RandyBob 32 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 ok folks just wanted to share with you today This is for the ones taking years to finsh their mustangs I started mine in 2003. its all but done as of yesterday. I want to thank you all for your help and ridgerunner for the parts. here are some pics the car is all but done just need to fine tune a couple of things My due date was to be april 22 I missed it by a day. the car was built on april 22 1969.took a ride out to pebble beach and took some pictures at the same spot I took pictures when I bought the car april. 1983.So 33 years later here is the same car at the same spot. never give up and just enjoy the journey the car is a mach1 428 cobrajet 4speed 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Must be pretty satisfying. Thanks for the post. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Very Cool pictures. Also good to see you kept the car for so many years. Most people only have stories to tell of how they used to have this mustang.... Congrats on getting it back on the road. Looks great!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 That's great! Enjoy the car. I'm 4 years into my resto. Can't wait to drive it again, must be a wonderful feeling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Very nice, enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyBob 32 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks guys here is a better picture 3 Desertdave, fvike and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavboy78 28 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Looks great! I'm just not sure what, "the car is all done" means... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Nice job RandyBob . I am headed out to pick up my 4 speed this morning ,hope to get to work on my 69 very soon . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 I like those wheels....what are they? Congratulations on the build and PS its NEVER all done :-) At least you're driving it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Great job, nice to see the effort. That is a long time, most would lose interest. I see that since you took the photo in exactly the same place, they must have moved some of those rocks out in the background in the water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael2938 24 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Yeah it actually looks like a big chunk of land is now missing... and all of it is farther away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyBob 32 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Yes I do agree its never done just dont tell my wife.lol the wheels are 17x8 and 17x9 coys with 245/45 275/40 BF comps I am letting the car settle before I decide if i am going to lower the back. No they didnt move the rocks but do to rising sea level and 33 years of pacific northwest storms they have moved the turn out back a ways so the angle is a bit different.and the first pic was taken with a 110 kodak..lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Nice work. Like a lot of us on this forum our cars are in pieces and going through restorations of some sort. Good to see you stuck with it so now you can enjoy your piece of American history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Congrats, your Mustang looks great! Love the stance and wheels, even with the back a bit high.Where abouts do y'all call home? Pebble Beach is my favorite spot on this earth, where was the pic taken? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alvin D Morava 2 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Congrats to you, I am hoping to have mine done by Labor Day weekend this year but don't know if that will be done, my car was built in March of 69, February 15 of 2001 is when I purchased it, this is how far I am so far, but it has come along way since I first got it, no motor or trans in it, interior was pretty much gutted, so I guess 16 years isn't so bad when you are trying to make something to your specifications and on a budget while working a full time job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyBob 32 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Thank you RPM I live in del norte county in Calif on the oregon border we also have a pebble beach here lol. The 2 things I think about all the time is do I put the gold mach ! stripes on and do I bother with the rear ride height good problems lol. Here is a picture of the car back in 2004 I am power washing it before sending it off to be media blasted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Cool pic! Never thought of lifting the car like that for access. Back to the title of your thread, and just why are you not an active member? Hmmm? Kidding. Sorta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach_1 18 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Awesome- congrats on the project. It looks great and I love the historical / current photo. I've been eyeing those wheels myself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyBob 32 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 RPM I hear what your saying for the most part I didn't think I had much to offer with some of the cars I have seen on here I learned so much from this and other forums. Now that the car is on the road I cant hardly get in or out of it with out a crowd I figure I belong lol Here is a ridge runner plug here is picture of your fine panels Don't worry no NOS parts were harmed during this restro thanks by the way Mach_1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 I like the look without the stripe. The stance is up to you. Mine is low in front but whens she is load with traveling gear she sits down in the back some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Nice looking car you did a really good job. Post some more pictures when you get the chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 2, 2016 lovin' her new look! i want to see vids!! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyBob 32 Report post Posted May 3, 2016 Ok you know how things come up during the build and your thinking should I or should I not ? I had a friend close out a auto parts house and set me up with some NOS aftermarket parts from the early 70s in this case a Hays pressure plate and clutch plate. I was kind of hesitant but I did it lol, I have to say so far 150 miles the car shifts great and no clutch chatter at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
