68 Mustang Rebuild

Johnathan Eshleman · **Posted:** Sat May 13, 2006 10:46 am

I have a friend that has a 68 mustang convertible that would like to have the drivetrain rebuilt/upgraded, with possible suspension upgrade as well. The body, interior, top are in good shape. Just would like to have something a little stronger than the I-6, possibly a 302.

Any recomendations?

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

http://www.sn65.com/SN65%20story.htm :wink:

A 289 or 351 would be more period correct, although carbed 302s are not uncommon. Obviously a new transmission would be in order in either case.

A simple OTS shock upgrade to a Koni, Bilstein or KYB would make a world of difference as well.

Johnathan Eshleman · **Posted:** Sat May 13, 2006 11:13 am

You know of any triangle shops that would be good for doing this kind of work? He's not really the car mechanic type.

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

Have him call Carolina Mustangs in Cary for a better discussion of options than I can provide.

Arthur McDonald · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 1:54 am **Posts:** 2052

Wes Eargle wrote:

A 289 or 351 would be more period correct, although carbed 302s are not uncommon.

The 302 replaced the 289 for 1968. The 390 was optional, and Ford built a small number of 428 Cobra Jet/4-speeds for drag racing. The most satisfactory upgrade would probably be a 302 crate motor.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 9:02 am

i second Carolina Mustang. i was a regular there when i had my GT

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