Just a few days ago I found and bought a 1973 Mustang Convertible. It’s in rough shape, but like AutoRestomod say, “it’s never a problem, it’s always a project!” It should be fun really breaking it down and replacing most of the sheet metal, and when finished have one of my favorite style Mustangs, a 73′! Before heading into work, I went ahead and checked a few things on it now that it is completely mine, titled and everything. The power top works great! Granted it’s only the frame right now… The turn signals work, the front running lights work (head lights don’t, didn’t have time to diag) the engine turns over, and if you put some gas in the carb will start. Before messing with the light switch, the one interior light that I could see would come on with the door open. So onto the options/specs of it!
- 351 Cleveland
- FMX transmission (X code on data plate)
- 9″ Rear end with 2.75 gears (Axle code 2)
- Gold Glow (Color code 6F on data plate, currently painted a dull yellow)
- Black Knitted Vinyl (CA trim code on data plate, currently has no interior!)
- Body: 76D
- Color: 6F
- Trim: CA
- Trans: X
- Axle: 2
- DSO: 13
Warranty Number: 3F03H122861 |
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| Year: | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant: | F | Dearborn, MI |
| Body Series: | 03 | Convertible |
| Engine: | H | 351 2v V8 |
| Unit: | 122861 | 122861 |
Miscellaneous Vehicle Data |
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| Body: | 76D | Convertible |
| Color: | 6F | Gold Glow Metallic |
| Trim: | CA | Black All Vinyl, Comfortweave, Luxury Interior |
| Date: | ||
| D.S.O: | 13 | New York |
| Axle: | 2 | 2.75:1, Conventional |
| Trans: | X | FMX Automatic |
Some of the plans I have are to completely restore it in a Restomod style, where I will make some changes from stock. I’d like to replace the FMX with a T5 to row through the gears, and pep the engine up as well. I would also like to add A/C to it. One the exterior, if possible I will not be replacing the beltline trim on the fenders and doors, considering I am missing parts of it, and not the biggest fan, though it might grow on me. I also want to add the honeycomb Mach 1 tail panel, and make the lights sequential. At some point I might also upgrade to a Naca style hood and change out the wheels.