Quick Q for restos

'69Mach1Chick · May 20, 2004

What makes a restoration a resto-mod?

DukeGnarley · May 20, 2004

modifications such as power windows , tilt columns, after market suspension, EFI, things like that. basically a resotration that also adds in some modern technology.

66 BLAKE 96 · May 20, 2004

Good explanation there Duke.

To further clarify, there are just modified, or (retro-mod) that uses period-correct parts to hop up the performance of a Mustang, but not the new tech. Start throwing overdrive transmissions, big diameter wheels, and other new stuff and it becomes a resto-mod.

'69Mach1Chick · May 20, 2004

I am looking to buy a 69 fastback. I want to leave it primer black for the summer till i have money for paint. I wanted to do all the motor work and suspension first and was thinking about adding some driver friendly features because it is my DD. I really want a 69 mach 1 but i have decided to go with a standard fastback because i want to wait till i am older and have the time and money to restore it back to completely original. That and the fact that i dont want to hack up a valuable car, lol. But how do you know what is too far? Like if i wanted to do discs front and back, low profile tires, hidden cd changers, stuff like that....?

Sudz · May 20, 2004

As always, 'too far' is a matter of personal taste.

IMHO, you can't have too much power, but at the same time, it's important for me to have a great streetable car, so you won't see me cutting up the wheel wells so I can fit fat slicks under there, or a huge blower sticking out of the hood. Look around, keep your eye's open for good ideas, then go out and build a car that you are proud to own, and happy to drive. If you go into the driveway, and smile every time you see your car, that's what counts.

In this regard, there's only one opinion that matters - yours

66 BLAKE 96 · May 20, 2004

[QUOTE='69Mach1Chick]That and the fact that i dont want to hack up a valuable car, lol. But how do you know what is too far? [/QUOTE]

As long as it isn't a super-rare model, build it how you want. For example, my fastback is a not-too special 289 2v, so I'm not worrid about fouling a collectible. Some day (hopefully sooner than later), it will have 4 wheel discs (already halfway there), a fuel injected 5.0, T-5 five speed manual, power windows and locks, 17 inch wheels and more.

69PaleHorse · May 20, 2004

And if you really like the Mach look, you can make the 69 Sportsroof into a personalized clone...

66 BLAKE 96 · May 20, 2004

69PaleHorse said:
And if you really like the Mach look, you can make the 69 Sportsroof into a personalized clone...

Thats a cool idea. Put the new 17" 2004 Mach 1 "Heritage" wheels on it and have the striping say "Mock 1". That'd be cool.

DarkBuddha · May 20, 2004

If you're concerned about being able to restore it in the future, simply don't do anything that can't be corrected fairly easily, like tubbing it or hacking up the chasis or sheet metal. Everything else is bolt on/bolt off really.

One other thing to consider... there seems to be trend over the last 4 or 5 years for modified cars to hold their value fairly well. In fact, in the last couple years, there have been several instances where very well executed modified (restomod) Mustangs have easily eclipsed the value of comparably restored (i.e. same amount of money spent on the restoration), original, desirable models, especially among Mach 1s. I seem to recall a 351C powered 4 speed '70 Mach that had been mildly modified with some nice things like nice non-original paint, 15" Magnums, rear discs, nice stereo, a/c, etc. selling for mid $30K, while the same car restored would've been low $20K territory. The trick was that it was super clean and the workmanship was incredible (especially the fit & finish stuff).

My point? Unless you really want a "correctly restored" car because that is what you prefer, I say build what you want and enjoy it. Build it right and it will hold its value just fine.

DarkBuddha · May 20, 2004

66 BLAKE 96 said:
Thats a cool idea. Put the new 17" 2004 Mach 1 "Heritage" wheels on it and have the striping say "Mock 1". That'd be cool.

mmmm.... I love those wheels... their going on my Mach the moment its done. I did this photochop over year ago, but it still gets me psych'd.

'69Mach1Chick · May 20, 2004

Thanks guys! My boss is finding a 69 fastback to buy for the shop he says i can have. Ill keep you guys posted

66 BLAKE 96 · May 20, 2004

[QUOTE='69Mach1Chick]Thanks guys! My boss is finding a 69 fastback to buy for the shop he says i can have. Ill keep you guys posted[/QUOTE]

Good luck!

'69Mach1Chick · May 21, 2004

He might be buying one because he wants the tranny, and I would be putting a tremec in it anyway. Does anyone know the name of the color that is dark gray, but looks like candy apple red?

66 BLAKE 96 · May 21, 2004

[QUOTE='69Mach1Chick]Does anyone know the name of the color that is dark gray, but looks like candy apple red?[/QUOTE]

That doesn't make any sense to me, but kind of reminds me of black cherry. Looks black in most light, but the highlights are a deep red. I like that one alot, personally.

'69Mach1Chick · May 21, 2004

Lol sorry, ok it's gray. But it looks like liquid. The shadows are really dark and the paint doesn't look flat at all. I think it might just be like a metallic gray with a lot of clearcoat on it. Can you layer clearcoat or wouldn't it just crack in the sun if it was too thick?

66 BLAKE 96 · May 21, 2004

[QUOTE='69Mach1Chick]Lol sorry, ok it's gray. But it looks like liquid. The shadows are really dark and the paint doesn't look flat at all. I think it might just be like a metallic gray with a lot of clearcoat on it. Can you layer clearcoat or wouldn't it just crack in the sun if it was too thick?[/QUOTE]

Oh, I see. Yeah, you are just talking about a good silver/grey paint job with alot of shine to it. A good base/clear paint job that has had alot of love and work put into it will look that way. The key there would likely be 3 or 4 good coats of clear and alot of wet sanding.

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