Virginia Classic Mustang Blog: January 2014

Jan 31, 2014

Another Mustang Collection from a Virginia Classic Mustang Customer

1966 Shelby GT350. This is when it still sported a set of 65-early 66 Shelby Cragar wheels.
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All of our readers loved the post showing the Mustang collection from one of our customers! If you missed it, be sure to check it out here.

That post prompted another customer to send in pictures from his collection...and what a collection of Mustangs and Shelbys! Wow! Yes, these cars are all from one collection! Thanks for sending the pictures, John!

First, we have a 1966 GT350 Shelby. It's one of the Ivy Green cars like the one we are working on. This particular car has won many Mustang Club of America and Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) awards. We have seen it in person, and it's a great looking car!

Here's the 66 GT350 Shelby with the original painted Magnum 500 wheels and correct Goodyear Bluestreak tires.
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The immaculate 66 GT350 Shelby engine compartment.
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Beautiful 1966 GT Mustang Convertible.
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The next Mustang featured here from our customer's collection is a beautiful 1966 Mustang GT Convertible. It's also a national award winner.

Beautiful 1966 GT Mustang Convertible.
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Multi-award winning 1969 Shelby GT350 Convertible.
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How about this amazing 1969 Shelby GT350 Convertible!!?? It is another Mustang Club of American and Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) multi-time Gold Award Winner!

1987 SSP Mustang - Texas Department of Public Safety Vehicle.
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We, of course, don't sell later model Mustang parts, but we wanted to show you the remainder of our customer's great collection. The next car is a retired Texas Department of Public Safety Vehicle 1987 Mustang. It is, of course, show quality like the rest of the collection of Mustangs!

1987 SSP Mustang - Texas Department of Public Safety Vehicle.
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1990 Mustang Convertible with 11K original miles. 7 UP edition.
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And how about a 1990 "7 UP" edition Mustang Convertible? This one is all original with only 11,000 original miles!

2008 Shelby GT/SC Convertible.
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Last is a 2008 Shelby GT/SC Convertible that was sent to Shelby Performance for special upgrades.

Jan 29, 2014

1969 and 1970 Mustang Deluxe Door Panel Interior Trim Plates

69-70 Mustang Deluxe Interior Door Handle Trim Plates
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We now have these Mustang door handle trim plates in white. They are molded in the off white color just like the originals. They fit behind the door handle on the 1969 and 1970 Deluxe / Mach 1 door panels. They are made in the USA.

Our part number is ST-7431.

We also still have these plates available in black - part number ST-743.

Jan 27, 2014

2014 Ford Muscle Car Calendar - Limited Quantities

2014 Ford Muscle Cars Calendar
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We have a limited quantity of 2014 Ford Muscle Car Calendars available. This calendar features beautiful 12 inches x 12 inches pictures with a total size (with calendar part) of 12 x 24.

Some of the cars featured include a Boss 429, Cougar, Torinos, Fairlanes, '65 Mustang Fastback and more.

Our part number is LT-615. It's only $9.95 and is a great add on to your parts order.

Jan 24, 2014

Check out this Mustang Collection from one of our Customers!

Mustang Collection from Virginia Classic Mustang customer.
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Here at Virginia Classic Mustang, we love it when our customer share pictures of their Mustangs. Usually, we get a picture or two of a Mustang that a customer has been working on for years. How about this, though!? Here are some pictures of one customer's collection of Mustangs!

We will let him tell the story:

Thought I would share a few photos of my Mustang collection. I currently own all the Mustangs in the photos with the exception of the 69 Boss that I foolishly let go in the mid seventies. ( don’t we all have stories about the one that got away).

The cars are a 64 1/2 convertible that I purchased 19 years ago ( I am the third owner).

The next car is a 1965 HiPo coupe that I bought 36 years ago and took 32 years to restore ( I am the second owner of this California car).

The third car is a 1966 fastback drag car that I recently purchased.(not sure of how many owners before me but this car has been a drag vehicle since new.

The last car is a 1977 Cobra II that my wife encouraged me to get as a birthday present in October 1976. This car is 90% original and is still a head turner ( I know that this is not one of the cars you support but I thought you might like to see a mid seventies survivor).

Each car has an interesting history and I have had fun owning each of them. I have been a Mustang owner for over 45 years, that would have been longer but Uncle Sam intervened and spoiled my first purchase of a new 1965 HiPo coupe. The day my car was delivered to the dealership,I received my draft notice and had to refuse the car. The blue coupe was purchased to replace one of the ones that got away.

have been a long time VA Mustang customer and many of the parts used in these cars came from you. I really appreciated the variety and quality of the parts that you carry and have been proud to show these cars with your equipment. Keep up the good work.

Mustang Collection from Virginia Classic Mustang customer.
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Jan 22, 2014

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang with New Hats and T-Shirts!

50 Years of the Ford Mustang embroidered hat.
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We now have a new hat to celebrate 50 Years of the Ford Mustang. This black cotton twill hat features super nice embroidery with the Running Pony and 50 Years Logo. Our part number is AC-245 - Click here to order.

The new shirt pictured below also features the same great 50 Years Mustang Logo along with the Running Pony emblem. This Mustang T Shirt is available in Medium, Large and Extra Large Sizes.
Our part number is AC-238 - Click here to order.

50 Years of the Ford Mustang Logo T-Shirt.
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Jan 17, 2014

65-66 Mustang and 67-68 Mustang Vent Window Weatherstrip - Original Ford Tooling

65-66 Mustang Vent WIndow Weatherstrip made in the original Ford Tooling.
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We now have Mustang vent window weatherstripping available made in the original Ford Tooling. These parts are made exactly like the original and feature the original clips already installed. The mold still has the original FoMoCo logo as pictured below. These are very nice parts and Made in the USA.

We also still have the budget priced import reproductions available.

The Ford Tooling ones with part numbers are listed below:

WS-511R 65-66 Mustang RH Vent Window Weatherstrip - Original Ford Tooling

WS-511L 65-66 Mustang LH Vent Window Weatherstrip - Original Ford Tooling

WS-711R 67-68 Mustang RH Vent Window Weatherstrip - Original Ford Tooling

WS-711L 67-68 Mustang LH Vent Window Weatherstrip - Original Ford Tooling

65-66 and 67-68 Mustang Vent WIndow Weatherstrip made in the original Ford Tooling.
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67-68 Mustang Vent WIndow Weatherstrip made in the original Ford Tooling.
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Jan 15, 2014

1968 Mustang California Special Recognition Guide and Owners Manual

1968 Mustang California Special (GT/CS) Recognition Guide and Owners Manual
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We now have this great 68 California Special book in stock!!! Check out the description below.

The Ultimate 1968 Mustang California Special Reference Book!

The Mustang GT/CS Recognition Guide & Owner's Manual by Paul M. Newitt and licensed by Ford is a hardbound, full color 224 page detailed story of the limited-edition 1968 Ford Mustang--which was created just for California.

The story of how the California-Crazy car culture in the 1960s prompted the marketing of Mustang's first factory-produced special edition is described in incredible detail - from the inspiration of Shelby's "Little Red" coupe to the development by Ford Design to become 4,118 GT/California Specials.

The story continues with the marketing plan by J.Walter Thompson and California's Ford Dealer's Association to bring this Mustang to market in the spring of 1968. A detailed account of the GT/CS variant, the "High Country Special," sold in the Denver sales district is also included.

Detailed production statistics, rare factory photos, authentication, options, accessories, specific part descriptions and comprehensive Concours restoration information are covered, along with the complete stories of the Shelby prototype coupes "Little Red," and the EXP-500 "Green Hornet."

A separate chapter is devoted to the development, prototypes and production of the 2007-09 and 2011 GT/CS, and a complete GT/CS Owner Registry of 1,300 cars with photos rounds out the volume. Each book is beautifully bound, signed and numbered. A very special, limited edition for Mustang collectors!

Order Part Number LT-173

1968 Mustang California Special (GT/CS) Recognition Guide and Owners Manual
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Jan 13, 2014

1965-68 Mustang Fog Lamp Bulbs in Amber

1965-68 Mustang Amber Fog Lamp Bulb
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Any fog lights that were factory installed on 1965-68 Mustangs were clear, but amber bulbs have always been a popular addition. We have not had them in amber for years, but now they are back.

These fog lamp bulbs fit into the bodies exactly like the originals and even feature the correct "FOG" marking on the bottom. There is a unique GT center marking, but this in covered when installed in the body with the chrome bezel.

Our part number is ER-571.

Jan 10, 2014

Just the Details...1966 GT350 Shelby Mustang

The back tail light panel area of the 66 Shelby Mustang is almost back together.
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We have been posting about our recently acquired 1966 GT350 Shelby. If you missed the first post, you can click here to read it. Here is a link to the second post. We usually post here about cars that are receiving full blown restorations. This one is going to be a bit different.

Since this is a nice, original 80K mile car, we have decided just to clean some things up and use it as a "driver". In doing so, we are using most all of the original parts in their present, but cleaned up, condition.

Jeremy at Maple Hill Restoration (www.MapleHillResto.com) is handling the job and carefully cleaning the original parts. The back tail light panel area is now back together. The floor has been cleaned. Next the fenders, front valance, front bumper, and grill were removed. All of these parts and areas are being cleaned and carefully reassembled.

We checked out the engine by performing a compression test and a leak down test. The results were great even though I don't believe the engine has ever really been apart. We also checked out the valve stem seals and found the originals with the FoMoCo logos!!! Obviously, those needed replacement.

The original 622 (2nd week of Feb. 1966) was rebuilt. The car really runs great. It does need a clutch and pressure plate replacement, so that's next up on the mechanical check list.

Check out the pictures below. We have some images of the original rear leaf spring markings, the black out on the rocker pinch welds, the read end casting date, pink markings on the rear u-bolts, the original grommet/plug in the apron for a no radio Mustang, and more.

Be sure to read the caption under each image for additional information.

Careful cleaning revealed the original yellow paint marking on the rear leaf springs on the 66 Shelby Mustang.
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Here's a shot of the original black out paint on the rocker pinch weld. I found it a bit unusual that a dark green car would have the black out treatment.
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Here is the casting date on the original Shelby rear end center section. 6=1966 C=March 8=8th day of the month
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Here is a shot of the floor as it is being cleaned.
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Here is another shot of the floor completely cleaned.
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From brand new, the brake cooling ducts were not sealed to the wheel house. The rivets were also never properly tightened. Consequently, dirt come in around this area. It has been cleaned up here.
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The fenders have been removed for careful cleaning.
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Check out these original dual exhaust muffler hangers from the Shelby. The rubber used came from sidewalls of old tires. These have been cleaned and will be used as is.
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Here is the original Shelby VIN stamping that Shelby American stamped on the RH fender apron. Although the size and style of the font varied over the period, the VIN was stamped here on all of the '65 and '66 GT350 Mustangs.
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In keeping with our theme of keeping all of the original parts, the original tail light lenses were carefully polished by Jeremy at Maple Hill Restoration.
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This is the original rubber plug/grommet that was used in the antenna cable hole on a Mustang with no radio. This is the panel in front of the door hinges behind the RH fender. This is the exact same grommet that I have seen used in the firewall for the HiPo choke cable on Mustangs and Shelbys.
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Here's a shot of one of the horns. It is date stamped inside.
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Here is the trunk floor all cleaned up.
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Another shot of the rocker pinch weld area black out.
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Here is the back side of the original front fender showing the sound deadening treatment.
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Here is a shot of the original pink paint markings on one of the rear end U-bolts.
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