1966 Mustang restomod/auto x build

[Stewbear42]

Ive been restoring my mustang for the past 3 years now and am somewhat new to the forum world but a buddy of mine started a thread for his build so i felt like doing one on my car.

I bought the car when i was 16 and have been fixing it up since then. I wanted to be able to drive the car as I restore it which is why it is not going to be like the typical build that is completely stripped. I have done quite a lot to the car so far and will be posting pictures of everything Ive done from coil-overs in the front to a glove box radio mount.

I wanted to do the body work last so I could have a fundamentally stable ride then finish with the paint etc.

I have a lot planned for the car like a tubular upper control arms. Hope you guys enjoy.

[Spiffav8]

Welcome to Looking forward to seeing the updates.

[FETorino]

Welcome Keeping it on the road is a good plan. Once you tear it down to a non driver you'd be surprised how long it takes to get it back on the road. Some never make it back.

That's a sweet starting point. Some people overlook the coupes but they bitchen little cars. Back in high school my friends dad had an immaculate k code black GT 4 speed. If I ever had an all original car that would be it.

How about some more details? What are your future plans?

[Stewbear42]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Welcome Keeping it on the road is a good plan. Once you tear it down to a non driver you'd be surprised how long it takes to get it back on the road. Some never make it back.

That's a sweet starting point. Some people overlook the coupes but they bitchen little cars. Back in high school my friends dad had an immaculate k code black GT 4 speed. If I ever had an all original car that would be it.

How about some more details? What are your future plans?

Ya I've been told that so I am trying to keep it on the road as long as possible. Thankyou, ya I have found out they get overlooked quite often.

I will post some more pictures of what I have been doing tonight or this weekend with details, I have quite a few pics in my library.

As far as future details I have a ford 9" housing from speedway Im going to put in with a true track. Im also doin some stuff like a Prod in the back and a custom boxed lower control arms and tubular upper control arms...I have a few things in mind.

[Stewbear42]

This was the interior when i got the car.


Pulled up all the carpet and replaced some rusted floor panels.


The new interior, replaced seat foam, new seat covers, new carpet, steering wheel, sanded down the dash like some old shelbys had and painted the dash flat black, new door panels w/ new handles etc. and painted the area around the door panel. The guy who had it before me hacked up the old radio so i cut it out and made a radio delete. The guy who had it before me decided to put a new style emergency brake in as well.

[Stewbear42]

One of the next things I did was sand down the undercar and put Maier Racing subframe connectors on that drastically stiffened up the car. After I had the floor all sanded down i pulled the tranny and put a rebuilt top-loader 4speed in with a hurst super shifter. I also painted the drive shaft then painted the under car.

[Stewbear42]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Welcome to Looking forward to seeing the updates.

Thankyou!