I had an '86 T-top for about a year, and sold it to get my '11. While I had it, my wife would not stop talking about how she didnt understand what I liked about it. She said she thought Mustang II's even looked better... Some people just dont have an appreciation for them, but I am with ya. I used to favor the aero nose in my younger days, but side by side now, I do think the four eye looks more aggressive.
While the previous owner(s) had made it pretty "unique," I had already gathered parts to restore it back to mostly stock with only aftermarket wheels. That was until I drove a coyote car. It was easier to afford a new car payment than to shell out the money for a coyote swap in the '86. It was a nice car though, wish I could buy it back now, but dont have the garage space nor an understanding enough spouse.
I understand the lure of the newer mustangs. They are beautiful cars. I was intending to buy a 2016 GT this coming fall myself.
What a nice car you had, I understand the regret of selling it. The newer mustangs have so much to offer in upgrades though, kind of hard to beat starting off with over 400 hp when you are just beginning to upgrade.
I have a bit of nostalgic craze in me for this car, it was made when I was 24. My oldest boy was one year old. I have four others now and five grandchildren. Maybe I'm reliving a simpler time for me?
I get a kick out of the old pushrod engines too.
I remember thinking how silly those t-tops were back then, now I love it.
Ah well, building this with my own hands has been a blast. After having been a painter for almost fourty years I'm finally putting a really nice paint job on my vehicle and not other people's rides. Kind of cool for me.
Tell you what brother, make that coyote of yours scream. What a bad*ss engine. One thing for you from experience, if you go wild with it, be sure to put a billet oil pump in it.
I'm doing this on a cash basis build for now, doing a coyote swap is something I salivate over, but cost too much at the moment. My youngest kid is thirteen, maybe when I get her little butt off to college I will be able to swing it then.
I'll post pictures as I do stuff. Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I am.
Btw, a mustang II! Aaahhh! The only thing I liked about those restyled pintos was Farrah Fawcett when she was driving one in Charlie's Angels. At least we had Led Zepplin during those days, helped to overcome the disgusting vehicles we had. Lol
Thanks for posting though, I really like your old car.
