I need some pointers.. Im starting the restoration of a 1977 mustang with an 4cyl motor.. and no I know it should be a V8 but I can't help that yet. 1st car I have ever restored and my dad gave me full controll over it. What should I start on first and what precautions should I take?

 

What kind of shape is it in?

First step is a plan of action. Think about what you want, how long you are willing to take to get it there, what you can afford to spend.

Just like Ford does when they design a new car. First the designers come in, they have this vision of the most awesome car anyones ever seen. Then the engineers come in. They have to make it a reality. Then the accountants come in. They have to make it affordable (with the exception of the GT40). Then they all start having these big fights and arguments. After many bloody noses and black eyes, we get a beautifully designed and engineered '05 Mustang Convertible that the average Joe can afford.

You need to think the same way, only I'd stop short of beating myself up

If you could do anything you wanted with your '77 what would it look like? What are your parameters (daily driver, track only, trailer queen, etc)?
What's the coolest car you've driven and why was it so cool? What can you do with your new ride to make it like that.

Is a 50,000 Watt audio system more important than a supercharger?

One thing I like to do is make it safe to drive and then drive it for a while. I get a better idea of what I want to do. I see all kinds of the same type car too once I start driving it around, so I can get ideas from others.

All starts with a plan. Invest some time on the internet, and at the book store. Anything you can do to use this as part of a homework assignment or school project? Might as well kill two birds with one stone. There's everything from advanced math to chemistry, to economics to english, to art. You name it and it's all in that car.

Have fun and keep us posted on your progress.

Scott

 

i've got lots of projects and i know what you are going through on wondering where to start. well the first question to ask yoursels is where do you want to finish. know where your going with your car and things will pan out great. find the parts you need to replace add it all up and see what you will have to spend. take what you dont want off of the car and add the things you want.

just have fun with it

oh and if you could help me find a mopar muscle car that would be appreciated fully

good luck

 

I got a 1964 chrysler 300 with plenty of mopar muscle

 

Mopar?! On a Mustang Forum?! If you're looking for a Hemi, Ford made the Boss 429 a semi-hemi. Back on subject now. LOL

 

I'm afraid most of us old classic guys don't know much about the late 70's models, and especially the 4 bangers. You might try posting in the 5.0 section to see if any of those fox body guys can give you your more pertinent information, but like the others have said. Ya' gotta have a plan first before you start any project.