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67ChevyRedneck · 08-06-2010, 07:03 PM

This one has always made me smile:

It's supposed to be for freaking out. I think it would fit well around here.

gcburdic · 08-09-2010, 09:26 AM

Pictures

gcburdic · 08-09-2010, 09:27 AM

more

...sorry they are phone camera ones....little bit blurry!!!

gcburdic · 08-09-2010, 09:32 AM

My brother sent those photos this weekend because I will not be able to get there till this weekend!!!.....He said it's got all the original stuff on it still

That 6 banger's got over 128,000 miles on it and sure needs a refresh....thinking of going to a 302

As you can tell the headliner is falling out and my bro said it smelled a little mildew-ey, so we must of been taking on water at some point

Hope the floors aren't too bad....it has been a NC car all it's life though, so maybe nothing terrible!!! My parents stopped driving it in 1982, but we have lugged this 'stang everywhere we've moved over the past 20 years....and I am sure glad they did

Dad said he had it painted back in the 70's, but obviously it's strating to peel....my bro says only surface rust that he sees on the outside...we'll find out more when the disassemble starts......

my67chevytruck · 08-09-2010, 09:48 AM

Looks good Geoff!, hurry up and start the restore!

Bishops Trucks · 08-09-2010, 09:50 AM

I had a couple old Ponies, a '68 Coupe & a '69 Convertable. The 69 was my car as a senior in high school. I loved that thing.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-09-2010, 01:06 PM

Man, you suck. I think we should trade cars. I have more rust in one quarter than you have in the entire car!

gcburdic · 08-09-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Looks good Geoff!, hurry up and start the restore!

Maybe this weekend

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Man, you suck. I think we should trade cars. I have more rust in one quarter than you have in the entire car!

It's your fault I got started on this 'stang.....

maybe we should trade???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I had a couple old Ponies, a '68 Coupe & a '69 Convertable. The 69 was my car as a senior in high school. I loved that thing.

Thanks Bishops....

67ChevyRedneck · 08-09-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

It's your fault I got started on this 'stang.....

maybe we should trade???

I won't apologize for helping you save a deserving Mustang

And sure, I'm up for a trade, just ummmmm, send me progress pics so I can send them to my dad. It'll be a few years before he figures it out

gcburdic · 08-14-2010, 10:52 PM

Went up and started removing the interior to see just how bad it was....found lots of mice nests to start off with, but none of them stuck around for the restore

It's been an NC car all it's life, so things weren't too bad on the floor, kick panels, trunk area, and back seat areas....the roof had some surface rust too....the drivers door had some rust on the outside front corner and about midway back along the bottom outside lip....the driver side rear quarter has some rust through as well,,,,
Dad informed me that the car actually has 229,000 miles on it....yikes, but hey not real bad for over a quarter million miles!!!

Dad also gave me the protecto plate and owners manual showing where my Grandmother purchased the car for my Mom on 9-6-1966

gcburdic · 08-14-2010, 10:54 PM

And without the interior.....First three pics are the driver side floor front to back....last two are the interior roof

gcburdic · 08-14-2010, 11:00 PM

The first three pics are the passenger floor front to back....the front floor had several pinholes that we poked thru....gonna need a fix here....last 2 are the trunk area

gcburdic · 08-14-2010, 11:04 PM

Couple more....dash stripped.....driver side exterior rust....what we found in the trunk once opened, and the old vinyl trunk pad...mouse nest included!!!

....it was pretty beat up.....

67ChevyRedneck · 08-14-2010, 11:40 PM

Yup, somebody's butt definitely bent the roof AND the brace!

Looks friggin great man. That's VERY minimal for those cars.

JohnC · 08-15-2010, 02:05 PM

Looks like a good start. Has a few hiccups, but nothing time and money won't fix.

gcburdic · 08-15-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Yup, somebody's butt definitely bent the roof AND the brace!

Looks friggin great man. That's VERY minimal for those cars.

Wasn't me!!!...Promise

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks like a good start. Has a few hiccups, but nothing time and money won't fix.

I got the time....please send $$$$

67ChevyRedneck · 08-16-2010, 03:34 PM

So Geoff, when do you realistically think you'll start on the car?

I have to build a shed (NO room in the garage to work

) buy a compressor, welder, and rotisserie. I'm hoping this winter.

gcburdic · 08-16-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

So Geoff, when do you realistically think you'll start on the car?

I have to build a shed (NO room in the garage to work

) buy a compressor, welder, and rotisserie. I'm hoping this winter.

Ummm.....I've started man!!!

.....it's on...little by little....hopefully my next move is finish getting everything out from behind the dash and doors, getting the front clip off, and removing the engine/ tranny.....
I think we are gonna try to do the passenger floor pan and rust encapsulate and seal the rest on the interior....it really isn't all that bad???....Or we might get it all blasted and primed to get a true assessment of what we are up against inside and out...can I borrow your rotisserie?

67ChevyRedneck · 08-16-2010, 10:08 PM

Sweet, I wasn't sure if you were just trying to get good pics or if it was "game on."

I'll probably get one in about 6 months... then my car will be on it for about... ohhhhhh, 2 years... you'll be done by then

gcburdic · 08-16-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Sweet, I wasn't sure if you were just trying to get good pics or if it was "game on."

I'll probably get one in about 6 months... then my car will be on it for about... ohhhhhh, 2 years... you'll be done by then

Yeah man....although I didn't find myself too excited at first, after this past weekend, I cannot stop thinking about it

My brother knows a couple of mustang guys in town...we are going to talk to them about a rotisserie and engine/tranny combos too....

red69ss · 08-18-2010, 09:28 PM

cool car and history geoff. Its pretty solid and looks like the floor is solid other than pass. side, like you said maybe just clean and encapsulate . have you been under it ?these cars are known for rusting out in what I believe is called the torque box? or whatever they call them . anyway congrats and good luck with the project.

gcburdic · 08-19-2010, 09:51 AM

Thanks Dwayne....haven't been able to get the car on a lift yet (brother doesn't have power to it)...but we intend on checking it out under there too the next time I'm up there....yikes!!!...hoping it's not real bad!!!

gcburdic · 09-12-2010, 10:44 PM

Went up yesterday and removed the front fenders, hood, side trim, grill, etc....took some pics with the camera phone...not too good, but here they are....

Fenders were in great shape....just a small spot on the driver side under the trim piece, the battery apron/ box area was eaten up pretty bad, but was expected, the grill was in great shape, but the front valence was bent up and dented pretty bad...Dad says it was from a lady backing into him....bumper was junk (as you can see from previous pics).....

Next up is cleaning up the cowl (the Crazies at Ford don't give you any simple way to get in there....so we may have to "oil can" it to make sure they are ok...lots of leaves in there....hoping for the best (this could be a $2000+ repair if it is trashed!!!...YIKES!!!)...gotta get the engine and tranny out too....more to come

33shooter · 09-12-2010, 11:55 PM

My first "cool" car was a 66' Drop Top with a 4 speed, 289 and the pony interior. I miss that car dearly. An injected 5.0 will fit nicely inside that engine bay, and shouldn't break the bank. Remember, the 302/5.0 can be stroked out to 347 ci pretty easy....in case you just wanted the ole carb thing too. Being more of a Ford fan than Chevy fan (yeah, I know...I've never bought a Chevy, I'm here cause one was given to me) I love Mustangs. Very cool cars! From the drivers seat, the hood feels like you could land airplanes on it...

JohnC · 09-13-2010, 09:23 AM

Coming along nicely man. Keep it up.

08-06-2010, 07:03 PM	#26
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang This one has always made me smile: It's supposed to be for freaking out. I think it would fit well around here. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-09-2010, 09:26 AM	#27
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Pictures Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-09-2010, 09:27 AM	#28
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang more...sorry they are phone camera ones....little bit blurry!!! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-09-2010, 09:32 AM	#29
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang My brother sent those photos this weekend because I will not be able to get there till this weekend!!!.....He said it's got all the original stuff on it still That 6 banger's got over 128,000 miles on it and sure needs a refresh....thinking of going to a 302 As you can tell the headliner is falling out and my bro said it smelled a little mildew-ey, so we must of been taking on water at some point Hope the floors aren't too bad....it has been a NC car all it's life though, so maybe nothing terrible!!! My parents stopped driving it in 1982, but we have lugged this 'stang everywhere we've moved over the past 20 years....and I am sure glad they did Dad said he had it painted back in the 70's, but obviously it's strating to peel....my bro says only surface rust that he sees on the outside...we'll find out more when the disassemble starts...... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 08-09-2010 at 09:34 AM.

08-09-2010, 09:48 AM	#30
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Looks good Geoff!, hurry up and start the restore! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-09-2010, 09:50 AM	#31
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang I had a couple old Ponies, a '68 Coupe & a '69 Convertable. The 69 was my car as a senior in high school. I loved that thing. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

08-09-2010, 01:06 PM	#32
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Man, you suck. I think we should trade cars. I have more rust in one quarter than you have in the entire car! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-14-2010, 10:52 PM	#35
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Went up and started removing the interior to see just how bad it was....found lots of mice nests to start off with, but none of them stuck around for the restore It's been an NC car all it's life, so things weren't too bad on the floor, kick panels, trunk area, and back seat areas....the roof had some surface rust too....the drivers door had some rust on the outside front corner and about midway back along the bottom outside lip....the driver side rear quarter has some rust through as well,,,, Dad informed me that the car actually has 229,000 miles on it....yikes, but hey not real bad for over a quarter million miles!!! Dad also gave me the protecto plate and owners manual showing where my Grandmother purchased the car for my Mom on 9-6-1966 Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 08-14-2010 at 11:05 PM.

08-14-2010, 10:54 PM	#36
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang And without the interior.....First three pics are the driver side floor front to back....last two are the interior roof Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-14-2010, 11:00 PM	#37
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang The first three pics are the passenger floor front to back....the front floor had several pinholes that we poked thru....gonna need a fix here....last 2 are the trunk area Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-14-2010, 11:04 PM	#38
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Couple more....dash stripped.....driver side exterior rust....what we found in the trunk once opened, and the old vinyl trunk pad...mouse nest included!!!....it was pretty beat up..... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-14-2010, 11:40 PM	#39
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Yup, somebody's butt definitely bent the roof AND the brace! Looks friggin great man. That's VERY minimal for those cars. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-15-2010, 02:05 PM	#40
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Looks like a good start. Has a few hiccups, but nothing time and money won't fix.

08-16-2010, 03:34 PM	#42
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang So Geoff, when do you realistically think you'll start on the car? I have to build a shed (NO room in the garage to work ) buy a compressor, welder, and rotisserie. I'm hoping this winter. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-16-2010, 10:08 PM	#44
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Sweet, I wasn't sure if you were just trying to get good pics or if it was "game on." I'll probably get one in about 6 months... then my car will be on it for about... ohhhhhh, 2 years... you'll be done by then __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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08-18-2010, 09:28 PM	#46
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang cool car and history geoff. Its pretty solid and looks like the floor is solid other than pass. side, like you said maybe just clean and encapsulate . have you been under it ?these cars are known for rusting out in what I believe is called the torque box? or whatever they call them . anyway congrats and good luck with the project. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

08-19-2010, 09:51 AM	#47
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Thanks Dwayne....haven't been able to get the car on a lift yet (brother doesn't have power to it)...but we intend on checking it out under there too the next time I'm up there....yikes!!!...hoping it's not real bad!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 08-19-2010 at 09:51 AM.

09-12-2010, 10:44 PM	#48
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Went up yesterday and removed the front fenders, hood, side trim, grill, etc....took some pics with the camera phone...not too good, but here they are.... Fenders were in great shape....just a small spot on the driver side under the trim piece, the battery apron/ box area was eaten up pretty bad, but was expected, the grill was in great shape, but the front valence was bent up and dented pretty bad...Dad says it was from a lady backing into him....bumper was junk (as you can see from previous pics)..... Next up is cleaning up the cowl (the Crazies at Ford don't give you any simple way to get in there....so we may have to "oil can" it to make sure they are ok...lots of leaves in there....hoping for the best (this could be a $2000+ repair if it is trashed!!!...YIKES!!!)...gotta get the engine and tranny out too....more to come Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-12-2010, 11:55 PM	#49
33shooter Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 84	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang My first "cool" car was a 66' Drop Top with a 4 speed, 289 and the pony interior. I miss that car dearly. An injected 5.0 will fit nicely inside that engine bay, and shouldn't break the bank. Remember, the 302/5.0 can be stroked out to 347 ci pretty easy....in case you just wanted the ole carb thing too. Being more of a Ford fan than Chevy fan (yeah, I know...I've never bought a Chevy, I'm here cause one was given to me) I love Mustangs. Very cool cars! From the drivers seat, the hood feels like you could land airplanes on it...

09-13-2010, 09:23 AM	#50
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Mama's High School Grad Present-66' stang Coming along nicely man. Keep it up.

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