Hello everybody, let me start by saying its my first post hre on MF, very happy to be here; Just bought a 1970 fastback with pretty much all mach 1 options except it has the 302 2V instead of the 351 cleveland. As great as that is, it gets even better as this is MY FIRST CAR (im freshman in college, never had a need for a car before but when I saw this I fell in love) It needs some minor restoring, the thing runs fine sounds great. Some things im considering doing is switching out the auto transmission to a manual, and since it's got 125k miles on it eventually i'll have to swap out that engine, and she could use some new paint too.

Basically the point of this post is to say that Im not really all that knologable about cars, and im looking for some input as to what you guys think would be best as well as learn abit along the way. any help would be greatly appreciated, as Im very eager to start but I dont really know where to begin!

 

got any pics? that said, I'd start with new filters of all types all around and then some rust prevention assuming this will be a daily driver. Buy a wire wheel and some undercoating and go to town on the underside.
regarding your transmission, I'd start by reading this article: http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...swap/index.php
it has information about the swap to a modern manual transmission including where to find one and what to pay.
Welcome to the forums

-kirk

 

Get a paper back shop manual ($25 or so for the 66) it's the best thing I ever bought for my baby and one of the cheapest. Don't waste your money on the C/D version like I did. The book comes to the garage with you the C/D collects dust.
Order a free catalog from CJ Pony Parts, Va Classic Mustang, NPD and any others you can find. Join a local Mustang or Car Club.
Most importantly enjoy and remember it's a hobby and a lot of fun but unless it's rare it's not an investment.

 

If its going to be your daily driver i would leave it auto a stick can be a pain in traffic.

 

naw you get used to it quick, granted i've only ever owned a stick...... but i have driven an automatic!
lol

-kirk

 

OK, you'll need catalogs. Here's one:
http://www.mustangbarn.com/catalog.pdf

You'll also need the Factory Service Manual. Get that before you do anything.

Engine depends on how it's maintained. My driver has 165,000 miles on it, and uses less than a pint of oil between 3,000 mile oil changes. The 302 is incredibly easy to rebuild, too. Upgrades are also dead easy. Here's an upgrade that's so cheap to do and so effective, I'd do it even if you stick with the stock 2V intake:
289/302 Cylinder Head Port Matching

Changing you car to manual is well-supported, all the stock parts are available. In your place, I'd use a T5 5-speed. You could do the C4-T5 conversion in an easy weekend.

Just a note about 1970 engines. The 1970 Mustang could be equipped with the 200 I6, 250 I6, 302 2V, BOSS 302, 351W 2V, 351C 2V, 351C 4V, 428CJ, 428SCJ, and BOSS 429. Kind of amazing considering today's limited choices.

 

Krik come drive my truck for a while it will change your mind on a stick lol.But my truck is a 427 with a m22 which whines like a blower sometimes.