Well I got a new car.. again..

[Steve1968LS2]

Just wheeling and dealing out here in sunny CA..



Just got this last night..

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vb...timage&id=1529

Good Points,

All there as far as trim and such
VERY solid floors and frame no rust at all that I cound find there
solid shock towers
pretty straight
has the "turn signal" hood
Original San Jose 289 car

Bad Points

needs lower passengers quarter panel (back)
rust in front lower coners of both doors (common)
Doesn't run (has the motor but someone started pulling it all apart)

Best part is that I got it for only $2200. If you factor in that I made about $2000 by selling the first '67 then my effective cost for this car was $200!!!

Sucks that I can't do before hand testing. I think I will get it painted with a quicky job.. just a nice 10 footer deal and start with the engine/trans and move on from there.

I wish it ran but I couldn't justify spending $1000 more for a running car just to test and then toss the motor.

Im thinking a 347 stroker with a TKO500 trans. GW Cat 5 suspension and Fays2 watts link combined with some decent brakes. Maybe a monte bar from total control and some sort of frame stiffening..

Thoughts and suggestions are always welcome.

Also need a cheap but decent paint/body shop in CA.. I am thinking some sort of silver color..

[Damn True]

What's the goal?

Is it still going to be the "track whore" that you had planned at first?

[Nine Ball]

Nice price! Its nearly impossible to find a classic Mustang around Houston for that price range, they are very popular around here.

Steve, name this one "Anti-Bling" and make it a road warrior car.

Tony

[Steve Chryssos]

Thoughts and suggestions are always welcome.

Sell it.

[Nine Ball]

Sell it.

HAHAHAHA!

so blunt. he must be from the Northeast

[Steve1968LS2]

What's the goal?

Is it still going to be the "track whore" that you had planned at first?

Yep, track whore that is decent enough to take to cruise nights and stuff.. not a track only car.

Trying to think of a good budget.. maybe $20k or so.. should be enough considering how cheap I got the car..

[Steve1968LS2]

Sell it.

Come on now.. give the blue oval some love.. they need it ;)

Trust me.. I was already thinking "hmm.. If I could get the 289 in the car running I could flip it for $5k.."

I like the idea of the 347 stroker because retail on it is only $5500 so it is not crazy expensive. plus it is lighter than a 351W.

[Aussie]

Hey Steve

Have you checked out some of the stuff from these guys?

http://www.rrs-online.com/html/products.htm

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Steve

Have you checked out some of the stuff from these guys?

http://www.rrs-online.com/html/products.htm

Holy crap.. they make some nice stuff.. I like the rotor paint the changes color to show temps hit.. thanks!

[4MuscleMachines]

Steve, the stuff from RRS is nice. Being a guy that once owned six early Mustangs, I have used practically all the stuff out there. For all out I like the RRS and TCP, for "track whore" I like the Maier Racing items. I have TCP tower bracing but just ordered the Maier unit for my 68 and its nice. I also like their panhard kits and they have the best rear swaybars as pictured below. For the ft sway, I like the hollow Cobra Automotive unit.

[steemin]

Steve,
Welcome to the darkside.
I thought that you were originally considering a big block for this project?
Anyway, I think that you will be happier with the light weight 347 stroker combo. You can still make some serious HP with the 347.
One thing that you may want to consider is the G Force T5 transmission.
Much lighter than the TKO,easier install (no cutting on the trans tunnel) and excellent gearing.2.95 1st gear and a .59 overdrive.
You can talk to Tony the owner of Astro performance with any questions you may have. Very knowledgable and helpful. Perhaps he will give you a deal with the promise of some exposure
www.astroperformance.com .
Good luck with this project.
Scott

[Andrew McBride]

http://www.mustangdepot.com

Here's a site you need to check out.

nice car by the way.

[SatisTraction]

hmmm, can i suggest building your own engine. you could do a 347 short block for under $2000. i have a nice set of AFR 205 small block ford heads that i would swap for some Penny throw offs. I also have a tremec 3550 to go behind what ever combo you can build.
chris

[BigBronco]

Come on now.. give the blue oval some love.. they need it ;)

Trust me.. I was already thinking "hmm.. If I could get the 289 in the car running I could flip it for $5k.."

I like the idea of the 347 stroker because retail on it is only $5500 so it is not crazy expensive. plus it is lighter than a 351W.

You could do well with a stroked 351 windsor. That was a motor i constantly looked over for my setup, but i am still unsure with my options.

You can definately make a decent 347 for cheap though no doubt and have decent power.


I am looking at the Ford Mustang and Cobra Electric green from 99-01 year models with Black Fikse FM5's or HRE 545 wheel combo....

[Steve Chryssos]

Come on now.. give the blue oval some love.. they need it ;)
Trust me.. I was already thinking "hmm.. If I could get the 289 in the car running I could flip it for $5k.."

Just another used car dealer joke. Nothing to do with the fact that it's a Mustang. I love 'em

[vanzuuk1]

I like those mustangs, it will be a cool car.

There was a guy on this site with a brown one , but he hasnt been around.

[Mean 69]

If you plan to build a 347, budget to replace the engine block after you get after things a few times. If you plan on tracking the car, the stock block won't hold up, been there, done that, twice. The two bolt Sportsman block is only a little better, an R302 or Dart block is the only safe way to go. I have a bare 289 block in my shop, which is a bit stronger than the late model roller blocks, and it is the most pathetically weak POS I think I have seen.

If you are interested, I have a BUNCH of new TCP chassis parts, a TKO trans, full Baer brake kit, and tons of other stuff, brand new, never installed that I was going to use on my 65 FB project. That project got put on hold, and I am going to be taking it into a different direction when I get after it again, so the stuff is for sale. Bring your checkbook, you'll feel like it was Christmas. Plus, I have no room for the stuff, and no time to list it on E-bay and manage selling it all. PM me for a list.

Mark

[Damn True]

You could do well with a stroked 351 windsor. That was a motor i constantly looked over for my setup, but i am still unsure with my options.

Concur.

The 351W is a very stout platform. Had one in the '69 Cougar I owned in the late 80's early 90's when I had more balls than brains. Drove it like a jacka$$ and never had a lick of trouble.

[F70t/a]

Cool deal steve So when are the 22's going on?

[DarkBuddha]

Congrats finding a new project. I almost don't envy you... you've got a huge number of options in terms of suppliers for good chassis and suspension upgrades. RRS, TCP, GW, Fatman, Martz, Griggs, Maier, Cobra Automotive, etc... pretty much you're only limit is your budget or your affinity. So I say with a decent $20K budget and since you mentioned GW, I say go with GW. They've got everything you'd need/want, and I'm especially fond of their subframe connectors for the money. Besides, GW is a tried and true performer, as you well know.

Keep us posted on the progress!