My first Mustang

Chris T · 10-28-2005, 08:44 PM

Hey folks,

I finally got a chance to buy by friends dad's mustang after years of asking. Unfortunately, it's been sitting in their drive way for the better part of a decade, unused. Looking for a reputable mechanic in the Glendale, CA area to get it up and running. I plan to restore the rest myself, but tearing down and rebuilding the engine, drive train, suspension etc are more that I want to tackle. Any suggestions?

Chris

Orange97GTVert · 10-28-2005, 11:54 PM

Tell us more about it, what year, body, etc. Post up some pics! Welcome to Mustangworks, you will find lots of support here

Chris T · 10-29-2005, 07:38 PM

64 1/2 hardtop V8. Have taken possesion yet. Will post pics when I do, as well as more details.

Phillyfanfrombirth · 10-29-2005, 07:46 PM

Get a list of what needs done... get a target price for the completion of that list...

Then double it.

bmxmon · 10-30-2005, 01:37 AM

haha, that sounds about right.

Orange97GTVert · 10-30-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxmon

haha, that sounds about right.

At least!!!

69fastback · 10-31-2005, 03:35 PM

I know a guy in upland that does really good engine work. He put my 428 short block together. He is very helpful also. Doesn't do the restoration thing more of a performance shop.

Phillyfanfrombirth · 10-31-2005, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange97GTVert

At least!!!

I remember someone telling me that when I built my first engine when I was 17... had no clue what I was doing... just a manual and heresay...

I thought they were joking... don't think that I've ever had a project that didn't prove it true, though.

Orange97GTVert · 10-31-2005, 09:05 PM

But hey, don't look at it like we are saying don't do it!!! These guys on here talked me out of selling my 65 project a few months ago and now it is almost done!! If you are really into it and you enjoy it, cost is worth it!

Phillyfanfrombirth · 10-31-2005, 10:23 PM

No doubt that there is little better than driving YOUR creation...

10-28-2005, 08:44 PM	#1
Chris T Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 6	My first Mustang Hey folks, I finally got a chance to buy by friends dad's mustang after years of asking. Unfortunately, it's been sitting in their drive way for the better part of a decade, unused. Looking for a reputable mechanic in the Glendale, CA area to get it up and running. I plan to restore the rest myself, but tearing down and rebuilding the engine, drive train, suspension etc are more that I want to tackle. Any suggestions? Chris

10-28-2005, 11:54 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: My first Mustang Tell us more about it, what year, body, etc. Post up some pics! Welcome to Mustangworks, you will find lots of support here __________________ 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

10-29-2005, 07:38 PM	#3
Chris T Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 6	Re: My first Mustang 64 1/2 hardtop V8. Have taken possesion yet. Will post pics when I do, as well as more details.

10-29-2005, 07:46 PM	#4
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: My first Mustang Get a list of what needs done... get a target price for the completion of that list... Then double it.

10-30-2005, 01:37 AM	#5
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: My first Mustang haha, that sounds about right. __________________ Alex

10-31-2005, 03:35 PM	#7
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Re: My first Mustang I know a guy in upland that does really good engine work. He put my 428 short block together. He is very helpful also. Doesn't do the restoration thing more of a performance shop. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

10-31-2005, 09:05 PM	#9
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: My first Mustang But hey, don't look at it like we are saying don't do it!!! These guys on here talked me out of selling my 65 project a few months ago and now it is almost done!! If you are really into it and you enjoy it, cost is worth it! __________________ 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

10-31-2005, 10:23 PM	#10
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: My first Mustang No doubt that there is little better than driving YOUR creation...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Yellow Mustang Stampede TULSA OK August 17	stylin99	Ford Show & Go	2	11-09-2004 11:19 PM
Looking for a Mustang	HighHeat	Modular Madness	7	08-20-2002 06:07 PM
Myrtle Beach Mustang Week 7/22-28/2002	GreenMachine93	Ford Show & Go	0	06-21-2002 05:59 PM
89-Mustang pulling trailer -vs- 2000 Mustang	Five0	Stang Stories	7	04-01-2001 02:50 AM
Salaeen, Shelby, Cobra please define these for me.	Taqus	Blue Oval Lounge	3	01-17-2001 02:39 AM