zanado 10 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 I know its a Grande but in the family since day 1 History is father inlaw made me pay him 100 dollars for it in 79 can you believe that . Just kidding of course.Drove it for 3 years then the little buggers came along.Parked it till 2007.thats when the big buggers left.After 4 years of trial and error doing bodywork and painting, engine work and interior as well its finally driveable still have to finish the console and tweeks here and there,But what a feeling because I took a lot of flack from people saying Iwas crazy and would never be able to do it HA.So for those who are leary of taking the step it can be done not easy but in the end you will know your car inside and out. s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindenBruce 27 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Hey, I have always liked the coupes and this one is no exception. Nice car. I really like the console, it that factory or aftermarket. Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
six_sigma 12 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Beautiful car, great work, and another member from Ontario! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69gmachine 15 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 The car is beautiful! I love the color of both the exterior and interior. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiLMike 42 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 You did a great job. I hope mine looks just as good when I finish it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanado 10 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 The console was a home grown effort not yet finished but close.Thanks for the comments folks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordrevhead 29 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Sweet, feels good huh? What is the paint color? I cant quite place it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 That is really fantastic! Beautiful work. I hope my coupe looks as nice when I get there. The console is probably the best I have seen - love the additional gauges - everything fits perfect! If you are willing to share plans for that console, I'd sure be interested. Great work - It's gotta be hugely satisfying to fire that thing up and cruise in it. Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etel64 10 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 My first was a Grande. 250 i6. fond mems till I got 50mph rear ended hit. but then came my complete Mach I for $500. fluke for sure. early 80s, rite place at rite time. Still love the Grande. Wish I would have kept it instead of disecting it. My Mach has the same story. stored for a couple decades and now in final stages. Good job man. THese are wonderful cars !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 WOW!! your coupe looks awesome, hope mine looks that good when I am finished with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Great job on the console! Do you have any detailed instructions or pics of the building process on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawlinss 14 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 BRAVO!! Your Mustang looks great. Job well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanado 10 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 I never made any plans or photos of it since it was only an idea in my head and wasnt sure how it would turn out.But if you want any suggestions or info on doing one give me a holler.The cost of it was approx 150 dollars and no special tools The only reason I did one was the oringinal was 700 dollars and no cup holders.The after market nice but not the look I wanted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cupid 10 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Daaaaaaang! It's my car! Great job man. This was the original color of mine. I'm going back with it when I get finished throwing parts at mine. I just tell myself that I'm still in the "mock-up" phase right now! This is definitely inspiration! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastmustang 10 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Wows, looks clean. Great paint, whats the name? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Very nicely done, I would be proud to accomplish what you have done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
