New Project??

[Streetking]

My '69 is still at DSE and I've been already thinking about my next project. I have been looking into doing a '69 Mach 1/ fastback or a early GTO. Since I already have a Pontiac, I'm leaning more towards a Mustang. I wouild really like to find one that has paint/body already done and just add suspension/wheels&tires/6spd. What do you guys think? I really don't want a car like my Camaro, just a real nice driver. I have also been talking to Kyle about building another '69 for a track car. I talked with Jason@MTI about building a 427 LS2 motor, 6spd, Kyle's new front subframe and rear link system, monster brakes, painting it blk primer and taking it to track events..



SW

[JoshStratton]

With the quality you put into cars, I would like to see what you come up with regarding the Mustang....imo

[jy211]

My '69 is still at DSE and I've been already thinking about my next project. I have been looking into doing a '69 Mach 1/ fastback or a early GTO. Since I already have a Pontiac, I'm leaning more towards a Mustang. I wouild really like to find one that has paint/body already done and just add suspension/wheels&tires/6spd. What do you guys think? I really don't want a car like my Camaro, just a real nice driver. I have also been talking to Kyle about building another '69 for a track car. I talked with Jason@MTI about building a 427 LS2 motor, 6spd, Kyle's new front subframe and rear link system, monster brakes, painting it blk primer and taking it to track events..

SW

Mustang sounds good...and if you need a place to park the Modena...my garage is open!

[Travis B]

Mustang sounds good...and if you need a place to park the Modena...my garage is open!

I guess you haven't seen his 25 car garage! J/K
How many cars does your garage hold SW?

I think a mustang would be cool, I like 69's it would look good next to the camaro!

[jy211]

damn...only 25? hehehe....as we all know...no matter how big our garages are, we could always use more space!

[69rs]

As long as it doesn't interfere with you doing a track Camaro, I'd like to see you do a 67 fastback, or 69 Mach 1. I think the 67 has the best lines of any 'stang.

[Steve1968LS2]

More than likely you will NOT find one with a paint job up to your standards.. well not for a reasonable amount of money. And even if it looks good you will always wonder what is going on under the shiny surface..

Lets face it.. if the car has a killer paint job and is either unfinished or filled with inexpensive parts then what are the odds that the paint was done right?

One exception would be to find a completly restored Mustang and then modify it.. So long as you like the factory colors and trim this is a good idea.

[Steve1968LS2]

I guess you haven't seen his 25 car garage! J/K
How many cars does your garage hold SW?

I think a mustang would be cool, I like 69's it would look good next to the camaro!

Lets see.. I remember seeing 10... but I think there was room for more. He does cheat some by using a few lifts though.. ;)

[Travis B]

Lets see.. I remember seeing 10... but I think there was room for more. He does cheat some by using a few lifts though.. ;)

Ya I was just messing around I do remember seeing some pics that had a bunch of garage doors open with one killer car after another in them!

[Ralph LoGrasso]

I'd like to see the Mach 1 done.

[Streetking]

More than likely you will NOT find one with a paint job up to your standards.. well not for a reasonable amount of money. And even if it looks good you will always wonder what is going on under the shiny surface..

Lets face it.. if the car has a killer paint job and is either unfinished or filled with inexpensive parts then what are the odds that the paint was done right?

One exception would be to find a completly restored Mustang and then modify it.. So long as you like the factory colors and trim this is a good idea.

Steve, I know what you are saying, I'm just sorry you had that experience.. I really don't know much about Fords, I guess it's time to do some research.

As always,thanks for the input guys,

SW

[Blitz]

Personally I'd like to see you do a GTO. Something comfortable to cruise in, but can still take the twisties at a respectable level. Somewhere in between the Lexus and the Camaro.

[Travis B]

Personally I'd like to see you do a GTO. Something comfortable to cruise in, but can still take the twisties at a respectable level. Somewhere in between the Lexus and the Camaro.

Which Lexus????

[DarkBuddha]

Being a Mustang guy with a '70 Mach 1, I say go for it. You can still find good '69 fastbacks for reasonable coin... $10-$12k should get you a good complete running car with a solid body and decent paint. And depending on how hardcore you wanna go with suspension/engine/tranny mods, I'd guess you could probably complete the car for $20-$25k total.

[Steve Chryssos]

Do the Mach 1. And you don't need to know anything about them. I'm sure Kyle Tucker is just itchin' to build something other than a 69 Camaro.

[ProdigyCustoms]

One of the best looking cars ever is a 69 / 70 Shelby. Imagine a Mustang, with Shelby glass, Pro Toured out. 18" Shelby 5 spokes, Cobra SVT drivetrain. Were ready to strart now. Make it Aqua and white, with a soft top!

[shmoov69]

69 stang definately! Can I drive one of your others while you work on the new car?

[Bill Howell]

SW,
Two comments,LOL
1- Please don't do an early GTO, I can not compete with you!
2-".... paint it black primer..." Yeah right, I will believe that when I see it. You actually think you can build a car, finish it in primer and be satisfied with the finish. My not think that will ever happen.
Good Luck, and for what it is worth, I vote for the stang.

[JohnnyGMachine]

I think a 1969 Mach I would be hot (yeah I know I'm the biased Mustang guy here) here's what I'd do...

1969 Mustang Mach I G-Machine
- The new 5.0 Liter 4 cam engine (one that's helping the new 2005 Mustang GP cars win all those races)
- 6 speed
- Maybe a Magnuson or Kenne Bell supercharger
- Total Control coil over suspension system

Just my 2 cents again.

John

[Steve Chryssos]

Flat Black works for me. The 69 Mustang nose and headlight arrangement really lends itself to some WWII era nose art where the outer headlight recesses could be painted red with "nose-art" painted just behind like this: