Project: "Hers"

[s4dustin]

The story goes: She kept a 1in by 1 in picture of a 69 mach 1 fastback in her wallet for 2 years. A little square picture from Hotrod mag......I came across a 69 Fastback in the parking lot where I work and spoke to the owner. 4 months later, he called me and needed some quick cash.
The car is a 69 302 auto car, black Ca plates, with air...pretty straight....so I surprised her with it and we have slowly been bringing it back. Last summer, it would be 100+ degrees and she had a choice of a modern car with air or the mustang with non working air....she would drive the mustang.
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[s4dustin]

I put on 13in 6 piston wilwood fronts and 12 in 4 piston rears, late model pony wheels, blocked and cut it....(for now), headers and exhaust. We then added the chin spoiler, the hood scoop and the rear spoiler.

I then decided it was time for the Mach 1 tribute so we took it all apart to send to the body shop
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[s4dustin]

starting the work
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[s4dustin]

getting closer

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[s4dustin]

jammed

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[ADaughen]

that's an interesting color, looks a little orange on my monitor. Definitely *pops* though.

[s4dustin]

It is the factory color: Calypso Coral. It is a red-orange..but I would say orange red.....they made the Poppy red and Calypso.....Calypso is the more exciting of the two and was used on that year Mach.

[Draginutz]

looking good. "She" should be happy.

[ccobra70]

very nice, go ahead and splurge and buy that girl some a/c!!! nice project keep us updated

[ADaughen]

It is the factory color: Calypso Coral. It is a red-orange..but I would say orange red.....they made the Poppy red and Calypso.....Calypso is the more exciting of the two and was used on that year Mach.


Gotcha. I'm not a big fan of reds (except on Ferraris and a Corvette or two) but that color and Mazda's Mazdaspeed3 True Red really draw my eye for some reason.

[Krazed]

That's so awesome of you. Not many guys would do something like that!

I agree though, get her some A/C in that thing, and maybe some EFI to make driving it easier, and slightly better milage! There's nothing quite like starting it up every time, without fail with EFI.

[twosaturns]

howabout some better pictures of 'her'! LOL

[ADaughen]

That's so awesome of you. Not many guys would do something like that!



You are hanging out with the wrong guys. ;)

My wife tolerates my projects and lack of garage space ~6 months out of the year. It is the least I can do. I've agreed to build her a weekend ride when I'm done with this project. I think we've picked something like the FFR '33 Roadster.

Just the fact she's willing to become a little interested in my hobby is pretty cool. :1st:

[s4dustin]

That's so awesome of you. Not many guys would do something like that!

I agree though, get her some A/C in that thing, and maybe some EFI to make driving it easier, and slightly better milage! There's nothing quite like starting it up every time, without fail with EFI.

Well, she kept a picture of the car in her wallet for 2 years, what was I supposed to do.....and I got it for a great price. It has slowed down my project, but it is well worth it.

Like I said, it would be 105 in the valley and she would take that car instead of the 1998 mustang that had air. I will find some pics to post up....

[s4dustin]

That's so awesome of you. Not many guys would do something like that!

I agree though, get her some A/C in that thing, and maybe some EFI to make driving it easier, and slightly better milage! There's nothing quite like starting it up every time, without fail with EFI.

I told her we should put a ls1 in and she said NOWAY! It has got to be Ford and she wants to keep it carb'd. Later on I will do a 331 or a 351w.....with a AOD. I want it to be quick but not too fast.

[s4dustin]

This is her prepping my 350 that later blew up
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prep and paint
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She also tries to do as much work on her car as possible or when I need help is my assistant.

[twosaturns]

dude, your wife wins WIFE OF THE CENTURY!
whatever you do, don't do ANYTHING to screw up that relationship!

[jy211]

your neighbors must love the street work!

[Brandon Miller]

your neighbors must love the street work!

And the overspray! :rotfl:

[s4dustin]

I have got great neighbors.....yeah, she is definately a good one.

[s4dustin]

Updated pics....the paint is coming any time now......
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www.bristolautobody.com is doing all the work. I am very happy and more importantly, she is!

[s4dustin]

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Getting closer!

[Motown 454]

Looks good its moving along pretty fast

[brrymnvette]

Looks great. You are one lucky sumbitch

[s4dustin]

I got the call that they were staying late to paint it last night.....

This will be the first "nice" car we have had and our first restoration...well, not full, but little by little. We are both very excited......

[s4dustin]

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PAINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU Gary


GUYS!!!!!!! I cannot believe how it came out! First project! I cannot believe it. We are so happy! The paint and body came out perfect! So stoked. She cried!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vegas69]

Gorgeous and one cool chick! Congrats.

[GHOSTDANCER]

Very nice :cheers:

[Motown 454]

It Looks Great ! they did a nice job. And Todd's right about yor girl Cool

[slownova73]

nice work with the car! must be nice to hav a wife like that! maybe i can train my girl to work on mine with me lol

[WS6]

That's a fantastic color choice! Keep up the good work Dustin and wife.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Looking great. Love the colors. Sounds like you and your wife really love getting into the cars together. That is great.

[s4dustin]

yeah..she is into it. We were emailed the photos at first and she really did cry...... :)

[Motown 454]

Tell her not to feel bad. I think I'm going to cry when i get my car done especially if its that nice

[1971CHEVELLE]

Looks great:1st:

[Code Red]

looking real good

[s4dustin]

A few more pics
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[dipren443]

Your wife is looking quite ecstatic there! Car looks great, love the color scheme.

[ADaughen]

You know, she's going to want some matching shoes and purse, now. :p

Looks great.

Is that black with metal flake or just dust on the hood?

[s4dustin]

dust

[Motown 454]

It looks good even with the dust.

[s4dustin]

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[Motown 454]

Sweet

[frojoe]

That's a great color, I like how bloody bright it is in the sun!! :D

[Draginutz]

I forgot my shades!! HAHA! Looks good. Whats next?

[s4dustin]

Next:

dashpad and front window.
New lights and trim and weather stripping.

then... DONE FOR A WHILE!

She can drive it like that for a bit. Later on, diffrent wheels and suspension. Way down the line...the drivetrain.

[s4dustin]

just a little update, been putting the chrome on when I have time. She has also been in the 100+ degree garage helping :)jj

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updated pics. Putting on body chrome....
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[s4dustin]

some of the pics got moved, here was the car when we first got it
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[s4dustin]

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[mc84_zz4]

Wow! Killer paint job! :bananna2:

[s4dustin]

Thanks, it is actually single stage. She is going to drive it 3-4 times a week so we figured it would be easiest if it gets scratched.....to repair.

[s4dustin]

Getting close to coming home! She is very excited. Still needs a little bit, but it is looking good.


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[s4dustin]

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she is happy

[Motown 454]

She should be the car looks great.

[CruizinKev]

cool build! :twothumbs

[s4dustin]

thanks guys, I will post more pics later.