Newb with a land yacht

[PT-LTD]

While I may not have the typical car for the Pro Touring style I am really looking forward to starting my build and learning from all of the great stuff I've seen here. I've been lurking here for a couple of years off and on, almost signed up when I had my 71 Chevelle but sold it soon after finding the site. Decided to come back when I got my newest ride, 1967 Ford LTD. I know, I know.....it's a tank. It's a true little old lady's car, one owner and never left town. It still wears the local Ford dealer's badge on the trunk. The car has the original 390/C6 and is a good runner with about 130k miles on the clock. The suspension on the other hand leaves A LOT to be desired. It just floats along, bushings are dried out and worn, and the 4 wheel drum brakes with no power assist are fun too. I can picture what I want it to be in my head, just need help getting it there.

I plan on air suspension and tubular parts where I can get them for this car, aftermarket support is terrible for the '67. I need to put it on a diet where possible and will eventually either stroke the FE motor or do away with it for a modern upgrade. Definitely want to do a 5spd conversion since future plans include the power tour with my 2 kids and Father. Here she is!

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I also have a late model Mustang GT that has some bolt-on mods. She's Legend Lime metallic, 5spd with the 3.55 gears out back.

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For those interested, mods include:


JLT Cold Air Intake
Charge Motion Plate Delete
Steeda Underdrive Pulleys
BBK Long Tube Headers
Pypes Violator Mufflers
Tune by Blow By Racing
Hurst Short Throw
Shaftmaster's 4" Aluminum Drive Shaft with loop
Ford Motorsport K Springs
J&M Caster Camber Plates
J&M Rear Tubular Control Arms with Adjustable Upper
J&M Adjustable Panhard Bar
18x9/18x10 wheels
Looks: Shelby GT500 spoiler, mirror caps, short antenna, billet hood pins, black turn signal housings


Well, there's the toys. My name is Eric, I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade. Been living in Texas since 2000 with my wife and our 2 boys.

[chocthunder]

Welcome to the site Eric. Where in Texas are you. I'm close to the DFW area.

[PT-LTD]

Thanks for the welcome. Lorena is just south of Waco, so we're about 1 1/2hr away from DFW and Austin.

[TheJDMan]

Eric,
Welcome! You have a neat project there. You might want to check out Jay Leno's 66 Gallaxy build video for ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-BL7G5m98M

[BMR Sales]

Welcome! I know someone that has a 4 Speed Manual

[andrewb70]

Welcome!

Andrew

[Chev Korbin]

Welcome!! I'm new too...... man just love your LTD! I would have one of those too,.. if I had more $$$$. She looks to be in decent shape. Good luck and cant wait to see the build!!

[PT-LTD]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys


Welcome!! I'm new too...... man just love your LTD! I would have one of those too,.. if I had more $$$$. She looks to be in decent shape. Good luck and cant wait to see the build!!

I'll be on a budget with the build for sure, doing everything I possibly can myself or with the help of friends. She's a pretty solid car, needs a trunk pan and a couple of small patches on the quarters. Under the vinyl roof I see some bubbles, hopefully nothing major. Thanks for the compliments!