Ford The Brentstangs.....68 Mustang build

[JackA]

Unfortunately a good friend lost his battle with cancer alittle less then a year ago. He was a huge early Mustang fan and had accumulated a large stash of parts and several cars. Last time I saw him, he asked me to restore a 1968 Mustang for his widow. He had set aside money and had alot of the parts. There's alot more to the story, but that's for another day.

In the meantime, I have started on the 1968. It's basically getting a full resto or kind of a restomod build. It will be Acapulco blue with white stripes and a black interior. It's also being upgraded to a later model 5.0 HO roller motor, overdrive transmission, disc brakes and air conditioning.

Here's the progress so far......

 

[JackA]

Once in the garage, I removed the late model wheels and wheel spacers ( I hate spacers). Gutted the interior and removed the gas tank.

 

[JackA]

Next thing, I hauled it to my buddy's place. Put it on his lift and pressure washed the bottom.

 

[JackA]

At this point, I am removing everything suspension and brake wise. Then will clean, repaint, undercoat the chassis, and start bolting on the new goodies.

 

[Chilkoot]

Always love your builds regardless of what vehicle you’re working on. You’re a great friend for carrying out their wishes. Hope this one goes smoothly for you.

 

[JackA]

Started checking out the motor for this 68. It actually came with another car my buddy bought, but he wanted it in this car. It appears to be a 5.0 HO roller motor. I gotta check numbers to verify. It's brand spanking new. Has a nice aftermarket accessory drive too.
I plan to remove a few things and paint it the era correct color.

 

[JackA]

Removed the rear axle and all associated bits. Got 1" drop springs to match the already purchased front drop springs. Gonna clean, inspect, and reseal the rear end. New brakelines and brakes too.

 

[bobm]

You're a good man. Need more people like you .

 

[JackA]

Got the rear end all taken apart, cleaned up, and some parts are painted. It's a super highway gear 2.80 8 inch. It will be fine for this build though.
Also got the new rear suspension parts. Springs look good.

 

[bobm]

Got a 3 even in my 66 Custom 500. Wish it was lower for tire Smoke

 

[bobm]

428- C6 lots a Fun

 

[bobm]

1st when I got it
2nd with some mods .
3rd the twin Fords.
4th with some mods.

 

[JackA]

Nice. This car is getting a 5.0 HO. There's a possible 351 Cleveland in the plans for another Mustang.

 

[JackA]

Rounded up more parts for the rear. Started removing motor stuff in prep to paint the long block. Made a list of parts to order.

 

[JackA]

Back half of bottom all parts removed. Still need to remove the front suspension. Parts are rolling in. Serious progress coming soon.

 

[JackA]

Got the motor in a proper Ford blue.

 

[JackA]

I cleaned up the back half of the undercarriage. Then gave it a lite coat of some undercoating. Looks alot better. I'll let that dry. Then I can start reassembling the rear suspension.

 

[JackA]

Tried to install the oil pan but had the wrong gasket. Refinished these valve covers instead....lol

 

[JackA]

Rear coming together.......

 

[JackA]

Not necessarily for this 68 Mustang, but I had this Holley rebuilt. It turned out great. Hopefully it runs as good as it looks. This is for the 1969 that I inherited as part of this situation.