The Mustang is a project that I've enjoyed for years. My enjoyment of it has diminished over time as there are fewer items remaining on the car that I find rewarding to complete. I've begun to create projects that are not as important as paint in a way to distract me with continued progress just not in the best direction.
I'm left with paint to consider it complete but can't do that myself and don't want to spend the $25k quoted locally for a top notch paint job. The plan I'm going to move forward with is to address the remainder of the items with the car to make it an exceptional driver. I'll then address the rust and see about getting paint work performed without completely taking it all apart to restore it fully.
Instead of spending the money to paint it, I took the money I'd accumulated and purchased a 1993 Mustang. That car has been attracting more of my time lately but I will ultimately return to get some more work done on the '67.
The 2027 Power Tour is likely to come back close enough to where I live to participate again. I mentioned it to my son and he suggested he drive the '67 and I drive the '93 which would be pretty awesome. However, there are a number of things I would want to accomplish on both cars for that to happen. That said, I've a year to make all of those things happen which is certainly feasible.
What is on the to-do list:
- Front Brakes - Braking power is reduced and I'm not sure of the reason.
- Parking Brake - The parking brake hasn't worked in years and he would need it.
- Radio Wiring - I placed the Alpine in the '93 for a bit and need to get this back right.
- Front Fuel Filter Mount - This is a residual project from the Sniper installation.
- Hood Alignment - A hood hinge needs to be adjusted so the hood closes properly.
- Clutch Reservoir - This needs a new mount and a replacement lid - hit by hinge.
- Headlight Wiring - Still remaining from the failure during Power Tour 2023
- Swap Thermostat Housing - Get AutoMeter gauge working again.
- Fix Leaks - There always seem to be leaks for some reason.
- Fan Wiring - Switch to Sniper controlled fans
- A/C Vent Tube - Swap to avoid condensation dripping into floorboard
- Battery Clamp - The positive side clamp is broken.
- Shock Tops & Strike Bar - This is clean up and touching up with paint.
- Fix Parking Brake - This never seems to want to work properly.
- EFI Wiring - Clean up the EFI wiring
- Driver Door Rust
- Rear Deck Lid Rust
- Repair Tail Light Panel
- Rear Quarter Panels
- Paint!
