need your opinion

mean81GT · 07-09-2002, 09:57 PM

I have an 81 GT t tops. it is gutted, and i have been tearing it down for restoration. the deeper i get, the worse the car gets. To the point where i am thinking of jumping shipon this car and finding a different one. If I am going to do this much work, i think i am better off doing it on a car i absolutely love, not just any mustang. I can't decide between these two cars. Late 80's coupe or a 66 fastback shelby gt 350 clone.

the plan for the car is a fuel injected 351 W, with a turbo setup,m and a top loader four speed.

This can be done in either car, as they both would be brought down to the sheetmetal first, and then built from a fresh palette.
The car under my name is my buddy's 70 fastback. It has progressed beyond that, but i don't have any newer pictures yet. if you see how far that car is stripped, you'll see how serious we are about doing these things right. we even insist on spot welding in the original ford locations.

i set up a poll to get the numbers. thanks for your opinions.

lysacat · 07-09-2002, 10:30 PM

No contest! The 66 will be sweet when restored.

C-ya, Melisa

Crazy Horse GT · 07-09-2002, 10:48 PM

after i got my 69 grande, the running ear was great, except the ac was shot, i spent over 3500 buck's, it still look's like crap, well it's my son's car now, but, i got tired of the money pit, so i bought my 00gt new, now i cant afford any mod's

, but slowly but surely , i will. good luck, i wish i could have done my 69, justice, but, couldnt, cya.

Topless In Texas · 07-09-2002, 11:32 PM

Do the '66 fastback GT350 clone...and while your at it, build one for ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just a thought!

TNT

The Deuce · 07-09-2002, 11:41 PM

Do the '66 fastback, but don't do a shelby clone. Personally think they are overdone. The body mods are cool, and I'm all for those. Just keep the paint simple, kind of like an early bullitt. Thats my thought, but I've always been different. (ex: I'd never put cobra R's on a new body)

joe4speed · 07-09-2002, 11:47 PM

I agree with the '66!

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 07-10-2002, 12:28 AM

Do the '66. My dad and i are building one except its on hold as our new shop gets built lol. hehe it looks like that '70 in your avatar except his has paint for now.

69fastback · 07-10-2002, 02:27 AM

I say 66 also nothing like pulling up in a classic.

PKRWUD · 07-10-2002, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Topless In Texas
Do the '66 fastback GT350 clone...and while your at it, build one for ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just a thought! TNT

LOL. Your birthday is coming up, dear, don't blow all your gifts!!! I'm NOT gonna take it back now!

~C

1969Mach1 · 07-10-2002, 06:40 AM

I say go for the '66 GT350, it'll be 100x better car to restore. It'll hold more value, along with it's more of a show car. If your looking to make a racing machine then go with the late 80's coupe. But I definitly would go for any Fastback over a late 80's coupe.

§am.

07-10-2002, 07:04 AM

Sounds like a hands down on the 66, I agree you should go for it. Odie

mean81GT · 07-10-2002, 03:58 PM

I guess i got my answer. I actually wanted a 67 fastback. but my crew and i are trying to make a little collection, and my buddy desperately wants the 67. to be anice guy, i am going with either the 65 or 66 fastback. unless you guys have any other ideas.

so far we have the 70 fastback in the works, we have an original 72 mach 1 we aren't sure what to do with yet, we have my car, we have my friend's 67 fastback, we have a 66 coupe. i'd say we're busy for the next ten years.

mustanggt350 · 07-10-2002, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
Do the '66 fastback, but don't do a shelby clone. Personally think they are overdone.

Hey Mike, what's that supposed to mean?

Overdone.... What ever!!

I'm Back,

Shelby

mustanggt350 · 07-10-2002, 04:34 PM

I got so preoccupied with picking on Mike I forgot to say.....

Build the 66 GT350 replica!! Shelby's are cool, even if they aren't the real deal!!

Hammer · 07-10-2002, 05:04 PM

Hey 81,
If you have any good parts for the 81, I might be interested in them for my 83 restoration....

DAN-MAN · 07-10-2002, 05:10 PM

A mid 60's Galaxie is what I'd do. Drop a 460 based engine with a C6 and have the perfect sleeper.

Just my two cents.

PKRWUD · 07-11-2002, 08:01 PM

A burgundy '66 Galaxy 500 convertible, with a white top and interior, with a 460. Yeah, I can see that.

Take care,
-Chris

mean81GT · 07-13-2002, 03:33 AM

Hammer, what parts do you need? i have everything. ttops ( 2 sets) full interior, all the lights are intact. what do you need?

07-09-2002, 09:57 PM	#1
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	need your opinion I have an 81 GT t tops. it is gutted, and i have been tearing it down for restoration. the deeper i get, the worse the car gets. To the point where i am thinking of jumping shipon this car and finding a different one. If I am going to do this much work, i think i am better off doing it on a car i absolutely love, not just any mustang. I can't decide between these two cars. Late 80's coupe or a 66 fastback shelby gt 350 clone. the plan for the car is a fuel injected 351 W, with a turbo setup,m and a top loader four speed. This can be done in either car, as they both would be brought down to the sheetmetal first, and then built from a fresh palette. The car under my name is my buddy's 70 fastback. It has progressed beyond that, but i don't have any newer pictures yet. if you see how far that car is stripped, you'll see how serious we are about doing these things right. we even insist on spot welding in the original ford locations. i set up a poll to get the numbers. thanks for your opinions. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

07-09-2002, 10:30 PM	#2
lysacat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Posts: 238	No contest! The 66 will be sweet when restored. C-ya, Melisa __________________ 2002 Mustang V6 Convertible Laser Red Tint with Borla exhaust, K & N filter, ground effects, light bar, 17" bright chrome wheels, low profile tires, window tint, billett grille, aluminum fuel door

07-09-2002, 10:48 PM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	after i got my 69 grande, the running ear was great, except the ac was shot, i spent over 3500 buck's, it still look's like crap, well it's my son's car now, but, i got tired of the money pit, so i bought my 00gt new, now i cant afford any mod's , but slowly but surely , i will. good luck, i wish i could have done my 69, justice, but, couldnt, cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-09-2002, 11:32 PM	#4
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	YA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!1 Do the '66 fastback GT350 clone...and while your at it, build one for ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just a thought! TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

07-09-2002, 11:41 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Do the '66 fastback, but don't do a shelby clone. Personally think they are overdone. The body mods are cool, and I'm all for those. Just keep the paint simple, kind of like an early bullitt. Thats my thought, but I've always been different. (ex: I'd never put cobra R's on a new body) __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

07-09-2002, 11:47 PM	#6
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I agree with the '66! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

07-10-2002, 12:28 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Do the '66. My dad and i are building one except its on hold as our new shop gets built lol. hehe it looks like that '70 in your avatar except his has paint for now. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

07-10-2002, 02:27 AM	#8
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	I say 66 also nothing like pulling up in a classic. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

07-10-2002, 06:40 AM	#10
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I say go for the '66 GT350, it'll be 100x better car to restore. It'll hold more value, along with it's more of a show car. If your looking to make a racing machine then go with the late 80's coupe. But I definitly would go for any Fastback over a late 80's coupe. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

07-10-2002, 07:04 AM	#11
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like a hands down on the 66, I agree you should go for it. Odie

07-10-2002, 03:58 PM	#12
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	I guess i got my answer. I actually wanted a 67 fastback. but my crew and i are trying to make a little collection, and my buddy desperately wants the 67. to be anice guy, i am going with either the 65 or 66 fastback. unless you guys have any other ideas. so far we have the 70 fastback in the works, we have an original 72 mach 1 we aren't sure what to do with yet, we have my car, we have my friend's 67 fastback, we have a 66 coupe. i'd say we're busy for the next ten years.

07-10-2002, 04:34 PM	#14
mustanggt350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 173	I got so preoccupied with picking on Mike I forgot to say..... Build the 66 GT350 replica!! Shelby's are cool, even if they aren't the real deal!! __________________ Quiet women rarely make history!! 1991 Medium Red Mustang GT (Scarlet)

07-10-2002, 05:04 PM	#15
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Hey 81, If you have any good parts for the 81, I might be interested in them for my 83 restoration.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

07-10-2002, 05:10 PM	#16
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	A mid 60's Galaxie is what I'd do. Drop a 460 based engine with a C6 and have the perfect sleeper. Just my two cents.

07-11-2002, 08:01 PM	#17
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	A burgundy '66 Galaxy 500 convertible, with a white top and interior, with a 460. Yeah, I can see that. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-13-2002, 03:33 AM	#18
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	Hammer, what parts do you need? i have everything. ttops ( 2 sets) full interior, all the lights are intact. what do you need? __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

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