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10-28-2006, 01:34 PM
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I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Ed from Wa. State
Join Date: Oct 2006
City: Beautiful Olympic Peninsula
State: Washington
Posts: 7
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Hi all.
Great to be onboard here. I am new to this religion...hehheh. Have always liked mustangs, now I own two...(see my profile).
I am hoping I can get some serious help here regarding my 1968 coupe that I just bought. It appears to be in great condition, very much original. If I can get some photos up here somewhere I will. I have no clue really what to do or how to do it, but I am looking forward to a fun project.
I am almost afraid to ask this, not knowing the culture here...but, I am considering the choice of restoring the 68, or restomoding it...a personal touch. That gets me to the first question...  WHICH WOULD YOU SUGGEST, restore or restomod?
Second, this car has a narrow chrome strip that runs the length (plus) of the top of the body line that would be the top of the C, from front of fender to just behind the door. It appears factory, but I have never seen this before.  Do think this was added aftermarket, or came on the car? I want to get rid of it when the car gets painted...if it is not a original part.
Let me know, if you know....and thanks  for letting me be part of this forum!! |
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10-28-2006, 03:41 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,685
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I doubt if its factory, but don't quote me on it, I have never owned a 68, 641/2, 65, and a 69 Mach I is as close as I can come to that, and a long time ago too. Sorry. On the modding thing, she would be worth the most if you restore it, but it depends if you want it for you, or to sell I guess.
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10-29-2006, 12:07 AM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
Join Date: May 2003
City: Macon
State: Georgia
Posts: 10,741
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Restomod!!!! Won't be worth as much, but definitely will be more fun!
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10-31-2006, 06:39 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Ed from Wa. State
Join Date: Oct 2006
City: Beautiful Olympic Peninsula
State: Washington
Posts: 7
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Well thanks you two, for weighing in. I was hoping for a better response. Trying to find a forum where I will get some help. Anyone know of a good early mustang forum?
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10-31-2006, 06:44 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,295
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Fast 64 is restomodding a 1964 mustang and can help alot with aftermarket parts to help you in your quest. Personally, if the car needs alot of work, I'd do a restomod build instead of restoring, it'll normally come out cheaper in the end than finding all original parts and as fast said, you'll have alot more fun with it.
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10-31-2006, 06:48 PM
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Bob is Good.
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: Greenville
State: Texas
Posts: 5,171
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I say restomod. Nothing better than a 5.0L with a T5 in a classic. |
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10-31-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Christian & proud of it
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: La Vernia
State: Texas
Posts: 2,384
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^yeah there is, a turbo 5.4 with a T56
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10-31-2006, 07:14 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Bob is Good.
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: Greenville
State: Texas
Posts: 5,171
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I would disagree. |
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11-01-2006, 01:03 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Stangless
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Flat Top Mtn
State: Tennessee
Posts: 1,126
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I would restomod thats what I'm doing with my 65 the 5.4 sounds nice and so doesnt the T56 but I would go for a blower not a bo |
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11-01-2006, 01:04 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Stangless
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Flat Top Mtn
State: Tennessee
Posts: 1,126
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11-02-2006, 09:57 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Ed from Wa. State
Join Date: Oct 2006
City: Beautiful Olympic Peninsula
State: Washington
Posts: 7
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okay, now we're talking....got some action here.
I know that very soon, I will be converting to dual exhaust...was thinking flowmasters....getting prices at local shops now.....seems like its gonna be 450-600 bucks...how does that sound?
Can I put pictures on this site somewhere....? |
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11-02-2006, 11:23 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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You want to **** me?
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Posts: 12,414
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Yes, scroll up to the top of the page and look for "Mustang Pictures" in the blue bar with the site links in it. When you go there, choose the "upload photos" option, upload the picture you want, then when it finishes processing it will give you a direct link that you can post here that will show your picture. 
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11-03-2006, 01:57 AM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
State: Michigan
Posts: 42
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Basically it's your car and you'll have to live with what you do, so do it for yourself and enjoy the ride. There is huge options and many part but expect to pay lots of $$$ on the car. Have fun and welcome!
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11-04-2006, 11:23 AM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Ed from Wa. State
Join Date: Oct 2006
City: Beautiful Olympic Peninsula
State: Washington
Posts: 7
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Okay, uploaded photos....what you think now...?
....that is if I can figure out how to display them...
this is right after I drove it home...not even cleaned yet....box has ignition parts...some punk tried to steal the car just before I bought it..punched the ignition...
thanks again everyone for the input...I AMLISTENING (making appt for Dual Exhaust, next week)
ED
Last edited by Fast Eddie 68; 11-04-2006 at 11:27 AM.
Reason: to fix the photos
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11-04-2006, 11:41 AM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Stangless
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Flat Top Mtn
State: Tennessee
Posts: 1,126
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11-07-2006, 10:27 PM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
Join Date: May 2003
City: Macon
State: Georgia
Posts: 10,741
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not a bad place to start! I am diggin the black on black alot!
I am a big fan of the 5.0/t-5 swap for obvious reasons, lol. Its not super expensive, a pretty simple as long as you have some mechanic skills
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Last edited by fast64; 11-07-2006 at 10:29 PM.
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12-05-2006, 12:04 AM
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Re: I'm a new guy...with ???s
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
City: Del Rio
State: Texas
Posts: 7
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Second, this car has a narrow chrome strip that runs the length (plus) of the top of the body line that would be the top of the C, from front of fender to just behind the door. It appears factory, but I have never seen this before. Do think this was added aftermarket, or came on the car? I want to get rid of it when the car gets painted...if it is not a original part.
That chrome strip you mentioned and that is pictured is not factory, maybe a dealer add-on or previous owner add-on. That particular area is prone to door ding and shopping cart damages... but the edge corner; just below and outside the door handle, can be used to make a pretty neat hole in another's' car body. My wife did that to a person back in 73 when a person hit her side of the door (on purpose), so she slammed her door into their car, leaving a 2" gash through the sheet metal. Damage to my car, a paint chip, and a hooray to my spouse... |
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