69 mustang daily driver

These kits feature the fdlm four piston forged aluminum caliper and 11. Jan 03, 2018 the classic cars are only as reliable as the care and maintenance put into them. Mustang suspension upgrade 1969 mustang coupe youtube. Choosing the right oldschool daily isnt as easy as it may seem. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Heacocks love affair with mustangs begins back in 1987. Using the heads because i got a heck of a deal on them from a buddy. If your 69 is being used as a daily driver maybe its been upgraded. I do have a motorcycle, but for reasons shes not workable for commuting, so the mustang gets the miles. The premium package also have the drive modes the car in sport mode really feels a lot better havent tried track yet, but a tune could also really help out. 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.

The daily driver uses a similar, but distinctively different interior evaporator unit. Impressed by the cars performance, heacock caught the mustang bug. It comes equipped with carefully sized, large, separate ac and heat coils just like factory oe systems, not combined acheat coils often found on. Prefer a shorty or midlength header and not break the bank on a set. Check out my cousin michaels killer 69 mustang fastback project s. I would not recommend these cars as daily drivers, however. Its a pretty hot day, so i make plenty of pit stops. Shop our selection of 20102014 mustang daily driver mods. Counting cars a pristine 1969 ford mustang facebook.

Jan 12, 2018 wesley has been successfully daily driving his 1967 mercury cougar for nearly four years. In this episode watch as budget build garage finishes the 1969 mustang coupes suspension upgrade. I used mine as a daily driver for about 10 years, then fixed up a bunch of stuff, and did it again for another 3 just a year or so ago. The owner of this 1969 mustang says that it needs a little tlc, but given the fact that he uses it daily, this looks like a classic that is ready to be.

Kids daily drove these cars 4050 years ago, so why shouldnt it be possible now. It is by far one of the most popular ac systems on the market today. Wesley has been successfully daily driving his 1967 mercury cougar for nearly four years. Classic auto air daily driver ac system for 19691970 mustangs with a 302 engine. Check out this 1969 ford mustang mach 1 this very nice daily driver that is powered by a great running 351 windsor v8 engine tied to a smooth shifting fmx automatic transmission. Wilwood 140476r fdlm front brake kit, 196569 mustang. Jul 20, 2007 1983 ford mustang daily driver performance build a killer daily driver we built a 302ci that runs on 87octane, gets 21 mpg, and makes 335 hp on a budgetbelieve it. The fdlm caliper is a modified version of the timetested forged dynalite caliper, and provides the greatest amount of wheel clearance. I love the car to death but hear me our when i say it makes for a shitty daily driver. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is a future classic, and unlike its predecessors, the car is memorable for more than just going fast in a straight line.

Wilwoods classic series front disc brake kits for 1965 to 1969 ford mustangs offer disc brake upgrade solutions for oem drum or disc spindles. Jan 07, 2007 yes it is a good daily driver i own a 65 mustang drive all year around and is very good on gas. Classic auto air 20124 mustang daily driver air conditioning. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. Similar threads daily driver wheels recommendation for gt350 daily driver rollingshi59, mar 31, 2020, in forum. Since the 69 70 cars have slightly more room than your car, we should be able to squeeze a 10 with 295 with 6 or 6.

We had a longterm tester for more than 20,000 miles in 2017, and can confidently say youll have no issue commuting. Dec 21, 2014 in need of a set of headers for a 69 mustang with a 351w with tfs hiport heads. Shop our selection of 20152020 mustang daily driver mods. The perfect fit elite 1969 ford mustang air conditioning system is engineered to actually fit a 1969 mustang, not a single unit that is adapted to fit a whole product line like competitors. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 1969 mustang models in phoenix. Installing factory ac also helps increase the value of the original car.

The daily driver system is a less expensive, high performance version of a factory original air system. Btw i get around 2122 mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway. Whether you have a 260 or 280 v8 engine, this system will be sure to make your fellow gearheads jealous. He clearly has a predilection for fun, stylish and maybe even unconventional choices, which is why he has a 2016 cadillac ats coupe. Vlog driving in my 1965 ford mustang janette voski. Damage in the form of modifications inflicted by racers. One of the most famous cars in history aesthetically pleasing and fun to drive, the ford mustang was an instant hit the moment the vehicle hit the market in 1964. Classic auto air daily driver air conditioning system 4a. The paint is seven years old but looks good with a few chips but who cares. This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. The pitfalls and triumphs of driving a classic car on a daily basis. The car you mentioned, 69 mustang, has a mechanical based ignition system which isnt as reliable as the 75 and up electronic system. Ive been in love with the classic mustang since i was 7 years old.

Nov 21, 2019 i like a daily driver mustang like this it looks great i take my dark blue white top down 99% of time 1967 year and 289 windsor nom classic mustang convertible out all the time. I own a 69 xr7 cat and appreciate you taking the time to offer this advice. Engine is rebuilt with mild cam, edelbrock intake, holley 600, pertronix. Wow, 69 mach 1 as far as im concerned, the only mustangs on this planet and i know a lot of people are going to hate me for it is the 69. Brakes and engine as long as theyve been serviced are generally reliable.

Honestly for a daily driver you might as well get a premium package also try and go test drive one and see how you like it. In search of a car for his wife, he purchased a new 87 mustang lx 5. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver. Turning a 1966 coupe into a daily driver mustang forums at. On occasion my dad lets me take out the 69 mustang. In this video, wesley shares the secrets of how he does it without spending most of his time on the. The decreased bs would give us a little more distance between the tire and leaf spring and keep the tire from rubbing when say turning into a steep driveway. How many of you use your mustang as a daily driver.

Upgrade your 19651966 mustang by ordering classic auto airs r4a daily driver air conditioning system with an uncoated compressor. Hello, i have been successfully daily driving my 1965 mustang coupe for. Shop 1969 ford mustang vehicles for sale in phoenix, az at cars. While the perfect fit system has components installed in the factory locations, the parts are not factory original. Two years after investing in the 87, he had his own 89 lx 5. While this auto was popular from the outset, one of the reasons it became so famous was its use in popular movies at the time. Im 17 years old recently accepted into texas tech university where i hope to begin my studies in mechanical engineering. Turning a 1966 coupe into a daily driver mustang forums. It could be an older restoration or a wellmaintained original vehicle.

Wesley has been successfully daily driving his 1967 mercury cougar for. As much as i would love to dd a 68 cornet or 69 charger, there are quite a few reasons. In this video i go for a drive in my 1965 ford mustang. Shop our selection of 20052009 mustang daily driver mods. The gas mileage is just too much to bare on a highschool salary, it has tons of problems even though its well kept, the thing is only good for driving in a straight line.