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Made a 1100 mile trip from Kansas to Louisiana to pick it up.
Engine had been sitting outside the car for 1.5 years, easily the weak point of the deal.
Originally thought to be a 289, its actually an 80's 302 from a Thunderbird.
Some engine rust from being outside for so long, we were planning on rebuilding it anyway.
Close up of the Piston.
The walls themselves don't appear to be bad, but well have them honed out professionally.
Floor pans aren't too bad, few spots need touched up, but nothing major.
Standing triumphantly in the engine compartment. This was 2 days before I got my hair cut, don't judge.
XiroInfinity
The hair is not even worth mentioning, sir.
Milchsteak
America must be heaven for car guys. All those cheap, beautiful, old cars standing on junkyards. Thats how I imagine it at least.
Slvrdgr
Nice find! And in surprisingly good condition! That motor is solid as well, needs new accessories and an overhaul on the heads/ intake.
ihateyouall888
This isn’t done, I’m in the internet and if i don’t get instant gratification I’m pissed.
Johnnyapplesseed
Anything before 1969 has got to be my favorite years for the Mustang. I currently own an 83' V6 and I love the hell out of it.
Barjack
Now sneeze in the direction of the "drop in" gas tank and watch it explode
RichT93
As a non mechanic...I liked the picture with the shiny thing in it
GilderoyPopDropNLockart
My first thought as well
bushpotato
Oh, my god... the best year of Mustang too (imo), you lucky, beautiful son of a bitch.
SovietGenie
Crazy how nature do that.
asa1967
I've got one of those. Same year, same godawful color. I'm painting it blue (one day)
HuskyNamedApollo
Hey Nick! Lol
JizzOnAllTheThings
I need updates on this
BohemianWaxwing
I wish you luck with your car fellow kansas city resident!
kublicon90
As soon as someone says "don't judge", I judge
schuter
Kansas and Louisiana? Bastions of political ineptitude.
EpicPancakes
Read title as "1968 masturbating." Ended up disappointed.
bananerbread
Being a Chevy guy, it always baffles me just how tiny those little Ford small blocks are. And they still made comparable power.
JakHawk9OOO
Updates need to come quick!
flannelseason
But where do you keep pussy magnet?
GilderoyPopDropNLockart
I'm no expert but I don't the car will run very well with you standing were the engine needs to be.
BopNiblets
How do I use a microwave?
AManWithHalfAPlan
What did you end up paying for it? If you don't mind me asking! Beautiful project, best of luck with the resto!
partty1
$1500 for the car, about $300 for a car trailer and gas for transit.
dwimmerlaik
I have a blue one of those in my carport that needs a fixin up.
partty1
Go for it, grab some friends and a 12 pack and have fun.
CutChemist
OP looks 6'3 220lbs? And holy shit I didn't realize Kansas was so far from Fl.
KrondorMocker
GO GET A HAIRCU-...... oh nm....
partty1
Busy with school and work, not a lot of time I could get hair cut.
blackletum
Do what I did. Bought some hair clippers like the ones the hair stylists use, slap on a #4 and buzz my own head.
freshprinceofberlin
That's what I do too. It takes some practice but now I got the hang of it. No ragrets.
blackletum
The only thing I still muck up is getting the hairline at the base of my neck perfectly straight.
GiveAManASandwichAndHeIsFullForADay
Take care of her OP, do it for the people like me who dream of owning one but will never get to. Update please.
partty1
While kind of expensive for a show car, this starter only cost me $1500. It can be reasonable depending on your taste.
tinnerz58
I for one will never be able to do this sadly as a. There aren't 60's muscle cars just lying around peoples yards in the UK 1/2
partty1
Should have fought harder for those colonies.....
tinnerz58
And b. There's no chance of me being able to afford a garage that size to work in any time before I'm 60!
GiveAManASandwichAndHeIsFullForADay
Aye but im a broke high schooler who isnt allowed to get a job ;-; Maybe in 10 years
partty1
ye. 19 and in College. If you really want something, you make time for it. Odd about you not being able to get a job, extra curricular?
GiveAManASandwichAndHeIsFullForADay
Mother. She loves to rant how i have too much free time and stay on the house but wont let me get a job to pay off a truck and such.
whiskeybidness
cool. update with finished car!
oifaen
*haircut
jra12
And the haircut
TheBoysInTheLab
It will be years before he gets a haircut. He's gonna take the time and do it right.
partty1
It will be years before were finished. We're gonna take the time and do it right.
MoccaFixer
good luck
adeliciousdonut
but I want it NOW!
ThirdRock
How’s the car, coming along?
knarlygoat
Hey I'm looking at starting the same project and I'd love to talk about how you picked that car to start message me!
Xeropoint
What part of kansas?
scaleforbanana
4 years later, mint condition, cherry red, maiden voyage aaaaand t boned by someone texting.
ArdvarkRoticeryChicken
A friend of mine restored a 68 as well. Convertible, took him years just to find original parts. Well worth the effort, beautiful cars.Grats
SushiPooper
We still want updates :)
Salocin1
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SushiPooper
You left a "." On my comment on my comment about us wanting updates on a post and op had an update so I'm letting you know.
Salocin1
<3!