When it comes to a good Mustang restoration there are some equipment needs that most enthusiast doing their own work never really consider. Aside from the basic tools including screw drivers, wrenches, sockets and pliers there are three pieces of equipment that will yield much higher quality than a scrub brush and soapy water.
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Mustang Milestone – Project Playboy goes to body and paint
Its been a couple of weeks since I began working on this 1967 Ford Mustang and its finally off to the paint shop.
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More Tools for the Restoration Project
If you read one of my earlier posts then you know that I didn’t have much in the way of tools to do a restoration project; well that has changed. I started searching for tools last week to begin expanding my collection, the first thing on my list was a tool box. I found a nice tool box on closeout at Sears and it should hold most of the tools that I will need to do the job.
Converting from Garage to Mustang Stable
I sketched out a layout for the garage on a piece of paper to figure out where I would put benches, shelves, tools and equipment and of course what part of the floor the Mustang would occupy for the duration.
Getting the Mustang Running
The first thing I wanted to do with Project Playboy was try to get the engine running; the previous owner could not get it running prior to selling it to me. I looked like the spark plug wires were new, including the distributor cap, rotor, points and maybe the spark plugs too. There was also a new inline fuel filter installed that would later reveal a lot of debris coming from the fuel tank.
1967 Mustang For Sale, $2,500
When I went out to take a look at this mustang that I found posted on craiglist.com I had no ideas what I was about to find out about this old classic. Taking an initial look at it wasn’t too devastating compared to the other half dozen or so I had looked at prior to stumbling across this one.
How to Restore Mustang Emblems
If your daily driver is showing it’s age you can restore your gas cap, emblems, and instrument bezels to original condition.
How to restore Mustang Seat Belts
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Are your seatbelts worn and faded? Have the original belts been replaced with aftermarket belts? Are you changing the interior color of your restoration project? Whatever your motivation, seatbelts are an essential component of your interior. Poor seatbelts can detract from your interior’s appearance. In this instruction we will cover the process for restoring your seatbelts to virtually brand new condition.
How to Purchase a Classic Mustang
Anyone who has ever ventured in a pursuit for a classic Mustang, will have a few stories to tell. Stories like the great distances they traveled to look at a potential candidate; only to find that it wasn’t exactly what they were looking for?