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Some shots of the ’66 Mustang as we wrap up this project. Got lots of positive comments from passersby’s! What do you think? Be sure to share if you dig it as much as we do. Click image to view gallery.   1966 Mustang Coupe by John Austin Motorworks 1966 Mustang Coupe by John Austin…

We finish out the power brake conversion on the ’66 Mustang by adding a vacuum port to the intake system. The intent was to separate the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) from the rest of the vacuum operated items (brake booster, transmission, distributor). So, we whittle out a carb spacer plate from some 1/2″ aluminum so…

Initial test drives of the ’66 Mustang proved that an upgrade from manual drum brakes to disc was good (and better yet with a quality pad), but still required more ‘leg effort’ than we think the owner will be comfortable with. So, we’re in the process of retrofitting power brakes to the system. This involves…

We test fit one of the new ‘Magnum 500’ wheels on the ’66 Mustang. New shoes make all the difference! Classic style ‘Magnum 500’ wheel test fit to assure proper clearance everywhere. Beautiful machined aluminum finish with gloss black inset Super nice chrome metal ‘Mustang’ center caps will replace the generic plastic (Scott Drake/Legendary) ones…

A quick video shot of the completed interior… https://www.johnaustinmotorworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Interior-Shot-01.mp4

Fresh badges go on and our donor pieces (to replace crash damaged ones) get some candy coating….

Lets see, where were we…? Oh yeah, one step forward, two steps back. And so it goes. We sanded and re-cleared the fenders and trunk lid for the ’66 Mustang. Glue weatherstrip to deck lid, install deck lid and align. (Check!) Hang the front fenders, hood, and align.(Check!) Install hood latch and grille support. (Check!)…

We’re getting down to the final stages of reassembly on this ’66 Mustang Coupe. Yet, it often feels like two steps forward, and one step back – over and over again. Sometimes the setbacks are small. For example, we need a unique clip inside the door mechanism that you’ve got to order and wait several…

We know this old pony was backed into or rear ended multiple times so things were tweaked out of shape. When we went to test fit the new bumper, it fit as badly as the crumpled up one we took off. The beat-up bumper in the photo below is pushed high and rolled forward, contacting…