Thinking about getting a classic...need help

95GTS · 09-25-2000, 10:56 AM

I don't know much about the older stangs so I figured I come to ya'll. I like the fastbacks and as well as the front end on the 67, dual headlights, such as the shelby GT 500. Basically what I want is one that looks like the shelby GT350 or GT500. Are the Shelby's the only ones that had the dual headlights? Dual headlights, scoop/ram air hood, fast back. I have been considering a coupe as well but I specifically want the dual headlights and hood. I'm mainly looking for a project car with either a 289 V8 or no engine in which thinking about dropping in a fuel injected 5.0. I'm not trying to make one all original. I just love those particular styles and I'll do the rest, engine and all, as it comes. Mainly will be show type car. May or maynot see track time (probably will

). Just driver/show car.
Are there any places to get a good project type stang? It's probably going to be a little while till I get into this, but I'm trying to figure out everything about these older stangs that I can, now. Recommend any good informative web sites?

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FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers), 16 inch Mustang GT wheels; 46,400 miles. $11,500

red · 09-25-2000, 05:59 PM

Tom Schmidt's web site has links to all the classic mustang sites. Take a look at it when you have a few hours to kill.

-JON

69fastback · 09-25-2000, 06:00 PM

the only older mustangs that actually have dual headlights are the 69's. There other lights that u are talking about are actually fog lights not headlights. If u really just want a porject car find the most basic mustang u can in what ever year u decied and then u can trun it into what ever ur heart desires.

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69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars.

I aso have a stock 96 GT.

Stefan · 09-26-2000, 09:24 AM

If you want to keep your options open, there is a 65 fastback for sale here in Manhattan (not too far from Carthage). It was originally a 3 speed I6 but now has auto and a 289 2V. It is rough but straight. A good project car. If you are ever in the area you might want to check it out.
(I am not selling the car - it is just one I know if here in town)
Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust,
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks
Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

95GTS · 09-26-2000, 09:50 AM

So you are saying that the big round lights in the grill are actually fog lights? Sweet. Such as, I think it was a 70 Mach I or Boss 302 (I was just looking at them last night, dangit and I can't remember), and like the shelby's there are just two headlights and then the two in the grill, round lights, are foglights. I'm just trying to get it all straightened out. 69fastback: that's exactly what I want to do. Thanks for the info everyone. What front end grille has to be used to be able to use the fog lights like that? (I need to find one and look at it up close, in person, I reckon) There aren't very many old stangs around here so I'm having a lot of trouble getting this figured out.

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FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers), 16 inch Mustang GT wheels; 46,400 miles. $11,500

[This message has been edited by 96GTS (edited 09-26-2000).]

69fastback · 09-26-2000, 02:49 PM

96GTS Yes u have it correct. The extra set of lights that u see on the shelbys and such in the grils are the fog lights. So if u want the dual headlights get a 69 make sure it is not a mach 1 though because they are to valuable to restomod.

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69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars.

I aso have a stock 96 GT.

09-25-2000, 10:56 AM	#1
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Thinking about getting a classic...need help I don't know much about the older stangs so I figured I come to ya'll. I like the fastbacks and as well as the front end on the 67, dual headlights, such as the shelby GT 500. Basically what I want is one that looks like the shelby GT350 or GT500. Are the Shelby's the only ones that had the dual headlights? Dual headlights, scoop/ram air hood, fast back. I have been considering a coupe as well but I specifically want the dual headlights and hood. I'm mainly looking for a project car with either a 289 V8 or no engine in which thinking about dropping in a fuel injected 5.0. I'm not trying to make one all original. I just love those particular styles and I'll do the rest, engine and all, as it comes. Mainly will be show type car. May or maynot see track time (probably will ). Just driver/show car. Are there any places to get a good project type stang? It's probably going to be a little while till I get into this, but I'm trying to figure out everything about these older stangs that I can, now. Recommend any good informative web sites? ------------------ FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers), 16 inch Mustang GT wheels; 46,400 miles. $11,500

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09-25-2000, 05:59 PM	#2
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Tom Schmidt's web site has links to all the classic mustang sites. Take a look at it when you have a few hours to kill. -JON

09-25-2000, 06:00 PM	#3
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	the only older mustangs that actually have dual headlights are the 69's. There other lights that u are talking about are actually fog lights not headlights. If u really just want a porject car find the most basic mustang u can in what ever year u decied and then u can trun it into what ever ur heart desires. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars. I aso have a stock 96 GT.

09-26-2000, 09:24 AM	#4
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	If you want to keep your options open, there is a 65 fastback for sale here in Manhattan (not too far from Carthage). It was originally a 3 speed I6 but now has auto and a 289 2V. It is rough but straight. A good project car. If you are ever in the area you might want to check it out. (I am not selling the car - it is just one I know if here in town) Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's 96 GT Convertible Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust, K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

09-26-2000, 09:50 AM	#5
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	So you are saying that the big round lights in the grill are actually fog lights? Sweet. Such as, I think it was a 70 Mach I or Boss 302 (I was just looking at them last night, dangit and I can't remember), and like the shelby's there are just two headlights and then the two in the grill, round lights, are foglights. I'm just trying to get it all straightened out. 69fastback: that's exactly what I want to do. Thanks for the info everyone. What front end grille has to be used to be able to use the fog lights like that? (I need to find one and look at it up close, in person, I reckon) There aren't very many old stangs around here so I'm having a lot of trouble getting this figured out. ------------------ FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers), 16 inch Mustang GT wheels; 46,400 miles. $11,500 [This message has been edited by 96GTS (edited 09-26-2000).]

09-26-2000, 02:49 PM	#6
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	96GTS Yes u have it correct. The extra set of lights that u see on the shelbys and such in the grils are the fog lights. So if u want the dual headlights get a 69 make sure it is not a mach 1 though because they are to valuable to restomod. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars. I aso have a stock 96 GT.