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ACR-Mark
05-23-2012, 10:51 AM
It's been a while, but things have been going really well for me, and I decided that I couldn't stand to be away from the Pro-Touring group much longer. A recent business venture between two companies, and being in the right place at the right time, has given me the opportunity to become the new owner of a very nice ride.
Her name is Sweet, and she's an almost fully restored 1968 Mustang that proudly calls my garage home. I bought her in April, for my girlfriend and I to enjoy, and although this year she will just attend car shows, I plan on having her out to some Pro-Touring autocross events next season. She still sits on 44 year old suspension components, and the slightest cornering loads cause the fenders to dig into her 245 width tires, so I need to do some serious upgrades over the winter.
I seriously look forward to seeing the group again, and running with you guys in a more appropriate car. That being said, I am still campaigning the RX-8, and enjoying much success with it.

neki67
05-23-2012, 11:23 AM
Congrats! Nice car to start with.

Bigblue73
05-23-2012, 12:16 PM
Welcome back - Now open your wallet and get ordering - winters coming! Nice car by the way!

xplane
05-23-2012, 05:08 PM
Really clean looking coupe Mark!

New rear quarters or did they delete the rear markers?

What direction are you going with the suspension? So many choices these days.

ACR-Mark
05-23-2012, 05:30 PM
Every panel on the car has been replaced, the only thing original is the roof. As for suspension, I've been doing a lot of research, and I'm leaning toward a full Global West setup, but Koni coilovers up front and Konis in the rear. It needs a Steeroids rack & pinion as well. Oh, and the drums at all 4 corners have got to go!

WS6
05-23-2012, 06:48 PM
DSE has new mustang parts. Gorgeous color. Congrats on the purchase.

austin552
05-24-2012, 10:40 AM
She is sweet! Is the color Britney Blue? I had to roll the fenders with my 245s up front.

ACR-Mark
05-24-2012, 12:50 PM
Will have to check on the color, not sure what Ford calls it. I still have a long way to go before I consider myself a Mustang expert. This is the first Ford I've ever owned.
I've considered rolling the fenders, but I think I would have to lose my chrome trim. More research....

xplane
05-24-2012, 01:07 PM
I just received my roller yesterday and plan to due mine this weekend. It has trim also, I'll let you know how it turns out.

My dad painted his 67 fastback, 68 and 70 verts that same color.
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Angelo
05-24-2012, 04:00 PM
Big fan of the car choice. I really enjoy my coupe. Only joined this fine group yesterday ,but, welcome back. Seriously -looking forward to your ideas. I have to say, that colour really shows well. Any ideas on the direction your going with the power plant?

trapin
05-24-2012, 04:18 PM
I love that color, very classic. Do NOT change it.

Welcome back. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

SparkyRnD
05-24-2012, 06:14 PM
I love the old stangs, just something cool and primitive about their lines.

MrQuick
05-24-2012, 10:53 PM
Nice rides guys.

color is awesome.

I'd advise against rolling especially if your intend to run the trim. Trimming the quarter lip might be a better option, you can also trim the stainless to match the quarter after you cut them.

ACR-Mark
05-25-2012, 03:28 PM
Big fan of the car choice. I really enjoy my coupe. Only joined this fine group yesterday ,but, welcome back. Seriously -looking forward to your ideas. I have to say, that colour really shows well. Any ideas on the direction your going with the power plant?

The current power plant is a rebuilt, blue-printed & balanced 302. Since the previous owner built the car for his wife, he stuck a 2 bbl carb on it. Would love to take that off, slap on an Edelbrock intake, and top it off with an MSD Atomic Fuel injection. Other than that, she stays stock. I'm even leaving the C4 tranny in there.