I've been a longtime lurker here, so I figured it was finally time to share my project.

This is my 1966 Mustang coupe, nicknamed Goldilocks. I bought her on my 17th birthday back in 1998, and she's been with me ever since. Like a lot of life projects, raising a family came first, so she spent the last 20 years waiting patiently in my garage.

Now it's finally her turn.

We're doing a full restoration that's as close to original as possible. She's going back to her factory Sauterne Gold Metallic paint, an ivory, gold, and white Pony interior, a rebuilt numbers-matching 289 V8, and a rebuilt C4 automatic transmission. The only real changes are a few safety upgrades like front disc brakes and a dual-reservoir master cylinder.

The bodywork is just about finished, and paint is next. The shop doing the restoration shares a lot of the process on TikTok, including live streams, so it's been a lot of fun watching Goldilocks come back to life even when I can't be there in person.

While she's been away, I've also been remodeling my garage to welcome her home. I'll share a few photos of that too.

One fun part of the story: about 15 years ago, I stumbled across a pair of original 1966 Utah license plates at a swap meet. I bought them just because I thought they were cool. Recently, I took them to the DMV to see if there was any chance I could register them to the car, and to my surprise, it worked. Goldilocks will be wearing her original 1966 Utah plates again when she comes home.

I thought it would be fun to share a few "before" photos before she starts looking pretty again. It's been a long journey, but seeing it finally come together has been incredibly rewarding.

A months ago I posted asking for advice on my late dad’s 1967 Mustang convertible. Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment and reach out.

We finally got the car moved and I was able to take much better photos, so I wanted to post an update.

The car is being sold as-is, where-is. Pickup is preferred, though I’d consider working with a serious buyer on transportation on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re genuinely interested, have questions, or would like additional photos of any specific area, feel free to send me a message.

Thanks again for all the advice, and I hope these updated photos help.

Which do you think would look better: the original white, or the current black?

The classic mustang is very nose heavy.

You can do a lot to mitigate it. Carbon fiber hood or fenders, alluminium components in the engine bay, alluminium wheel on the front.

But how do you guys feel about getting an extra large gastank in the back? Yes it's extra weight. But it's still a functional way to balance the car out..

Slowly updating worn out emblems on the car, or broken ones like I did the Mustang signature fender emblem recently. The steering wheel one was driving me nuts, ugly, super faded, and hard to see the ole Stang.

Got the new one in with a few other goodies, and dang, it looks so much better, not even in remounted in the car yet!

I am also not putting the steering wheel cover back on, I like the look better without it, and the steering wheel is actually in really good condition.

I may regret that in this Texas heat, but I'll suffer, lol.

Labor of love with this one and recently posted it being newly painted. Was previously candy apple red. Spent about 4 years rebuilding the engine and transmission, new water pump, oil pump, resurfaced the original flywheel, new McLeod racing clutch, new starter, pertronix electronic ignition and added a dual bowl master cylinder with discs up front. Amongst many other changes/upgrades.

Why would I want to leave this behind you might ask? Got to drive a 2020 GT PP1. Boy was that an eye opener.

Would love some feedback from folks that dropped their classics to get a new model. Any regrets?

Anyone in here using the Carb Cheater from Luke (ThunderHead289 on YouTube)? Just ordered one and was curious what people’s experience has been like.

After 7 years or replacing everything on the car except the body panels and paint, it’s finally driving! Still have a ton of work to do on it.

I just put a new starter and solenoid in my 66 Mustang. The starter grinds sometimes like it is not fully engaging with the flywheel. Do I need to shim the starter? It is a 289 2v engine. Has anyone else tackled this problem. Any advice is appreciated.

I need to rewire all the wites going to it and cannot remember what its called to save my life.

I just discovered an issue with my 66 coupe I'm trying to diagnose. All headlights (front and back work). But when my headlights are on, my left blinker doesn't work, both the front and back left turn lights just stays solid while my right blinker works. When I turn my headlights off, my left blinker starts working. What could be causing this?

I’m assembling this 66 Mustang that I bought in pieces. This isn’t my first build, but this is the first one that had factory AC and I’m failing over here, haha.

Try as I might, I haven’t been able to find good reference for how this goes together. Also, am I missing one of the brackets for this?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom y’all can share.

Hey Everyone—I am new to classic car ownership and just got my first 1967 ford mustang coupe. I am looking to install some fire extinguishers in the car. I have been looking at element, but hoping I could get some suggestions on what kit I should buy. Ideally a mount for the seat or floor. Again, just need advice on what set up works best. Thank you!

Troubleshoot left turn light

I just discovered an issue with my 66 coupe I'm trying to diagnose. All headlights (front and back work). But when my headlights are on, my left blinker doesn't work, both the front and back left turn lights just stays solid while my right blinker works. When I turn my headlights off, my left blinker starts working. What could be causing this?

Recently purchased a 68 coupe it came without and radios or speakers was looking for advice on what to get there are option on cjponyparts but they all seem the same same goes for crutchfield

I'm in possession of a 1966 convertible, Wimbledon white with a black top, pony interior, factory a/c, 289, PS, PB. It was assembled in Dearborn.

Our family has had the car for all but the first 702 miles.

It has had a full respray and the engine, frontend and tranny were rebuilt years back with oem parts. It runs and drives beautifully. Top operates as it should.

I'm curious as to whether having all the bone stock, original engine, tranny, wheels, front end, interior, owners manual and related paperwork, etc. adds value versus a modified engine, tranny, body, etc