TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 21, 2020 I work in the tech industry and while Vision Statements are not exclusive to the tech industry we use them frequently. The concept is to share aspirations, goals, or outcomes for a project. It gives people a sense that what they are working on is aligned with the goals. So if you dropped your car off at a shop and shared your vision they would be able to make decisions faster knowing what works and doesn't work for your vision. I have had a vision but never took the time to write it down until now. It could still be tweaked but I doubt it changes a lot. "A car that looks period correct for 1969 but might have subtle improvements for performance, reliability, or comfort." Examples of things I have done that fit this vision: UCA drop and mild suspension mods Pertronix ignition under the distributor cap Switched from 14" wheels with hub caps to 15" Magnum 500 Installed a hidden relay for headlight wiring Restored and reinstalled the original valve covers (painted everything blue) Period correct Disc Brake conversion Plans that continue the vision: Upgrade original AM radio guts to a digital radio with Bluetooth Upgrade dealer installed AC system with modern R134a components but keep the cabin the same Upgrade original seats with TMI Sport II foam and covers that have the original look but larger bolsters Upgrade to aluminum radiator but paint it black and use original fan and a shroud Transmission and other drive-train upgrades not visible Paint it the original color but take off the script Mustang on the fenders LED dash lights in original colors or LED brake and marker lights (Draw the line at LED headlights, they don't look period correct) Does anyone else have a vision for their car? Please share. Some might be easy like Concours or Modern car with a classic body. Some might be a lot more difficult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 21, 2020 With my 69 Coupe I am going the restomod route. I have performed the Arning/Shelby UCA drop, rebuilt the complete front suspension using period correct looking parts that have been modified including a roller idler arm for the manual steering, 1" lowering front coil springs, 1" lowering 4.5 mid eye rear leaf springs, adjustable strut rods, 68/69 Mustang GT wheels, Mach-1 hood scoop, front & rear spoilers, & Shelby convertible lower side scoops. It has a modified 5.0 roller motor, T-5 5 speed, hydraulic clutch, dual electric cooling fans, front disc brake conversion a period correct looking AM/FM stereo with modified internals to be able to play my MP-3 player through it, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, sub frame connectors, Monte Carlo bar, export brace, rear seat to trunk divider panel, & a complete rewire using AAW wiring kit. My Coupe was originally painted meadowlark yellow, I will have it painted chrome yellow still keeping it in the yellow family, & still trying to decide if I want to go EFI or just put a carb on it. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 22, 2020 My issue has been an ever changing vision. 2 TexasEd and staffy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 22, 2020 17 hours ago, RPM said: My issue has been an ever changing vision. Yes, that will slow you down. The whole reason I asked the question. I need to figure out my vision and see if it resonates and maybe it helps another wandering soul. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 22, 2020 I vision finding my next project car, with a realistic seller 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted July 24, 2020 My vision ? Running in the mid 8's in the 8th mile. Not impossible or unrealistic but probably unlikely. Brian 2 TexasEd and 69RavenConv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 4:54 PM, TexasEd said: "A car that looks period correct for 1969 but might have subtle improvements for performance, reliability, or comfort." That's very close to mine. Back when I started out a long time ago, I thought I'd keep it all original. Even bought some bias ply tires. Then I figured a plain-jane F-code was boring, so I went with some period correct mods - stuff you could have done back in the early 70's. I had a set of vintage Ansen Sprints, an Edelbrock F4-B intake, and even a vintage Holley 600. Then I added some invisible modern stuff - Pertronix and headlight relays, LEDs for all the interior and dash lights. Mini-starter. Used a retro roller cam just to up the cost of the engine rebuild :) Now that I've driven it for a few years, disk brakes and a T5 on are on the list to make it more fun on the road. Never used the bias ply tires. They're dry rotting away in my shop with, like, 100 miles wear on them :) 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted July 25, 2020 On 7/23/2020 at 9:14 PM, Brian Conway said: My vision ? Running in the mid 8's in the 8th mile. Not impossible or unrealistic but probably unlikely. Brian That's a cool pic Brian. Ya know, I've read your very knowledgeable posts for years and still never pictured you on a drag strip. (Head-slap) dude's got a 428! 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, 69RavenConv said: That's a cool pic Brian. Ya know, I've read your very knowledgeable posts for years and still never pictured you on a drag strip. (Head-slap) dude's got a 428! Ya, no kidding. And an R code to boot. I figured Brian was 15-20 years younger than me at 64. Yikes, just looked at his DOB :) You must have a young soul Brian. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 26, 2020 @Brian Conway I would love to get to the HP of a 2020 Mustang GT ~480 and with ~700 pound lighter car. I think that is phase 2 of my vision. somewhere between 11-12 second car would be a dream. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted July 26, 2020 Kinda got away from TexasEd's topic so let me explain ? Just like you guys I have spent plenty of time and money getting my car back into original condition. In my case ' the vision ' was to get it back into original 428 SCJ condition. First I had to get it running. Sound familiar ? So got it running sorta alright and turned my attention to the other things. Body and paint were good when I got the car in 2009. Interior needed carpet and upholstery and some other odds and ends. Suspension needed a little help as well. That accomplished it was back to the drive train. My OE heads came with a solid lifter valve train and the SCJ rotating assembly was gone but a CJ assembly was in it's place. I elected to leave that stuff for another day. I have re-built or replaced just about everything else. Clutch was a bit of a dilemma but finally got a stock 11.5" to perform as intended. Trans has been the rock in this project. Not needing anything. Rebuilt the stock shifter with help and parts from Bill Heeley. Randy Gillis put together the correct 4.30 rear end for me. So with a car like this the ' the vision ' is getting down the quarter mile with a good time and without breaking. Brian 3 TexasEd, fvike and SM69Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted July 28, 2020 Hey TexasEd, I like your overall vision statement as mine is very similar with a bit of a lean towards the Pro-touring/Restomod vehicle. I wanted more modern drive and conveniences of a modern car, but had to keep the original body with some slight changes that don't stand out drastically, but to make it slightly different. A quick list of modern conveniences: Vintage Air AC Unisteer Power Steering Cobra Disc Brake upgrade FiTech FI TKO600 Transmission with Hydraulic Clutch Setup Upgraded Radio with Kicker Components Street or Track Upgrades Suspension TMI Covered Foxbodies in Mach 1 Upholstery 3 Point Front Seat belts LED tail lights and Halogen Headlights Body Changes: Removed 1/4 Panel Emblems Removed Trunk Letters Removed Rear Wing/Still need to add Front Spoiler Paint Whole Hood and Cowl Flat Black Paint Tail Panel Flat Black Painted on Side Stripe with Body Color Showing through for striping and MACH 1 lettering 17/18in Bullitt Wheel Combo 5 staffy, Grabber70Mach, RPM and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted July 28, 2020 My vision: A nice B9, in near concours condition, candy apple red, costing $20k. Hey! I can dream, can't I??? 2 1 Grabber70Mach, 69RavenConv and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 6:34 PM, Caseyrhe said: I vision finding my next project car, with a realistic seller After the last few weekends, finish the one I'm working on now without any more steps back 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 Pro touring is the look I'm going for. 69-70 coupes always go to the poormans 302/429 boss look. I wanted to be different, wanted to add a bit of mordern ford OE Parts and color. Inspiration came from the cali special, new edge fr500 concept and the termy 03-04 cobra. Silver and Black wheels look so good! just a summary of what I went with: 393w stroker (dyno 360 RWHP, 400RWTQ) TKO600 kit from MDL Street or Track Front Coil over suspension w/ Bilstein Sport Shocks 4.5 Mid eye Grab-a-Track Leaf springs w/Bilstein Sport shocks Vintage Venom (RIP) 03-04 Cobra front and rear brake kit Ford 9 TruTrac w/3:50's Dakota RTX Gauges (still getting used to this, but so far its great!) Vintage Venom front and rear 03-04 cobra brake kit 18x9/10 FR500's from americanmuscle.com 245/275x40x18 BFGoodrich Sport Comp 2 Summer Tires Ford Ingot Silver, Paint Code UX 4 Grabber70Mach, TexasEd, SM69Mach and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hux 45 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 “A street car that reflects the classic 70’s Transam race cars - a compromise of factory appearance, power vs liveability” To that end 1970 Mach 1 M code Engine 408c with original but refreshed 4V’s. Aim is to look stock but have 450+ Shaker - bought a Scott Cook intake so I can run it Close ratio toploader 3.25 LSD Classic or Vintage Air Stock interior but added factory tach dash and sports deck rear seat, LED dash lights Running gear Shelby UCA drop QA1 shocks lowered as much as I can bare - @ 2” Stock exterior Still unsettled on colour either back to Wimbledon white (original) or change to Calypso Coral as I really like orange as a colour Got the wheels Transam Race Engineering Minilites 17x8 and 17x9.5 with 245/45 and 275/40’s Thats about it. The aim remains tough Road car - I want to drive it around the country a fair bit 3 Grabber70Mach, SM69Mach and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Love the responses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDuke6 17 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 SM69Mach, you sure have a purdy car. Here is mine What’s been done: frame off resto new interior 16x8 Vintage Wheel works V45s 4 wheel wilwood disk brakes with a MPB booster rebuilt engine with roller cam and ported Eddy RPM Performers and Air Gap (360 hp at the wheels) Magnaflow 2.5” exhaust with X pipe rebuilt C6 tranny with performance parts, “rollerized” needle bearings where possible, upgraded clutches, etc TCP manual rack and pinion Complete Global West Cat. 5 suspension Holly 4bbl carb that was sent to Jet Performance for a stage 3 conversion Reen Machine Halogen lights billet front grill currie 9” rear 3.73 gears detroit locker What’s to come next EPAS electric power steering ABS electric power brakes 408 stroker Digital guarddawg push button starter 2 TexasEd and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 4:04 AM, BigDuke6 said: SM69Mach, you sure have a purdy car. Thanks, your looks awesome too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDuke6 17 Report post Posted August 1, 2020 6 hours ago, SM69Mach said: Thanks, your looks awesome too! can you tell me a little bit about how you lowered your car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 1:30 PM, SM69Mach said: Hey TexasEd, I like your overall vision statement as mine is very similar with a bit of a lean towards the Pro-touring/Restomod vehicle. I wanted more modern drive and conveniences of a modern car, but had to keep the original body with some slight changes that don't stand out drastically, but to make it slightly different. A quick list of modern conveniences: Vintage Air AC Unisteer Power Steering Cobra Disc Brake upgrade FiTech FI TKO600 Transmission with Hydraulic Clutch Setup Upgraded Radio with Kicker Components Street or Track Upgrades Suspension TMI Covered Foxbodies in Mach 1 Upholstery 3 Point Front Seat belts LED tail lights and Halogen Headlights Body Changes: Removed 1/4 Panel Emblems Removed Trunk Letters Removed Rear Wing/Still need to add Front Spoiler Paint Whole Hood and Cowl Flat Black Paint Tail Panel Flat Black Painted on Side Stripe with Body Color Showing through for striping and MACH 1 lettering 17/18in Bullitt Wheel Combo Man I've always admired your car it's so darn clean, has a great stance, it just flat out looks mean and is a beautiful example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted August 2, 2020 16 hours ago, BigDuke6 said: can you tell me a little bit about how you lowered your car? Its pretty "basic". I am running Street Or Track coil over setup up front and adjusted to the height I liked and needed for clearance (Damn long tubes). The rear is mid eye spring with 2 in lower blocks. Fenders were all rolled at body shop when it was in for paint to make as much room for the larger tires as possible. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted August 2, 2020 15 hours ago, Grabber70Mach said: Man I've always admired your car it's so darn clean, has a great stance, it just flat out looks mean and is a beautiful example. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted August 6, 2020 My vision.. To run 9 seconds in the 1/4 On pump gas. On motor. 2 SM69Mach and mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted August 6, 2020 4 hours ago, 1969vert said: My vision.. To run 9 seconds in the 1/4 On pump gas. On motor. Nice. What does it run now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
