Each kit comes with detailed, easytofollow installation instructions and mounting template. This car needs very little to be a show car or daily driver. I used mine as a daily driver for about 10 years, then fixed up a bunch of stuff. How many of you use your mustang as a daily driver. In order to be able to post messages on the ford mustang forum forums, you must first register. 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. Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered daily drivers and are not valued as a classic vehicle. The camaro is agile and handles well, but its visibility is absolutely horrible, almost to the point of being dangerous. One thing i want to do sooner is put in rack and pinion power steering in.
Even though this car was a daily driver for many years, the paint retains its gloss and can easily be enjoyed. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. You are bidding on a vintage 196566 ford mustang gas cap in used condition. Illustration description 1965 ford mustang fastback hp, automatic, this is a. Car show off contest winner vance and his 1965 ford mustang convertible shelby clone. But prior to that it was my daily driver for 10 years.
Classic auto air under dash air conditioning 1964 mustang falconranchero. Engine starts right up and runs strong, transmission works well. Then the salt and snow and ice is too bad so i switch to a lame volvo. This car has been restored with a whiteblue pony interior with white exterior, 302 v8 engine with 3 speed hurst shifter and flow master dual exhaust. There are 2 bubbles under the original vinyl top and a small area by the chrome. Classic auto air daily driver under dash ac systems jegs. I dont want to spend too much, but would like to make this a daily driver.
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. If your 69 is being used as a daily driver maybe its been upgraded. Purchased new in 66, the reyes family has no plans of removing this pony. Ford performance even has a power pack that upgrades your intake and tunes your engine for a good amount more hp and torque, all while staying in warranty. Find yellow 1966 ford mustangs for sale on oodle classifieds. In order to be able to post messages on the ford mustang. If nothing less than absolute quality will do, it does not get any better than this firstrate master power brakes product. Ford mustang model specific forums mustang racing forums.
Jan 07, 2007 do you think a 1966 restored fastback mustang is a good daily driver. It was dark times in the performance world come the early 1970s. A 1966 coupe is a daily driver for me from april to late september. Driving a restored 1966 ford mustang gt 289 youtube. By 1966, most people began to associate the ford mustang with power and performance. Installing a complete tmi interior, dakota digital gauges, and final wiring with details to make our 1990 mustang lx run and drive. 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.
In fact, march 1966 marked the creation of the millionth mustang, signaling its significance in classic car history. I disagree with these guys i have a 1966 mustang as my daily driver. Hi classic cars, i recently inherited a 1966 mustang that has been completely customized. The previous owner older lady had her husband change it to red while restoring. Please take a moment to view our test drive video, and put yourself in the driver seat. Find 1966 ford mustangs for sale on oodle classifieds. It was a car for everyone who enjoyed a wellmade vehicle, liked to drive and enjoyed looking great doing it. The car was originally a 6 cylinder, but i am upgrading to all v8 suspenion and steering and disc brakes. Theyre all fast, but each has its own pros and cons. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1966 ford mustang classics for sale near you. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the. It has the inline 6 engine with sprint 200 package. Stay cool with classic auto airs daily driver series under dash, cool only complete ac systems.
Even though this car was a daily driver for many years, the paint retains its gloss and can easily be enjoyed asis. Surprising our dad with his dream car 1966 ford mustang duration. It does look good from a distance and will make a great daily driver since it runs so well now. Ford mustang 1966, pro driver drilled and slotted brake conversion kit by master power brakes. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail. Comes with original oem radio and a new oem style radio with bluetooth. Vintage original 1965 1966 ford mustang gas cap ebay.
Our attractive, hioutput under dash units with built in controls mounts easily to the bottom edge of the dash. Yes i actually drive it 15 miles to and from work every day. Perfect driver quality 1966 ford mustang powered by a smooth running 289302cam ci v8. Its a 1979 f150 with a built 460 500hp, with colors. This 1966 ford mustang is a recently refurbished coupe that was made possible by the makeawish foundation on behalf of brycen newman, a san diego teenager diagnosed with brain cancer in 2015. If you love ford mustangs and just about anything related to them, you can probably find. Underdash unit mounts to bottom edge of dash, while the chrome ball louvers and brushed aluminum face give a nostalgic original appearance. Now to my question, i have the option of rebuilding the original straight 6 or buying a 66 289 c code with a holley 4 barrel carb that. Yellow 1966 ford mustangs for sale used on oodle classifieds. The ford mustang has always been a great platform for hot rodders to customize and make it their own. Drving a classic as a daily driver the mustang source ford. The compressor has a continuous duty rating of 6,000 rpm requiring little power.
The underside is in great shape considering the age of the car. The paint is very glossy and it shows great in the sun. That car eventually was relegated to track and weekend duty only, replaced by a f150 as my daily transportation. Selling because i need to claim the coveted spot in the single car garage for my daily driver. This dailydriven 67 ford mustang has stayed in the same family. I eventually want to change out the engine, possibly putting a newer mild v8 into it to help with gas mileage. The seller has been using it as a daily driver, noting he was driving it to school regularly. Up for sale today is my 1966 ford mustang inline 6. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Turning a 1966 coupe into a daily driver mustang forums. Dont expect modern muscle car performace from a stock 1st gen mustang, but dont expect it to be boring either. The muscle car horsepower wars were ending, insurance premiums were. This 1966 ford mustang project is listed at no reserve and benefits from lots of recent work, including replacement floors and a rebuilt engine.
Its been nearly half my life since i owned a mustang as my daily driver. Thats why we always get excited when we see a quality survivor like this 1966 mustang come through the doors. When you count on a classic mustang as daily or weekly transportation. The paint is all original to 1995 as is the interior. Ford mustang forum best steering and suspension kit for. This coupe has never been a daily driver strictly show. Buy classic auto airs r4a daily driver ac system with an uncoated compressor for your 1965 1966 mustang with a 260 or 289 engine and alternator from cj pony parts today. This mustang has been in our family for the past 15 years and has been a great daily driver. It was the car to have if you needed a daily driver and.
Although the first few years were definitely good for ford and its sporty mustang, 1966 was the year all that hard work truly began to pay off. The cap has light scratches and scuffs, the center insert has some crack lines, it still could be a good gas cap to use for a daily driver. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Whats the best daily driver out of these three cars. Take a look at all the modifications in the article secondhand smoke. Ford s kcode high performance 289, rated at 271 horsepower, remained the hottest optional engine up through 1966. I purchased this car a few years back and have been getting work on it done ever since to make it into the daily driver it is today. With your level of skill, an old car like that for a daily driver would be a. Joe panciarellos fairlane honors the muscle car heyday with the bare minimum and lots of bigblock power. The challenger is big and comfortable, but is a bi. 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. Get the best deals on parts for 1966 ford mustang when you shop the largest online. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1966 ford mustang and assess the current state of the classic car market. The perfect fit 1966 ford pickup truck air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1966 ford pickup truck with minimum modification to your vehicle.
This 1966 ford mustang coupe was in bad shape when it was first discovered. Ford truck forum ford news and community ford daily trucks. Things to consider are the other items that go along with which motor you choose. This is a brand new complete custome underdash cool only ac system for a 1965 1966 ford mustang with original 6 cylinder engine. Ford mustang daily driver tips tech articles mustang. 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.
The ford mustang has always been a great platform for hot rodders to customize. The entire car was gone through by ricks automotive in springfield mo about 2 years ago. Mump 1104 01 o 25 ways build better driver ford mustang. Amazing canyon carver 1973 ford mustang first drive and road thrash. If you are looking for a car to turn heads or just cruise then this 1966 ford mustang coupe model is the one for you everything has been thought out in great detail and h. Paint is not original but is in decent shape other than a few scrapes and chips. Because so many different custom builds are on the market today, finding a first generation that is true to its roots can be a challenge. Please look at the pictures for condition and make sure this gas cap works for your car. The inside is very clean with 2 tone leather seats. Ford mustang forum ford mustang model specific forums classic mustang forums classic talk what to look for in a daily driver.
That was back when i was 18 years old, fresh out of high school, and driving my 86 5. The ecoboost premium is a great idea as a daily driver, at least in my opinion. There are 297 1966 ford mustangs for sale today on. I am selling my 1966 ford mustang coupe for less than what ive put into it since obtaining it in november 2014. Mar 11, 2019 by 1966, most people began to associate the ford mustang with power and performance. 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.