reminisce...

 

I'm going to go against the grain, and suggest minor modifications. It's such a beautiful car, inside and out, and in my opinion would be a shame to get too carried away. Keep your changes hidden. In my opinion, headers are a headache. Hard on the knuckles, limited lifetime, and just plain get in the way. They are however the best bang for your buck powerwise, so that may outweigh the negatives. How about some less restrictive mufflers instead? Keep the tailpipes where they are too. You can increase the throttle response with simple things such as advance curve springs, different carburetor jets, a carb spacer, etc. A simple tune up may work wonders. Assuming it's your front tire rubbing, a pair of stiffer coil springs will only set you back 60 bucks or so, if you install them. A larger front anti-sway bar, coupled with a discrete rear one will make the car feel much much better in the curves. I've owned my 67 for 29 years now, and have made countless changes to it. I once dragged it, then autocrossed it, and now just use it as a commuter / roadtrip machine. Luckily, I've been able to return it to stock looking condition, which I feel is more unique these days. So my advice, as a middle aged dude, is don't do anything you can't undo. Driving your car is more fun than working on it. However, if you have a stock four barrel intake and are looking to upgrade, you can sell the old one to me. I'm in the market.

 

Nice looking car! For starters, I'd recommend resisting the temptation to ever get a personalized plate and getting rid of the original black ones. I say this based on personal experience. [:@]

Anyway, how much are you looking to spend on your mods. Without that knowlege, it is pretty tough to give sound advice.

BTW, if the paint isas good in person as it looks in the pics, I'd say you did very well at $10K for a California coupe.

 

I agree. I wouldn't sell my Texas coupe for 10 grand. You got it for a great price. The only advice I can give you is to make the car safe. Driving it around sharp curves requires suspension updates and things like Monte Carlo bars and export braces. Remember, you can buy just about any part for that car. The 69's and up have a hard time finding parts, but you will not.. If you have any questions don't be shy. Enjoy your pony.

 

The paint looks amazing in person. Really nice job. Some minor scratches, but nothing major.

Don't get me wrong, I do not want mod this car out by any means, I just want a little bit more power, it seems a bit of a dog right now. I have a budget of $2,000.00, and I would like to keep all the old parts, The old owner is dropping off the original wheels, next week and I may have to put those on to stop the scrapping.

The suspension, I think is my biggest problem right now, then adding a little bit more HP.

 

ooo ya..for got to mention the suspension thing. I recommend that first too. I'd replace all the springs with the original height springs if you are having clearance trouble, than maybe get some nice large sway bars. Soaring has a set of shocks that he fell in love with. Should probably ask what he uses since you have similar cars.

 

that isa beautiful car andif you decide to get rid of those wheels let me know...im kind of in the market for some new wheels

 

Man, I just got to say, that I am so very happy. I can't stop thinking about and looking at the car. It is crazy the emotions that something like owning a classic mustang can do to you, I am excited and happy and just want to drive.

 

that thing is so purdy, seriously - nice car dude.

i read something about headers and how they dont last, this is true if you get cheapys - but if you pop for the ceramic coated boogars they will look SO much nicer and they wont rust on ya for a lonnnnnng time.

+1 on the performer rpm airgap and a 600 cfm carb. im a holley design person myself, a model 4160 would work great, or even a barry grant road demon 625 if you wanna spend another 100 or so on the carb.

btw, summit has a sale on cams right now, a cam/lifter kit for a little over 60 bucks. the 218/228 .471/.471 works great with stock heads and give ALOT more low/mid range power

 

I just have the KYB gas adjust shocks which most of us except for maybe Paddy have upgraded to. He runs Koni's. Lucky that he lives in Holland where they are cheap. Good to hear there is another Mustang enthusiast who wishes to keep a classic as original as possible. However, if used as a daily driver like mine and yours will be, you just have to upgrade from the concours things like front disk brakes, new suspension upgrades and 3 point seat belts. There are still a lot of upgrades I have to do, but some day it will be done. Just remember that your classic will never be as safe as a modern car. Since you will be driving in modern car traffic, it will be your responsibility to take extra precaution. Never speed, never tail someone very close and keep your eyes on the road. No cell phone, no Ipod, no distractions at all. Tell your ricer buddies you are not interested in street racing.