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“Fastback”1968 Ford Mustang

368 photos documented since 2006 16 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Engine:
302, 1974 Maverick, VIN 'F'
D4DE-6015-BA, date coded 4K31, October 31st 1974.
Heads 11/9/74

4bbl 4160 Holley carb
Holley electric choke kit installed
Pertronix Ignitor I
Tri-Ys

Driveline:
Tremec TKO 3550 5 speed transmission
10.5" King Cobra cable clutch with Dual Friction disc
Ford Racing aluminum flywheel
Cable clutch pedal conversion with pivot bearing
New u-joints on balanced shortened driveshaft
Stock 9" rear end, 3.0:1 limited slip (Trac-Loc)

Brakes:
Front: New Wilwood 4 piston Dynalite 11" front disc brakes
Rear: New drums, shoes, springs, slave cylinders, e-brake hardware
Stock dual resevoir master cyl, manual (no booster)
All new brake lines with stainless braided flex hoses
Wilwood proportioning valve

Suspension Front:
New upper/lower control arms
New ball joints
New strut rod bushings (rubber)
New 1" front anti-sway bar
New KYB (white) shocks
New 620# drop coil springs
Shelby Drop
Roller perches

Chassis:
New left side frame rail extension
New left side front fender aprons
New outer shock towers (both sides)
New fender mounting brackets
New right side frame rail extension repair (at bumper mount)
New battery tray
New export brace
Monte Carlo brace

Steering:
Manual.
New idler arm, inner/outer tie rods
Grant wood steering wheel

Exhaust:
Mustangs Unlimited aluminized turbo mufflers
2" pipes all the way back

Wheels:
15" x 8" Wheel Vintiques Magnum 500s
BF Goodrich Radial T/A white-letters

Fuel System:
New gas tank w/sending unit
New stainless steel fuel lines
New stock fuel pump

Body:
Driver's door restored (new window regulator, linkages, latch assembly,
exterior handle, sealed interior metal with POR-15)
All panels original
Cowl panel - new and POR'd

Extras:
Subframe-connectors
Original 1968 shop manual
Second set of OEM door panels — Truthworldwide

Day one vs. today

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Photo history

368 photos across 13 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2006

2006

40 photos added — showing 8

1968 Ford Mustang - This document from Marti Auto Works confirms the 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback's production details and options. 1968 Ford Mustang - A white 1967 Ford Mustang coupe is parked on a paved surface with a grassy area and trees in the background. 1968 Ford Mustang - A white 1968 Ford Mustang coupe is parked on asphalt with trees and buildings in the background. 1968 Ford Mustang - Rear view of a white 1968 Ford Mustang, its iconic triple taillights and chrome bumper. 1968 Ford Mustang - White 1968 Ford Mustang coupe with primer patches on the driver's side body panels. 1968 Ford Mustang - This white coupe is in the process of being repaired and repainted, showing primer patches on its body panels. 1968 Ford Mustang - A white 1968 Ford Mustang is parked in front of a house, with another car visible in the background. 1968 Ford Mustang - This white coupe features distinctive louvers on the rear quarter panel and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

2007

180 photos added — showing 8

1968 Ford Mustang - A tool is shown demonstrating how to remove a green automotive trim clip. 1968 Ford Mustang - White 1968 Ford Mustang with hood open, showing the engine bay and front fender. 1968 Ford Mustang - Interior view of a car, showing dashboard and seating area. 1968 Ford Mustang - A close-up view of a car's hood vent, showing its louvered design and chrome fasteners. 1968 Ford Mustang - The engine bay of a 1968 Ford Mustang shows the carburetor covered for protection. 1968 Ford Mustang - Front grille of a 1968 Ford Mustang, the iconic horse emblem. 1968 Ford Mustang - Front view of a 1968 Ford Mustang undergoing restoration work in a garage. 1968 Ford Mustang - Significant rust damage is visible on this vehicle's body panel, obscuring any specific model year identification.

2008

37 photos added — showing 8

1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1968 Ford Mustang coupe is parked on grass, viewed from a high rear 3/4 angle. 1968 Ford Mustang - A screenshot shows a Vintage Mustang Forum webpage displaying a message about the forum closing down. 1968 Ford Mustang - Cam phone pic, July 2008. 1968 Ford Mustang - Cam phone pic, July 2008. 1968 Ford Mustang - Close-up of rusty suspension linkage and exhaust manifold, likely from a vintage vehicle. 1968 Ford Mustang - Close-up of aged vehicle undercarriage components, showing rust and wear on suspension and exhaust systems. 1968 Ford Mustang - Detail of a vehicle's suspension system, showing a coil spring and shock absorber assembly. 1968 Ford Mustang - Front suspension component, likely from a classic car, showing a coil spring and shock absorber.

2009

4 photos added

1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1968 Ford Mustang is parked alongside two other vehicles. 1968 Ford Mustang - Reflection in the rearview mirror shows a black coupe driving on a street with buildings and trees visible. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1968 Ford Mustang coupe is parked outside with other vintage vehicles visible in the background. 1968 Ford Mustang - Three cars, including a 1969 Camaro and a 1955 Chevrolet, drive down a road.

2010

5 photos added

1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1968 Ford Mustang coupe is shown from the front 3/4 view, highlighting its grille and chrome wheels. 1968 Ford Mustang - A scenic autumn drive unfolds on a winding road, with colorful foliage framing a view of a lake and rolling hills. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1967 Ford Mustang coupe is visible from the front quarter, showing its grille and headlight. 1968 Ford Mustang - A classic Mustang's taillights glow red against the twilight sky at a drive-in theater, with a movie screen in the background. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is parked inside a cluttered garage.

2012

9 photos added — showing 8

1968 Ford Mustang - This image shows a labeled firewall from a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, indicating numerous parts and mounting points. 1968 Ford Mustang - A custom-built hot rod sits in a driveway with two occupants, ready for a drive. 1968 Ford Mustang - Carburetor part with stamped identification numbers visible. 1968 Ford Mustang - Close-up view of engine valve train components, showing stamped markings. 1968 Ford Mustang - A matte black 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is parked outside a warehouse with a faded sign. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is parked outside a warehouse loading dock. 1968 Ford Mustang - Interior view of a 1968 Ford Mustang, its classic dashboard and steering wheel. 1968 Ford Mustang - Rear view of a matte black 1968 Ford Mustang parked in front of an old brick building.

2013

4 photos added

1968 Ford Mustang - Three cars are parked on a lawn in front of a house. The cars are a blue Mitsubishi Evo, a black sedan, and a dark 1967 Ford Mustang. 1968 Ford Mustang - A dark 1968 Ford Mustang coupe is parked on the grass alongside two other sedans. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1968 Ford Mustang is parked on the lawn in front of a house, alongside two other cars. 1968 Ford Mustang - Three cars and a dog are parked on a lawn in front of a house.

2014

14 photos added — showing 8

1968 Ford Mustang - Close-up of an engine block casting showing part numbers and casting marks. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1967 Ford Mustang coupe is shown in a garage with its hood open, indicating it is undergoing maintenance or repair. 1968 Ford Mustang - Close-up of engine components including a fuel pump and ignition coil. 1968 Ford Mustang - Timing cover casting # D40E6059AA 1968 Ford Mustang - Comparison of a new silver Ford water pump next to an older, used dark blue/black water pump. 1968 Ford Mustang - A new water pump is shown next to an old, corroded one, likely for comparison or replacement. 1968 Ford Mustang - A cast iron Ford part displays a 'FORD' logo and a '68' casting date, indicating it is from 1968. 1968 Ford Mustang - Part casting shows 'C80E-D' and a '1968' date, but does not match the 1968 Ford Mustang claim.

2015

5 photos added

1968 Ford Mustang - Two cars, a classic Mustang and a modern Lancer Evolution, sit side-by-side in a snowy environment. 1968 Ford Mustang - Two cars drive through the snow, kicking up a cloud of white powder. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1967 Ford Mustang is seen from the rear in a snowy environment, with a blue vehicle behind it. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black 1968 Ford Mustang sits in the snow beside a modern blue sedan, suggesting a contrast in automotive eras. 1968 Ford Mustang - A black coupe sits in a snowy landscape, its body style suggesting a late 1960s model.

2016

22 photos added — showing 8

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2017

3 photos added

1968 Ford Mustang - Box of American Autowire parts and Summit Racing Equipment stickers are shown. 1968 Ford Mustang - Document text specifies application for modified 1967-1968 Mustangs. 1968 Ford Mustang - Two wire crimping tools are shown on a wooden floor. One has blue handles and the other has yellow handles.

2018

1 photo added

1968 Ford Mustang - A home gym setup includes a weight machine, boxing gloves, and a hockey jersey hanging on the wall.

2022

5 photos added

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