67 Fastback Engine

[Orange97GTVert]

Originally Posted by k. putman

I don't have problems with "updated" cars nor do I with original cars.

I like Mustangs of all kinds. I think the Original cars stand out better now that a lot of people are modifying, it makes them more special than they were back when they were all done that way.

I also like modified cars, I grew up in the 60's and 70's, nobody left them alone back then, just like the late models now. I can't leave my 97 alone any more than my son can leave his 98 GT alone, we gotta have it our way.

I think more people feel welcome in the classic Mustang hobby now that the standard has relaxed and its now OK to modify, I know I do!

[bmxmon]

If i were you, I would buy the new engine and trans, and then keep the old one, so if you ever decide to sell it you will have the original motor and trans, with lower miles.

[popcorn]

I,m with Bmxmon. Get a crate 302 and I would go with a built up aod tranny. Keep the original block and c4. To build a restomod will allow you to have a car that looks kinda stock but has a drive train that is updated and reliable. With the original block and tranny and any other parts you change over like driveshaft, suspension, interior, etc. safely stored away, your grandkids can worry about a complete restoration to 98 point concorse and create a trailer queen. Besides if you do a top notch job with the transformation, good hotrods are fetching a pretty penny right now.