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What ever came about with this build? I would love to see the finished product. Excellent build. Long time fan of the forgotten years of the Mustang II
1978 Mustang II
- Thread starter rusty428cj
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rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
I would love to see it finished and driving it. This was taken today. Not forgotten just on hold. I thought I had a good 302 engine that had been rebuilt but it wasn't any good. It was already .030 over and the cylinder walls had a few deep scratches along with the crank valves were stuck in the heads so not much is usable. My wife wants me to get the SPI red coupe finished first.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
The engine looked great until we took it apart and found the machine work was not done properly and is mostly junk. We have decided to rebuild the original engine.
I'm not finished making all the brake lines.
I'm not finished making all the brake lines.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
Brian and I lined up the front bumper yesterday.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
Yesterday morning I dropped the Mustang II off to have the headliner installed and picked it up today,
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
I went to the 5th annual Mustang II show hosted by the NE Mustang Club held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds very close to Blairsville the home of SPI. I wanted to stop by SPI but there wasn't enough time. Logan who answers the phone came by and also Andy and Brian Kives stopped by and introduced themselves. It was great meeting them. The Mustang II wasn't finished and had no engine or transmission but it was a hit because ot that bright SPI Orange paint.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
The Mustang II has gotten a lot of attention at 3 more shows in November. Everbody loves that bright Orange SPI paint.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
After taking the Mustang II to car shows last year because of that bright SPI Orange paint I have two complete restorations in the shop and a new employee who is learning and doing a great job. The sad thing is it still looks the same as last year.
rusty428cj
Rusty Gillis
Today I decided to spend the afternoon installing rear disc brakes on the Mustang II.
v8garage
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Nice work, it takes me back. I had one when I was in my early twenties, Tomato Red, I put a 289 from a road racer in it, wild cam and a 750 Holley double pumper. As they say, it would pass anything but a gas station. I’d all but forgotten about that car. You do great work!