1970 - Ford Mustang on 2040-cars
New Era, Michigan, United States
1970 Mustang Fastback Original/Stock 302 / C4 Transmission Power Steering/Power Brakes - Original Grabber Green Odometer: 74,600 This Mustang rolled off the assembly line at the San Jose California assembly Plant October 24, 1969 - specifically for the California market. It made its Way to the Midwest at some point (currently Michigan) and was in storage until about 1 year ago when I restored this Mustang to its current condition. I personally restored this Mustang to be a hassle free, very cool looking, reliable classic ride for myself. However, I recently purchased another vintage Mustang and have decided to sell this one. The person who buys this Mustang is getting a very nice car for the money. This Mustang is very clean inside and out. The body and body lines are nice and straight, and the paint job looks great. The undercarriage is nicely painted - the frame rails, floor pans and torque boxes are rock solid, and more-than-enough parts have been replaced during the restoration to ensure the vehicle is mechanically reliable as well. This is a Beautiful, turn-key, drive and go Mustang - an original classic without the hassles inherent with owning an "old car" as most all wearable components have been replaced with new period correct parts (see the details below). This Mustang is nice driving, solid and reliable. It also turns just about every head going down the street, and gains many compliments along the way. I have listed each vehicle system below by category to display the quality level of restoration this Mustang is at. You will find many of the vehicle systems have been completely restored to "new condition" using either new or re-manufactured replacement parts. It is fair to say - this Mustang is just as it would have been during the era in which it was produced - only better and way cooler ..!. I have access to a vehicle hoist at the auto repair center where all the major work was done. So lifting the vehicle to thoroughly inspect the undercarriage is not a problem. Please call me with any questions, or to set up an appointment to personally inspect the vehicle. My name is Mark ... Watch the Videos below to see and hear this Mustang driving Call 734-626-4737 **********Explanation of Individual Vehicle Systems by Category********* Engine - The engine is original/stock, and it runs great! It still has the original 2 barrel carburetor, which i had rebuilt. The engine has new valve guide seals; oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets. It is nicely dressed up with a new Edelbrock Finned-Black air cleaner, new Scott Drake aluminum valve covers and aftermarket headers. The new headers-to-tailpipe flow master custom dual exhaust has less than 500 miles. Cooling system - Has a new radiator, new water pump, new hoses, new thermostat and new drive belts. This is just about the entire cooling system. Starting System - Has a new mini hi-torque starter for clearance around headers and a new solenoid. Fuel System- The fuel tank, fuel pump and sending unit were new when i bought the car - replaced by the previous owner. I added new fuel lines and a fuel filter. This is the entire fuel system. Transmission - Professionally rebuilt C-4 automatic transmission has less than 500 miles. Includes a shift-kit and new 2500 flash-stall torque converter, new transmission mount, new transmission lines, new drive shaft u-joints and new speedometer cable. I have the cars original Transmission tags. Suspension / Steering - New upper and lower control arms, coil spring seats, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, idler arm, Sway bar links, front strut/torsion rods and bushings, new rear KYB shocks. With the exception of the coil springs and leaf springs (which are in good working order), all suspension components are new. A wheel alignment was recently performed at Firestone. Power Steering - The steering gear box and slave cylinder were rebuilt by United Power Steering, and I purchased a remanufactured power steering assist valve from NPD. It also has a new power steering pump, new power steering pressure and return lines and a new belt to drive the system. This just about makes up the entire list of wearable components of the steering system. Brake System - Has a fresh front disc brake conversion with a new power brake booster, master cylinder, calipers, proportioning valve, front rotors, front brake pads, front wheel bearings, and brake lines throughout. The parking brake cable is disconnected as the automatic transmission keeps the vehicle stable while in park. The vehicle has new rear brake shoes, adjusters and a spring kit installed by the previous owner. The parts listed represent the entire brake system. Lighting and electrical - Every light bulb on this vehicle has been replaced including turn signals, hood scoop mounted turn signals, brake lights, front parking lights, has upgraded halogen headlights for better night time visibility. New door courtesy light switches and sail panel quarter lights, new wiring harness for the hood scoop mounted turn signals, all dash board light bulbs, turn signal diodes, headlight switch, new printed circuit board for dash gauges, horns and horn blow switch, antenna. Interior - Just about everything you see inside is new and correct for this car. New TMI deluxe comfort weave seat upholstery for the front & rear seats-professionally installed. New dash pad cover, A-pillar moldings from dash pad to roof, headliner and windlace molding, sail Panels & lights, carpet & carpet pad with an additional layer of sound deadening and rust inhibiting insulation for the floor pans and trunk area, new rear package tray insert, new (upgraded for added safety) 3 point shoulder front seat belts and matching new rear seat belts. Exterior - New Original Color Grabber Green base-clear coat paint. New front & rear bumpers, tail light trim, new headlight and hood trim. A complete restoration gasket kit was installed which includes: rear window Gasket, trunk seal gasket, door seal gaskets and quarter window gaskets. Scott Drake quarter window latch assemblies were added to spruce the trim up a bit.. Tires and Rims- Has original Ford Magnum 500 14 inch rims with new center Caps and new Cooper Cobra Radial Tires with less than 500 miles. The car originally came with plain steel wheels and the Magnum 500 rims are an upgrade.
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