1969 Mustang Coupe

Nabster · February 19th, 2008, 05:10 AM

EDIT: New updates/pics posted Oct. 9th.

May as well share this.

She was my mom's first car during high school, into college, then into her mom's garage for 10 or so years before we brought it up here where we drove it for a summer then we parked it outside as we didn't have the money on hand to get a decent restoration. Come time for me to get my first car, we decided rather than buy one to just use the money to start the restoration. As it sits now, the engine is about the only thing that hasn't had recent work, but I'll be getting a tuneup this spring sometime, perhaps a complete rebuild depending on how much money I put away for it.

Before restoration:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/car.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/DSC02010.jpg

During:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/DSC02045.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/DSC02047.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/1103061306.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/1027061617.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/DSC02274.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/DSC02273.jpg

After:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/DSC027381.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/Nabster69-01PassengerSide.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/Mustang%20Restoration/Mustang%20Timeline/Nabster69-01PassengerInterior.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8688/img05361yd7.jpg

And during the long winter months for when it's not feasible (or sane) to drive that, I bought this last summer. '01 Grand Prix GTP. So far the only thing I've done with it is replace the headlight lenses to a bit of an upgrade.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/Nabsterdude02/DSC02931.jpg

EDIT: New updates/pics posted Oct. 9th.

littletones · February 19th, 2008, 05:12 AM

pretty. can i touch?

powah · February 19th, 2008, 05:18 AM

Awesome job images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Quiky · February 19th, 2008, 05:22 AM

Welcome to the Mustang club. images/smilies/smile.gif

TomCat · February 19th, 2008, 05:32 AM

It's a beauty. Just need to drop a 427 under the hood.

gtrietsc · February 19th, 2008, 05:46 AM

Wow. Nice restore! I love the 69 and 70 Mustangs. Wish I could afford a nice Mach 1...

Crazyjeeper · February 19th, 2008, 05:48 AM

That is a lovely car. I'm quite jealous. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Shawn · February 19th, 2008, 05:49 AM

What's there to say? It's a sure classic and I like the new paintjob a lot.

Congrats.

Nabster · February 19th, 2008, 05:58 AM

Thanks everyone, I'm happy to have it and it's a blast to drive around.

And I forgot my other driver, I edited that in at the bottom.

Punisher Bass · February 19th, 2008, 07:20 AM

Welcome to the 3800 owners club. images/smilies/welcome.gif

Not only that, but you've got the supercharged version just like me. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Not only is a 3800 owner rare around here, but far as I know we're now the only two people to have the SC version. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

As for the Mustang, I don't care for the pea soup color, but the quality of the restoration looks really nice.

Nabster · February 19th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punisher Bass

Welcome to the 3800 owners club. images/smilies/welcome.gif

Not only that, but you've got the supercharged version just like me. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Not only is a 3800 owner rare around here, but far as I know we're now the only two people to have the SC version. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

As for the Mustang, I don't care for the pea soup color, but the quality of the restoration looks really nice.

I'm thinking come spring I may look into getting the performance shift kit thing for the grand prix for a little more fun. It's already a hoot as is, I can't imagine after that kit.

As for the mustang color, I tell you the pictures don't do it justice. In person it's a bit shocking at first but if you look at it a bit you'll notice how nice it is, then if you see it in certain sunlight it turns a brilliant gold. It's definitely an acquired taste for that color, which by the way is "Legend Lime." images/smilies/wink.gif

fbc · February 19th, 2008, 07:37 AM

the 'stang, congrats on giving it a new life.

Punisher Bass · February 19th, 2008, 07:38 AM

I do hope you've put some subframe connectors under it, unlike some other people around here.

MattD1zzl3 · February 19th, 2008, 04:23 PM

No videos of it running?

I DEMAND AN IMPRESSIVE BURNOUT! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Nabster · February 19th, 2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

No videos of it running?

I DEMAND AN IMPRESSIVE BURNOUT! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Perhaps when the inch of ice that's glazed over our roads is gone images/smilies/sad.gif

deltableh · February 19th, 2008, 05:26 PM

Legend Lime... heck of a color. I belong to a model-car building forum, and after the 2005 Mustang came out, there was huge demand (and then a supply images/smilies/smile.gif

) of Legend Lime. The Mustang looks great. The restoration is top notch, and it's nice to see a classic properly taken car of. The shoes on it are perfect images/smilies/smile.gif

MattD1zzl3 · February 19th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabster

Perhaps when the inch of ice that's glazed over our roads is gone images/smilies/sad.gif

Ah, i see...

Living in miami for damn near 3 years makes you forget about things like "winter" and "weather ever changing" images/smilies/biggrin.gif

airmenair · February 19th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Althought I can't see the pictures right now since I'm at work, sweet car! (I'll base that on what everyone else is saying). I've got a 67 Mustang coupe as well, same color too! In the midst of restoration.

Blayde · February 19th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Great Mustang images/smilies/biggrin.gif

, nice work on the restoration

McLightning95 · February 19th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Absolutely Beautiful! The 1964-70's Mustangs are the best looking by far. images/smilies/wub.gif

One of these days I hope I can have one too. *crosses fingers*

February 19th, 2008, 05:10 AM	#1
Nabster Joined: Oct 15th, 2007 Last Online: 07:45 AM Location: Laramie, Wyoming Age: 20 Posts: 274 Car: 1969 Mustang Coupe - 01 Grand Prix GTP Rep Power: 10	1969 Mustang Coupe EDIT: New updates/pics posted Oct. 9th. May as well share this. She was my mom's first car during high school, into college, then into her mom's garage for 10 or so years before we brought it up here where we drove it for a summer then we parked it outside as we didn't have the money on hand to get a decent restoration. Come time for me to get my first car, we decided rather than buy one to just use the money to start the restoration. As it sits now, the engine is about the only thing that hasn't had recent work, but I'll be getting a tuneup this spring sometime, perhaps a complete rebuild depending on how much money I put away for it. Before restoration: During: After: And during the long winter months for when it's not feasible (or sane) to drive that, I bought this last summer. '01 Grand Prix GTP. So far the only thing I've done with it is replace the headlight lenses to a bit of an upgrade. EDIT: New updates/pics posted Oct. 9th. Last edited by Nabster; October 9th, 2008 at 11:49 PM..

February 19th, 2008, 05:18 AM	#3
powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: NZ Age: 15 Posts: 1,233 Rep Power: 12	Awesome job __________________

February 19th, 2008, 05:22 AM	#4
Quiky You know you want me.. Joined: Aug 21st, 2005 Last Online: 11:51 AM Posts: 2,262 LFS Status: Rep Power: 166	Welcome to the Mustang club. __________________ + Rep me, and fight the lazy Viper007Bond!

February 19th, 2008, 05:32 AM	#5
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 11:51 AM Location: Chandler, Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 3,314 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 40	It's a beauty. Just need to drop a 427 under the hood. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

February 19th, 2008, 05:46 AM	#6
gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 07:41 AM Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 31 Posts: 903 Car: '06 Suzuki Katana, '02 Lexus IS300, '07 Ford F-150 Rep Power: 17	Wow. Nice restore! I love the 69 and 70 Mustangs. Wish I could afford a nice Mach 1... __________________

February 19th, 2008, 05:12 AM	#2
littletones Joined: Jan 29th, 2008 Last Online: 04:20 AM Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 34 Car: 2006 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 4	pretty. can i touch?

February 19th, 2008, 05:48 AM	#7
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 04:26 AM Location: Texas Age: 19 Posts: 2,497 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 50	That is a lovely car. I'm quite jealous. __________________ Toy: 1985 Jeep CJ7 Lifted and Locked Daily Driver: 1997 Ford F150 4.6L with a massive 220hp MSI P6N Diamond 680i, E8400 @ 3.15ghz, CM Hyper 212 Cooler, XFX 8800GT 512mb Extreme, MSI 8400GS, Creative X-FI, 2x1gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, PC Power & Cooling 610w EPS12v, 1.6tb of HDD, CM Centurion 690.

February 19th, 2008, 05:49 AM	#8
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 08:56 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,324 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 86	What's there to say? It's a sure classic and I like the new paintjob a lot. Congrats.

February 19th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#9
Nabster Joined: Oct 15th, 2007 Last Online: 07:45 AM Location: Laramie, Wyoming Age: 20 Posts: 274 Car: 1969 Mustang Coupe - 01 Grand Prix GTP Rep Power: 10	Thanks everyone, I'm happy to have it and it's a blast to drive around. And I forgot my other driver, I edited that in at the bottom.

February 19th, 2008, 07:20 AM	#10
Punisher Bass Resident Buick Ninja Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 02:55 AM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 24 Posts: 1,263 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 39	Welcome to the 3800 owners club. Not only that, but you've got the supercharged version just like me. Not only is a 3800 owner rare around here, but far as I know we're now the only two people to have the SC version. As for the Mustang, I don't care for the pea soup color, but the quality of the restoration looks really nice. __________________ Mighty Buick Of Destruction

February 19th, 2008, 07:37 AM	#12
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 11:37 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,351 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 77	the 'stang, congrats on giving it a new life. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

February 19th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#13
Punisher Bass Resident Buick Ninja Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 02:55 AM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 24 Posts: 1,263 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 39	I do hope you've put some subframe connectors under it, unlike some other people around here. __________________ Mighty Buick Of Destruction

February 19th, 2008, 05:26 PM	#16
deltableh Joined: Nov 5th, 2007 Last Online: 04:00 AM Age: 22 Posts: 202 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door Rep Power: 7	Legend Lime... heck of a color. I belong to a model-car building forum, and after the 2005 Mustang came out, there was huge demand (and then a supply ) of Legend Lime. The Mustang looks great. The restoration is top notch, and it's nice to see a classic properly taken car of. The shoes on it are perfect

February 19th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#18
airmenair Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 04:54 AM Location: Arlington, Texas, USA Posts: 1,114 Rep Power: 26	Althought I can't see the pictures right now since I'm at work, sweet car! (I'll base that on what everyone else is saying). I've got a 67 Mustang coupe as well, same color too! In the midst of restoration.

February 19th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#19
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: 11:24 AM Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,900 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 52	Great Mustang , nice work on the restoration __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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February 19th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#20
McLightning95 Mustang Girl Joined: Jan 2nd, 2007 Last Online: November 24th, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 109 Car: 2004 Mazda3 Rep Power: 11	Absolutely Beautiful! The 1964-70's Mustangs are the best looking by far. One of these days I hope I can have one too. crosses fingers __________________ "You'd find it easier to be bad than good if you had red hair, people who haven't red hair don't know what trouble is." - Anne of Green Gables