New/Old 1966 Beauty- Where should I start? Any good chat rooms?

Route66Mustang · 09-17-2001, 09:01 PM

I got a 1966, v-8, 2 door coup, wimbleton white beauty on april 29 of this year. I jsut replaced the springs with 5 leaf ones, and got HEAT! I am having so much freakin' fun with this car!!! But what are some of the things I HAVE to keep up with on a weekly/daily/monthy basis? I am 16 and this is my FIRST CAR!!! I have pics of it (with me) on a disk, but I don't know the EASIEST way to post them. Please anyone who knows what they are talking about reply!

*thanks*
Stephanie Chandler
Denver CO

jwboner · 09-17-2001, 11:54 PM

Glad to hear you like your first car, you know now you are spoiled and won't want anything else (until your first breakdown in middle of traffic) Even in stock trim they can be pretty peppy. If your car is in good working order you shouldn't HAVE to check anything daily. I would say check oil and coolant weekly. Check anything else that you are able to monthly and you should be fine. Do you plan on keeping the car stock or are you going to do a little modify'n. Hope you get you pics posted, you are going through "Users rides" and editing your profile, fact is I haven't posted mine yet either. Welcome to the site and the good advice here.

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65 fastback
347 DFI injected, TFS heads, T5, 4.11 9", tc subframe conns, torq thrust D's
A little history lesson using today's tech.

rollin68 · 09-18-2001, 01:30 PM

congrats on yer car...sounds like everything is running fine...if ya do what jw says, you shoud be fine...other little things could be check tranny fluid and power steering fluid(if you have it)...quick question...when u changed to 5 leafs, did yer ride hight change al all, and did the overall ride change any?...thanx

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68 fastback modified 289, C4, 3.55 gears, 2 chamber flomaster, GT look-a-like, lowered,
blue head lights, blue blinkers, blue side makers, blue turn indicaters on hood, blue interior lights, blue map lights, blue liscense plate light, blue back-up lights(rewired the blink with the blinkers), blue alarm light, and blue strobe light attached to the front 1 1/8" sway bar

John Z · 09-18-2001, 08:02 PM

Check your tire pressure about once a month. Be sure to lube and change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Check the timing and points about every 12,000 miles. If you have an automatic, check the fluid when you fill the car (should also check the oil level). Inspect radiator, heater hoses and fan belts while your checking the oil. Replace if they show any cracking. Keep wax on the body and a conditioner on the vinyl. Check the drains in the doors and at the trunk drop offs once in a while to make sure they are not blocked. Aren't old cars fun???

09-17-2001, 09:01 PM	#1
Route66Mustang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Denver CO USA Posts: 2	New/Old 1966 Beauty- Where should I start? Any good chat rooms? I got a 1966, v-8, 2 door coup, wimbleton white beauty on april 29 of this year. I jsut replaced the springs with 5 leaf ones, and got HEAT! I am having so much freakin' fun with this car!!! But what are some of the things I HAVE to keep up with on a weekly/daily/monthy basis? I am 16 and this is my FIRST CAR!!! I have pics of it (with me) on a disk, but I don't know the EASIEST way to post them. Please anyone who knows what they are talking about reply! thanks Stephanie Chandler Denver CO

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09-17-2001, 11:54 PM	#2
jwboner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under the hood Posts: 164	Glad to hear you like your first car, you know now you are spoiled and won't want anything else (until your first breakdown in middle of traffic) Even in stock trim they can be pretty peppy. If your car is in good working order you shouldn't HAVE to check anything daily. I would say check oil and coolant weekly. Check anything else that you are able to monthly and you should be fine. Do you plan on keeping the car stock or are you going to do a little modify'n. Hope you get you pics posted, you are going through "Users rides" and editing your profile, fact is I haven't posted mine yet either. Welcome to the site and the good advice here. ------------------ 65 fastback 347 DFI injected, TFS heads, T5, 4.11 9", tc subframe conns, torq thrust D's A little history lesson using today's tech.

09-18-2001, 01:30 PM	#3
rollin68 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SD/Murrieta Posts: 20	congrats on yer car...sounds like everything is running fine...if ya do what jw says, you shoud be fine...other little things could be check tranny fluid and power steering fluid(if you have it)...quick question...when u changed to 5 leafs, did yer ride hight change al all, and did the overall ride change any?...thanx ------------------ 68 fastback modified 289, C4, 3.55 gears, 2 chamber flomaster, GT look-a-like, lowered, blue head lights, blue blinkers, blue side makers, blue turn indicaters on hood, blue interior lights, blue map lights, blue liscense plate light, blue back-up lights(rewired the blink with the blinkers), blue alarm light, and blue strobe light attached to the front 1 1/8" sway bar

09-18-2001, 08:02 PM	#4
John Z Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 102	Check your tire pressure about once a month. Be sure to lube and change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Check the timing and points about every 12,000 miles. If you have an automatic, check the fluid when you fill the car (should also check the oil level). Inspect radiator, heater hoses and fan belts while your checking the oil. Replace if they show any cracking. Keep wax on the body and a conditioner on the vinyl. Check the drains in the doors and at the trunk drop offs once in a while to make sure they are not blocked. Aren't old cars fun???