cletus Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Nice. I know the stereotype you are referring to which I think unfortunately makes people look down on a pretty good car. Easy to get parts for, relatively light and compact for an American car, heaps of aftermarket mods available I'd like a 68 notchback and it would look as though it came out of a 90s car craft article on "budget 11 second streeters" or something like that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Nice. My brother bought a 6 cyl poverty pack mustang for $14k and his wife has dailied it for years. Put an Aussie 2v head on it but otherwise stock, drums all round etc. He talked about upgrading drivetrain but it's far more interesting like it is. Draws a crowd whenever he parks. If you avoid the boomer stereotype with the jackets/hats etc they're a good honest old car that still looks sweet... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Welcome! I have a 68 Notchback, similar condition to yours. Have had it for like 13 years and still love it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Thanks for the feedback fellas. I really appreciate your comments. I was offered a mint 6 pack blue on blue about 6 weeks back and was really tempted but it was only $7K less than what I ended up paying for this 289, so I'm glad I waited. And thanks Clint for setting up a discussion thread for me. It's been a while since I did one and I was wracking my brain last night trying to remember how I did the last one, so thanks heaps for helping me out. We took the Tang for a quick drive along the beachfront this morning and I just can't wipe the smile off my face. Definitely good bang for buck to be found in these. I've been watching the Mustang market from afar for almost 5 years now and in typical OCD fashion I've been keeping a spreadsheet listing all "near factory" ones that have come up for sale. Looking back through my records it seems to me like they are one of the few cars that hasn't been hit too harshly with Covid tax. The price of classic Holdens and Chevys has just gone crazy of late here in Straya. I've got a lot to learn about Mustangs so its good to know that I have a support network on oldschool that I can ask for assistance from. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuzz Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Nice ride, love the availability of parts on these. ill be the first to say it - looks ripe for a barra swap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Nah, mate. That'd ruin it. Prob go harder though. Jokes aside I hope you'll be happy with your new toy @Flash. I'd kind of like an old six banger one myself. Probably bugger all of those left cos so many prefer the V8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 This looks very well specced as well! I can see power brakes, so I assume discs up front? I see power steering too. Console and A/C? They're so much nicer to drive with all of that. Mine is only missing the A/C, but on a hot day it really bloody misses it haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, anglia4 said: This looks very well specced as well! I can see power brakes, so I assume discs up front? I see power steering too. Console and A/C? They're so much nicer to drive with all of that. Mine is only missing the A/C, but on a hot day it really bloody misses it haha. Yep discs up front. The power steer is surprisingly good although I've heard mixed reports on them. The a/c compressor and condenser came with some other spares in the boot so that's the first thing that needs sorting as it gets pretty toasty here in Queensland. Its not the original piston based compressor so looks like it has had an upgrade somewhere along the line, but time will tell on whether the compressor is still any good. The other interesting thing that it still has is the original C4 "green dot" transmission which I thought would have been long gone by now. Previous owner was kind enough to include the original distributor, 2 barrel inlet manifold, carby and factory air cleaner. Not that I'll ever fit them, but it's nice to have the original bits and pieces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Solid looking Mustang. I really don't understand some peoples wheel choices, good to see they are going 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thanks @NominalYep, totally agree. Spoils the classic look in my opinion. I've been looking for something a little bit different to the usual Magnums or Scott Drake chromed steels. I worry about the quality of modern chrome from a longevity point of view. Would prefer something in alloy with a lip that I can buff up every now and again. I'm currently leaning towards going with these in 15 x 8 with period looking BFGs in a 60 profile. Total diameter for the proposed wheel / tyre combo comes in 10mm more than the current wheels, so pretty close. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Have been running Narva h4 LEDs in my HiAce for almost 6 months, will never go back to incandescent bulbs again! They make the +50 bulbs I had seem like candles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Raizer said: Have been running Narva h4 LEDs in my HiAce for almost 6 months, will never go back to incandescent bulbs again! They make the +50 bulbs I had seem like candles Thanks for the feedback @Raizer. Am I correct in assuming I shouldn't have to fit relays to run the h4 LEDs ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, Flash said: Thanks for the feedback @Raizer. Am I correct in assuming I shouldn't have to fit relays to run the h4 LEDs ? Far as I'm aware they use less power than an incandescent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Those LED things are heinous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 3 hours ago, SOHC said: Those LED things are heinous Yep, agree. My temporary sealed beams look much better but the light they produce is pretty poor by modern standards. I've got a set of semi sealed units on their way and have taken @Raizer's advice and ordered a set of Narva H4 LED bulbs. Can't wait to get them fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Flash said: Yep, agree. My temporary sealed beams look much better but the light they produce is pretty poor by modern standards. I've got a set of semi sealed units on their way and have taken @Raizer's advice and ordered a set of Narva H4 LED bulbs. Can't wait to get them fitted. Semi sealed units may look funny if they have the flat glass that sticks out, problem is the sealed beam units they sell now last about 10 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piazzanoob Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 23/12/2021 at 20:41, Flash said: Thanks for the feedback @Raizer. Am I correct in assuming I shouldn't have to fit relays to run the h4 LEDs ? I would be fitting a relay to the front lights that's for sure helps with light output and load on the system as the wiring on these old cars can be quite bad. and definitely when upgrading the lights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 sanding x's? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Find previous bodywork jockey and apply ball-pein hammer? Doesn’t help with the ripply door though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 13 hours ago, tortron said: sanding x's? Excellent tips there. Thanks for sharing Tori. I've learnt something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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