1968 Restoration
Last updated: 05-Jan-2002
| Lawrence
R. Burton, Jr. 1968 |
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purchased in October 1998 for $700.00. C code with automatic transmission
and Sprint Package (68 sprint package had pop open rear gas tank w/o GT
badge, GTwheels, fog lights and c-stripe). Originally yellow with black
interior. Restoration started Late January 1999, finished June 18,1999.Over
800 man-hours labor ($16,000.00). Parts purchased from: Mustangs Plus National Parts Depot Virginia Classic Mustangs Canadian Mustang Paul's Chrome (re-chrome of window vents and glass surround) Jeg's Summit Racing click on photos for larger picture |
New body parts include full floor pans, drivers side torque box and rocker panel, rear trunk panels, outer wheel wells , front radiator support, inner fender panel at the battery. New front fenders, hood, valence , headlight buckets, full rear fenders, trunk,steel rear firewall, valence and light panel. All new chrome , new grill, fog lights, and rear lights. All new stainless steel bolts through out the car. Purple Powder coated brackets. | Suspension
and drivetrain: Magna suspension front and rear, Magna shocks, new
steering, sub frame connectors and power steering ram, pump, etc. 1973
351 Cleveland from a Q Code Grand Torino Sport, rebuilt with roller rockers,
cam & Eldebrock Performer Plus intake, 750 Holley, Special order Street/Strip
C6 from B&M + Starshifter. 3:55 rear axle + Auburn Locker (taken out
plus replaced with 3.00).Custom ordered driveshaft. 2 Chamber Flowmasters
on 2 1/2 " dual exhaust replaced original 4 1/2" Supertrapps
( tips still used at rear). Front and rear disk brakes from Stainless
Steel Corp. New stainless steel brake and gas lines, new gas tank w/pump.Torque
II 15" x 8 wheels w/BF Goodridch TA's. New tribar halogen headlights.
Glasurit clear coat over Autumn Maple base coat plus sealer. |
Interior:
Humphugger console. Dakota Digital Dash. Kenwood AM/FM cassette head unit
plus Kenwood 10 disk CD mounted in trunk with Bazooka Sub woofer. Front
kick panel and rear package shelf speakers (Pioneer). New headliner and
all new carpet, interior handles, etc. Pro Car sears + matching rear seat
upholstery. Total parts cost ($30,000.00). |
Awards
won since June 1999 Awards won:(MCA) Usually competing in Modified Trailered 1964-1973. Local shows (less than 100 miles Modified Street Driven including undercarriage) Never driven in rain with a total of 900 miles since restoration. 1st place: Regionals in Savanna GA, Roanoke VA, Greensboro, NC, Carrollton , KY. (2 shows) 2nd place in MCA Nationals: Augusta GA, Virginia Beach plus one other (can't remember where) 2nd Place in 2000 Grand National in Raleigh-Durham. More photos |
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