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1969 Mustang Restoration

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I’m glad you kept it original. Too many restomods out there. There needs to be cars restored to original so everyone can appreciate what they were really like. You’re doing it the right way. Sourcing OEM parts, restored originals or built on original toolling.

I’ve been in a project That’s going on four years that’s coming to a close soon. The car needed so much work but it’s so rare I had to restore it. 69 mustang GT, 390 big block coupe, vinyl top, special paint, a/c, tilt a way, bench seat, am/fm stereo. The car has several one offs includingIt was built for Josephine Ford, Henry Ford’s granddaughter, (the sister of Henry Ford II). I spent almost as much in parts as I did buying my GT500. I felt I didn’t have any choice. This car has provenance and needs to be restored to concours standards. Here’s a few pics below. The car has been gapped and will be ready for blocking and Paint soon. I’m hoping to have it done by September. I also have a 70 mustang Mach 1. If you have any questions on restoration on classic mustangs , let me know.


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Thanks. I’m really eager to get it done. It was a rare opportunity to be able to own and restore one of the Ford family members cars. So I jumped at the chance. Covid slowed everything down with the body shop but they are on track now.b

I’ve been in Shelby for 18 years now. I originally grew up in Roseville at 10 mile and Gratiot. My father owned the Riviera restaurant on the corner. We then moved to Clinton Township in 1978 on a street off of Millar Road intersecting Moravian and 16 mile. My brother-in-law’s family is from Saint Clair shores. So it sounds like you know the area well.
I spent 4 years there, but the ex is born and raised. She probably knows that restaurant. And I've got some good friends from there that know it well. I visit for NYE.
I spent 4 years there, but the ex is born and raised. She probably knows that restaurant. And I've got some good friends from there that know it well. I visit for NYE.
The original restaurant is since long gone. We’re in our third location now in Chesterfield Michigan. The new restaurant is fine dining and is called louis’ chop house. I’m always working New Year’s Eve because it’s crazy busy. If you’re ever in the area drop in.
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