This is not a typical restored Mustang, so please keep reading, you will quickly see that it’s worth the time to take a serious look at this Classic Mustang. I know this is long-winded, but I think it’s necessary to give a person all the information about a car like this because it is an expensive decision, one that should have the background of the car and how things were done during the restoration.
This car was built to be a more modern, dependable resto-mod using a modern drivetrain, a 1991 5.0L V8 engine and an AOD transmission (that's right, 4 forward gears). What makes this car even better yet, is that the work is all done and the car runs, drives, stops, and looks great. The process is finished professionally.
The engine and transmission are from a 1991 Mustang GT that had 54k miles on it. I bought the car from a friend who didn't finish the car, so I spent a TON of time and money to make the car sweet, one that could be confidently driven daily, and one that I would have no worries taking a trip to wherever I wanted to go. My friend that I bought the car from was a nut; he had his equally nutty mechanic completely rebuild the engine and transmission and get it running preliminarily. The reason I mention that he was nutty is because he had the engine and transmission completely rebuilt (it didn’t need it) along with all kinds of custom work (balancing, hardening and heat treating the major internal engine parts was done). To give a better illustration, there is well over $5,000 invested under the hood to include a new Holley 600 cfm carburetor, Edelbrock intake manifold that was ported to match the heads and polished so it was real shiny, along with the Cal Custom (retro-looking) valve covers were also polished. The factory style tubular headers are painted with heat treated paint and the list just goes on and on. Externals to the engine like the water pump, radiator, alternator (a new single-wire HD 130A), starter and other necessary ignition components like distributor, battery, voltage regulator and starter solenoid are also new, along with a Pertronix ignition. There is a custom ($600) pulley and bracket system is in place, the Lokar cable is installed for the transmission to function properly and is all set and appropriately adjusted. The correct transmission cross member is installed and the drive shaft was custom fitted for proper operation. Custom motor mounts that are on ball bearings keeps the strong running 302c.i. V8 responding smoothly without vibration. Following the headers is a complete and custom dual exhaust done by the local professional exhaust specialist here. The results mechanically are the reliability of the roller cam 5.0L V8 coupled with the fuel efficiency of the AOD transmission (basically a complete upgrade to the performance characteristic of the typical Classic Mustang). This engine is rated at 325 horsepower right now in its current setup. There is no reason that couldn't easily be 400 HP plus with more cam and head work. There is really no need, however. You can easily burn the tires off the back of this car without moving more than a few feet.
Now let’s talk about the body and the structure. Some of what was done was overkill, but was done nevertheless.
** New front cowl vents (left and right) – Early Mustangs are notorious for rotting here which causes the rotting of floors, and torque boxes, and other structurally important pieces of the car. This alone is a huge deal!
** New front floors (just the front section)
** New toe boards
**New Torque Boxes (yes we installed the right side (purely a 68 thing but it strengthens the car)
**New full rear quarters
** Excellent Arizona vintage doors (not $350 reproduction doors) so body lines match up properly.
** The roof is straight
** The fenders are solid (came off a ‘68 (call it a style upgrade))
** Stock flat hood and trunk lid are both in excellent condition.
** I also put a new dual exhaust rear valence on the car.
** Paint is Ingot Silver Metallic offered by Ford on Mustangs and Shelby’s. It’s a nice, smooth driver quality paint job (base coat/clear coat). It was painted in May of 2012.
** New front and rear chrome bumpers including all the proper brackets were installed.
** Some of the original stainless trim was polished up and reused instead of getting aftermarket trim. The old stuff is made way better than the new, so what could be salvaged and looked good was reused.
There is NO RUST OR CANCER ON THIS CAR!!!! Every square inch is as solid as a rock.
MORE MECHANICALLY
**Brakes - power drum brakes. Custom CCP master cylinder - the car stops WAY better than the typical stock drum brakes
**New fuel system, gas tank and sending unit, fuel line, fuel filter, and carburetor (Holley 600cfm)
**All brake lines and hoses, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and drums were replaced.
** Tires are NEW, 205 70 14 on vintage (and hard to find) 14x7 Cragar Keystone Klassics.
** New rear leaf springs, shocks, spring shackles so the car sits right and doesn’t sag. It goes down the road straight and nicely planted.
The seats are more modern (and way more comfortable) high back buckets with headrests from a 1969 Mustang. The driver seat could use reupholstering (there is a small split in the seat of the car (under your butt). The rear seat is nearly perfect. The carpet is excellent. Car has a new headliner already installed, and an original factory tinted rear window with all new seals. Dash pad and door panels along with all the window cranks and locks are new and properly installed (they’re a matched set of doors and trunk lock). Also has new gauges and instruments along with all of the lenses so they are clear and very nice to look at. All the door seals were also replaced, and the doors shut nice and tight. The driver and passenger windows roll up and down smoothly.
There is a 1968 Tilt column installed (again this stuff is all done right) by a professional which if you know these tilt wheels required a custom rag joint (it’s all there and working properly). I also recently installed a brand new custom Grant Steering wheel.
I have said plenty, if you have more questions just ask. I am happy and proud of the car.
Three more things.
1. This car obviously isn’t a numbers matching car. It was originally a 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power assisted brake, vintage burgundy with black vinyl top. My plans did not include re-installing the vinyl top (though it would look cool with the Ford Ingot Silver Metallic paint job).
2. Reason for selling, frankly I need the money more than I need another car. I have too many as it is.
3. Most importantly there is over $18k invested in the car, so please understand that I know I can't re-coop all of my time and money but it should not be a cheap car either.
I will end this narrative where I started; This is not a typical restored Mustang. It was being built to be a more modern cruiser and resto-mod. The car is capable of a great burn out but can still get 20 MPG plus on the highway.
Please look closely at the obvious value in this car. It's finished (with the exception of very minor interior work that isn't even really necessary). I believe this car is a tremendous value and is an opportunity to buy reasonable and not end up upside down. Someone will be one happy camper with this car.
I have plenty of pictures of the car. This site will not let me upload all of them. Just ask and I will email them to you.
This car was built to be a more modern, dependable resto-mod using a modern drivetrain, a 1991 5.0L V8 engine and an AOD transmission (that's right, 4 forward gears). What makes this car even better yet, is that the work is all done and the car runs, drives, stops, and looks great. The process is finished professionally.
The engine and transmission are from a 1991 Mustang GT that had 54k miles on it. I bought the car from a friend who didn't finish the car, so I spent a TON of time and money to make the car sweet, one that could be confidently driven daily, and one that I would have no worries taking a trip to wherever I wanted to go. My friend that I bought the car from was a nut; he had his equally nutty mechanic completely rebuild the engine and transmission and get it running preliminarily. The reason I mention that he was nutty is because he had the engine and transmission completely rebuilt (it didn’t need it) along with all kinds of custom work (balancing, hardening and heat treating the major internal engine parts was done). To give a better illustration, there is well over $5,000 invested under the hood to include a new Holley 600 cfm carburetor, Edelbrock intake manifold that was ported to match the heads and polished so it was real shiny, along with the Cal Custom (retro-looking) valve covers were also polished. The factory style tubular headers are painted with heat treated paint and the list just goes on and on. Externals to the engine like the water pump, radiator, alternator (a new single-wire HD 130A), starter and other necessary ignition components like distributor, battery, voltage regulator and starter solenoid are also new, along with a Pertronix ignition. There is a custom ($600) pulley and bracket system is in place, the Lokar cable is installed for the transmission to function properly and is all set and appropriately adjusted. The correct transmission cross member is installed and the drive shaft was custom fitted for proper operation. Custom motor mounts that are on ball bearings keeps the strong running 302c.i. V8 responding smoothly without vibration. Following the headers is a complete and custom dual exhaust done by the local professional exhaust specialist here. The results mechanically are the reliability of the roller cam 5.0L V8 coupled with the fuel efficiency of the AOD transmission (basically a complete upgrade to the performance characteristic of the typical Classic Mustang). This engine is rated at 325 horsepower right now in its current setup. There is no reason that couldn't easily be 400 HP plus with more cam and head work. There is really no need, however. You can easily burn the tires off the back of this car without moving more than a few feet.
Now let’s talk about the body and the structure. Some of what was done was overkill, but was done nevertheless.
** New front cowl vents (left and right) – Early Mustangs are notorious for rotting here which causes the rotting of floors, and torque boxes, and other structurally important pieces of the car. This alone is a huge deal!
** New front floors (just the front section)
** New toe boards
**New Torque Boxes (yes we installed the right side (purely a 68 thing but it strengthens the car)
**New full rear quarters
** Excellent Arizona vintage doors (not $350 reproduction doors) so body lines match up properly.
** The roof is straight
** The fenders are solid (came off a ‘68 (call it a style upgrade))
** Stock flat hood and trunk lid are both in excellent condition.
** I also put a new dual exhaust rear valence on the car.
** Paint is Ingot Silver Metallic offered by Ford on Mustangs and Shelby’s. It’s a nice, smooth driver quality paint job (base coat/clear coat). It was painted in May of 2012.
** New front and rear chrome bumpers including all the proper brackets were installed.
** Some of the original stainless trim was polished up and reused instead of getting aftermarket trim. The old stuff is made way better than the new, so what could be salvaged and looked good was reused.
There is NO RUST OR CANCER ON THIS CAR!!!! Every square inch is as solid as a rock.
MORE MECHANICALLY
**Brakes - power drum brakes. Custom CCP master cylinder - the car stops WAY better than the typical stock drum brakes
**New fuel system, gas tank and sending unit, fuel line, fuel filter, and carburetor (Holley 600cfm)
**All brake lines and hoses, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and drums were replaced.
** Tires are NEW, 205 70 14 on vintage (and hard to find) 14x7 Cragar Keystone Klassics.
** New rear leaf springs, shocks, spring shackles so the car sits right and doesn’t sag. It goes down the road straight and nicely planted.
The seats are more modern (and way more comfortable) high back buckets with headrests from a 1969 Mustang. The driver seat could use reupholstering (there is a small split in the seat of the car (under your butt). The rear seat is nearly perfect. The carpet is excellent. Car has a new headliner already installed, and an original factory tinted rear window with all new seals. Dash pad and door panels along with all the window cranks and locks are new and properly installed (they’re a matched set of doors and trunk lock). Also has new gauges and instruments along with all of the lenses so they are clear and very nice to look at. All the door seals were also replaced, and the doors shut nice and tight. The driver and passenger windows roll up and down smoothly.
There is a 1968 Tilt column installed (again this stuff is all done right) by a professional which if you know these tilt wheels required a custom rag joint (it’s all there and working properly). I also recently installed a brand new custom Grant Steering wheel.
I have said plenty, if you have more questions just ask. I am happy and proud of the car.
Three more things.
1. This car obviously isn’t a numbers matching car. It was originally a 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power assisted brake, vintage burgundy with black vinyl top. My plans did not include re-installing the vinyl top (though it would look cool with the Ford Ingot Silver Metallic paint job).
2. Reason for selling, frankly I need the money more than I need another car. I have too many as it is.
3. Most importantly there is over $18k invested in the car, so please understand that I know I can't re-coop all of my time and money but it should not be a cheap car either.
I will end this narrative where I started; This is not a typical restored Mustang. It was being built to be a more modern cruiser and resto-mod. The car is capable of a great burn out but can still get 20 MPG plus on the highway.
Please look closely at the obvious value in this car. It's finished (with the exception of very minor interior work that isn't even really necessary). I believe this car is a tremendous value and is an opportunity to buy reasonable and not end up upside down. Someone will be one happy camper with this car.
I have plenty of pictures of the car. This site will not let me upload all of them. Just ask and I will email them to you.
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