Hello from Albuquerque
09-05-2007, 01:13 PM
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Hello from Albuquerque
Hello everybody,
I'm currently on my third Mustang. My first two were a 79 and 81, I showed both, and landed a few winning plaques. I started showing my cars when I was 16, and usually stayed away from the concours type showings. I love the restored mustangs, but they just don't seem like much fun.
My current Mustang is a 68 Coupe that I bought to drive daily. I payed $1200and it ran and looked fine. Basically, this car was cobbled together from 4 different cars. A rough job was done replacing the front floorpans, fiberglass and silicone were covering the cowling area, and bondo was over an inch deep on the drivers rear quarter. Recently, the vinyl covered roof began to leak. Needless to say, it's either time to rebuild, or find a good shell as a starting point. Mechanically and parts wise the car is sound.
At 43, and with a background in machining, I'm ready to tackle this project, but came here to nail down some advice, insight and see where the hobby has progressed since the early 80's.
Cheers!
I'm currently on my third Mustang. My first two were a 79 and 81, I showed both, and landed a few winning plaques. I started showing my cars when I was 16, and usually stayed away from the concours type showings. I love the restored mustangs, but they just don't seem like much fun.
My current Mustang is a 68 Coupe that I bought to drive daily. I payed $1200and it ran and looked fine. Basically, this car was cobbled together from 4 different cars. A rough job was done replacing the front floorpans, fiberglass and silicone were covering the cowling area, and bondo was over an inch deep on the drivers rear quarter. Recently, the vinyl covered roof began to leak. Needless to say, it's either time to rebuild, or find a good shell as a starting point. Mechanically and parts wise the car is sound.
At 43, and with a background in machining, I'm ready to tackle this project, but came here to nail down some advice, insight and see where the hobby has progressed since the early 80's.
Cheers!
09-05-2007, 01:22 PM
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RE: Hello from Albuquerque
welcome to the forums i bought my 88 in what sounds like the same condition, it ran ok and looked ok but its on its way to running perfect and looking like a show car haha so good luck with your work
09-05-2007, 01:28 PM
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RE: Hello from Albuquerque
Welcome to the board! I invite you to visit our Classic section, those guys can help you on the road to restoration, especially since you already have the know how for doing some of your own work. Please post pictures when you get a chance, we love the classics.
09-05-2007, 03:39 PM
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RE: Hello from Albuquerque
Welcome to the forums, sorry to hear about all your problems with the 68, but at least it runs. I think you might want to look for a car with a more sound body and then go from there, it will be easier than trying to fix everything you listed. You should drop by the Classic section if you haven't already.
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