1966 Mustang we had completely redone - Feedback appreciated

EnintyToo · 06-23-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

I second the Crager 5 spokes. The wheels on it now do zero for the car.

Had those Craiger Slotted on my 1973 Pinto (circa 1988)

wdb · 06-23-2018, 10:55 AM

Not my taste but it looks sanitary. Congratulations.

jmg · 06-26-2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Sorry to say but my honest feedback is that you should have kept the classic OEM look. Bringing it back to it's original state would have fared better and it would probably hold it's value more going forward. The red with white roof was stunning.

I understand that theory but props to RyderSU for not doing it that way. I feel like it when it comes to older cars, everyone just wants to restore them. And maybes its because of my age (mid 20's) that I don't understand the nostalgia. Its refreshing to see an older car with modern looks and function (ie the touch screen).

There are two reasons for nostalgia:
Reliving the past
Appreciation of the past

I love the E30 because it was the bimmer to have in the 80's and 90's and the affection has stayed with me all these years.

I love the Porsche 356 because it harkens to a design when the sheet metal was simple yet elegant.

As a 20 year old, remember the cars you like today. When your 40, you'll be a bit nostalgic for those.

Alfisti · 06-26-2018, 10:25 AM

I am a big fan of modern resto-mod rather than just restoration. Only thing I'd have done differently is the colour, get more contrast going etc.

saeyedoc · 06-26-2018, 10:34 AM

How about wheels like this?
Our '70 Convertible 351 Cleveland

1MOREMOD · 06-26-2018, 10:42 AM

That's what I said craigar 5 spoke

saeyedoc · 06-26-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

That's what I said craigar 5 spoke

Ah, sorry it's my wife's car since high school. Didn't know the name of the wheels. We tried to keep everything original if possible. The original dash is under a boot since it's all cracked.

1MOREMOD · 06-26-2018, 11:47 AM

Classic look and fits car, there are others of course

3798j · 06-26-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

That's what I said craigar 5 spoke

Gotta make a correction here. Those aren't Cragar's. They're American Racing Torque Thrusts.
I alternate both on this Corvette.

Cragar S/S (super sports)

American Racing Torque Thrust

Right now there's a '65 Mustang convertible on Bring A Trailer that looks good wearing a set of Torque Thrusts: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ign=2018-06-26

King Rudi · 06-26-2018, 01:32 PM

I'm not a Mustang fan, but you did an amazing job. The only thing I don't care for are the wheels. Everything else is bad ass!! Well done.

Pixel8ed · 06-26-2018, 02:59 PM

I will agree with bad choice of wheels. Just drags down the look it has.

But I simply don't get black wheels at all. No matter what brand you buy, no matter what style you choose, no matter how much money you put into them... it still looks like someone stole the hubcaps, and you are too lame to replace them. Kind of a "you can never unsee it" thing.

1MOREMOD · 06-26-2018, 04:14 PM

Sorry my bad sir

Red Bread · 06-26-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pixel8ed

I will agree with bad choice of wheels. Just drags down the look it has.

But I simply don't get black wheels at all. No matter what brand you buy, no matter what style you choose, no matter how much money you put into them... it still looks like someone stole the hubcaps, and you are too lame to replace them. Kind of a "you can never unsee it" thing.

This is where absolutes fail. This car would look stupid with silver wheels.
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jmg · 06-26-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

This is where absolutes fail. This car would look stupid with silver wheels.
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I think they would look great with silver wheels.

Red Bread · 06-26-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

This is where absolutes fail. This car would look stupid with silver wheels.
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I think they would look great with silver wheels.

Clearly you'd be wrong.

Although I'd personally take gold. But I'm a bit like Goldmember on that one.

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jmg · 06-26-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Clearly you'd be wrong.

Although I'd personally take gold. But I'm a bit like Goldmember on that one.

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LOL I'd have to agree. GOOOOLLLLLD!!

jmg · 06-26-2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Clearly you'd be wrong.

Although I'd personally take gold. But I'm a bit like Goldmember on that one.

[IMG]https://media.giphy.com/media/lOiJqCjiEOcmc/giphy.gif[/IMG]

Mocked them up:

M3LINIS · 06-26-2018, 08:10 PM

Nice all around detail.

DieselDiner · 06-27-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Like the interior and engine bay just not exterior.

X2

Especially nice job on the interior, really like the stitching on the seats. Can you tell us any details regarding the engine?

The wheels are a definite miss. Google "66 mustang pro touring' - there's plenty of images and ideas:

06-23-2018, 10:55 AM	#24
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Pixel8ed Private First Class 40 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I will agree with bad choice of wheels. Just drags down the look it has. But I simply don't get black wheels at all. No matter what brand you buy, no matter what style you choose, no matter how much money you put into them... it still looks like someone stole the hubcaps, and you are too lame to replace them. Kind of a "you can never unsee it" thing.
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