New to the Board and 1st 71-73 Mustang

[CaptJackD]

Hello from the PNW (Washington). I just received a 73 Mustang hard top from a friend. It had been passed to him when his brother-in-law died.

Now to keep the story going, I gave him a 95 Mustang GT a few years ago when he needed a ride. So this is his payback I guess.

I'm not new to Mustangs having had at least 5 in my past. Most notable a 98 Triple Black Jack Roush Stage 2 Convertible. That was a nice ride.

My other best friend now has it, his wife bought from me to give him as a birthday gift. I still have visitation rights.....

My daughter has my last Mustang which was a 94 Mustang GT convert. Red/Tan. Very nice ride, only drawback it was an automatic. She nagged me for 3 years before I gave it to her.

Back in the Philippines I had a fox body 6 cylinder.. Nice car, but anemic.

So here I am with a 73 Coupe. Looking forward to bringing it to life.

Mike

 

[Don65Stang]

Welcome from coastal Alabama! Congrats on the new acquisition. What engine & trans does it have? Body in good condition?

 

[goodnigh]

Welcome from northern California.

mike

 

[CaptJackD]

It has a slightly modded 302 (new holly Double pumper), Ford Racing valve covers, chrome air breather & such), It runs, has a new gas tank & the body is straight, the car looks to be close to 100% complete. It is in primer though, so I'm not sure what color it was originally. I need to look for the info in the door I guess. It's body is straight. My only concern there is rust in the trunk. My first order will be to tackle stripping the body and redoing some of the body work with emphasis on the trunk. The interror is complete, free from rips, but dirty. Headliner is mildew, will need to attempt clean or replace. Plan is to paint it its original color & replace the flat hood with the NASA mach-1 style hood. lots of plans..

I will take some pics to show progress soon.

Mike

 

[73StangCoupe]

Welcome from South Carolina. Love the coupes, post some pixs. Is your handle a Billy Joel reference or you being a military member?

 

[armyfox]

Welcome from Afghanistan! ::welcome::

 

[RacerX]

Welcome from Texas! Rusted trunk floors are all too common in these cars.

How's the tail light panel at the bottom of the tail light openings?

 

[comanchepilot44]

Welcome from Everett!! You don't see to many of our year Mustangs out and about. Good luck on the rehab of the coupe!

 

[72MustangSprint]

Welcome from Nashville, Tenn. I too have a trunk floor replacement in my future.

 

[marks73]

Welcome from Afghanistan! ::welcome::

You watch your azz and get home! Thanks!


Welcome from North Carolina and a fellow 73 builder.

 

[mach71351c]

::welcome:: From San Diego.

 

[joeystang]

::welcome:: From Houston Tx!

 

[whitesoc]

::welcome:: from Ontario Canada

 

[droptop73]

Welcome from west Michigan

 

[mweeps]

Congrats and welcome to the club from Chesapeake, VA

 

[OLE PONY]

Welcome from Virginia. Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[73vertproject]

Welcome to the club from northern Nevada. Glad to have you here!

Take a close look under the front carpet at the floor pans and especially the cowl. Our cars are great at hiding malignant rust in those areas.

And post some pics as soon as you can so we can see what you've got.

 

[dmasini]

Welcome from Leesburg Va

 

[TheJ]

Welcome aboard from Wisconsin.