In
1970, I fell in love with a purple Mustang, enough so that I was
determined to eventually own one.
In 2001, I found a sad little '68 coupe that would become my long-awaited
dream car.
Let's say that my newly purchased vehicle was just a "little worn" from
years of abuse,
and I decided to take on the challenge of a complete restoration.
This is not the sort of project that I would normally ever attempt, but it
just so happens that my son,
Ryan Hunt, is a highly-sought-after Automotive Technician and restoration
enthusiast
from Salmon Arm B.C . He assured me that he would be happy to do this
project for me.
Perhaps I should point out here that Ryan's first restoration project was
an unrecognizable pile of
rusted metal that he purchased at age 13 from a farmer's field, and which
to the surprise of a few
skeptic adults, turned it into a show-stopping, trophy-winning 1951
Hotrod Ford pickup.
Thus, I knew I was in good hands.
My Mustang was finished in October of 2003. Unfortunately, it went into
storage two weeks later
and just came out this spring. It currently has only 575 miles on it since
its restoration,
but I'm definitely working on that.
Engine: 302 Rebuilt to the original Ford specifications, upgraded with a
high volume oil pump, double roller timing set, headers, Taylor wires, and
chrome engine accessories.
Suspension and Brakes: Front disk brakes upgraded to 1970 with spindle,
rotors, and 1 piston callipers. All suspension has been completely rebuilt
with Midolyne Bushings installed where available. A 1 1/8 -inch front sway
bar was installed for better handling.
Wheels and Tires: Polished aluminium wheels customized for this car.
Front tires BF Goodrich Radial T/A P215/60R15, Rear tires: BF Goodrich
Radial T/AP235/60R15.
Interior: All upholstery has been redone, including new head liner,
carpet,
kick panels and door panels The seats where redone by Jack Kalf of Enderby.
Paint and Body work: Done by Vern Bisson of Vern's Custom Auto in Salmon
Arm.
The car was completely stripped to the steel, the paint is a Custom
In-House
mix of Purple Pearl and Micro Flake finished with 6 coats of clear, wet
sanded, and hand polished to a mirror finish.
I'm extremely proud of my car, and I have great respect
for all of those
whom spent the long hours and care that it took to create this wonderful
project,
most especially my son, who worked many many nights into the wee
smallhours doing this for me.
Cheers! buddy, this one is for us.
