Well ive been lurking around here as we've been finishing off the car. It was a project my dad, myself, and our mechanic have been working on since september, and its just now almost done. I havent seen many (actually i dont think any) turquoise mustangs on here, so i thought id post some pics. Before the restoration the engine was shot, it handled horrible, and had problems all over. Although i havent gotten to drive it yet (and won't get to until at least late spring due to ohio weather), i think its pretty much safe to save it is a completely different car.
Complete engine rebuild 289 bored .30 over, GT40P heads, more aggresive cam (dont have specs with me), edelbrock performer intake and carb, the k-code exhaust manifolds, and a bunch of engine stuff im probably forgetting. Dual exhausts out a new gt valance as well
Suspension and brakes: front rebuild with one inch lowering coils. In the rear a 9" ford rear end with a detriot locker and 3.55 gears, new leaf springs. Disc brakes all around, dual master cylinder. 15" vintage 50 wheels with custom paint (the silver blue color that the grille is painted, i cannot remember the name of the paint, maybe something like silver argent)
Exterior: shelby side scoops, shelby grille, gt valance, shelby bullet style rearview mirror, aluminum rocker delete, and custom painted stripes (a little skinnier than the shelbys, a little fatter than the GT, a good balance imo)
Its got a ton of small things too like a new gas tank and whatnot, its amazing how much stuff needs replaced when your dealing with a classic....
anyway here's the pics. I'd like to see what everyone thinks.
more pics at http://www.cardomain.com/id/nnnick65
Complete engine rebuild 289 bored .30 over, GT40P heads, more aggresive cam (dont have specs with me), edelbrock performer intake and carb, the k-code exhaust manifolds, and a bunch of engine stuff im probably forgetting. Dual exhausts out a new gt valance as well
Suspension and brakes: front rebuild with one inch lowering coils. In the rear a 9" ford rear end with a detriot locker and 3.55 gears, new leaf springs. Disc brakes all around, dual master cylinder. 15" vintage 50 wheels with custom paint (the silver blue color that the grille is painted, i cannot remember the name of the paint, maybe something like silver argent)
Exterior: shelby side scoops, shelby grille, gt valance, shelby bullet style rearview mirror, aluminum rocker delete, and custom painted stripes (a little skinnier than the shelbys, a little fatter than the GT, a good balance imo)
Its got a ton of small things too like a new gas tank and whatnot, its amazing how much stuff needs replaced when your dealing with a classic....
anyway here's the pics. I'd like to see what everyone thinks.
more pics at http://www.cardomain.com/id/nnnick65