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

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 :D

Re: My first Mustang
 

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

Re: My first Mustang
 

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


Then double it.

Re: My first Mustang
 

haha, that sounds about right.

Re: My first Mustang
 

At least!!!

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.

Re: My first Mustang
 

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. :confused:


:D

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!

Re: My first Mustang
 

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