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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

After years of trying to find a clean classic mustang, I finally found one that fit the bill, both price and condition. Here she is, just got her today!

1966 Mustang C-code, 289ci 2V, C4 auto, etc.
Original CA car built in San Jose, Ca.

Crappy phone pics - I'll get some better ones once the car is cleaned up a bit.

*On a side note, does anyone know what wheels these came off of? They're like Magnum 500's but they have the style ring and look painted underneath the ring [Confused]

And here are the kids...finally able to enjoy one of my cars lol! I think they were sick of seeing track cars in the garage and not being able to get rides in them [Big Grin]

Posted by wilber650 (Member # 10360) on :

Clean looking car man. What's the plan for it?

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks bro! No big plans for now. Probably do some maintenance on it so I can have piece of mind when driving it around, then address little issues here and there. Biggest plan right now is to swap the wheels out for some Magnum 500's or the steel "rally" wheels with white-lettered tires to give it a more muscle car look. Other than that, this is primarily just going to be a cruiser for the family to enjoy [patriot]

Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :

Congrats, looks good!

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Clean car. How many weeks is this gonna last?

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks guys! This one will hopefully last a while UNLESS I can somehow find an affordable fastback, then that will be the end of all my car flips [Big Grin]

Second2nun64...don't you have that grabber blue 64-66 coupe? What wheels/size are you running? I can't decide on whether to eventually go with Magnum 500's or the Steel Styled wheels.

Posted by 1FAST93NOTCH (Member # 10722) on :

It looks good bro. Congrats!

Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Clean car. How many weeks is this gonna last?

Lol +1

Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :

congrats on a nice find bro! ive also got my eyes peeled for an affordably priced fastback...

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

Very nice! Congrats.

Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :

Niiiice!! Congrats bro!! [patriot]

Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :

That's clean man! Now re paint it a different color! You gonna say what you got it for? Lol

I have the Azure Blue coupe with black stripes if that's what you were asking for?

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks fellas! I'm pretty excited with this one. Its definitely a driver as-is with minor details that I can slowly address while I enjoy it. The family (kids & wife) are pretty happy too being that they can actually enjoy one of my toys with me now [Big Grin]

66_5.0, what rims are you running on your Azure blue coupe? I'm sure I've seen pics but please refresh my memory.

Also, does anyone know what model my rims came off of? I'm pretty sure they're not Mustang wheels, though they had the pony center cap and look similar to Magnum 500's.

I'm trying to decide whether to go with Magnum 500's or Steel Styled wheels. Any suggestions? Going for the "original classic muscle car" look rather than "custom" so I'm leaning towards one of these two styles. [patriot]

Posted by 66_5.0 (Member # 9974) on :

I have REV wheels in 15x7, I bought them from Sac Mustang 4 years ago. I just looked their website up and it doesn't look like they carry them anymore but they are clean.

http://www.rev-wheels.com/rev-wheel.cfm?id=6475&cat=1270

You can actually run a 15x8 too. I was going to do 15x8 in the rear 245 but was too impatient and have 15x7 all around, 235/60/15 in the back and 205/60/15 in front

Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :

I've always been partial to Vintage Wheel Works. These are 16x8's on one of my former 1965 coupes. I'm planning to run these same wheels on my '65 Fastback but in a 17x9 front, 17x11 rear.

[ 2014-04-30, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]

Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :

One nice looking car you got.

Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :

Clean car Ian. How much did you pick it up for?

Posted by eldog68 (Member # 12928) on :

Just curious what you paid? pm me if you want. My 68 is for sale and I thought it would be an easy sell. guess not. just wanting to compare so I know where the market is at.

Posted by SnakeForce (Member # 9313) on :

Very nice bro,congrats!

Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :

Looks good! Congrats.

Posted by BigBen (Member # 10594) on :

looking good, nice pickup!

Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :

Very nice, clean! still has original drivetrain?

The vintage wheel works rims are sick will be looking in to the 17x8 and 17x10 v45's for my 70.

[ 2014-04-30, 08:24 PM: Message edited by: 70stang351w ]

Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Thanks guys! This one will hopefully last a while UNLESS I can somehow find an affordable fastback, then that will be the end of all my car flips

Second2nun64...don't you have that grabber blue 64-66 coupe? What wheels/size are you running? I can't decide on whether to eventually go with Magnum 500's or the Steel Styled wheels.

I have a blue 64 1/2. I think you're thinking if a different members car on here. I currently have 17x8 torq thrust wheels. Before I ran 15x7 steel styled ralley wheels with 225/50/r15 in front and 235/60/r15 in the rear. If you want classic muscle, get the ralley wheels with some bf Goodrich t/a tires with raised letters in either 14" or 15" rim diameter.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks everyone! I do like those vintage wheel work rims, but since my car will be geared more towards being an original cruiser car, I want to stay with a "stock" mustang style wheel.

I'm 75% leaning towards the Steel Style "rally" wheels, though the Magnum 500s look a bit more aggressive. I'll have to look at more pics to really decide.

I'd rather not disclose cost, but the price was significantly lower than what the previous owner's first price was when he posted it a couple months ago.

Posted by Beastly GT500 TVS (Member # 9723) on :

Congrats. Car looks to be in great condition in the pics. Should be a really fun cruiser

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

Nice ride Ian but I give you 6 months tops before you get rid of it [Big Grin]

Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :

Congrats man...hope this one sticks around..

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Thanks Greg and Jason! HOPEFULLY. I can stick with this one for a while. As I mentioned, my family actually likes it and is able to enjoy it so it'll be ad hard sell if I tell them it's time for it to go [Big Grin]

Last night, my son told me, "daddy, you have to drive the new mustang all the time!"

I ask," why, dude? Why do I HAVE to drive it all the time?"

He replies,"because I like the new mustang! You never drove your other race cars and you always sold them."

It was an epic moment coming from the little guy...and he's only 3 try's old. He knows my routine too well by now, but this one, I'm hoping, will be a keeper for one of the little ones [patriot]

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