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Author Topic: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?  (Read 868 times)

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If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« on: February, 08, 2012, 10:40:57 AM »
If the sky was the limit, what would you do? Color, wheels, stereo, seats, body kits, lights and so on.............


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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #1 on: February, 08, 2012, 11:19:46 AM »
I guess I would do what I have already done.  Fuel injected, blown stroked small block, H20/Meth injection, 9" ford, 6 speed, front and rear coilovers, rack and pinion, large disc brakes, Alpine stereo and 5 ch amp with Focal speakers and 2 10" subs, power windows, Fox Mustang Light bar, Boyd Magneato Wheels with 17's and 18's, custom stitched interior.  The body has a CS rear treatment with a Cougar Elimnator hood scoop.  Clear bra on the rockers.  Color is HOK Kandy Brandywine over gold base.   If I were to do it again I may change the wheels to something different.
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #2 on: February, 08, 2012, 11:24:01 AM »
I'd mod it to look like a 65-66.
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #3 on: February, 08, 2012, 11:26:24 AM »
Weld on a fastback roof! After that, all the other options are irrelevant as you've already got the ultimate Stang.  :hide

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #4 on: February, 08, 2012, 11:28:33 AM »
I'd mod it to look like a 65-66.....
..............and run like a 69-70.   :pbj

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #5 on: February, 08, 2012, 12:00:36 PM »
I done one Mustang close to concours, One with stealthy modifications. The next one will me with a mod motor and any go fast goody I can afford.
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #6 on: February, 08, 2012, 12:43:42 PM »
I'd mod it to look like a 65-66.
Would you like to suggest something a little more difficult? I have one already.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #7 on: February, 08, 2012, 12:48:01 PM »
Turn it into a track only car and bring out to play!

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #8 on: February, 08, 2012, 12:57:54 PM »
Well, got one of those too however may track days are over. Fun while it lasted.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #9 on: February, 08, 2012, 03:06:36 PM »
I guess I would do what I have already done.  Fuel injected, blown stroked small block, H20/Meth injection, 9" ford, 6 speed, front and rear coilovers, rack and pinion, large disc brakes, Alpine stereo and 5 ch amp with Focal speakers and 2 10" subs, power windows, Fox Mustang Light bar, Boyd Magneato Wheels with 17's and 18's, custom stitched interior.  The body has a CS rear treatment with a Cougar Elimnator hood scoop.  Clear bra on the rockers.  Color is HOK Kandy Brandywine over gold base.   If I were to do it again I may change the wheels to something different.
You should be proud, you have one of the best looking verts I've ever seen.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #10 on: February, 08, 2012, 06:07:29 PM »
i'd post some damn pictures for the rest of us see what your working with.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #11 on: February, 08, 2012, 06:21:54 PM »
4wd with a mod motor. Wait. You're already doing that.

For a vert, I'd go for a very nice cruiser. Good tourqey HP, IRS for handling and ride, but drivability for cruisng the mountains / going out. Custom interior & seats, power everything. I'm partial to cruising in the summer with the top down
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #12 on: February, 08, 2012, 06:31:32 PM »
Convert it to an all-electric vehicle.
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #13 on: February, 08, 2012, 06:38:30 PM »
I love the 68 GT500KR vert but I'm not into originality. I obviously like the Eleanor look but I wouldn't do an exact copy of an E-car either. My dream car would be a cross between a 68 Shelby with some E-car touches and definitely a "restomod" pro touring theme. I'd keep the 68 Nose and maybe the E-car side skirts. I think it would be cool to have the 69/70 Shelby exhaust out the valence if I didn't do side exit exhaust. Since it's a vert I wouldn't build an all out high HP beast but a fun cruiser, maybe a new 5.0 mod motor and a TKO...
I'd do the TMI Fox Mustang seats and door panels (maybe the carbon fiber look?).
It would need some huge tires (wide) so I'd have to mini tub it and upgare the suspension so it handled and drove well cuz I would drive all the time!


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If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #14 on: February, 08, 2012, 09:39:56 PM »
The 68 Shelby hood is one of my all time favorites!!!

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #15 on: February, 08, 2012, 11:10:11 PM »
Weld the doors, put a real roll bar in it, mount some lights on it, put some shelby fiberglass on it, and drive it around my favorite island resort towns.
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #16 on: February, 09, 2012, 01:22:20 AM »
You should be proud, you have one of the best looking verts I've ever seen.

+1 here    very nice car !!!   :thu :thu :thu
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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #17 on: February, 09, 2012, 01:23:17 AM »
The 68 Shelby hood is one of my all time favorites!!!

I love the 67 shelby hood.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #18 on: February, 09, 2012, 08:30:12 AM »
+1 here    very nice car !!!   :thu :thu :thu

Thanks for the compliments guys. 

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #19 on: February, 09, 2012, 08:40:12 AM »
The 68 Shelby hood is one of my all time favorites!!!

Mine also.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #20 on: February, 09, 2012, 09:47:06 AM »
The hood is still a toss up. It will be either a 67 or 8 with the ducktail rear and probably the standard lights. I was thinking old school centerline rims with 8's and 10's on the back. Mod 4.6 with a single turbo mounted somewhere, EFI of course, aftermarket comfortable seats, aluminum roll bar and a good stereo. "VERY" quiet exhaust. That's what I've thought of so far. Just about over the thinking stage and about to fire up the plasma. Photos of the nothing done yet stage.


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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #21 on: February, 09, 2012, 10:17:33 AM »
Nice. With the 4wd that will make for a nice cruiser. Fall drives to see the sights will be sweet.

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #22 on: February, 09, 2012, 11:30:15 AM »
Have a 67 vert for over 15 years now . Car is into pieces.Has major construction fault made by previous owner.
Dooropening is 1/2 inch to short ( A-pillar to B-pillar )

Just waiting for someone who would throw some cash in my direction.Any volunteer ?

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #23 on: February, 09, 2012, 05:33:14 PM »
The hood is still a toss up. It will be either a 67 or 8 with the ducktail rear and probably the standard lights.

Either hood is a good choice, but for the love of God and all thing Holy...please don't put a cowl induction style hood on it. I can't figure out why people put those things on Mustangs. They belong on Camaro and Chevelle. 

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Re: If you were gonna mod a 68 Vert, what would you do?
« Reply #24 on: February, 10, 2012, 09:20:14 AM »
Either hood is a good choice, but for the love of God and all thing Holy...please don't put a cowl induction style hood on it. I can't figure out why people put those things on Mustangs. They belong on Camaro and Chevelle.

I agree 100%.

 


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