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ChadS
05-26-2008 06:02:21
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Re: Sugar in the ol gas tank in reply to B-maniac, 05-25-2008 19:23:46
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1970. From what I understand, the cars that were built in early 69, were all sold as 70 models. Only one way to spot a 69, is the key switch is not on the steering column, its located down on the right, beside the steering column, bolted to the package tray. They did the same sales tactic for the Maverick as they did the 64.5 Mustang, so the 1969 models, were considered 1969.5 models, even though ALL titles say 1970. The build date is July 9, 1969 for this one, it was sold in Florida, where it spent 5 years of its life with the original owner, then he moved to Indiana. My uncle bought it 76, and it sat in a barn till I got it in 1993. He did not drive it, the suspension looked like it was tweeked, so he was leary,,, turned out the eccentric on the lower control arm had slipped, and made it look like it something was wrong. I dropped in 5.0 out of 88 mustang GT, C4 cruiseomatic transmission. Ive neen slowly fixing it up, I have yet to put any body filler in it, and it does not need any, its still solid as a rock. The battery tray is rough, but thats the worst spot on the entire car. In all the years Ive had it, Ive yet to put 50 miles on it, even after I dropped in the engine. But, from what I did drive it, it had a nice ride, and is still pretty tight still. 74K miles on it. Well, looks like I need to build a hot water injection system to get it cleaned out, I may just pull it apart and do it right, but it sounds good, and the smoke is going away. Had it running this morning, good oil pressure, so maybe it might live, but only time will tell. Thanks guys and gals for letting me vent, Now back to tractor pulling!
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