New Classic Mustang Owner
02-15-2010, 08:58 PM
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ontario
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New Classic Mustang Owner
Hello everyone, I am a newbie, I just purchased a 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible (302 2V & C4).
I am planning on completly restoring my new ride, my plan is for a daily driver.
I own a Automotive Recycling Yard (Junk Yard, LOL) and need some ideas, can't decide if I should rebuild my engine leaving it original or look into a 1978 351M or a 1996 351W (both truck engines).
any Ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Billy
I am planning on completly restoring my new ride, my plan is for a daily driver.
I own a Automotive Recycling Yard (Junk Yard, LOL) and need some ideas, can't decide if I should rebuild my engine leaving it original or look into a 1978 351M or a 1996 351W (both truck engines).
any Ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Billy
02-15-2010, 09:15 PM
#2
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase. Hope you enjoy the restoration process. As for what you should do to it, there are many questions which need to be answered first. What kind of shape is the car in? Is it driveable? How's the engine? suspension? brakes? Is the body straight? Rust?
Are you interested in a ground up restoration, or do you want to drive it while you work on it? You said you want a daily driver, do plan on taking it to the track at all? What parts you choose and what you tackle first depends on what your vision for the car is.
Personally, I have no interest in stock or original condition, and like to modify my car with as many aftermarket parts as possible for best performance. But you'll find all kinds on here! Good luck.
Oh, and take some pictures and post them so we can see!
Are you interested in a ground up restoration, or do you want to drive it while you work on it? You said you want a daily driver, do plan on taking it to the track at all? What parts you choose and what you tackle first depends on what your vision for the car is.
Personally, I have no interest in stock or original condition, and like to modify my car with as many aftermarket parts as possible for best performance. But you'll find all kinds on here! Good luck.
Oh, and take some pictures and post them so we can see!
02-15-2010, 10:23 PM
#4
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ontario
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I am so excited, i feel like my son when I take him to the toy store for a great report card.
I have an auto salvage yard, so I am going to tear it apart and start from the floor up, the car has been parked since 1994, minimal rust on body, under cowl, quaters and around windows so I am pleased, I also aquired a 1973 Mustang Coupe (rolling chassis) for parts but i think I'm going to store it for now.
i want to show the Civic type-R drivers (a bunch of my buddies) that there is no subsitute for American Muscle, so I'm lost, too excited to think straight I guess.
My plan is to fully restore it, I am going to take all the time it takes, with no rush, I also plan to document and picture everything as this is my first restore project, my only problem is what to do with the power plant, i'd like 13 sec N/A
thank you
I have an auto salvage yard, so I am going to tear it apart and start from the floor up, the car has been parked since 1994, minimal rust on body, under cowl, quaters and around windows so I am pleased, I also aquired a 1973 Mustang Coupe (rolling chassis) for parts but i think I'm going to store it for now.
i want to show the Civic type-R drivers (a bunch of my buddies) that there is no subsitute for American Muscle, so I'm lost, too excited to think straight I guess.
My plan is to fully restore it, I am going to take all the time it takes, with no rush, I also plan to document and picture everything as this is my first restore project, my only problem is what to do with the power plant, i'd like 13 sec N/A
thank you
02-16-2010, 06:54 PM
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Quebec
Posts: 59
Welcome and congrats on your new car.Where are you in Ontario I live in Quebec just outside of Ottawa.I just bought my 72 last summer and it's also my first rebuild. My car is not a mach 1 but it is a fastback with functioning ram air. It came with a 302 originally but had the 351 Cleveland in it when i bought it.Just waiting on the white stuff to go away before i send the engine to get balanced since i don't have a garage {planning on getting one built soon because my girlfriend also bought a 74 Nova last summer need to save on storage} good luck with the rebuild maybe we'll burn rubber somewhere in the future.
Eric
Eric
02-16-2010, 08:02 PM
#9
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for your engine you should try and find a Cleveland that would be more accurate for the car.And if you need a helping hand once in a while write me.I"m no expert but a second set of hands can always be handy.And i would love to see your car.
Last edited by 72fastback; 02-16-2010 at 08:05 PM.
02-16-2010, 08:11 PM
#10
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Location: PA
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Well, the 302 car will have an 8" rear, somewhat limiting if you want to use a larger engine. What's in the 73? The 71-3 came with the 250, 302, 351 2V, 351 4V, and in 71 only something to really scare the ricers, the 429CJ and 429SCJ. Yes, that's right, the reason for the big engine compartment is it was designed for a big engine. You'll definitely need a 9" for that one, though.