66 mustang daily driver

Improve your classic with the latest technology and best designed climate control system on the market today click on your model below. The compressor has a continuous duty rating of 6,000 rpm requiring little power. There are 617 1964 to 1966 ford mustangs for sale today on. He has seen me around before to take the cobra and the.

The holley linkage is much easier to do on a 6566 mustang than a 6768, im. Kirk, the sales manager of mosing motorcars knew immediately what i was up to when he saw me eyeing the mustang. The daily driver uses a similar, but distinctively different interior evaporator unit. Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered daily drivers and are not valued as a classic vehicle. I disagree with these guys i have a 1966 mustang as my daily driver. In this video, wesley shares the secrets of how he does it without spending most of his time on the. To help make it a better daily driver we installed a total control products power steering system and a very trick classic auto air billet accessory serpentine drive ac system. Stangzilla building the ultimate 66 mustang fastback. Hi classic cars, i recently inherited a 1966 mustang that has been completely. The ecoboost premium is a great idea as a daily driver, at least in my opinion. Acquired this 1966 mustang coupe about 3 weeks ago now. Classic auto air mustang daily driver air conditioning system.

Classic auto air 20123 mustang daily driver air conditioning. Progress thread 74 mustang ii build as semidaily driver. Sep 18, 2014 when you want to have fun with it, just push it harder along a twisty road to let the chassis qualities really shine, or go to an empty parking lot and hoon like a little kid who just got his drivers license definitely one of the best classic cars to drive daily. Shop our selection of 20052009 mustang daily driver mods. I have not been able to drive the car yet due to it stalling. In my opinion, the sweet spot is 1966 to the early 80s, when we were treated to some of the most beautiful vehicles ever produced. It was the car to have if you needed a daily driver and it was the car to have if you needed a weekend cruiser with a sporty edge. We found this race ready 1966 mustang at the tribute to gassers event at the automobile driving museum. Heres a video on a 1966 coupe 289 4bbl a code car that we used to own. Could this 1966 mustang be an acceptable daily driver. Our attractive, hioutput under dash units with built in controls mounts easily to the bottom edge of the dash. Is not the original engine, 66 build date stamped on the block car is a late 67. I eventually want to change out the engine, possibly putting a newer mild v8 into it to help with gas mileage. Car show off contest winner vance and his 1965 ford mustang convertible shelby clone.

None of the regulars on this board use our mustangs as daily drivers as. Klassen rims, op mustang studs, vorshlog brake deflectors and cc plates. It has email protected pistons,crane solid cam,roller rockers, 250 head with the big valves,email protected modified the log and stuck 3 65 corvair 1 barrels on it. Things to consider are the other items that go along with which motor you choose. I consider myself a good winter driver, and my driving record backs it up. This month, well explore what you need to look at when considering a daily driver. Order classic auto airs r4a daily driver air conditioning system with a polished compressor for your 19651966 mustang with a 260 or 289 engine and alternator from cj pony parts. I have a 1964 12 mustang, took time to restore little by little, one part at a time and now it is a beauty. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the mustang, well be celebrating all year long by bringing you mustangs each monday. Drving a classic as a daily driver the mustang source ford. The pitfalls and triumphs of driving a classic car on a daily basis. This dailydriven 67 ford mustang has stayed in the same family.

Installing a complete tmi interior, dakota digital gauges, and final wiring with details to make our 1990 mustang lx run and drive. If you needed a part for a 66 mustang, where would you get it in. Apr 08, 2011 here are 25 ways to build a better driver out of your mustang, making it more modern, more enjoyable to drive, and more safe. Driving a restored 1966 ford mustang gt 289 youtube. Purchased new in 66, the reyes family has no plans of removing this pony. Daily driver mustang air conditioning system free shipping. Little video of what was done to the car in order to get it running and. I have a holley 4180 from an econoline, which i think will be the right thing for an daily driver. Best carb for 200 daily driver fordsix performance forum.

I have a worn out steering box of a 66 mustang where i can test fit the mii steering wheel. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Daily driver system combination of original reproduction and high performance aftermarket parts provide high resale value and ease of installation never before seen system supplied complete. Convertible10 points 4 years ago edited 4 years ago.

Combination of original reproduction and high performance aftermarket parts provide high resale value and ease of installation never before seen. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1966 ford mustang parts, including 1966 ford mustang interior parts and soft trim, 1966 ford mustang exterior sheet metal, 1966 ford mustang moldings, 1966 ford mustang emblems, 1966 ford mustang weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Love the truck, but i also drive a 10 year old grand cherokee to work a few days a week, which defeats the purpose of having the truck. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Perfect fit air conditioners use your original ford mustang. Cut out the driver side evaporator rear bracket template on page 27. For example, you can get a t5 to live behind a somewhat hot 302 especially in daily driver duty, but putting a t5 behind a stock or mild 351 can start getting dicey.

Align the template with the oem heater outlet holes as shown in figure 5, below. If you want a quick, efficient around the town mustang, the ecoboost could be perfect for you. Shop our selection of 20152020 mustang daily driver mods. Little update on the daily driver situation, i sold off the wrangler and got into an f150 lease. This ac system is designed for use with the more modern and environmentally friendly 4a refrigerant. The 10 best classic cars to drive daily petrolicious. Which model year mustang looks the best in your opinion. With your level of skill, an old car like that for a daily driver would be a bad. Everything is provided for you to treat your classic pony to an upgrade. It features a 2 toned blue on silver pony interior. I used mine as a daily driver for about 10 years, then fixed up a bunch of stuff, and did it. I modified a duraspark dist with a 75 dodge ignition.

A 1966 coupe is a daily driver for me from april to late september. Some people dont mind cloth seats, but if youre going to be spending a while each day in your car, the leather can be very worth it. So all i did as a kid was go to car shows and look at muscle cars like this one. The car was originally a 6 cylinder, but i am upgrading to all v8 suspenion and steering and disc brakes. This blue 66 appeared to be a fairly clean car, and was exactly what coleman was looking for when he acquired it from a dealer. Coleman, a silicon valley entrepreneur and experienced classic car racer was looking for a car to drive daily. Produced by ford for 1984, its a gt350 that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the mustang based originals. This mustang features lots of amenities that would make it suitable for use as a daily driver or a luxurious weekend driver. Ford mustang daily driver tips tech articles mustang. When i get my 66 mustang painted, it will also be available for a daily driver even though i dont have to go to work anymore. The owners are currently diving the car daily for 3 seasons of the year, but eventually it will likely come back for more work, including a paint job. Dont expect modern muscle car performace from a stock 1st gen mustang, but dont expect it to be boring either. Progress thread 74 mustang ii build as semi daily driver.

This being my first vlog video if youy call it that, please. Cowl vent panel, firewall panel, floor pans, drivers side mirror all new. Yes well, i think we all know im kinda biased but, im going to qualify this a little, as i think we need to consider which year was best for coupe, fastback and convertible. Mar 25, 2020 this 1966 ford mustang project is listed at no reserve and benefits from lots of recent work, including replacement floors and a rebuilt engine. My biggest goal with this car was to keep it looking original, but also give it a more modern aggressive look. When we bought the car it wasnt running but had a rebuilt carb. As soon as i saw it at mosing motorcars, i knew i had to drive it. While the perfect fit system has components installed in the factory locations, the parts are not factory original. Aug 27, 2018 hello everybody, im currently in a build of an 74 mustang ii hatchback. Jan 12, 2018 wesley has been successfully daily driving his 1967 mercury cougar for nearly four years. Buy classic auto airs r4a daily driver ac system with an uncoated compressor for your 19651966 mustang with a 260 or 289 engine and alternator from cj pony parts today.

Wondering what it would be like to ditch your camry and get into a classic mustang daily driver. In this video i install a holley sniper efi 2300 on our 1967 mustang family car with a matching fuel tank system. In some ford mustang installations, only one hole needs to be drilled into your car. The original owners, jack and helen, bought the mustang brand new and the family still has the sales receipt. Order classic auto airs r4a daily driver air conditioning system with a chrome compressor for your 19651966 mustang with a 260 or 289 engine and alternator from cj pony parts. I am working on turning a 1966 coupe w a i6 into a daily driver, and am trying to figure out what things to change.

Turning a 1966 coupe into a daily driver mustang forums. Build as semidaily driver mustang forums at stangnet. I drive in winter conditions six months out of the year. Leaning towards getting out of the lease and into a cpo m4 for about the same price as my monthly lease. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the. Wesley has been successfully daily driving his 1967 mercury cougar for nearly four years. Classic auto airs daily driver system for the 65 66 mustang is one of its most popular sellers, featuring a plastic version of the originalstyle underdash unit, with hoses, brackets, and the. I was salivating all over it like a dog drools over, well, whatever looks like it could be eaten like an electrical outlet. No hidden options to deal with later, 4 ball vents along with a high torque blower motor, and large coil provides exceptional air volume and temp. The main reason why i went with the gt over the ecoboost was because i wanted that v8 rumble. Shop our selection of 20102014 mustang daily driver mods.

It also will not work for you if you dont have a spare car that you can drive in the event that you are doing maintenance on it. How to start a mustang restoration project step by step. Retrofit with perfect fit air conditioning systems. Stay cool with classic auto airs daily driver series under dash, cool only complete ac systems. In the vintage ranks, there are many things that can get in the way of making a mustang enjoyablequirks, if. Best steering and suspension kit for 1966 mustang hello all, i am looking to rebuild the supension and steering on my recently acquired 1966 coupe manual steering. But in the last 2 years there wasnt much to repair or to improve, so i decided. Regardless if youre a drag racer or corner carver, upgrading your suspension. Only thing, its really just a graphics package applied to a standard mustang.

The stock mustang suspension setup is great for daily drivers with no modifications, but it can leave a lot to be desired for your average gearhead. The face bezel closely resembles the mustang original and works totally. How to start a mustang restoration project step by step in chapter 1, i provided some advice on how to better define the type of restoration project you intend to. Installation manuals classic auto air air conditioning. If you are not mechanically inclined, then no, a 60s mustang will not work as a daily driver for you. This is a great mix of original reproduction and high performance parts. Ford mustang air conditioning perfect fit complete ac. Named not for its title mustang but for ushering in a class of american muscle c. I wouldnt do that to my mustang if i could help it. How many of you use your mustang as a daily driver. The seller has been using it as a daily driver, noting he was driving it to school regularly.

Mar 11, 2019 by 1966, most people began to associate the ford mustang with power and performance. Figure 4 figure 5 4 oem holes drill 932 hole 64 66 mustang passenger side evap rear bracket template driver side evap 64 66 mustang rear. A 66 mustang is an awesome weekend toy and if its in half decent condition, thats a ridiculous bargain. One thing i want to do sooner is put in rack and pinion power.

Buy classic auto airs daily driver r4a ac system with an uncoated compressor for your 196412 mustang with a 260 or 289 engine and generator. Such was the case when shaun coleman bought a mustang fastback this past summer. Classic auto air daily driver under dash ac systems jegs. Shop classic auto air air conditioning kits for your classic 19651973 mustang at.

Installing sniper efi on the 67 mustang daily driver youtube. Installing factory ac also helps increase the value of the original car. Decided to do a video on my opinions on driving my 66 chevy belair as a daily driver. Im 17 years old recently accepted into texas tech university where i hope to begin my studies in mechanical engineering. The ford mustang perfect fit air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your ford mustang with minimum modification to your vehicle. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Im living in germany and have allready a 66 mustang coupe which i was driving and working on in the last years have it sind 2011. Figure 4 figure 5 4 oem holes drill 932 hole 6466 mustang passenger side evap rear bracket template driver side evap 6466 mustang rear. Buy your classic auto air daily driver ac system for 1964121968 mustangs with a 170 or 200 6 cylinder engine from cj pony parts. Sep 15, 2019 little update on the daily driver situation, i sold off the wrangler and got into an f150 lease. Air conditioning free delivery possible on eligible purchases.