1968 Ford Mustang: The Final Drive and it's Future
We take the 1968 Mustang coupe out for it's final drive of the season and reflect on the first year of ownership. I also clue you in on the plans for next season and what we are going to do over the the winter.
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Transcript:
Hey there. It’s late fall in central Pennsylvania and I’m about to take the ’68 Mustang out for its last drive of the season. I thought I’d bring you along and show some of the parts I’ll be collecting over the winter so everything is ready to go once spring arrives.
If you live somewhere that gets freezing temperatures, now is the time to bring anything water-based indoors. Paints, spray bottles, chemicals, and aerosol cans can freeze and become ruined, so I store them in the basement during the winter. I recommend doing the same.
When I buy a classic car, I have a few things I want it to do for me. With this 1968 Mustang coupe, I wanted something that reminded me of the cars I grew up with but was still easy and relaxing to drive. It needed to be quick enough to keep up with traffic without needing to be fast, and comfortable enough to drive for six to eight hours without feeling like work. I also wanted something simple to work on and improve slightly without requiring a full restoration. I wanted a car I could take on long back-road cruises with friends and feel proud driving. This Mustang checks those boxes.
Back in the garage, here’s the factory Ford under-dash A/C unit. It’s all original from 1968, but it needs to be cleaned, inspected, and refreshed. I have the condenser, compressor, and other components off to the side. All of the lines and major parts will be replaced, and while everything is apart, I’ll take the opportunity to clean up the radiator support. The original hardware will likely just be cleaned and reinstalled, and I’ll touch up the support with some fresh paint.
The radiator is coming out, and I’ll be installing a Be Cool unit, which is now available in black. While I’m in there, I’ll also clean up the voltage regulator. It’s the original one and still works, so we’ll see how it turns out once cleaned.
Some decals will be replaced, especially the ones that are badly deteriorated, like the battery decal. Others, like the valve cover decal, are still presentable and will stay as they are. General cleanup around the engine bay will be easier once the radiator is removed. I’ll also replace the improvised mounting bracket with the correct one when the new radiator goes in.
That wraps up 2025 for the Mustang. It’s always a little sad putting the car away for winter, but that’s the season. I disconnect the positive battery cable to help the battery last longer. Now is the time to order parts, stack them up, and tackle the front of the car all at once in the spring.
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Tony has been a member of the car culture since the late 1970s, acquiring his first car at the age of 13 in a straight-up swap for a Schwinn 10-speed bicycle. He has personally owned well over 500 cars and trucks since that first car. He was employed as a jet engine Mechanic by the US Air Force for over 10 years and served in theater during Desert Storm. He has always wrenched on his own vehicles. In the Fall of 2021 he launched his own YouTube channel that focuses on Ford Motor Company products, both old and new, however other manufacturers product will appear from time to time. New content and videos are posted every Saturday Morning at 11 AM EST
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How about a 1960 Starliner?
Knew a kid in the 90's that had the same car, even the same dark green color. It was a 289 / auto. Car looked and sounded great (it had wide cragars on all 4 corners), but was slow. It should have been able to run right along with the 5.0L's of the day but got gapped by bus lengths. Rather than make it quicker he sold it and bought a 93 5.0L LX notch instead. The green 68 ended up with another young guy that appreciated it more and he probably still has it.