I went thru the same delema about resale value. It really
only matters if you are going to sell it. So are you going to sell in a few years?
If so, probably better to leave it stock. If you're keeping it, then make it the way you want it. If you do it right, it may increase it's value. Well done resto-mods are getting higher prices in the auctions. The majority of the later models were automatics, so sticks are getting hard to find,,, even in new cars too. I heard that in 1971, only 1% of Mustangs were made with 4-speeds.
BTW, these cars are alot more fun to drive with a stick, I have no regrets. Definatly get a Hurst shifter, it's got the old school feel and looks cool.
With the 351, you may concider the Tremec TKO instead of the T-5,
alot stronger tranny. There is a beefy version of the T-5 (T-5WC??) that will handle 330ft/lb torque, that may be enough if your motor is mild.
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71 Mach1 351C-4v TKO 5-speed
Eleanor clone (the origional movie)
Last edited by 1971mach1; 11-06-2009 at 02:01 PM.
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