In late October 2007, I finally pulled the trigger on a lifelong dream, a 1966 A-Code fastback that I won in an eBay auction. Two days later, my cousin and I flew to Phoenix and trailered it back home. The first night I had it, I started tearing it apart. By the end of November, my Mustang was towed to the paint shop, as nothing but a (mostly rust-free) rolling chassis/unibody.
The car is back in my garage with a custom crafted interior and the engine in the bay. I have completed all of this work, except for the paint and upholstery myself, in my garage and at work.
Here is the extensive list of the work that I have completed since starting this resto-mod project:
Powerplant
Original 4V-289 bored .030
Eagle 331 stroker forged H-beam rods
Eagle 331 stroker forged 4340 crankshaft
SRP forged pistons
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake
Holley 4150HP 750cfm carburetor
Comp roller cam w/ retrofit kit
Comp roller rockers
Comp roller lifters
FRPP roller timing chain
FRPP crankshaft damper
Melling oil pump
Holley mechanical fuel pump
Powermaster high amp alternator
Powermaster high torque mini-starter
Shelby Cobra aluminum 7 quart oil pan
Pertronix flamethrower billet distributor
Pertronix ignition coil and wires
Pertronix Second Strike ignition box/digital rev limiter
Northern aluminum high capacity radiator and coolant expansion cylinder
Goodyear Hi-Miler silicone hoses
Flex-A-Lite fan
Optima battery
Taylor braided alloy battery cables
Taylor battery disconnect switch
NGK spark plugs
Wix Racing oil filter
RedLine synthetic oil
Fel-Pro gaskets throughout
ARP 12-point black oxide fasteners throughout
Stainless steel fuel lines throughout
TCP billet throttle linkage kit
UPR billet aluminum air/oil separator can (awaiting install)
Exhaust
Hedman long tube headers
Fel-Pro gaskets
ARP 12-point black oxide header studs
Summit Racing 2 1/2" x-pipe
Bassani race mufflers
Drivetrain
Currie 9" rear end housing and axles
Currie 3.75 traction lock differential
Inland Empire aluminum driveline
Hurst competition plus shifter
Centerforce dual-friction clutch
Autoworks hydraulic throwout bearing kit (on order)
FRPP flywheel
Original 4-speed toploader trans
Original FoMoCo bellhousing
RedLine 75W90NS synthetic trans fluid
RedLine 75W90 synthetic gear oil
Suspension
Griggs Racing subframe connectors (on order)
TCP export brace with truss braces
TCP monte carlo bar
Global West tubular upper and lower control arms
Shelby negative roll kit
Grab-a-trak lowering coils
Year One 4-leaf rear springs
Koni classic shocks
Prothane poly bushings throughout
Prothane poly motor mounts
Prothane spring saddles
Addco 1" front and rear sway bars
Original strut rods
Flaming River manual rack and pinion steering
Wheels/Tires
NXT Generation 17"x8" 10-spoke wheels
Nitto N555 Extreme P235/45ZR17's
Brakes
SSBC front disc brake conversion - 4 piston calipers, slotted/drilled/vented rotors
SSBC rear disc brake conversion - 2 piston calipers, slotted/vented rotors
SSBC billet aluminum dual reservoir master cylinder
Scott Drake brake/clutch pedal support roller bearing rebuild kit
Stainless steel brake lines throughout
Motul RBF 600 (awaiting install)
Interior Styling
Custom black leather/brushed aluminum upholstery
Flaming River polished tilt column
Grant steering wheel
Ford Racing "Masterpiece" gauge collection
JME brushed aluminum instrument panel
JME brushed aluminum glove box door
Lokar billet aluminum gas/brake/clutch pedal set
Scott Drake remote trunk release
TCP stainless billet door latch strike plates
Exterior Styling
Shelby chrome 'bullet' mirrors
Shelby billet aluminum grill
Shelby Le Mans stripes
Scott Drake black billet aluminum gas cap
Scott Drake satin door handles
Scott Drake satin taillight bezels
Delta 'Euro E' HID headlamps
Ford Racing hood pin kit
Engine Bay Styling
FRPP black wrinkle 'Mustang' oval air cleaner
FRPP black wrinkle 'Mustang' valve covers
FRPP chrome valve cover breathers
FRPP blue knurled handle oil dipstick
FRPP billet aluminum pulleys
FRPP billet aluminum accessory brackets
Lokar stainless steel throttle cable & carb linkage
Holley fuel pressure gauge
Ring Brothers billet aluminum front fender bolt kit
Ring Brothers billet aluminum strut tower bolt kit
Undercover Innovations clear anodized aluminum radiator support cover
Stereo
Custom Autosounds factory style deck
Custom Autosounds CD changer
Infinity Kappa 462.9cfp 4"x6" plate door speakers
Infinity Kappa 693.9i 6"x9" 3-way rear speakers
Pioneer Premier 600 watt amplifier
Rockford Fosgate wiring
