'66 Mustang Restomod Log

**JDraper** · 04-01-2005, 07:39 PM

Just thought I'd post a log on the restoration of our '66 Mustang. We're doing a restomod on it. The body and interior will be factory stock, but we have upgraded the drivetrain and the suspension.
Specs on the upgrades:

Engine
Block and all cast iron parts painted black
289 Block bored .040" over
Edlebrock Performer heads
Edlebrock Performer intake
Edlebrock Performer cam
Holley Street Avenger 575 cfm carb
Holley Fuel pump/regulator
Crane 1.6 roller rockers
Accel electronic ignition
MAC long tube headers
Summit balancer
Mustang Powered by Ford aluminum valve covers
Chrome alternator/pan/dipstick/coil
Be Cool Aluminum Radiator
High flow water pump
-AN fittings and braided hoses throughout

Drivetrain/Suspension
T-5 manual transmission
Ford Racing hydraulic clutch
Auburn 3.27 trac-loc 8" rear
SSBC Stainless power front disc brakes
Shelby springs
KYB Shocks
1.25" front stabilizer
.75" rear stabilizer
Chrome transport bar
Chrome Monte-Carlo bar

Audio
Kenwood "Mustang" radio (looks like factory two post)
Sony 10 CD changer in trunk
Polk Audio Speakers

Here are a couple of pix of it before the restoration began:

*bmxking5* · 04-01-2005, 07:41 PM

Awesome.

Posting for updates/pics.

**JDraper** · 04-01-2005, 07:44 PM

The car is currently at CJ Pony Parts in Harrisburg, PA being torn down to have the body restored. It goes for media blasting on Tuesday.

Here are the latest pix:

**JDraper** · 04-01-2005, 07:47 PM

More pix from today:

aldive · 04-01-2005, 08:02 PM

Jeff, two questions:

(1) How much ( $ ) do you have in that motor?
(2) What is the body work costing?

Thanks ..........

**Blee1099** · 04-01-2005, 08:03 PM

That car in the first few pics looks familiar. I think part of my necks is on the seat from Jeff having a little too much fun with it.

*j602* · 04-01-2005, 10:54 PM

Schweet. So what kind of numbers do you expect, power wise?

SVO · 04-02-2005, 06:14 AM

That's great Jeff, kinda reminds me of a certian 65' convertible last year!

Thanx for sharing and please keep us posted (more progress pics)

Last years 65' Vert project

P.S. on the way here in a week or two I have a Vette restoration project arriving.

P.S.S. Are you going with the Flaming River manual steering or the regualar steering box (4 turn hopefully)?

Jeff

**JDraper** · 04-02-2005, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j602

Schweet. So what kind of numbers do you expect, power wise?

I'm expecting about 320hp out of the motor. We ran the car all last fall and winter with it, and I'd say my guess to the hp will be pretty good. It will be dynoed and tweaked after the restoration.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVO

P.S.S. Are you going with the Flaming River manual steering or the regualar steering box (4 turn hopefully)?

We're keeping the factory power steering. The car came with a bunch of factory options that make it kinda unique, so they stay. It has factory air, factory power steering, a factory remote trunk release, and the long console.

BTW, for anyone wondering, this will NOT be a trailer queen!!!!!! It will be driven daily (as long as the pavement is dry

).

Heavymentill · 04-02-2005, 09:00 AM

What all have you done to your engine? I know the Hipo's came with 271 hp. What kinda parts did you, or are you going to throw at it to get 350 hp? Also good choice on keeping the power steering mine is a bitch tryin maneuver at creeping speed.

*dreamr* · 04-02-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1996Limited

What all have you done to your engine? I know the Hipo's came with 271 hp. What kinda parts did you, or are you going to throw at it to get 350 hp? Also good choice on keeping the power steering mine is a bitch tryin maneuver at creeping speed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDraper

Engine
Block and all cast iron parts painted black
289 Block bored .040" over
Edlebrock Performer heads
Edlebrock Performer intake
Edlebrock Performer cam
Holley Street Avenger 575 cfm carb
Holley Fuel pump/regulator
Crane 1.6 roller rockers
Accel electronic ignition
MAC long tube headers
Summit balancer
Mustang Powered by Ford aluminum valve covers
Chrome alternator/pan/dipstick/coil
Be Cool Aluminum Radiator
High flow water pump
-AN fittings and braided hoses throughout

I'm jealous!!

**JDraper** · 04-02-2005, 07:37 PM

Couple more pix of the demolition...had to retrieve 'em from my work computer.

*Spas* · 04-03-2005, 05:41 PM

I still remember when I picked it up and tried to load it on the wrecker... I was afraid to touch it for fear of a scratch...

NOW LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Augh, it hurts to see it in that shape but it has to be done, right? Damn thing was so clean I didn't think it had any rust on it, lol. Did Sue or Rachel come up with a name for the old girl yet?

SVO · 04-03-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spas

Did Sue or Rachel come up with a name for the old girl yet?

Little Red Rides Though the Hood

**JDraper** · 04-03-2005, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spas

...... Did Sue or Rachel come up with a name for the old girl yet?

The old girl already has a name.......

Sue

(yeah, I'll be dead when she reads this

)

**Blee1099** · 04-03-2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDraper

The old girl already has a name.......

Sue

(yeah, I'll be dead when she reads this

)

I feel sorry for you if she reads that Jeff.. then again I'll be up there next weekend so I'd better be on my best behavior.

*Spas* · 04-03-2005, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDraper

The old girl already has a name.......

Sue

(yeah, I'll be dead when she reads this

)

WOW. It's been nice knowing you, Jeff

Susan, can I have the Mach after his funeral????

**JDraper** · 04-08-2005, 03:58 PM

Well, I'm still writing, so Sue hasn't killed me yet :p .
The car is back from media blasting, so here are some more pix. The frame and a lot of the metal is good, but some is a little rusty/dented. We're going to have the following unibody sheet metal replaced: Both quarter panels, floorboards on both sides, right front battery apron, left front strut rod bracket, trunk floor, left rear trunk upper corner.

*Premier* · 04-08-2005, 07:26 PM

Wow..

**JDraper** · 04-15-2005, 07:54 PM

More pix

04-01-2005, 07:39 PM	#1
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	'66 Mustang Restomod Log Just thought I'd post a log on the restoration of our '66 Mustang. We're doing a restomod on it. The body and interior will be factory stock, but we have upgraded the drivetrain and the suspension. Specs on the upgrades: Engine Block and all cast iron parts painted black 289 Block bored .040" over Edlebrock Performer heads Edlebrock Performer intake Edlebrock Performer cam Holley Street Avenger 575 cfm carb Holley Fuel pump/regulator Crane 1.6 roller rockers Accel electronic ignition MAC long tube headers Summit balancer Mustang Powered by Ford aluminum valve covers Chrome alternator/pan/dipstick/coil Be Cool Aluminum Radiator High flow water pump -AN fittings and braided hoses throughout Drivetrain/Suspension T-5 manual transmission Ford Racing hydraulic clutch Auburn 3.27 trac-loc 8" rear SSBC Stainless power front disc brakes Shelby springs KYB Shocks 1.25" front stabilizer .75" rear stabilizer Chrome transport bar Chrome Monte-Carlo bar Audio Kenwood "Mustang" radio (looks like factory two post) Sony 10 CD changer in trunk Polk Audio Speakers Here are a couple of pix of it before the restoration began: Attached Images __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

04-01-2005, 07:41 PM	#2
bmxking5 Rollover Posse Member Monroe, GA '93 Sport & '96 XLT Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,812 Vehicle Specs	Awesome. Posting for updates/pics. __________________ Weekend Toy: '93 Explorer 2dr - Full-width D44/9" swap, disc f/r, 37" Nittos, 4.88s locked rear, hi steer '96 Explorer 5.0 - Lifted, Magnaflow, Mac, TMH, 33s, TOTALLED!! New DD: '01 F150 Supercrew 4x4 - Magnaflow Hi-Flow cats & Muffler, powdercoated FX4 wheels, leveling kit

04-01-2005, 07:44 PM	#3
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The car is currently at CJ Pony Parts in Harrisburg, PA being torn down to have the body restored. It goes for media blasting on Tuesday. Here are the latest pix: Attached Images __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

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JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	More pix from today: Attached Images __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

04-01-2005, 08:02 PM	#5
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04-01-2005, 08:03 PM	#6
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SVO Moderator Emeritus/Doctor Bastrop/Austin, Tx Turbocharged Navajo LX Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,675 Vehicle Specs	That's great Jeff, kinda reminds me of a certian 65' convertible last year! Thanx for sharing and please keep us posted (more progress pics) Last years 65' Vert project P.S. on the way here in a week or two I have a Vette restoration project arriving. P.S.S. Are you going with the Flaming River manual steering or the regualar steering box (4 turn hopefully)? Jeff __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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Heavymentill Wannabe Elite Explorer Ann Arbor, Michigan 96 Explorer Limited Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 591 Vehicle Specs	What all have you done to your engine? I know the Hipo's came with 271 hp. What kinda parts did you, or are you going to throw at it to get 350 hp? Also good choice on keeping the power steering mine is a bitch tryin maneuver at creeping speed. __________________

04-02-2005, 07:37 PM	#12
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Couple more pix of the demolition...had to retrieve 'em from my work computer. Attached Images __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

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Spas It's all Jack's fault Freakland, Pa 5 Sploder herd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,658 Vehicle Specs	I still remember when I picked it up and tried to load it on the wrecker... I was afraid to touch it for fear of a scratch... NOW LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Augh, it hurts to see it in that shape but it has to be done, right? Damn thing was so clean I didn't think it had any rust on it, lol. Did Sue or Rachel come up with a name for the old girl yet? __________________ My machines: Blackjack, Morgan and Bullet. (Plus Frankenstein, Blackjack's b!tch ). Come hang with the cool kids this June!

04-08-2005, 03:58 PM	#18
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well, I'm still writing, so Sue hasn't killed me yet :p . The car is back from media blasting, so here are some more pix. The frame and a lot of the metal is good, but some is a little rusty/dented. We're going to have the following unibody sheet metal replaced: Both quarter panels, floorboards on both sides, right front battery apron, left front strut rod bracket, trunk floor, left rear trunk upper corner. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

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JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	More pix __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website