in this order

In my opinion, all builds start with the tires and wheels
Engine
transmission and shifter
steering and driver seat
driveshaft
chassis mods
Complete the suspension, if it isn't done already.
Radiator and heating system
brake system
fuel system
exhaust system
wiring
interior
exterior body parts/emblems

Do some research before you pull the trigger on an engine combination. Big blocks are great for dragracing. But, they make the front end heavy and sluggish. Most people love the manual transmissions in these old cars. They easy to find inexpensive ones (T5 from a HO mustang) shouldn't be bolted behind a lot of power. A real nice combo for a 67 is a stroked 351 (408) in front of a T56 magnum 6 speed. Which reminds me, what gear ratio is in your rear end? What size tires and wheels are you running?

 

I have a 351 windsor stroked to a 408 forged with a 850 card and alum. AFR 210 Heads and hyd. cam and a AOD for that long trip and used the same gas tank(stop to fill it alot!) just my thoughts!

 

OK, now I didn't lie when I made the handle/name of NOVICE. What do you mean by 351 (408)? Is that like a 351W or 351C? And I just don't understand what you mean by (408)?

I had a guy ping me yesterday about a putting in a Chevy 350 in it. He says it has 23000 miles on it and I can get that and the tranny for $500. Any thoughts?

I don't know what the ratio is yet. I have to get the back end in the air to test that out, and I haven't had the time.

Thanks for the step by step. It really means alot and well thanks.

 

Please don't put a chevy engine in your car. I meant a 351 windsor stroked to a 408. I don't recommend a cleveland for a novice. Parts and info are harder to come by.

I get it now, NOVICE. That's OK I was in your same situation about 1.5 years ago. Build the car for how you intend to drive it. So you need to figure that out first. Daily driver vs weekend driver vs 3 times a year track car. Try to figure out what you must have and what you don't want. Street cars rarely see a lot of RPM so don't get all hyped up about high rpm high horsepower cars. Torque is what makes a street car fun. Generally speaking low end torque comes from displacement.

Think about how you are going to use the car, what wheels and tires you want to run and find out the rear gear ratio and get back to us. This way the forum members can recommend a direction for your goals and the parts you have. Pictures with a list of parts you have and don't have can be very helpful in assisting you. BTW, I subscribe to the make it handle and stop then make it fast idealogy.

Budget, skills, tools, workspace and timeline can play a factor in your build.

 

I found a 5.0L engine out of a 1990 Mustang. From what the seller is saying, it hasn't run since he has owned it, so obviously it needs to be rebuilt. Does anyone have any suggestions on whether I should pick up the engine for 1967 Mustang, or if I should keep on searching?

 

It depends what he wants for it. If its a good deal, I would pick it up and rebuild it.

 

$200 for the engine and an AOD transmission out of a 1990 5.0L Mustang.

 

I would take it for 200 bucks.

 

1. anywhere from a used 302 to a stroked 351 making a 408-all depends on budget $1000 to $15000
2. the next thing to work on is a good place to work then start a small reference library and read up. The more you read and learn the more time and money it will save you. Trust me. Read, read read.
3. Pictures first then we can point you in the right direction. I say this because you are a novice and even you are not sure of what you have. You may be missing some important parts. Pictures will help a lot.

Trust me on the reading. Building a car like this is easy for an expert. A few weeks/months of reading up in books and the internet goes a long way. Get organized and plan your attack on each portion of the build. Brakes, suspension, transmission etc.

 

Any suggestions on where to start? Should I be reading repair manuals? Or people's threads? Or what? Suggestions welcome.

Thank you in advance to everyone for the help. I am working on pictures. The car sits in a single car garage which has most of the parts inside or on top of it. So like I said, the pictures are coming.