Progress Thread M-II

[Bentbolt]

I bought my first 1978 mustang way WAY back in 1989. Was a 302 4 speed navy blue hatchback. Basically started modifying it right away with a holly 4 barrel. Moved to the south Okanagan and started working at an auto wrecker had unlimited parts to pick from

 

[Bentbolt]

Spoilers , scoop, louvers, paint.
Rebuilt 302 with 11 to one compression, Mexican block ( that was a total fluke) killer cam with 351W heads and a 100 hp nitrous system.
Installed a WC t5 in the early 90’s , I believe it may have been one of the first, certainly in southern BC.
9” Grenada diff and front rotors.
It was fast, loud , a ton of fun . Met my wife with it, kids came along and needed to move provinces again for better jobs.
You can guess what came next.
I regretated selling it but not until about 10 years later. I’ve owned a lot of cars and trucks since then but that’s the only one I miss.

 

[Bentbolt]

Older and wiser (I think) and start looking for a project.
Didn’t specifically look for another MII no less another black 78 but that’s what I got.

 

[Bentbolt]

302 , seems healthy
4speed missing 2nd gear
Good 14” wheels and tires and decent red and black interior.
And most importantly a solid body.
Lower rear quarter panels have some rust under the marker lamps , and a bit above the taillights ( nothing too serious)
Hatch is good as is wheel openings.
The floors and rockers are 100% rust free.
In all reality I could easily drive it if it weren’t for the transmission.
But I’ve got plans and I’ve posted enough for now

 

[LILCBRA]

Nice find! Can't wait to hear the plans and - more importantly - to see the progress!