73 Mustang - turn grandma's car into a streetfighter?

[redfire69]

So I've had this 73 mustang for a couple of years, tried to sell it on and off, and probably couldn't give it away for 3K. All original 6 cyl car, auto, ps/pb, 70K miles.

So why not make a street fighter out of it?!? I've got an extra 302 I can build for it. Maybe throw some total control suspension and better brakes at it. Bigger wheels and tires. Perhaps a nasa hood and some spoilers too. Anyone have ideas on how to do this on the cheap, wheel fitment, suspension upgrades, etc? Thanks for looking... Ron

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[redfire69]

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[Runningriot]

Wow that car looks clean!

[ArtosDracon]

Woot, props for a 73 car originally owned by grandma, I've got one too! Mines an olds though...

[redfire69]

something like this, sans yellow...

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[Fast68back]

Wow, that thing is a time capsule! Very cool.

There are a ton of DIY mods that will save you a ton of money.

-Shelby/Arning drop
-Roller spring perches
-Granada disk Swap or late model (SN95) mustang disks
- late model 5.0/EFI swap

Couple sites to look at:

Mustangsteve.com
Dazecars.com
Opentrackerracingproducts.com
Ultrastang.com

[CruizinKev]

wow good looking clean car! :twothumbs

[droptop73]

Wow, I wish my ragtop was that clean.
IMO, leave the body and interior and do the suspension and driveline.
Looks like a cool build... though I'm partial to the big Mustangs.

[78 Type-LT]

That is sweet ride..

[MonzaRacer]

turbo 300 six! 6 speed

[nekkidhillbilly]

i realy like 71-73 stangs

[windsor]

That's a nice ride! Check out this 71 in the newb thread, it's completely bad arse:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66378

[69fbodyproject]

Man that is so stock. Looks like a super clean starting point for a project. Coolest Mustang Ive seen in that bodystyle was badged as the BOSS 5.4. My former boss had that car build. It is incredible.

[redfire69]

That's a nice ride! Check out this 71 in the newb thread, it's completely bad arse:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66378


Thanks for the link, man that thing is wild!

[cantvalve16]

That's a nice ride! Check out this 71 in the newb thread, it's completely bad arse:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66378


I met CDMBill at Pinks in Bakersfield. Super nice guy. Car runs 10's in the 1/4 and corners.:yum:

[windsor]

Thanks for the link, man that thing is wild!

No problem, something to strive for! I'm a Ford man meself :smoke:

[srh3trinity]

Didn't I see on another thread somewhere that these cars can easily swallow up a 315 tire in the rear?