- Joined
- May 9, 2014
- Messages
- 778
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- Location
- Jasonville, Indiana
- My Car
- 1972 Mustang H Code Mach 1
Hello all, I'm an old dog looking for new tricks. I've had my '72 since '83 and its been dormant for 24 of those years. Mostly because it wasn't for the first 7, lol. Anyway, I joined because although in my youth I was the '72 Mustang king (youth makes things distorted that way) and now the Mustang and "hot rod" world has become such a new and wondrous place that I don't recognize it anymore. I am astounded by the aftermarket parts availability and the following these cars have gathered. When I left the scene these cars were ******* children of the Mustangs. To find sites like this and people like yourselves gives me a renewed feeling of promise for my old ride.
< he braces for a flogging >
When I abandon my Mustang I had big ideas. although they are still there they really need some polishing. Reluctantly I'm going to ask for some opinions. First off, forgive my ignorance, as I sit here surfing the forums I have come to realize that I can't remember what my Mustang is (code). However, tomorrow I will. Regardless of its true livery, this is what it is as it sits. It's a 1972 sportsroof with no motor, no trans, no rear-end, no paint save for primer. Because it had been "hot rodded" early in life it didn't have the original engine or transmission and had been face planted into a tree and parked. I bought it ah la 1970's complete with thrush mufflers, 10" rear spring shackles, air shocks, pom pom ball fringe glued around the interior, and a fun fur dash. The only option that I know it had was a 3/4 vinyl roof.
It has only minor sheetmetal issues (rust) and a mountain of unoriginal parts. I'm going to withhold my thoughts so the aforementioned opinions aren't remain pure.
The only thought I'd like to interject is that I'm looking at this as a clean sheet opportunity to be creative.
So, here are a few first round questions.
1. would you Restore or Restomod?
2. What is the general thought on "clones", "tributes", "fakes", when presented openly as such?
3. At what point does a basically stock car garner a restomod label?
< he braces for a flogging >
When I abandon my Mustang I had big ideas. although they are still there they really need some polishing. Reluctantly I'm going to ask for some opinions. First off, forgive my ignorance, as I sit here surfing the forums I have come to realize that I can't remember what my Mustang is (code). However, tomorrow I will. Regardless of its true livery, this is what it is as it sits. It's a 1972 sportsroof with no motor, no trans, no rear-end, no paint save for primer. Because it had been "hot rodded" early in life it didn't have the original engine or transmission and had been face planted into a tree and parked. I bought it ah la 1970's complete with thrush mufflers, 10" rear spring shackles, air shocks, pom pom ball fringe glued around the interior, and a fun fur dash. The only option that I know it had was a 3/4 vinyl roof.
It has only minor sheetmetal issues (rust) and a mountain of unoriginal parts. I'm going to withhold my thoughts so the aforementioned opinions aren't remain pure.
The only thought I'd like to interject is that I'm looking at this as a clean sheet opportunity to be creative.
So, here are a few first round questions.
1. would you Restore or Restomod?
2. What is the general thought on "clones", "tributes", "fakes", when presented openly as such?
3. At what point does a basically stock car garner a restomod label?