Screaming Penguin

I have been hunting for a vintage Mustang for some time now. Today Delaney and I found it. Behold, Bess (we named her today too), a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe "C" code (289 V8 2barrel). Remaining before pictures are located at /images/bess. 1966 Mustang TV commercial She needs some work, of course, but I think it's a great project car - not too much rust (though yes, some), runs as is (we drove it home, ~60 miles, runs great), and importantly all original parts (including engine and trans, a "matching numbers" car). I chose a Mustang as my first car restoration project (I have done motorcycles and jet-skis before, but not a car) because I think they are cool as hell, and because of the availability of parts. I am going to tear it all the way down, then soda blast everything, and replace whatever is needed. I will also break down the engine and trans and go through it as well. I plan to buy some new body panels, replace (weld) some sheet metal, etc - and I will send it out for paint (that I don't plan to tackle myself, but prep, yes). It already has a new gas tank, but pretty much everything else needs the once over clean/repair/replace. Big job, but in the end I am hoping it will be worth it to have the satisfaction of driving a true classic that I rebuilt myself.

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VIN: 6F07C392095 6 = 1966 F = Dearborn 07 = Coupe C = 289 2V 392095 = assembly line unit no Data Plate: 65A R 26 22F 21 6 6 65A = standard interior, bucket seats R = Color Code: Ivy Green 22F = Date: June 22nd 21 = DSO: (district sales office) Atlanta 6 = Axle: 2.80:1 6 = Trans: C4 Auto