In the beginning............

This car began as a 1972 Ford Mach 1 Mustang. It originally came with a 302 ci 2-barrel. Unclear about the transmission. The car was modified with fender flares at some point. This was part of the inspiration to build the "Eleanor Clone" since the flares were already existing.

The quarter panels appear original. Unfortunately, they were ruined when the flares were installed. Same with the front fenders. From the factory, the car was painted silver with red interior. I think it should go back to silver or maybe a Pepper Grey Metallic? With Black Metallic racing stripes. This car may have been a drag car at some point. It has a 3.91 traction lock rear end with a staggered shock mount welded into place. Add in the existing rear sway bar and you have Ford's version of a competition suspension in the back of the car. It also has traction bars.

Picture below shows the fender flares. Someone took some time putting these on. They actually did a pretty decent job.

The car has a good deal of surface rust on it. The right front fender apron needs to be replaced from the battery corrosion. I ordered the apron from Mustangs Unlimited and will install it soon. I will pressure wash and sandblast the engine compartment and the front suspension, then apply black POR-15 to the front of the car.