My TOY!
This is my '66 mustang. This web site will be developed around my car and the projects that it is going through. Hope you enjoy it.
WARNING: I am sharing some of the projects that I have done and have worked for me. You may not have the same results. Use your own best judgment.
I just want to add that I am by no means a pro and am learning along the way. I have made some mistakes and have had some fun doing it. My car is a 50 footer right now but I plan to change that.
Current Events! ~ October 3, 2009
Alright! I figured it was time to get back to updating my web site here. Thanks for coming buy. The last two project went fairly well and I learned a lot. I installed a H cross over pipe on my exhaust and I also got my white faced overlays installed on my gauges. Looks great. Best part is the cost was very affordable!
I also have two projects in the works. I am currently collecting parts for a EFI conversion some time later next year. I am shooting for next fall/winter so I can run one more year on the carb. Now, my second project is one I have tried before but now I know more and am more determined to get it right. I picked up a couple of more tools to make the DIY alignment a success.
I will keep you posted on how these projects turn out. Until then I am finishing off some easy to do odds and ends on my interior and exterior. Tax time will bring some new wheels and tires!
Check out the new pages:
-How to find TDC
-Cross over 'H' pipe
-White gauge overlays
Future Projects & Tech Pages!
- A full alignment.
Going to try it again! I will get it right!
- 4 new tires and rims. I have picked my wheels!
- Door panels/handles/arm rests
- Wrapping my back seat quarter panels and package tray
- Order some more bling for the interior
- At some point replace my water neck. Mine leaks even with a new gasket and lots of gasket sealer
- Back-up lights need fixed
- Neutral Safety Switch
- Gas gauge don't work, still have not fixed it.
- Rocker panels installation
- Get the 4 way flashers working
- Tech page on how to set timing
- How to paint your interior (doors & dash)
LOOKS GOOD EH?
1966 Mustang Coupe Specs
1966 mustang. Originally Gold with Black interior, 289 2v, 3sp standard transmission, open rear end. and drum brakes. I bought the car on March 12th, 2004. I drove it about 3 hours home with no heat and shot suspension during a freezing rain storm all the way home. I was cold but it was fun. I got the entire car for $4,500.00.
ENGINE
Current:
-’95 302 HO from a Mustang GT convertible.
-Offy 360 Alum intake
-Edelbrock 4bbl carb
-Pertronix Igniter
-Electric Fan
Future Plans:
-GT40 heads
-Mild Cam
TRANSMISSION
Current:
-C4
Future Plans:
-Maybe an AOD
-Maybe a T5
REAREND
Current:
-2:8 gears (I think) or 3:0 gears
-Power Trax Locker
Future:
-3:50 gears with traction loc
EXHAUST
Current:
-Coated Headman long tube headers
-2.25” summit duel exhaust ending before the rear axle
-Summit turbo mufflers
-‘H’ cross over pipe
Future:
-Either GT exhaust through the rear valance or exit in front of the rear tires
SUSPENSION
Front Current:
-KYB shocks
-1” sway bar/poly bushings
-Daze Style Roller perches
-Monte Carlo bar
-Export brace
-Daze Style Adjustable Strut Rods
-620 Grab-A-Track coil springs
-Tweet67 Style Roller Lower Control Arms
-Rebuilt Upper Control Arms
-Shelby Drop aka. 1" Upper Control Arm Relocation/Drop
Front Future:
Rear Current:
-KYB shocks
-1.25” NPD alum drop blocks
-4.5 Grab-A-Track leaf springs/poly bushings
-Shelby style traction bars (removable)
-Sub Frame Connectors
Rear Future:
BRAKES
Front Current:
-Scarebird Disc brake conversion
-1974 Maverick Dual m/c
-New Lines
Front Future:
Rear Current:
-Stock drums
Rear Future:
-10x2.5 drums
WHEELS & TIRES
Current:
-14” American Racing Rims (or look a likes)
-205/70R14
Past:
-2004 17” Ford Mustang Bullitt rims
-205/45r17 front – 245/45r17 rear
-1” alum spacers
Future:
-15x7
-225/50R15
INTERIOR
Current:
-Blue and Black
-’96 Mustang Cobra buckets
-New floor pans and patches through out the floor of the car
-KBS the entire floor
-Heating/AC ducting insulation
-Under Dash CD player
-Kick Panel Speaker Set Up
-White Faced Gauges
-Tach installed on dash
Future:
-Shelby gauge pod
-Some custom parts
-Original Style Rubber mats
-Console
EXTERIOR
Current:
-Blue with white Shelby stripes
-KBS'ed under body
Future:
-Fresh Paint and body work. Color is up in the air, maybe white?
-Shelby racing valance with bumper
-Shelby side scoops
-’67 Shelby style hood for ‘66