Wile E Coyote
Specs & Mods
- Ownership Status
- Currently Own
- Year
- 1965
- Gen 1 Model
- GT Fastback
- Transmission
- Manual
- Mods - Handling
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Heidts Pro-G front SLA with single adjustable coil overs,
TCP canted 4 link rear with double adjustable coil overs,
Wilwood 12” rotors with 4 piston calipers,
9” with Torsen style differential,
Chassis stiffening: front torque boxes, inner convertible rockers, convertible seat pedestal.
Wheels: Shelby 427 with BF Goodrich Rivals,
Front 245-40-17, Rear 315-30-18
- Mods - Power
- Gen 1 Coyote, Boss 302 intake, modified stock tubular exhaust manifolds, 3” SS exhaust with Magnaflows, MT-82 6 speed, MGW shifter.
- Mods - Exterior
- Stock body, custom front valance, tucked rear bumper.
- Mods - Interior
- TMI seat cushions and covers, roll bar, rear seat delete, tubs, Dakota Digital RTX instrument panel, Vintage Air.
- Background & Plans
- Bought this car in 1979 for $600. It was my third 65 fastback. Stripped it down to metal in the early 80’s, had it painted Rangoon Red, and shoehorned a built 351C in it. Street and strip car in those days. Got married, had kids, got busy with them and it sat idle in my garage until 2010. Went completely through it again, this time with road racing in mind. Took me 11 years off and on due to my work schedule. It’s finally on the road and a blast to drive. Looking forward to open track days and weekend cruises.
