Been working on a project for about the last 6 years. Finally finishing this thing up and thought I would post some pics for those who are interested.
Brief history of the car. Original 289, 2bbl, c-4, that my mother bought new in 1966 from Coral Gables Ford here in Miami. She gifted it to me when I was about 15. I drove it through high school and did the usual go fast bolt ons that a kid would do... Holley 600, black jack headers, aluminum intake, and a bunch of stickers on the back window. Became a father at age 23 and basically parked the car and was forced to grow up.
17 years later she's back.
I wanted to keep the factory lines... no flares, not tubbed out, but tasteful gt350 type accents. The front apron, bumper delete, pained fiberglass rear bumper, gt350 hood, etc...
The 289 is stroked and bored for a total of 338 cubic inches. Built by Crawford Performance here in Miami. A built T-5z for a trans.
The rear is a 9 inch from a Versailles, while the front spindles are from a 1968 big block Torino GT.
The interior has the aftermarket seats, gauge cluster, and steering wheel. The six point roll bar is a work of art and came out great. Fabricated by my builder / restorer Brian Thomas from Palm Beach Mustangs in Florida. Who is responsible for all of the work that you see in the photos. Search no further for the best if you live in the South East... or ship it to him. You will not be disappointed.
I dont have that many of the older photos right now, but will post what I can.
Car was stripped bare... everywhere.
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Engine compartment re-assembled. Eventually converted to a cable clutch.. This photo show the older clutch fork assembly which was later removed.
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Started the roll bar.. Fabricated one piece at a time by Brian. Bends for easy access. Rear tubes disappear into rear deck.
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Bar goes into truck and mounts to cross member that is welded to each frame rail.
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Cool It underlay goes in.
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9 inch gets stripped and prepped. Posi 3.50 gears.
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Factory correct paint on the pumpkin
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Koni suspension, Global West Subs, and traction bars
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Car gets some paint. Black with ghost stripes. All but invisible in low light or dark, very subtle and cool in the sun
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Front cap goes back together. Custom hand made grill
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Motor built and ready
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Custom fan shroud fabricated by Brian
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Car is almost done.. More info and pics to come.
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Brief history of the car. Original 289, 2bbl, c-4, that my mother bought new in 1966 from Coral Gables Ford here in Miami. She gifted it to me when I was about 15. I drove it through high school and did the usual go fast bolt ons that a kid would do... Holley 600, black jack headers, aluminum intake, and a bunch of stickers on the back window. Became a father at age 23 and basically parked the car and was forced to grow up.
17 years later she's back.
I wanted to keep the factory lines... no flares, not tubbed out, but tasteful gt350 type accents. The front apron, bumper delete, pained fiberglass rear bumper, gt350 hood, etc...
The 289 is stroked and bored for a total of 338 cubic inches. Built by Crawford Performance here in Miami. A built T-5z for a trans.
The rear is a 9 inch from a Versailles, while the front spindles are from a 1968 big block Torino GT.
The interior has the aftermarket seats, gauge cluster, and steering wheel. The six point roll bar is a work of art and came out great. Fabricated by my builder / restorer Brian Thomas from Palm Beach Mustangs in Florida. Who is responsible for all of the work that you see in the photos. Search no further for the best if you live in the South East... or ship it to him. You will not be disappointed.
I dont have that many of the older photos right now, but will post what I can.
Car was stripped bare... everywhere.
Engine compartment re-assembled. Eventually converted to a cable clutch.. This photo show the older clutch fork assembly which was later removed.
Started the roll bar.. Fabricated one piece at a time by Brian. Bends for easy access. Rear tubes disappear into rear deck.
Bar goes into truck and mounts to cross member that is welded to each frame rail.
Cool It underlay goes in.
9 inch gets stripped and prepped. Posi 3.50 gears.
Factory correct paint on the pumpkin
Koni suspension, Global West Subs, and traction bars
Car gets some paint. Black with ghost stripes. All but invisible in low light or dark, very subtle and cool in the sun
Front cap goes back together. Custom hand made grill
Motor built and ready
Custom fan shroud fabricated by Brian
Car is almost done.. More info and pics to come.