I decided it was time to start a new project car and started watching Craigs List and Facebook marketplace and found a couple of cars with little or no rust and most of the parts with them. The one in Kingman was sold before I could get the money together and ended up going to Victorville California, a couple weeks later, for a 1968 Mustang coupe.
I selected a Mustang because of the parts that are available for them as almost everything is remanufactured now days. We bought car trailer a couple of months ago and put it to good use on this project car.
The car came with a 1989 302 (5.0) engine with GT40 heads and T5 transmission (that are out of the car) and an extra 9" rear end with a disc brake setup, front coil overs, set of headers, front disc brakes (calipers only), new Painless wiring harness (as well as the original), new aluminum radiator and a bunch of extra parts. There is a new padded dash but all the gauges and radio are missing.
I'm currently taking the car apart so it can be put on the rotisserie for cleanup and painting the underside, engine bay and interior parts.
There is very little damage to the body with some filler in the front and rear finders and the driver's side rear 1/4 panel has been replaced
Front suspension has some worn parts but is in purty good shape. The coil springs will be replaced with the Aldan American coil overs.
There is one little rust spot on the rear floor pan and the front floor pans have been replaced.
The upholstery, head liner, seats and door panels are in good condition with a new carpet kit. The window regulators need to be repaired but all the glass is good.
I will update my blog as slow progress is made. The car came with a California Special spoiler trunk lid and fender extensions that I am going to change back to stock. So if anyone out there wants a spoiler kit it's for sale for 300.00 or trade for a stock set up.
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