Pete's Pony car restoration.

[Allen English]

In my opinion staying with the Shelby theme, I would go with the Cobra valve covers.

 

[Mark Clapp]

Pete, you've got her looking like a Shelby GT350 so go with the Cobra covers. Keep the Ford ones for later in case you're ready for a little change. You are really going to enjoy this car as a daily driver. Did you guys put in a rack and pinion steering? They make kits for all that stuff that you can add later as you go. I'll bet that almost all the US guys had/have a Mustang and any that did still misses having one. I know I do.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Thanks for the input fellas, I agree, I just needed a nudge.
Mark I haven't done Rack and pinion yet, something for later.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Progress has slowed I'm waiting on parts from the U.S. A couple more pics.

 

[Paolo-LoveGT40 Modelworks]

too nice pony car Pete, Bravo

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Ringraziamenti Paolo mio amico sono godendo il ripristino di essa.

 

[Mike Christian]

very nice car sir!

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Thanks Mike,
Carpet and seats fitted, sound system, air conditioning all done. The engine was fired up today.
All we have left to do is fit the exhaust system and get ride height and suspension done. It should be ready before Christmas.
Sorry about the quality of the photos, taken on my cell phone.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Hi all, the restoration is nearly finished just a few minor things I'm waiting on. Clock and Tacho to arrive from the U.S., the originals were sent for repair and six months later we were told they could not be. Some minor paint work to be redone and new door handles to be fitted. We are only about six Months behind schedule, not bad really.

 

[sean viney]

Sweet looking car Pete :thumbsup:! You should be proud of that.

Cheers
Sean

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Sweet looking car Pete :thumbsup:! You should be proud of that.

Cheers
Sean

Thanks mate, if you ever get to Brisbane I'll buy you a beer.

 

[Garry]

Pete,
Sweet, so sweet!
Garry

 

[Dalton Veitch]

Pete, how is that Pony car of yours? Are the last few things finished?

 

[Neal]

Well done Pete. Love the combo of new and old.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Pete, how is that Pony car of yours? Are the last few things finished?

Hi Dalton, it is an on going project, I drove it around for a few kilometers and came up with a list of 19 things that need to be attended too.
The "refurbished" diff has a bearing noise, the air-conditioner has lost its gas, the fuel tank sender is faulty etc. I wont boor you with the entire list.
Apart from the diff noise they are all minor but frustrating.:sad:

Neal thanks.

http://s779.photobucket.com/albums/yy73/Dusk1111/My%2065%20Mustang%20restoration/?albumview=slideshow

 

[Craig White]

Pete, sensational looking restoration. Just love those early Mustang's.

Sounds like I should start keeping an eye out for it. Once you get that final list sorted I expect you will be wanting to put some miles on it.

It would have been perfectly at home at Wintersun.

 

[Randy V]

Bloody hell!!!!

The damned drugstore had the negatives flipped over when they made the prints!!!

Just jesting.... :laugh:


:thumbsup: What a beautiful car you've built there... Fabulous job!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Allen English]

Nice slide show Pete. Thanks for sharing with us your restoration project. It sure does bring back memories of my own Mustang restoration's from some years past.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Thanks guys much appreciated.:thumbsup: