Blueoval71
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- Joined
- Jul 18, 2011
- Messages
- 133
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- Location
- La Crescenta,CA
- My Car
- 1971 Mustang Coupe
Hello!
I purchased my 71 coupe from a coworker almost 20 years ago. It was in fair condition at the time but all that mattered was that I owned a Mustang! In the first year and a half I did all poly bushings, KYB shocks, front springs, rear leafs (to level/drop the car), bump steer, eccentric eliminator kit, front/rear sway bar and obnoxiously heavy Cragar Street Stars. After slowing my car down with cheap 3 piece steel wheels (ever try to run in ski boots) I decided it was time for more power. I met an engine builder at the Pomona swap meet and had him set up an oddball 351 Windsor to replace my 302. I happened upon a 9" rear end out of a Lincoln Versailles CHEAP and picked up a 355 limited slip. After some odd looks (front drum/rear disc) I found Granada brakes that bolted up. Somewhere along the line I picked up a mach 1 hood and a case of Krylon rattle can primer. This was my daily driver for a total of 8 years and then I got frustrated with trying to restore what I was driving full time. I parked it almost 12 years ago so I could work on it and didn't. Shame on me! Well its time to get back on track. Basically I'm scrapping everything and completely starting over, now that there are actually restoration parts other than door panels and carpet kits.
I purchased my 71 coupe from a coworker almost 20 years ago. It was in fair condition at the time but all that mattered was that I owned a Mustang! In the first year and a half I did all poly bushings, KYB shocks, front springs, rear leafs (to level/drop the car), bump steer, eccentric eliminator kit, front/rear sway bar and obnoxiously heavy Cragar Street Stars. After slowing my car down with cheap 3 piece steel wheels (ever try to run in ski boots) I decided it was time for more power. I met an engine builder at the Pomona swap meet and had him set up an oddball 351 Windsor to replace my 302. I happened upon a 9" rear end out of a Lincoln Versailles CHEAP and picked up a 355 limited slip. After some odd looks (front drum/rear disc) I found Granada brakes that bolted up. Somewhere along the line I picked up a mach 1 hood and a case of Krylon rattle can primer. This was my daily driver for a total of 8 years and then I got frustrated with trying to restore what I was driving full time. I parked it almost 12 years ago so I could work on it and didn't. Shame on me! Well its time to get back on track. Basically I'm scrapping everything and completely starting over, now that there are actually restoration parts other than door panels and carpet kits.
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Glad to have you here.
