I haven't thought about this until tonight. First off, to let you know what my intentions are. I am building my 66 coupe to mostly be a weekend driver, I will be entering it into local car shows, and will probably try my luck a little with some more prestigious shows as time permits.
My coupe is basically a plane jane, that came with power steering. I started out not worrying to much about originality and just making it comfortable for me and the family. Those goals haven't changed, but I'm wondering when I start showing it, if I will either be docked or frowned upon for modifying the stang. I would think not, since it was a "nobody" to begin with, but....
Here are my plans, and things that I've already started adding or converting.
* Original A/C, inside and out.
* Center Console
* Converting the original black with black appt. standard interior, to parchment with aqua appt. standard interior.
* Original Am/8-track radio with original door speakers, and a Fm converter tucked away out of sight.
* Fog lights
* Low profile rally pac
* Style Steel wheels with duel red line tires (for showing, not everyday driving)
* Deluxe seat belts with the optional seat belt indicator dash light.
* Deluxe wood steering wheel
* Shelby Scoop (molded in for now)
* Original Disk Brakes (not Granada), Plus I'm adding a newer style Power booster and Duel reservoir M/C that will fit within the tight space without any cutting of the shock tower.
Things that I haven't fully decided on as to which way I want to go as of yet;
* 289 Performer intake and 600 Holley(already have) or Original 66 cast iron 4v intake and 4100 carb.(have intake, not carb.)
* Tri-Y's with duel exhaust and trumpets exiting rear valance (or leave single exhaust)
* M/T, Holly, or original valve covers (have all three)
* Original Aircleaner or Hipo Aircleaner (have both)
* GT stripe or leave rocker moldings on.
* Rear speakers (in package tray) I have some chrome round speaker covers that are from late 60's early 70's. I know they weren't an option, but they came close enough from that era, I think they might look good with the rest of the interior, and not stand out like a set of Pioneer or Clarion or what evers on the market today.
* Power door locks
* Power Windows, (no up or down buttons), actual window crank becomes the up down switch.
* Tri bar headlights or stock original.
I am also working on a Functional Ram Air set up "just because" that will look like it was made originally for the mustang back in 1966, if they would of made one. but that will be much later after the car is already done.
As you can see, I'm not doing much for performance, mostly convienance. I will probably add a mild cam, shift kit, etc. when I pull the motor & trans out for detailing, but probably not much since it runs good as it is.
What do you think, do they look at modification such as these, badly at national type shows, or do they have a class I will fit in?
Any criticism or suggestions you think I should consider on my modifications?
Doug
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My coupe is basically a plane jane, that came with power steering. I started out not worrying to much about originality and just making it comfortable for me and the family. Those goals haven't changed, but I'm wondering when I start showing it, if I will either be docked or frowned upon for modifying the stang. I would think not, since it was a "nobody" to begin with, but....
Here are my plans, and things that I've already started adding or converting.
* Original A/C, inside and out.
* Center Console
* Converting the original black with black appt. standard interior, to parchment with aqua appt. standard interior.
* Original Am/8-track radio with original door speakers, and a Fm converter tucked away out of sight.
* Fog lights
* Low profile rally pac
* Style Steel wheels with duel red line tires (for showing, not everyday driving)
* Deluxe seat belts with the optional seat belt indicator dash light.
* Deluxe wood steering wheel
* Shelby Scoop (molded in for now)
* Original Disk Brakes (not Granada), Plus I'm adding a newer style Power booster and Duel reservoir M/C that will fit within the tight space without any cutting of the shock tower.
Things that I haven't fully decided on as to which way I want to go as of yet;
* 289 Performer intake and 600 Holley(already have) or Original 66 cast iron 4v intake and 4100 carb.(have intake, not carb.)
* Tri-Y's with duel exhaust and trumpets exiting rear valance (or leave single exhaust)
* M/T, Holly, or original valve covers (have all three)
* Original Aircleaner or Hipo Aircleaner (have both)
* GT stripe or leave rocker moldings on.
* Rear speakers (in package tray) I have some chrome round speaker covers that are from late 60's early 70's. I know they weren't an option, but they came close enough from that era, I think they might look good with the rest of the interior, and not stand out like a set of Pioneer or Clarion or what evers on the market today.
* Power door locks
* Power Windows, (no up or down buttons), actual window crank becomes the up down switch.
* Tri bar headlights or stock original.
I am also working on a Functional Ram Air set up "just because" that will look like it was made originally for the mustang back in 1966, if they would of made one. but that will be much later after the car is already done.
As you can see, I'm not doing much for performance, mostly convienance. I will probably add a mild cam, shift kit, etc. when I pull the motor & trans out for detailing, but probably not much since it runs good as it is.
What do you think, do they look at modification such as these, badly at national type shows, or do they have a class I will fit in?
Any criticism or suggestions you think I should consider on my modifications?
Doug
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Of course, I'd be willing to pitch in a little elbow grease now and then hehehe
