Classic Mustangs

[blksn8k]

Anyone else into classic Mustangs?



I recently bought a 70 Mach 1 project car from a friend. It is a Q code (428CJ) non-Ram Air 4-speed car, yellow w/black interior. The back half of the car is finished and I am still considering how to handle the remaining body repairs. The previous owner had already purchased patch panels for the floor pans and inner fender aprons as well as new front torque boxes. I have done these types of repairs on my 67 Ranchero so I have a pretty good idea what to expect. I know that a one-piece replacement floor is available and so are fully pre-assembled fender aprons that include new shock towers and frame rails. They are not that expensive and I think they would provide a much better finished product. With the potential value of this car, I'm thinking this would be a better way to go...

 

[James FreemanJr]

My mom and dad use to have Mustangs when they were younger my mom had a 67 or 65 350GT it was nice as hell untill one winter snow an 18 wheeler slammed into it and it was never the same. Dad had a 71 MACH and a 68 Fastback GT390. Last year we bought a 1967 Fastback with a 351C in it plus acouple other extras but we later sold it.

 

[Bart Adkins]

My parents had matching '67 Stangs...traded them in ...they didn't know they had classics at the time.

 

[TrainTrac]

I was bitten by the Mustang bug at 14 and am still passionate about them to this day. I've owned five throughout my life. My first two were '67 coupes, one with a 289 auto and the second with a 200 six-cylinder. My next one was a '69 Mach I with a 351W 2bbl. Then while in college, I had a '78 Mustang II. My most recent pony was a '86 GT purchased while I was in the Navy in San Diego. I regret to this day selling that one, becuase I had a lot of fun modding and driving it. A couple of years after I sold it in VA I saw it and it had been wrecked a few times. It was smashed in both the front and rear ends. Made me cry!



I plan to get another in the next few years, but I fear that a classic ('65-73) will now be out of my price range, thanks to the Barrett-Jackson type collectors who have driven the market sky-high.



Plus, as I've gotten older, I've come to enjoy the modern bells and whistles on newer models. I'll probably get a 2005 or newer convertible.

 

[Wayne Fajkus]

My brother has a 67 convertible. He parked it in the 70's with 70,000 original miles on it. Ever since then he starts it every few months then covers it back up. it's all original and straight but the paint, top, and interior are need of repairs.



Not a classic, but i have an 03 mach 1. I very seldom drive it. It has 8,000 miles after three years.

 

[blksn8k]

I like the late models as well. As a matter of fact, I have a 99 Cobra that I bought new. It has not quite made it to 4900 mi. I added a Roush body kit including side exhaust, 4.10 gears, Pro 5.0 shifter, March under drive pullies and ram air kit and reflashed the computer with a Hypertech Power Programer. Its black and the plates say BLKSN8K.



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[EddieS'04]

I just sold this '94 GT. Started with a Cobra 302 ci. $5k later it was a fun toy. Gonna Miss it. In time I hope for a '69 or '70 model.

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[Tommy VanNess]

Hey blksn8k, that is a super nice Mustang. Finally get a chance to see it. I like it alot, looks clean and sharp.



Tommy

 

[Johnny O]

On a '70 428CJ, whatever you put into it you'll get more than that out of it. I watch Barrett-Jackson on Speed Channel and get sick. Back in the day we thought posi's and lockers were great for getting high HP cars around in the snow. Who knew? :lol:



When I was a kid, my dad's brother had a genuine '70 Boss 302. I'd still like to get one someday but unless I hit the Lotto they're out of reach. The same uncle now owns a cherry triple-black '66 Chevelle SS convertible that was previously owned by the Dan Marino, and he can prove it.



Also when I was a kid I had an older cousin with a '70 GTO Judge, Ram Air III, 4-speed. It rusted apart by 1976 and he junked it. Couple months ago I see one just like it go for $110k on Barrett-Jackson, so I call him up...."Yeah, yeah, I see it, shaddup."



I've owned one Mustang, an '85 4-banger that I bought new and had for 11 years. To this day still the most trouble-free vehicle I've ever owned. My son has a triple black '00 Mustang ragtop, V6/5-speed that we got him last summer. Well-kept car, had a good stereo, 17x9 ROH rims and BFG G-Force tires, K&N, and dual side exhaust. Looks like a GT, runs nice but not so fast that he'll hurt himself. I got him a chrome BBK strut tower brace for Christmas.

 

[blksn8k]

My first Stang was, believe it or not, a black jade 69 Boss 429. I bought the car without an engine or trans. It was purchased new by a guy who was a partner in a speed shop. They drag raced the car as a promotion for the shop and blew the motor. I bought it for $650 from another guy that he owed money to. No kidding. That was back in the mid 70s. I drove the car for a couple of years with a 351W 4V 4-speed. It had a 4.57 Detroit Locker in the rear. Even with the smallblock it would get to 110 real quick but that was about all it had. I sold it to a guy who claimed to have another Boss that he was going to use for parts to restore mine. Last I heard it was still in his barn untouched along with a bunch of other classic Mustangs. If we only knew then what we know now. :blink:

 

[Todd Z]

They are great cars....

My 75 Stang II

And a not so classic my 98 stang

Todd Z

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[Jim Eichman]

I have a 66 Mustang fastback, 289 numbers correct HIPO, T-4 tranny with 3.50 T-Lok gears. It came with pony interior, rally pack, GT package, wonder bar radio, and the ever popular Mustang tissue dispenser. Its RED with the correct wheels and redline tires. The car usually wins its class at car shows as it is in concours condition. It has 68,000 original miles on the clock. I have added the Shelby headers, Shelby tower braces, and Shelby 4 wheel disc brakes which were options for that year model. The car is like new inside and out. I keep collector car insurance on it and the appraisal for insurance was $54,000 two years ago. It's a neat toy but I don't feel safe driving it around town- too many morons. It travels on a trailer mostly to car shows and an occasional trailer ride to a small town and then it gets to go for a ride.

 

[blksn8k]

Sounds like a really nice car Trapper, got any pictures?

 

[user 64972]

I used to own a 1969 BOSS 302 Mustang in the early to mid 80's. I restored the car myself. The only work done besides me was the heads, bumpers chrome and the front seat upholstery. It was an early April car. It was all BOSS 302. I rebuilt the motor and left the replacement 12 to 1 pistons in. It was all stock except for that, an Accel dual point dist and headers(I also had the stock cast iron items). It was Alcupulco Blue with close ratio 4 speed and 3:91 traction lock rear end.I did all the paint & body work myself. I've been kicking myself for years for ever selling it but after watching the Barrett Jackson auctions, I really get sick. I'll never be able to have that type of collectable car again.





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