bp-guy Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 After 2 long years my car has finally come back home. It has been a long process and honestly I don't want to do it again. But the ends justify the means. This car has alot of family history and it deserved to be brought back to all its glory with a little of my touches added. My wifes mom owned the car back in the 80's and my wife drove it to high school. I bought it when we were dating in 1992 and it was my daily driver for a few years. It sat on the side of our new house for about 8-9 years and I decided it was time to bring it back to life. I met a guy a long time ago at a local mustang shop and I still go there today. They were the ones that did the retoration for me. I am sure they are glad I am done and out of the shop. I was there alot bugging them "when is my car gonna be done". It was very cool watching it come together over the years. This car draws alot of attention when it's on the road. The exhaust is VERY loud (just like I like it). It has a 347 stroker with Flowmaster 40 series mufflers under the hood with a guestimated 400 horses inside. I ditched the C4 trans and went up to an AOD. The interior is all stock except for the gauges and steering wheel. The front of the car was race inspired with the "R" valance and fiberglass hood.The trunk was my idea, I had them build a box and carpet the entire thing. There is a void between the back seats and the trunk so we made a false compartment where I can keep cleaning supplies and keep the trunk empty, I relocated the battery back there and that came out great as well. I have only driven it about 15 miles so far. I am waiting on Hagerty Insurance to say I am covered then I will drive it like I stole it. I primarily built it for cruising on the weekends and car shows but I WILL drive this car. It is not a trailer queen! Here are the pics from-- as it was to as it sits in my garage anxiously awaiting me to burn off the tires!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 very nice Tim.congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 VERY NICE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Cruzer Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Congrats on the restoration, I'm sure the car will keep a smile on your face while you "drive" it! It turned out absolutely beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE135 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Great looking car,, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushjunkie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 She's beautiful. On a side note, does that unpainted door say "pinche migra" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydew Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Very nice Tim....If I guess what that plate says can i get a new B.P shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Bad azz. Nice job. Must feel nice rolling in a complete restore done by Timmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looks incredible, Tim! You did an amazing job. Lots of nice touches. I wanna see a smoky burnout pic one of these days! yiah That thing is super clean. Not overdone like alot of people do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Gorgeous car, Makes me home sick for my 67 coupe we bought when it was on the show room floor. Congrats and I know you will enjoy it for a long time to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 She's beautiful. On a side note, does that unpainted door say "pinche migra" ? Yes it does. 2 years ago I asked DDR to sponsor a hole for our work golf tourny. The mustang shop had some fun with it and tagged it before bringing it to the golf course. We had two mustangs (before and after) in the restoration progress. Mine was obviously the BEFORE car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 NICE!!!!! I started a 64.5 Mustang restore once. It was supposed to be my learning project. I had so much fun while I was learning how to sand and pull stuff apart, put it together, I wish it would have been finished, especially after seeing how gorgeous yours is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlaskan Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Beautiful looking car! Hidden compartment eh? learing a little something from all those Coyotes you catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) Very nice Tim....If I guess what that plate says can i get a new B.P shirt? Give it your best shot but you will be wrong. I will be in Vegas from July 2-5. We can meet up for dinner and I think I can accomodate a shirt. Edited June 24, 2011 by bp-guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Very Very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Is that a pinto? ;-) Nice work Beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBurro Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 LoL I can picture you driving down the street, with the wind in your hair and playing "Bad to the Bone" Al Bundy style, NICE CAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE14SAND Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandseeker Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wow that turned out great love the torque thrust wheels and the r model front valance makes me miss my 65 and my 66 both were coupes. Nice job Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Man thats a beauty!!! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisandduner Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 nice car ! does it have caltracs traction bars? checkout calvertracing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 nice car ! does it have caltracs traction bars? checkout calvertracing.com It's a cruiser car. I am sure it will make a few passes down a track but it was mainly put together to cruise on the weekends and take to car shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) LoL I can picture you driving down the street, with the wind in your hair and playing "Bad to the Bone" Al Bundy style, NICE CAR! you mean his black bald dome piece shining in the wind while playing the jeffersons theme but no one notices cause there staring at the car. she is a beauty Edited July 18, 2011 by barefoot bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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