Old School Project - 1968 Mustang

[pop's stang]

Well....I have done it. I am now the proud owner of a 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe. 58,000 original miles, 4 Barrel, 289 V8 automatic, American Racing wheels, dual exhaust with Flowmasters. Lowered 2". Let the restoration begin!!! :goodidea:

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[ccoyle0103]

Very nice!!! Looks like a winner. Congrats!! :goodidea:

[THE BIG KOALA]

Nice ride looks clean

[Silverhatch]

Looks like it needs a complete resto!;)

[oldfox]

Oh,,, I like that and it has AIR? Nice for summer cruising. I can't believe how many people build cars for "summer use only" But they don't put air on

That is one nice looking ride. What are your plans for it?

[pop's stang]

Thanks everyone!

Not sure of my plans yet. The car either sits to low or has the wrong size front tires on it because it rubs the wheel wells when you make a hard turn. The chrome needs redone and it needs repainted. Just purchased it today and taking delivery next week.

[KeystoneJohnny]

Very Nice looks good. Congrads on the Purchase!

[John4cam]

I wouldn't change a thing...looks awesome, congrats!

[mr4teth]

I wouldn't change a thing...looks awesome, congrats!

I agree ... that's a cool coupe!

[1Badbird]

Very nice Eric!!

[wick]

I wouldn't change a thing...looks awesome, congrats!


I agree also. Looks great.

[Flyin Monkey]

Nice!

[somethingclever]

looks good....quality paint jobs are expensive.

If you're intentions aren't to keep the car forever, be careful how much money you sink into it now.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Very very niiiicee n congrats too!!

[Martin0660]

Nice ride. I love the coupes.

[scott5]

I wouldn't change a thing...looks awesome, congrats!

i agree:goodidea:

[412mustangz]

nice looking stang, i like it! so i guess the wife or daughter gets to drive the other stang to car shows lol...

[bluenotch]

that's badd. assss. dude

[karnutz4]

Looks like a nice car !! I have dealt with the guys at oldtown before and are real stand up guys. They have alot of high quality cars at VERY reasonable prices, and one of the coolest showrooms I have seen ! Just drop a size of tire in the front and the car will have a perfect stance.ENJOY!!!!!!!:goodidea:

[pop's stang]

Also I forgot to say...the old owner must of been having trouble filling it up with gas. You have to open the truck and the gas cap is inside the trunk. Is that legal?

[ruger77]

Sweet ride!

[no1fordgirl]

Congratulations Eric! =) Looks great!

Good luck with all your plans for it

[pop's stang]

Well back in September I posted to see if any of the site sponsor wanted to work on my engine bay and I didn't get any response. Since my money will spend any where I decided go with someone local.

Removed all moldings, hood, export brace and fenders today. Planing on pulling the engine on Tuesday. While I have the fenders off I am going to paint the inner sides with some Rustoleum. Just wanted to take that extra step while they are off. I also need to order new Fender Splash Shields. The ones we took off the car are so rusted they are falling apart. Also pulling off the Splash Shields we could see some old body repair has been done. Saw a few patches. Will post more photos as we go along.

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[PaxtonShelby]

Looks like a really nice and solid car! Any plans to lose those front drums? The Granada conversion is super cheap and works well!!

[pop's stang]

Looks like a really nice and solid car! Any plans to lose those front drums? The Granada conversion is super cheap and works well!!

If I have any money left over I was going to do that. Do you have a supplier where I could get a price on the Granada conversion you spoke of?

[PaxtonShelby]

If I have any money left over I was going to do that. Do you have a supplier where I could get a price on the Granada conversion you spoke of?

No supplier needed. You just need to locate a set of Granada front disc spindles. From there you just need Granada rotors and calipers ( at the parts store it cost me $100 total for the rotors and reman calipers 15 years ago ), new inner and outer bearings, some new Granada flex lines, Boss 302 outer tie-rods, caliper mounting kit ( cheap ), some adapters here and there, and a Granada front disc master cylinder. Then, just plumb an adjustable proportioning valve into your rear brake line and you're in business.

I bet Lou can track down the spindles for you. When I bought mine, I got the spindles ( already cleaned up and epoxy primered ) and a manual center steering link for under $150.

All told, I'm thinking that today you can put the whole thing together for around $400. I'd bend and flare some new hard lines from the MC to each front wheel - and for the passenger side, I'd split it into 2 lines joined with a union.

Let me know if you have any more questions - I'll help any way I can.

EDIT::: My car is a '66. I'm pretty sure everything needed for your '67/68 style would be the same...
There is a ton of info on www.vintage-mustang.com (http://www.vintage-mustang.com) - so check that out if you haven't already.

[TooFast98Cobra]

I put a SSBC disc kit on our 65 fastback, worked and fit great. Good luck with your build.

[PaxtonShelby]

I put a SSBC disc kit on our 65 fastback, worked and fit great. Good luck with your build.

The SSBC stuff is great - no question. But it will run you about double the Granada conversion. All depends on your budget.

[pop's stang]

Would this brake kit work? Would this kit have everything I need to do the conversion? Summit Racing SUM-BK1224 Summit Racing® Full Wheel Drum-to-Disc Brake http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-BK1224/

[pop's stang]

Pulled the engine today!!! :awsome:
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I am working on my engine bay and starting to paint the small items and I wanted to know if I will have any problems painting "with rattle cans" my exhaust headers? I was planing on using Rust-oleum Engine Enamel the 2000 degree paint. Does anyone have any tips or another product this is better to use than this?

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[Silverhatch]

Are those unequal length headers? ;) If funds allow, i'd look into another set.

[somethingclever]

Odd looking set of Tri-y's....

Even with proper prep I wouldn't expect rattle can anything to hold up.

[Sonic03snake]

Are those unequal length headers? ;) If funds allow, i'd look into another set.
Those are called Tri Y headers, they actually perform pretty well on a mostly stock engine and provide the much needed clearance in the tight early Mustang engine bay.

[Silverhatch]

Those are called Tri Y headers, they actually perform pretty well on a mostly stock engine and provide the much needed clearance in the tight early Mustang engine bay.
They look like I made them.

[pop's stang]

Odd looking set of Tri-y's....

Even with proper prep I wouldn't expect rattle can anything to hold up.

So what are my option? Powder Coat? Or just order new Tri-Y's?

[Sonic03snake]

So what are my option? Powder Coat? Or just order new Tri-Y's?
If they are in real good condition, I would send them out to get ceramic coated. You will pay about as much to do that as new headers but they will last. The coatings that come on headers from header companys never seens to last, even the ceramic. Getting them done from a place that does coatings will ensure you get a good job and also a warranty on the finish. Jet Hot is one that comes to mind.

[Sonic03snake]

They look like I made them.
LOL. I believe Shelby first used these on the GT350's.

[somethingclever]

As Lou said...send them out to Jet Hot or equal if you want show quality shiney garunteed...

[PaxtonShelby]

LOL. I believe Shelby first used these on the GT350's.

Yep - what Lou said. This style header was what came on the '65 & '66 GT350s. They actually perform quite well on stock and mild engines. CollinsPC ( Randy ) does a nice job powdercoating from what I've heard. In the past I have gone to a place in Hopewell ( Prism Powdercoating ) that has done a really nice job on my stuff ( valve covers, headers ) as well as exhaust manifolds on my Dad's '57 T-Bird.

[pop's stang]

Worked on the engine block today. New timing chain, Freeze plugs, oil pump and a few other things. Then I got to painting!
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Two coats of primer.

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Two coats of Ford Dark Blue.

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[somethingclever]

I like ford dark blue...

Next time you may be better off taping off the gasket surfaces, bolt holes, and crank snout.

I like to have a roughed up but clean surface for gaskets...a little RTV here and there is a good idea too. You can remove the paint with a wire wheel or 3m gasket remover wheel on a drill. (looks like maybe that's what was used to scuff up the block prior to paint anyway)

What did you decide on the header coating?

[pop's stang]

For now I just painted them. I plan on doing a new header and exhaust system sometime down the road.

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The one on the left has finish paint, the one on the right just primer.
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Finished product.
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[TooFast98Cobra]

looks good but my man you gotta mask that motor off when you paint. The plug holes are open. Good luck with your project.

[pop's stang]

Well...i guess you live and learn.

[somethingclever]

Well...i guess you live and learn.

Definately....I personally learn the most when I screw something up...that happens alot. :)

[TooFast98Cobra]

Definately....I personally learn the most when I screw something up...that happens alot. :)

x2 I just learned how to wire up a relay, lol I was never taught.

[pop's stang]

Finished with the engine bay painting and have the engine back in place. Just need to bolt on the rest.
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[TooFast98Cobra]

cool valve covers, You know I have never seen them before.

[pop's stang]

Purchased the valve covers from NPD. Then did alittle paint work to them.

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[TooFast98Cobra]

Nice ! Bless u for all that masking work . Lol

[pop's stang]

2 hours on each cover. :eek:

[CollinsPC]

They turned out nice. I would have only charged you for an hour and a half per :D. Car is looking good!

[1Badbird]

Looking good Eric!

[pop's stang]

They turned out nice. I would have only charged you for an hour and a half per :D. Car is looking good!

Thanks Randy. After doing all the masking I should have sent them to you. LOL

[pop's stang]

Looking good Eric!

Thanks Jay! :goodidea:

[pop's stang]

Finished!! :goodidea:

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[95V6]

Looks great, well done!

[CollinsPC]

:drool5::drool5:
nice!!!!!!!

[PaxtonShelby]

Looks fantastic!! Congrats!! Now go put some miles on her!!!

[412mustangz]

Looks awesome!!

[AutomagicSN98]

That looks mighty fine! Great work! :thumbsup:

[mr4teth]

Wow ... Looks great!!!

[Sonic03snake]

Wow, turned out great!!!

[1Badbird]

Looks good Eric!!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

What all the previous posts say!!!!^^^^^^^ =]

[Stroked03Cobra]

Very Nice!

[THE BIG KOALA]

Looks great Eric nice job and can't wait to see it in person.

[somethingclever]

nice job!

[pop's stang]

Time for some front disc brake upgrade. :thmbsup:
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[95V6]

Nice!

[pop's stang]

It's been awhile since I updated this thread. I just ordered a fuel injection kit from fitechefi.com

From what I have read it's an very affordable efi system. Very user friendly. Will post more when I receive it.


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[somethingclever]

It's been awhile since I updated this thread. I just ordered a fuel injection kit from fitechefi.com

From what I have read it's an very affordable efi system. Very user friendly. Will post more when I receive it.


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Awesome...please keep the updates coming on teh install, tune, kit, price...etc.



What carb will you be selling?

[pop's stang]

The carb that I will be taking off is an Edelbrock Performer 600cfm.


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[Flyin Monkey]

This should be interesting. Are you doing the install? I have been toying with the thought of converting the Falcon to EFI when I drop the big motor in it. Keep us posted on the progress.

[pop's stang]

This should be interesting. Are you doing the install? I have been toying with the thought of converting the Falcon to EFI when I drop the big motor in it. Keep us posted on the progress.

I could use a hand with the install if you have the time. Will have beer and pizza for you!

[Flyin Monkey]

What's your time frame?

[pop's stang]

What's your time frame?

Would like it installed before going to Carlisle. They said it was going to ship at the end of the week. I'm not going to hold my breath.

[wick]

I wouldn't recommend putting that on before a long trip unless you can log the miles to make it "learn" enough information. You're asking for trouble if you do so. I've heard mixed things about that system.

[Flyin Monkey]

Sorry, No can do Eric, I'll be lucky if I can get my Falcon back together by then. Between now and the Street Machine Nationals in Du Quoin I'm pretty booked. If you want to wait until July I'd be glad to help. I kinda have to agree with Wick, I would be hugely nervous about making that trip out of the box. it would be better to log some miles around home first..... The tow bill would be less...:wink-new:

[pop's stang]

Looks like my parts are on back order for another 4 weeks anyway.


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[pop's stang]

Well after 3 months of waiting I finally received my FiTech EFI system. Cost: $1,190.00. At first look everything is well packaged. You can tell they tested it before shipping because you can smell the gasoline. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/e5ff4b91afb51a2ea0c8ebc0bf42a7ef.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/f561516b7232375cac501c2cf70dcc78.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/f5d5088f1fdca21813c82e5831d72159.jpg


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[95V6]

Nice!!


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[PaxtonShelby]

Shiny bits!!! Noice!!!!! Can't wait to hear how the install goes.

[pop's stang]

Making some progress. The efi, fuel command center, fuel lines and o2 sensor installed. All that's left is the wiring.

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[wick]

What are the hose clamps on the exhaust for?

[pop's stang]

What are the hose clamps on the exhaust for?

O2 sensor. One day I will have it welded on.


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[wick]

Ohhhhhh. Ok.

[black 94]

Nice!! I'm curious to see how that performs looks like a quality set up.

[somethingclever]

I would suggest to weld that O2 bung in prior to start up....I would expect that some ambient air will get pulled in past the plate/clamp deal and cause erroneous readings.

[pop's stang]

This was my first start of my car. Took about four attempt to start it. You can't tell in this video but there is a bad backfire. The 2nd video you can hear it.

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[pop's stang]

Well, after I had everything installed I was having some problems with some backfire or should I say afterfire in the exhaust. So we checked the timing and adjusted the distributor replaced the spark plugs but still had the same problem. Then we found a exhaust leak and fixed that problem but even finding that it didn't fix the afterfire. Next we check compression and found that the number 6 valve had no compression. A bad valve seat. So I purchased a new set of heads made by Flo Tek.
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[sutyak]

Much better! Got it running now?