We have maintained the Metuchen, NJ assembly plant factory:
? Power Steering ? Deluxe Seat Belts
? Manual Air Conditioning ? Tinted Windows
? Ginger Interior and Carpeting ? Automatic Transmission
? Hounds tooth Cloth Seats ? (2V) 302 CID V8 Engine
The Mustang was largely preserved when we purchased the car at the end of 2006. The frame was straight and without rust. Rust existed under the battery tray, but that repressented the only large significant body rust. Rust did exist on places such as the brake lines that had to be replaced. The car had only about 38,000 actual miles. It was obvious that the car for many year had rarely, if ever, been driven. Due to sun and age, the car needed some care.
The car was purschased by someone who didn't realize what steps needed to be taken to bring the car out of hibernation. He cracked a ring and bought it to us for help. He began to realize the time, money and effort that would need to be taken to properly care for the car. He opeed to give the car a good home and sold it to us.
The car was reborn the first quarter of 2007 in Longwood, Florida at all Pro Automotive on South Hwy 17-92. Chad rebuilt the engine and Largely left it stock. The cam was changed to give it true muscle character. We also converted the car from single to dual exhaust with stainless steel tips we fabricated. While the transmission did not exhibit any problems, we opted to have it gone through and replace parts that had degraded with time. The shocks and leaf springs were replaced to lift what age had caused to sag. To preserve the car, we removed the vinyl top to make sure no rust was growing there. We were thrilled to find it to be clean, rust free metal. To add a little character, we added a rear fin, like you would see on a MACH I. The trunk lid was not designed to handle the wing and we fabricated a stainless steel support system. We added a chin spoiler to balance the wing.
In January 2008, we replaced the 14 inch factory hubcaps and white wall tires with 15 inch Magnum 500s and raised white letter tires. We think the wheels and tires make the car a bit more sporty and easier to handle.
While the car is not yet perfect on the outside, the engine and structure is solid.
January 11, 2011, 2:22 am
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