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Old 1/5/12, 10:35 PM
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where do I begin?

My wife is the owner of a 1973 low mileage Mustang Convertible (had it since new) that has been sitting in a garage and not run in over 15 years.

It need a new interior, top, paint (body is very good) and I assume an egine and transmission rebuild.

I want new wheels and tires first to be able to roll the car out of the garage. Should I stay with a 14 inch rim or go larger?

If anyone can give me ANY advice of what I should or should not do to get the gar looking beautiful please let me know,

Thanks
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Old 1/5/12, 11:26 PM
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I personally prefer when everything is kept original! I wouldn't mess with a thing...but that's just me most people don't agree with me
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Originally Posted by Shelby08
I personally prefer when everything is kept original! I wouldn't mess with a thing...but that's just me most people don't agree with me
I agree. I hate it when someone takes something like a 1970 sportsroof and tries to make a boss 302 clone out of it. Let it be what it is and respect it's original.

Everyone is free to do what they want with their cars, but I respect the car that's left original a little more because that's hard to do.
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If you do want to go bigger 17's are about as big as you should go IMO
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
...I respect the car that's left original a little more because that's hard to do.
Ditto.
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depends on what you want .. if you want folks to say " ho hum " its` an ok car .. then do this
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if you want folks to say " WOW !!! what a car .. then do this ...
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OP, can we get some pictures of how it is now??
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I would at least try to put some air in the tires but I would try to get it running first. As stated above I would love to see some pictures of it in its current state.
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Forgot to say Welcome to TMS we are glad to have you aboard.
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Hello and welcome! Post up some pictures when you get a chance.
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