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1969 Coupe, (Future Toy & project)
Previous Mustangs,65 Fastback, 68 J code GT Coupe, 69 Coupe, & 70 Coupe.
Mike G.
MCA#-04549. MCA member for 35 years.
"The times I've been mistaken, its impossible to say". - The Moody Blues.
My 69 Coupe build album http://s1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff499/NJMike69/
guys i have a question for you all. The car is running (I tried uploading a video on her, but cannot). My question is, should I just pressure wash and clean the engine bay, buff out the car, just a good cleaning and checking of everything, then put it on the road; or should I pull the motor out to give the engine bay a full detail, then look to paint the car? I would like to keep it as much original as possible, and I feel with a full engine detail and all original outside, it will look silly. What are your thoughts? Thanks
guys i have a question for you all. The car is running (I tried uploading a video on her, but cannot). My question is, should I just pressure wash and clean the engine bay, buff out the car, just a good cleaning and checking of everything, then put it on the road; or should I pull the motor out to give the engine bay a full detail, then look to paint the car? I would like to keep it as much original as possible, and I feel with a full engine detail and all original outside, it will look silly. What are your thoughts? Thanks
Change all the fluids, grease everything, buff it out and power wash the engin bay. Then drive it some and enjoy it. Thats my vote. Maybe change the oil again in 300 miles.
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Greg
1969 Mach1 428 4-speed 3:89 gears,
31 spline posi "N" case, ported edelbrock heads,
full length headers, 292H Comp cam, 750 holley.
Born July 17, 1969
Change all the fluids, grease everything, buff it out and power wash the engin bay. Then drive it some and enjoy it. Thats my vote. Maybe change the oil again in 300 miles.
+1, although I'd probably skip the power wash- I'd hate to see you blow off any original paint, decals, tags, etc. Lots of rags, a nylon brush, and elbow grease should do the job. I'd think long and hard before doing any paint beyond small touch-up stuff.
+1, although I'd probably skip the power wash- I'd hate to see you blow off any original paint, decals, tags, etc. Lots of rags, a nylon brush, and elbow grease should do the job. I'd think long and hard before doing any paint beyond small touch-up stuff.
That's true...
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Greg
1969 Mach1 428 4-speed 3:89 gears,
31 spline posi "N" case, ported edelbrock heads,
full length headers, 292H Comp cam, 750 holley.
Born July 17, 1969
To make the car "nice" you might have about 20,000 into it. You should be at or about the break even point. If you are looking to make big money on the car, then you might be let down. Look for all the big buck stuff like carb, dizzy and rev limiter.
What does it cost to paint a car? new wheels, tires, clutch, engine rebuild? do you have the time and know how to do all the work OR will you have to pay someone?
Look at the car again and make a list of everything that need replaced and then look at a parts catalog and see how much it will take to complete ( then add 20%) and you should be close to the dollar amount.
You have to remember if there is mice under the hood then there were mice in the interior. Check all the wiring as you don't want to burn up the car or your garage down.
Good luck and I hope it can work out for you.
Just enjoy it. Dont be in a rush to tear it apart. Just drive it for a year then decide what you want to do. At that point you will be better able to make the decision on what you want to do with it
If I had a nickel for all the projects I have rushed into and bailed on....I'd have a lot of nickels
Once you start improving one area then the next previously good looking area looks shabby. Many a car has been torn to bits and not driven for ages for just that very reason
Enjoy. Peter
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Current Stable:
1965 Fastback Restomod, GT350 replica, 5.0, SSBC 4WDB, Functional side brake cooling scoops, Fuel cell, WC 5 spd, 9 inch, 355s, Vintage air, Borgenson PS, Tri Ys, side exit exhaust. GT350 hood. GT 350 Dash Pod
1990 5.0 SSP Notchback fox mustang. MO police car with full "as in service" police equipment. F&R radar, siren, PA, Roof lights, Spotlight, rear antennas, scanner and police radio.
Previous Ponies:
1967 Mustang GT Fastback, sold
2007 GT500 sold
I believe what I will do for now is begin one section at a time. I noticed there are a few mice holes in the headliner and it seems like the rear glass will have to be removed in order to install a new one. The carpet is original and not too bad but the cushoin underliner I am sure will reak of the mice urine. I have a new carpet and liner set, but will see how the original carpet cleans up. I have a video of the car running if anyone could give me tips on how to upload it on here. Thx
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