Greetings, I first bought the 71 Mustang Grande when I was 22 as I had always wanted to build a Muscle Car. I had previously built an import car so I figured this would be much more fun. So for the last 8 years I have been working on this. The story starts that I picked up this car in California. I drove down and picked it up, bringing it back to Canada with me.
Then I decided to do one component a year. So I started with interior, it was pretty rough and a mix of green, black and grey. So I painted the dash and trim, then found some old seats from a wrecked Mustang and upholstered them. Then installed new carpet, headliner, etc. It was nice because I was able to do everything myself. I then installed Clarion Head Unit, Type X components in the door and Type S in the back. I cut out the metal for the 6x9's and drilled tiny holes through the back deck cover, the speakers are nearly impossible to see but still have good sound.
After that was some engine modifications. I went with a 270HR roller retrofit. Best money I have ever spent. I had valve float around 4800rpm, afterwords I have taken this engine up to 7000rpm. The power alone from reducing friction was worth it. I even replaced the thrust washer with a bearing. It has a 670 Holley Street Avenger, Performer Intake, Ignition Coil, Black Diamond headers, Boss Hog Torque Converter, Auburn limited slip.
After that was Exterior. I decided to do the prep work myself, lots of work but was fun. The paint was the new water based paint, very expensive, $1500/gal and we went through 2 gallons just because the primer kept showing through. At the same time I decided to make it look a bit like a Mach 1. So I went with the Mach 1 hood and stripes. I also took this time to prep and paint the engine bay. Cleaned it up alot.
I like this image just because it shows the depth of the paint.
Here it is all assembled.
I am currently at suspension and traction. I went with Foose Legends rims and BFG Comp2 tires. Suspension is currently on order, so no pictures of it yet. But I am dropping the rear 2" and the front 1".
I will update once I get the suspension completed.
Then I decided to do one component a year. So I started with interior, it was pretty rough and a mix of green, black and grey. So I painted the dash and trim, then found some old seats from a wrecked Mustang and upholstered them. Then installed new carpet, headliner, etc. It was nice because I was able to do everything myself. I then installed Clarion Head Unit, Type X components in the door and Type S in the back. I cut out the metal for the 6x9's and drilled tiny holes through the back deck cover, the speakers are nearly impossible to see but still have good sound.
After that was some engine modifications. I went with a 270HR roller retrofit. Best money I have ever spent. I had valve float around 4800rpm, afterwords I have taken this engine up to 7000rpm. The power alone from reducing friction was worth it. I even replaced the thrust washer with a bearing. It has a 670 Holley Street Avenger, Performer Intake, Ignition Coil, Black Diamond headers, Boss Hog Torque Converter, Auburn limited slip.
After that was Exterior. I decided to do the prep work myself, lots of work but was fun. The paint was the new water based paint, very expensive, $1500/gal and we went through 2 gallons just because the primer kept showing through. At the same time I decided to make it look a bit like a Mach 1. So I went with the Mach 1 hood and stripes. I also took this time to prep and paint the engine bay. Cleaned it up alot.
I like this image just because it shows the depth of the paint.
Here it is all assembled.
I am currently at suspension and traction. I went with Foose Legends rims and BFG Comp2 tires. Suspension is currently on order, so no pictures of it yet. But I am dropping the rear 2" and the front 1".
I will update once I get the suspension completed.
