It's finally done

orlowted · 04-26-2005, 06:26 PM

I just want to say a heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone for helping me through the process of getting this car restored. The traction bars are on "The right way" and everything is back together. The last pic is where I started with the 6 cylinder and all the bondo. It's not a show car, but a driver and I will be driving it - every weekend that I can. Time for the next project. Thanks again!!!!
TJ

mustangII460 · 04-26-2005, 06:38 PM

Heck, that looks shweet!

Great choice of wheels.

orlowted · 04-26-2005, 08:07 PM

Thanks....I left off the antenna and the rocker molding - everything else is back to stock. Wheels are 215 60 R 15 and just make it.
TJ

6T9PONY · 04-26-2005, 08:11 PM

Great looking resto!

Traction bars look good!

Rev · 04-26-2005, 08:54 PM

Looks super! I'm envious.

Rev

Orange97GTVert · 04-26-2005, 09:52 PM

Ok, now I am convinced, my 65 is NOT for sale!!!!! Awesome resto. Now it is time for cruising. Love the custom 2 tone seats.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 04-27-2005, 09:09 AM

Kick-ass man, looks really nice. You got engine shots?
Anyway, you gotta be feeling good. <Big Thumbup>

Fat0eknee · 04-27-2005, 01:45 PM

congrats, nice resto

orlowted · 04-27-2005, 05:22 PM

Here is the before - midpoint and after of the engine. This was before the paint and body work. It is a 289 bored .30 over with a 650 edel carb, performer rpm intake. Entire car was lowered 1 inch, heavy duty 5 leaf springs on the back 800 Pound springs up front, subframe connectors, traction bars, rear anti sway bar all sitting under the 289 and new toploader 4 speed. Last thing left to do is upgrade to front disk brakes and dual master this winter. I ran out of money this year.

orlowted · 04-27-2005, 06:44 PM

Sorry - Having problems getting the pics here...
Check out
http://www.postermom.com/mypage.html

red · 04-27-2005, 07:50 PM

Job well done!

gbeals · 05-04-2005, 08:48 PM

sorry to hijack here... what size rim/tire combo you running on your car? Looks nice..

orlowted · 05-05-2005, 06:12 AM

It is a 15 inch rim and the tire size is 215/60 R-15

Richard Tognotti · 05-05-2005, 10:07 AM

Nice looking car. It feels good to step back and take a good look, doesn't it

gbeals · 05-05-2005, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the tire size... That is the setup I think im going with. What tire would you reccommend for the back if I wanted it wider? Trying for that raked look, with wide tires in the rear..

66CdnCandyapple · 05-05-2005, 12:08 PM

Gorgeous looking car man we just picked up a 66 coupe kinda in the same condition that yours is in doesn't look too bad but underneath the paint you can tell it definatly needs work. Nice to get a glimpse of what our car will look like when finished. Love the rims by the way!

orlowted · 05-05-2005, 06:49 PM

Thanks to all - The tires and rims were a package deal at www.emustang.com - under $1000.00 for all 4. I went with the same size all around for the ability to rotate. I am very pleased with the outcome of 6 years of work - Time to enjoy the rewards. I will say - the car is far from show and the pics don't highlight the flaws, the wave in the paint, mis-aligned body parts and all that stuff - but I did every piece of this car myself in a garage without most of the proper tools. I never wanted a show car - I wanted a nice looking driver and that is what I got. I am not scared to drive it (and hard) and that to me is the difference between a show car and mine. I won't cry when I get bug splats all over the paint and that looming rock chip on the fender. After all - what will I have to do this winter if it was all pristene....

hunting4bear · 05-11-2005, 08:24 PM

Sweet looking ride... can only hope i finally get mine finished. finally posted a picture of mine as she sat before i started working on it. gotten into alot of small things on it but long slow project cause of money flow being widower and all but your gives me something to look forward to when i finish mine......... and i am cheating a bit i just got in 6 special aluminum alloy billets at work to start turning and milling out my own custom rims wil me a long process to get them to the finish i wont but a special custom touch .
Once again sweet ride well done bravo
Dave

Richard Tognotti · 05-11-2005, 11:23 PM

Thanks a lot. You will have to send picture of those custom wheels you are cnc milling. I did use 8"x17" on the front w/4 3/4" (Close)backspacing and 9 1/2"x17" on th rear w/6 1/2" backspacing gives me 10.70" tread width. very minor modifacations. (EASY)

the_kid · 05-12-2005, 07:10 AM

wow man good job ! it looks awsome thats like exactly what i want to do with mine but im just starting

04-26-2005, 06:38 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: It's finally done Heck, that looks shweet! Great choice of wheels. __________________ Frank

04-26-2005, 08:07 PM	#3
orlowted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 177	Re: It's finally done Thanks....I left off the antenna and the rocker molding - everything else is back to stock. Wheels are 215 60 R 15 and just make it. TJ

04-26-2005, 08:11 PM	#4
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Re: It's finally done Great looking resto! Traction bars look good!

04-26-2005, 08:54 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: It's finally done Looks super! I'm envious. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

04-26-2005, 09:52 PM	#6
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: It's finally done Ok, now I am convinced, my 65 is NOT for sale!!!!! Awesome resto. Now it is time for cruising. Love the custom 2 tone seats. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-27-2005, 09:09 AM	#7
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: It's finally done Kick-ass man, looks really nice. You got engine shots? Anyway, you gotta be feeling good. <Big Thumbup> __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

04-27-2005, 01:45 PM	#8
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: It's finally done congrats, nice resto __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

04-27-2005, 05:22 PM	#9
orlowted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 177	Re: It's finally done Here is the before - midpoint and after of the engine. This was before the paint and body work. It is a 289 bored .30 over with a 650 edel carb, performer rpm intake. Entire car was lowered 1 inch, heavy duty 5 leaf springs on the back 800 Pound springs up front, subframe connectors, traction bars, rear anti sway bar all sitting under the 289 and new toploader 4 speed. Last thing left to do is upgrade to front disk brakes and dual master this winter. I ran out of money this year. Last edited by orlowted; 04-27-2005 at 05:32 PM.. Reason: Adding pics

04-27-2005, 06:44 PM	#10
orlowted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 177	Re: It's finally done Sorry - Having problems getting the pics here... Check out http://www.postermom.com/mypage.html

04-27-2005, 07:50 PM	#11
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Re: It's finally done Job well done!

05-04-2005, 08:48 PM	#12
gbeals 68-351W Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington Posts: 44	Re: It's finally done sorry to hijack here... what size rim/tire combo you running on your car? Looks nice..

05-05-2005, 06:12 AM	#13
orlowted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 177	Re: It's finally done It is a 15 inch rim and the tire size is 215/60 R-15

05-05-2005, 10:07 AM	#14
Richard Tognotti Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	Re: It's finally done Nice looking car. It feels good to step back and take a good look, doesn't it

05-05-2005, 10:38 AM	#15
gbeals 68-351W Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington Posts: 44	Re: It's finally done Thanks for the tire size... That is the setup I think im going with. What tire would you reccommend for the back if I wanted it wider? Trying for that raked look, with wide tires in the rear..

05-05-2005, 12:08 PM	#16
66CdnCandyapple Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4	Re: It's finally done Gorgeous looking car man we just picked up a 66 coupe kinda in the same condition that yours is in doesn't look too bad but underneath the paint you can tell it definatly needs work. Nice to get a glimpse of what our car will look like when finished. Love the rims by the way!

05-05-2005, 06:49 PM	#17
orlowted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 177	Re: It's finally done Thanks to all - The tires and rims were a package deal at www.emustang.com - under $1000.00 for all 4. I went with the same size all around for the ability to rotate. I am very pleased with the outcome of 6 years of work - Time to enjoy the rewards. I will say - the car is far from show and the pics don't highlight the flaws, the wave in the paint, mis-aligned body parts and all that stuff - but I did every piece of this car myself in a garage without most of the proper tools. I never wanted a show car - I wanted a nice looking driver and that is what I got. I am not scared to drive it (and hard) and that to me is the difference between a show car and mine. I won't cry when I get bug splats all over the paint and that looming rock chip on the fender. After all - what will I have to do this winter if it was all pristene....

05-11-2005, 08:24 PM	#18
hunting4bear Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north clarendon vt Posts: 25	Re: It's finally done Sweet looking ride... can only hope i finally get mine finished. finally posted a picture of mine as she sat before i started working on it. gotten into alot of small things on it but long slow project cause of money flow being widower and all but your gives me something to look forward to when i finish mine......... and i am cheating a bit i just got in 6 special aluminum alloy billets at work to start turning and milling out my own custom rims wil me a long process to get them to the finish i wont but a special custom touch . Once again sweet ride well done bravo Dave

05-11-2005, 11:23 PM	#19
Richard Tognotti Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	Re: It's finally done Thanks a lot. You will have to send picture of those custom wheels you are cnc milling. I did use 8"x17" on the front w/4 3/4" (Close)backspacing and 9 1/2"x17" on th rear w/6 1/2" backspacing gives me 10.70" tread width. very minor modifacations. (EASY)

05-12-2005, 07:10 AM	#20
the_kid Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: marathon,ontario,canada Posts: 2	Re: It's finally done wow man good job ! it looks awsome thats like exactly what i want to do with mine but im just starting

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