way, sounds quite doable!

Nick_R_23 · 01-23-2013, 08:45 AM

I think there is one on eBay with this mod, I'll post a link when I'm at home.

StrokerDude · 01-23-2013, 11:05 AM

The car above, is the Flashback Mustang from Classic Design Concepts. The eBay car was called the FastForward Fastback and built by Troy Trepanier. Different cars, similar sail panel designs.

FFW Fastback:

Flashback by CDC:

actionjackson · 01-23-2013, 11:51 AM

Wow thats wierd...which car was built first? I have a perfect memory, just terrible recall!

E-Vukets · 01-23-2013, 12:03 PM

I have seen one with the 05-09 side windows and will try to post a picture of it tonight when I get home. The windows just looked much too big for the lines and made it look rather strange in my opinion. All I remember is the car was a bright blue with medium blue stripes and grey shelby razor rims if that helps at all

edit: sorry it wasn't a 67-68 it was a 65 http://www.mustangandfords.com/featu...tang_fastback/