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1966 Mustang Restomod

We are starting a new project. It is a nice 66 Mustang Coupe with a 289 and automatic. We will be adding Rod & Custom coilover front suspension, rear disc brakes, Procar Elite seats, Flaming river steering wheel and column, and steel style wheels with BFG tires. The owner bought it in 1980 and was painted and the engine rebuilt about 10 years ago.

Here is what we are starting with

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We received a few parts before Christmas

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Today I removed the front end. Next step remove the engine and trans.

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The engine was removed today we are waiting for the new suspension to come in before we cut out the shock towers. Getting ready to order an Edelbrock intake and a set of headers.

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Today Brian cut out one shock tower

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The Pro Car seats came in today

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Shock tower is out on the drivers side. Next step cut out off the strut and sway bar brackets and clean up the area.

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Looking good so far. All those goodies should be a drastic improvement in how the car performs. Are you staying with the leaf rear and auto tranny?

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Originally Posted by 70rs (Post 326636)

Looking good so far. All those goodies should be a drastic improvement in how the car performs. Are you staying with the leaf rear and auto tranny?

Yes the owner wants to keep the leaf spring and auto

Brian finished welding the crossmember and than we fit the sway bar and he welded the bracket to the frame.

Test fitting the suspension.

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Looks good :thumbsup:

Looks great! Have you used that front suspension before and how well does it handle?
Thanks Mike

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Originally Posted by 65 347 (Post 327045)

Looks great! Have you used that front suspension before and how well does it handle?
Thanks Mike

We did it on a 1970 Mustang before and I only got to drive it a couple of miles but I liked it and installed the suspension in my car but it is not finished.

Rusty look's real nice.:thumbsup: Scott

I sprayed SPI epoxy before starting the bodywork the next day

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Bodywork is finished was going to epoxy prime again but the temperature dropped below 60 and it is to cold to spray epoxy.

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Great work Rusty. Looking real good.

We took the engine apart today and I can't believe how clean it is.

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I also epoxy primed the fender aprons and block sanded them. I found a few low spots so I added a little more filler than block it out.

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Very cool Rusty.
That engine does look really clean. Wow.:thumbsup:

Nice parts going back on. The engine compartment looks nice.

that is a great starting point in that car!

Lot of taping to paint the dash

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Dashboard is now black

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Installed the rear seat and new rear speakers

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To keep the engine compartment clean we are running the wires outside the fender aprons. Brian drilled a couple of holes to hold the clamps and than used plastic clips that will be under the fender so you won't see anything.

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We have the engine installed and are waiting for a set of headers. The first set we had would not clear the steering.

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That looks sweet in there.

looks very clean....you just have to paint that cap to match the orange plug boots

It looks like a Mustang again.

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We are still waiting for a few parts to finish this project. The first set of headers did not clear the steering so we ordered a set for a fox body.

Some ones been watching to much Barret Jackson, Resto mod !
really what happen to street machine?

That is one nice ride. Like your boots

That is a great build! Great attention to detail.