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Re: new car

Discussion in 'Shelby Mustang List' started by Robert Gaines, Apr 11, 2005.

  1. Put A/C , disc brakes in it and a nice stereo and let her enjoy it the
    way it is . I think these options will add to and not detract from the
    value. Sounds like it has great potential. Bob G
    On Monday, April 11, 2005, at 06:45 PM, Dan Wilcox wrote:

    > Just have to share my good fortune. Found a 1965 Mustang Fastback w/
    > 61K
    > miles, 289, 2V, auto for $7500. Extremely clean underside (no rust
    > what so
    > ever, had to have been in garage most of life), like new original
    > interior
    > and slight rust on bottom of doors and small rust starting behind one
    > rear
    > fender. Car is in great original shape
    >
    > except..........
    >
    > Has 66 Shelby side windows, 66 side scoops and fiberglass Shelby style
    > hood.
    >
    > So, group, which way should I go with the car?? I'm open to ideas. I
    > have
    > a 68 fastback that is "hotrodded" w/ 351 W built up , etc. for my fun
    > car
    > and the 68 KR Convertible for my Shelby original.
    >
    > What to do, what to do.............
    >
    > I'd like something my wife could enjoy, so don't want it too wild or
    > loud,
    > but it should be a fun, enjoyable driving car.
    >
    > thoughts?? disk brakes (power or not), rack and pinion steering??, sway
    > bars & lowering springs?, lower the A arm (Shelby style, not sure of the
    > value of this), AC or not, ???????
    >
    > Car is red interior w/ Wilmington White and Red stripes.
    >
    > Appreciate any ideas.
    >
    > Dan Wilcox
    > Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
    >
     

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