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My 64-1/2 Mustang
Well, I finally decided what I am going to do with my Mustang.
In a previous thread, I was debating whether to leave it stock or modify it. It's been sitting for 15 years in my driveway. I totally restored it back then, spending probably 400-500 hours labor trying to make it right. I neglected the car, since I got incredibly busy at work, too tired to do anything at all, plus a lot of other projects got in the way. I finally have time to work on it. It's a six cylinder, 3 speed manual trans with manual steering and non-power brakes. It's not a very desirable car because it's so basic. Today I decided that since I have invested so much time in the car, I am going to make it a daily driver for myself. I am going to install power disc brakes from an early Granada, power steering, a different rear end, and an automatic transmission. I have located most of the parts for fairly good prices. I am debating whether to keep the six or not but am leaning toward a fuel injected 302. There aren't too many early Mustangs with late model FI engines around here, so this should be quite different. Hopefully, if everything goes right, I will be done by Fall.
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06-10-2004, 08:09 PM
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Good luck on your restoration johnny...
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06-10-2004, 09:56 PM
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nice bro. are you going to do the labor yourself? or use a mechanic?
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06-11-2004, 01:11 AM
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That will be sweet when you get it all together, sounds like you have an alright ride already. Espcially if you already got rid of all the cancer. Re-post some pics so we can all see again.
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06-11-2004, 01:40 AM
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Yes, I am doing everything myself. The only thing I didn't do 15 years ago was the welding of the frame rails and quarter panels. However, I bought a MIG welder since then and will use it for future projects. |
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06-11-2004, 05:41 AM
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Just don't do anything crazy like they did the the 67-68 Mustang on Pimp My Ride...putting a flat panel tv in the headliner is a bit much. I am a big fan of keeping classic cars classic. I can understand upgrading the brakes and drivetrain though, especially if you are going to make it a daily driver.
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06-11-2004, 06:33 AM
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Well, I am thinking about taking out the rear seat, cutting out a large hole in the roof and installing a PortaPottie. But that's just practical...you know, for when I am going on long trips |
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06-11-2004, 08:21 AM
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bwahahahaha.... too funny JMK. That might make it a truly original design though it might cut down on fuel efficiency
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06-11-2004, 08:30 AM
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 that's awesome. |
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06-11-2004, 10:01 AM
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do you have a pic of it by chance?
<----- classic 'stang lover
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The paint has faded incredibly. There is nothing special about it the way it sits. Just a regular red coupe with real wire wheels. And I will be repacing them with 16" wheels, probably ARE Torq Thrust. Stang lovers would kill me for the way I let it go. So no pictures for now. Sorry |
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