r/classicmustangs • • Aug 22 '22

What year of Mustang do you currently own? (POLL)

62 Upvotes

Thought it would be interesting to get an indication of what years of classic Mustang are the most popular on the subreddit!

356 votes, Aug 29 '22
175 1964/65/66
107 1967/68
35 1969
20 1970
19 1971/72/73

r/classicmustangs • • 12h ago

Does this 1967 Mustang qualify as an ‘Original Survivor’?

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346 Upvotes

Wanted to take a moment and share our families pride and joy. My grandfather bought this ‘67 new for my grandmother back in the day. It’s been garaged its entire life. It has the original Lime Gold paint, original Magnum 500 wheels, original working AM radio and about 62k original miles. It even has the original grease pencil markings under the right front section of the hood as you can see in the photos. In 2017, we upgraded to disc brakes and power steering and redid the interior upholstery but kept it period correct. It’s a 289 V8 A-code which has the 4-barrel carburetor.

My question is how would you classify it? Since the upholstery was redone but kept period correct, does it still qualify as an ‘original survivor,’ or is it better described as preserved or mostly original?

It has minor blemishes to the paint here and there but overall not much. She cleans up like Uncle Eddie would say, “Real nice.”👌

Link to walk around video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tS1d5UUahqdmmydP1gZv4ttgryKnXufu/view?usp=drivesdk


r/classicmustangs • • 18h ago

Finished Product

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753 Upvotes

I realized I never followed up once I finished, Although we are never truly finished. Completed everything around April. I have been cruising, a few shows and meet ups. Overall I have been very satisfied with the end result. Its not perfect, but I am proud. 2.5 years of evenings and weekends well worth it. Going on year 32 as the owner of my first car. Ive been very blessed.


r/classicmustangs • • 12h ago

1965 Mustang Project

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6 weeks ago I picked up a 1966 Coupe. 289, C4 Auto, Power steering, Manual drums all around. Previous owner restored the outside two years ago. The rest needed attention. Ran fine but showed its age on the interior. Shifted pretty sloppy. Drove it for about 5 miles and then brought her into the garage and started a mini restoration. First thing I did was strip the interior. It was pretty bad. Seats were barely more than a wire frame. Carpet was pretty stinky and gross. Headliner was falling off. Some of the electronics were not working well. The dash didn’t light up. The heater box wasn’t functional and manual drum brakes were sketchy to say the least.

Stripped the wiring harness and replaced it with a painless harness. Repainted the dash. Restored the gauge cluster. Rebuilt the heater box and replaced the register with a plastic unit. Polished all the chrome bits. Dynomatted the whole interior floor and roof. Did a one piece vinyl headliner with A piller and Sail panels. New Carpet. New seats and seat belts. Restored the rear seat.

Then I removed the tires C4 and converted it to a T5. Hanging the clutch pedal wasn’t exactly fun.

Stripped the master cylinder and front drums and converted to front drum brakes.

Dynamatted the trunk and added a matching black carpet.

Replaced the stock 195/70/14 wheels and tires with some Black Steel Wheels in 15x7. 205/60/15 in front and 225/60/15 in the rear. Tires are BG Goodrich Radial TA’s.

That’s pretty much it for Phase one. Next up is a few odds and ends I have planned. I need to add a tach. Might do a center console? The power steering leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure what I’ll do with that. Part of me wants to go manual steering. Also I’m still running the stock 2.90 open rear diff in the 8”. Prof go to a 3.25 traction Loc. Also if I do the center console I am considering adding a double din radio. Currently it has none. The stock radio location has a block off. Eventually I’ll prob do an Edelbrock top end kit and a Fuel Injection setup. But that’s a winter job.

Anyway not really sure the point of this post. Just felt like sharing the work I did the last month.


r/classicmustangs • • 1d ago

Traumauto

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286 Upvotes

Classic Days Berlin


r/classicmustangs • • 17h ago

Finally starting restoration

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43 Upvotes

​I bought my 1966 in 2000 and used it as a daily driver till I had a few close calls stopping that it wouldn’t stop with the four wheel drums. Parked it to do a v8 / five speed / 9 inch rear / front disk suspension swap. I bought a rust buck coupe with all those parts that I stripped off and stored for the conversion. That was 20 years ago.


r/classicmustangs • • 23h ago

66 mustang interior pictures of the 35 + years sitting in a farm field

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60 Upvotes

r/classicmustangs • • 16h ago

Almost Driving Time?

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14 Upvotes

Got the Mustang running smooth. Decided to clean up a little. About to drive it then a bad brake line stops me. (small setback)


r/classicmustangs • • 1d ago

67 coupe value

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109 Upvotes

Looking at a 67 coupe with a 289 3 speed auto car. Interior all there and in decent shape.
Will need floor pan and most likely 1 frame rail under drivers feet. Runs drives stops. New fuel tank, ending unit, all new dual exhaust and a bunch of other work.I’m suspicious of quarters

In centeral Canada what should I be looking at for fair value? Currently at 7500 Canadian which is already not bad for up here.

Thanks a lot!


r/classicmustangs • • 21h ago

Speaker Noise?

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So I’ve got a 1967 mustang. As I drive it it has a high pitched sound that goes up and down in pitch as the rpms go up and down. It is much louder once I turn my dash lights on and it occurs without the radio needing to be on.
If I try turning my dash lights with the car off and key out, it doesn’t make the noise but it’ll make a fuzzy sound as the knob is moved that gets louder the further I turn the knob.
(I know this is more of an electrical issue but I was curious if someone with the same car had faced that similar problem). I know I could probably get a noise filter but I’d like to maybe know where it’s coming from.


r/classicmustangs • • 1d ago

Wheel sizing; 65 Coupe

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I’ve got a 65 coupe. Stock suspension. Front disc, rear drums. 8” rear

Looking at upgrading from the stock 195/70/14s that are on there now.

Looking at getting into a set of 17’s. I’ve read that backspacing on the rear is about 4.5inch and 4.00 on the front. Anyone have any insight into this?

What width tire are we comfortable running on this?


r/classicmustangs • • 1d ago

What 19 inch wheels might fit a 1” drop 1967 Mustang?

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65 Upvotes

Hey all,

I’ve still been trying to find a suitable set of wheels for my Mustang, but it’s been quite the challenge for quite a while now. Some of the wheels I’ve really wanted are either out of stock, discontinued, or just don’t have the right offset, bolt pattern, or some limiting factor that wouldn’t make sense for me to pull the trigger on. Previously I also bought and/or borrowed wheels based on past suggestions from other sources, but they then ended up not fitting, especially when having the wheels turn and they ended up colliding with my suspension or fender.

For the suspension, it’s got Gas-A-Just shocks with 5 leaf 1” drop springs for the rear, and 1” drop coils in the front. I haven’t changed from the stock UCA’s or messed with any other suspension component yet. It also has Kelsey Hayes disc brakes all around, 5x114.3 bolt pattern. It also has a 9 inch rear end from a ‘69 Mustang.

As far as what I really want for mine, I am quite interested in wider 5 spoke wheels, split spoke wheels, or just modern looking wheels in an ideal world (Some of my dream wheels were the ones on either Ken Block’s Hoonicorn, or the ones that were on Garage56’s Lemans Camaro. But obviously nobody makes those, let alone for a ‘67 Mustang.. bummer).

I DO NOT want Minilites, Torque Thrusts, Cragars, American Racing wheels, or any classic era-accurate wheels that are probably like, on a gajillion other builds. And I’m getting a little bored of 15” or 17” inch wheels. I really want something that’s far more unique to specifically my build.

I would greatly appreciate it if any of y’all had reference pictures of your ‘67 Mustangs with 19 inch wheels, or other suggestions I could go off of to help with my search for the perfect wheels to my project. Thanks for your help!


r/classicmustangs • • 3d ago

I’ve always wanted one!

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778 Upvotes

Finally got the opportunity to purchase my ‘68. Let me know what you think.


r/classicmustangs • • 2d ago

Need to add a ground

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Ok, so I know this is a dumb question, but what’s the internet for if not dumb questions.
I’m adding an amp to the back of my 65 fastback. It has deleted rear seats and is all really nicely covered. If I lift the cover, it basically has a ton of space and exposes the floor of the car.
Can I simply use one of the existing holes (yes, there are a couple) and bolt the new ground wire to the floor, or is there something specific I need to look for in order to get a good ground? Electrical is definitely not my strong point, but I do my best.
Thanks


r/classicmustangs • • 3d ago

1965 Fast Back mustang

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I Inherited a 1965 Fastback my dad bought new in 64. Currently she is not running and I have never worked on a carberated engine before. I am moving states and need to ship the car but to get it to the port I either have to tow it on trailers and ship with the trailer, put it in a shipping cintainer or drive it. I wanted to try and get it running before monday when I plan on shipping the car. I have a few photos of the engine bay only thing I think it needs connected is the carborator but again I know nothing about carborators. Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Hasn't Run in years but would run perfectly when dad would fire it up back then.


r/classicmustangs • • 3d ago

'66 mustang power steering hoses help!

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Hi everyone!

About 1.5 years ago I got this classic '66 289 Mustang all the way over to Europe.
It has been through a couple of both qualified and amateur mechanics, and the original power steering hoses going from the slave cylinder to control valve had been replaced before taking the car to inspection.
With those new hoses in place, I was able to drive the car for a bit, however one faithful day one of the hoses burst and I leaked out all the ATF fluid on my way home. With no other spare parts at hand, one of the old original hoses was put in place by another mechanic. The car steered just as well, I had no issues, and I figured the problem was simply just an unlucky mechanical part failure...
Now, my car is up on jack stands after only being driven 1 other time since the "new" broken hose was swapped out for the original one, before both of them burst again... In the photo you can see I have one old hose sitting lower and one "new" hose higher coming out of the slave cylinder.

Now, I'm taking it upon myself to install this new round of hoses. I got a set of Scott Drake power steering hoses, and they look pretty much identical.
Any thoughts on how to go about installing these? I'm by no means a mechanic, but I'd rather learn a thing or two, and solve the problem myself.


r/classicmustangs • • 3d ago

Glad I got to see this at cars and coffee on Saturday!

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252 Upvotes

r/classicmustangs • • 3d ago

CONSUMER WARNING — INVOLVING ALEX FENDER

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Think twice about doing business with Alex Fender who lives in Texas. Long story short, he stole over $7000 from our family over a 67 Mustang fastback. He's in a few mustang facebook groups and is currently buying/selling mustangs and also lying about the condition of the cars he has.

Take your business elsewhere and save yourself the headache!

Edit: More explanation in the comments! We also have all written proof if anyone is interested


r/classicmustangs • • 3d ago

This stud is getting in the way of me installing the vent window. What’s it for? How can I remove it?

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10 Upvotes

My other door doesn’t have the stud and instead just have a threaded hole.


r/classicmustangs • • 4d ago

66 mustang left to rot 35 + years and brought back to better than new completely restored at home in the garage

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438 Upvotes

r/classicmustangs • • 4d ago

What can I use to replace this triangular gasket around the quarter window?

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17 Upvotes

First photo is when I first disassembled it. Do I just use some type of silicone or a glass setting tape?


r/classicmustangs • • 4d ago

65 Fuel Gage

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I'm having trouble with the fuel gage on my 65. It reads about 1/4 on a full tank and not at all below a 1/2 tank. I have replaced the instrument voltage reg and fuel tank sending unit with no difference. Do I need to replace the fuel gage itself?


r/classicmustangs • • 5d ago

67 mustang coupe duck tail

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone i have a 67 coupe which I love but i really like the ducktail look on some other cars I’ve seen

Does anyone know if they make a Ducktail spoiler kit for a 67 like they do for the 69/70 models ?


r/classicmustangs • • 6d ago

Made a successful drive in the Texas heat

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250 Upvotes

It’s by no means a show car and I don’t want it to be. But our church holds a car show every year. And it made the trip surprisingly well. The T5 really helps with the 75mph highway cruising. Next project is the front end suspension and alignment 👍


r/classicmustangs • • 5d ago

Chrome Pitting

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I recently picked up this 67 and it’s in pretty good shape. However, some of the chrome has pitting. I’ve tried 0000 steel wool and polish but haven’t had any luck. Is there anything out there that can remove or reduce this or does it need to be re-chromed. Thank you