67 Mustang
09-16-2010, 01:30 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Washington
Posts: 41
67 Mustang
Hi everyone im new to this site. so im still checking everything out. But i just got a 1967 Mustang given to me 3 days ago. so im looking into restoring it. Money is going to be an issue, but i want to restore it the right way. so it may be a project for a while. but if anybody would like or be willing to give some tips or anything. That would be greatly appreciated
09-16-2010, 01:40 PM
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Indianapolis
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Well, Ill chime in here...
How much room do you have? When you start taking these cars apart for certain jobs and it can take up more long term space than you would think.
Do you own a welder and an air compressor?
Those two items and the assorted goodies that go with them may be considered essential, especially for body work.
How much can you do yourself?
Can you weld and do body work? Would you be willing to learn?
My advice is to NOT take the car apart as far as you can, those cars always end up on craigslist as "Restoration started" and it never works out.
How much room do you have? When you start taking these cars apart for certain jobs and it can take up more long term space than you would think.
Do you own a welder and an air compressor?
Those two items and the assorted goodies that go with them may be considered essential, especially for body work.
How much can you do yourself?
Can you weld and do body work? Would you be willing to learn?
My advice is to NOT take the car apart as far as you can, those cars always end up on craigslist as "Restoration started" and it never works out.
09-16-2010, 02:52 PM
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Albany, New York
Posts: 161
I also have a 67 Mustang that I am restoring as well, and just recently started a thread with the same question.
Here is a good post from my thread that you might find helpful
Here is a good post from my thread that you might find helpful
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?
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?
09-16-2010, 05:17 PM
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Washington
Posts: 41
well i will post pictures here in a few minutes of what my project looks like, i got to go back over there in a few days to pick it up, I got the Vin number so im gonna go check it cause i dont think its a 1967 Mustang. oh ya i can do some body work and minor welding.
09-16-2010, 06:27 PM
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Location: Upland, California
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