Ok so today is my 16th birthday and i got some great presents and some money. Only problem is i cant figure out what parts to buy. Here are the choices I have. Which one should i get?

New leaf spring setup.
Headers
Gauges
1in drop all around.
2bbl carb

 

Actually think I am going with the headers and then later a 2bbl carb.

 

what motor are you running?

 

I6 200.

 

save your money on performance mods, and work on interior and exterior,

no matter how much you spend you will want a v8 in the end and all that money will be wasted!

i would go springs, and if you can get roller spring perches! they really help!

i am sure you know about shaun @ street or track, he is where i get almost all my stuff from, front suspension rear leaf springs ect

if you have time tomorrow i will be home all day after 12 you can stop by and i can show you my suspension! (still in the process!)

i have 5 lug drum brakes if your interested, complete with new pads and wheel cylinders off a 67 coupe, what year was yours again?

i also have the rear drum setup for the 67, you would just need axles then to convert over to 5 lug, and i even have my old wheels(need tires)
rears

fronts

 

I wish I could drop by, but i have school and then golf.

 

How's your interior? New seat upholstery and door panels can do wonders for an old car and are great DIY projects.

Agree, don't spend time/money on performance upgrades to the I6. A V8 swap or different car is in your future. It's the same old story. Trust me.

 

Preach it, Brutha 'Glo!

 

You've got to be kidding me. Roller spring perches are the last thing he needs.

The V8 cars have completely different rearend housings. Wouldn't recommend screwing around with converting a 7.5 rearend.

 

put 2 or 3 TVs in the trunk with a PS2. Maybe a cool set of subs, too. j/k

Save for the V8 swap.

 

It is a 67 coupe. Interior is actually in really good shape. I can buy new leafs and 1in drop coils for the front. I looked at www.streetortrack.com. Don't know if that is the place, but they are alittle more compared to this other mustang place. www.mustangsunlimited.com

 

I could even start my interior conversion.... power brakes, hood and trunk lift kits, steering wheel, and even new shocks.

 

he should have an 8" rear end, if so its an easy swap, if it is infact a 7.5 need to swap axles!

 

I actually may be going to nashville this weekend to look at some mustangs. May get some parts off of a 70 they have. May even get some off of some fox bodies they have

 

16 and already has a car, spare money for mods, goes to school only to get out and go golfing ! WOW !!! Does life get any better than that !!!
I don't know you BA...but I already don't like you !!!.....(j/k)

 

What are hood and trunk lift kits? Is this some kind of Confederate southern tradition I'm not familiar with?

 

Sounds like you are ADDing around the to do list.
If you want to restore and mod the old Mustang, park it in the garage and take it all the way apart. It takes about a weekend and doesn't cost anything.
Without taking the car all of the way apart, take out the seats and carpet and check out the floor pans and frame rails. Chances are they need some work or replacement. Keep the I-6 running and keep up the other maintenance too.
'67 facts:
6 cyl cars came with a 7.5 rear axle. 8" 5 lug axles will not fit.
A 2 bbl carb will not bolt on an I-6.

One other fact: IF you are going to restore the Mustang, Buy yourself a 4 cyl mini truck like a Ranger to drive around and to haul the pieces of the 'Stang around while you rebuild it.

Be prepared to spend about $15,000 or more during the process. That is if you do most of the work yourself. Mark D. can give you an idea what it cost to do one like the red 'vert he recently finished. Just ask him !

 

I've actuall had the car since last May. Yep i get out of school at 1:18 and go to golf or go home and wait until 4:00 to go to the driving range. Only way it could get better is if parents paid for all the mods. So far I've paid for all of the mods to it.


Here is the trunk lift kit

Here is hood.


I have never really planned on restoring the Mustang. It was in great shape when i bought it. I just want to add things to make it how i like it.

 

V8 swap.

 

headers have my vote