After much internal debate about what to do with my 70 Mustang I’ve decided on a direction for Mustang.
Running out of car projects (there was always something to ‘fix’ on the ’84 Vette). The 07 Vette is going to stay as if for a while, I like just it as it is for now. The Mustang is nearly done, with just a re-upholstery with the front seat, restoring the back of the rear seat and replacing the steering column cover and new carpeting. That’s all coming up soon. But there are a few more things that are going to happen. The time frame will be fluid given the availability of funds (Average Budget) and time.
I wrestled with keeping the car original in the beginning. But with the tired old 250 straight 6 wasn’t going to make it possible, coupled with my desire to have more horse power. I’ve often thought that the 302 swap wasn’t horrible and by keeping the 3 speed manual transmission, my changes didn’t reach the level of a resto-mod and I still think I’m good there. Keeping it period (swapping out items that were actually available for a coupe as options in 1970) I thought was noble in trying to bring it up to a level of performance I “could live with” without straying too far from its original configuration. However, I understand that a ’70 Coupe isn’t ever going to reach the value of any other ’70 model or configuration of Mustang nor will it receive a comparable level of the attention at car shows.
So I’m working out a plan for taking this under rated coup to an all new level.
Currently as configured the car has the following:
Exterior:
– Original color – paint 2 years old.
– Mach 1 mirrors (Left and Right – I added those)
– Rear wing – added by previous owner
Wheels:
– Center Line with spinner centers
Interior:
– Original dealer installed AC unit
– Original materials and color
– Dash pad replaced
Training:
– Original 3 speed transmission
– Original rear end 3.00 standard axle ratio
Engine: (my mods)
– Re-manufactured 302 (1970) bored .030
– Larger radiator
– A/C dryer kill switch
– Typhoon Intake
– Holly 650 4 barrel carb
Exhaust:
– Hooker headers
– Dual exhaust
– Thrust mufflers
Suspension:
– Standard
– Front and rear stabilizers (after market)
Brakes:
– Power assist Drums
So what’s my plan?
That is coming up next posting.
Thanks for reading
Tim
If you’re ever at a total loss I’ll let you do a little work on Burt!
No problem we’ll turn good o’Burt into righteous mean street machine!!!
Can we put flames on his sides???
Um….I don’t know about that…how about we put flames on Burt!!..Yes..that’s the ticket!!!!