1st generation blue 1973 Ford Mustang convertible For Sale

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1st generation blue 1973 Ford Mustang convertible For Sale.

Ford 1973 Mustang Convertible

It was a six cylinder three speed, but now is a Cleveland with an AOD (overdrive) transmission. It now has power steering. It never was air conditioned.

The motor and transmission are in the car and running, but have only been run for maybe ten minutes. It is just broken in. The heads are four barrel.

Here is a list of new parts:

Brakes – front and rear with stainless brake lines front to rear. brake cylinders, seals, ect.

Stainless fuel lines and return line.

New bearings front hubs and the rear end.

Front springs are Grab Track, one inch lower and rated for the Cleveland. Back springs are one inch higher and heavier. New spring shackels and U-bolts. Front spring perches are aftermarket roller bearings.

One and one eight” front sway bar, and I think the back is one and a half.

High torque gear reduction starter.

2400-2600 stall torque converter.

New U-joints with caps.

Aluminum radiator and 2300 cfm electric fan and relay.

Fuel tank and filter are new-electric fuel pump is almost new.

140 Amp alternator and engine wire harness.

Radiator hoses, heater core and hoses.

Tires are BFG 275-60-15 rear and BFG 225-60-15 front. Rims are chrome steel 10″ and 8″ I think American Racing.

Dash pad, door panels front seat upholstery.

Carpet, carpet pad, dash insulation, trunk insulation.

Snap on cover (boot) for when the top is down.

Cleveland finned tall valve covers.

Power steering hoses, battery, K&N air cleaner

Flow master exaust pipes. Exhaust pipe hangers, all gas Performer IAS shocks, sub frame connectors,

Front fenders, radiator support, inner fender wells (front) rear trunk drop offs.

Poly bushings, all upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, control arms ect.

B&M ratchet shifter, Hurst t handle with switch. Hurst roll control (installed)

Cross member for AOD transmission. motor mounts (adjustable), transmission mount.

Cobalt blue back lit full sweep oil, fuel, alt, temp gauges.

Here is some info on the motor.

Block Mods:
Bored to 4.030 (357ci) 0.020 deck clearance with TRW pistons)
Melling standard flow oil pump w/ hardened oil pump shaft
Heads:
Casting D3ZE AA 4V open chamber ~ 74 cc (originally had 78.9cc)
Ports & bowls smoothed & polished only (not opened)
Chambers smoothed (not polished) to reduce possibility of detonation
Machined for 7/16” rocker studs & guide plates
Bronze valve guides & Viton valve seals
Hardened valve seats (intake & exhaust)
Pistons:
TRW 7049P +0.030 Forged, Pop up (ref Speed Pro L2348F30)
Compression Distance = 1.645 Wrist pin Dia = 0.912
Dome Height = 0.425 Dome Volume = 12.10cc
Piston tops smoothed to reduce possibility of detonation
Valve train:
Manley stainless valves, single grove keepers, 3 angle grind
Intake 2.19dia x 5.250lg
Exhaust 1.71dia x 5.050lg
7/16” Rocker Studs & Roller rocker arms
Valve springs = Lunati 73815 (single w/ damper) OD 1.500 ID 1.086
Seat Height = 1.820 Seat Load = 110-120
Open Height = 1.200 Open Load = 340 max
Coil Bind = 1.130 Max Lift = 0.630 Rate = 342
Manley retainers & single groove locks
5/16” hardened push rods & Guide plates
Cam:
Lunati 00094 hydraulic Rpm range 2300-6300 (all measurements taken @ .050 lift)
Duration @ .050 in/exh = 234/244 deg overlap = 81 deg
Lift @ valve in/exh = .562”/ .588” rocker ratio = 1.73
Lobe sep = 112 deg with 108 deg c/l (108 = 4* advanced)
Fuel System:
Carb = Edlebrock Performer 1411 750 cfm 4 barrel w/ Elect choke
750 cfm * 3465 / 357ci = 7279 max rpm Set-up as follows:
Primary jets = .104 Secondary jets = .107
Metering Rods = .075x.047 Step up spring = orange (5”hg)
Input fuel pressure = 5.5psi
TV Compensating bracket for AOD transmission
TV cable = Lokar 2AODHT

The transmission is an AOD with shift kit,extra clutches, larger servo,kevlar bands, hardened shaft, ect. 0-miles
The rear is a Nine inch posi with 488 gears. In theory you can have the power of the gears,but make up the top end with the AOD.

The motor mounts are adjustable so the motor was moved slightly forward to allow for the bigger transmission with out having to cut the drive shaft.

The exhaust is headers with three inch exhaust up to the H-pipe and then 2.5 after that.
The headers have O-2 bungs welded in with sensors to wire up to a gauge.

Almost new electric leather seats from a 2003 Saleen Mustang go with the car.(they are perfect and have a horse in the back rest)

Tires and rims have less than 200 miles on them. They are BF Goodrich 275-60-15 and 225-60-15

The top was installed just before I purchased the car. It is perfect.
Top goes up and down well(maybe a little slow) Needs fluid.
The engine sits about four inches above the fenders because of the high rise manifold
The entire engine compartment and trunk (top and bottom) have been Rino lined. (truck bed spray)
Here is what is needed to be done on the car.
Fix the new E-brake cable that I managed to cut through when cutting out the floor pans.
Finish installing the new seats. Touch up paint, Purchase a set of mufflers (tail pipes are there)
Either change back seat to match the black buckets or change new fronts to ginger.
If you are looking for a Mustang project that is 75% done and everything is new, than this is it.
I have boxes of extra parts, glass ect. that go with the car.
This thing should go like a rocket.
Please read through this twice before asking questions,
I will be glad to answer anything that was not addressed within.

Asking $9,000

Contact phone – 970-466-1314 – (use phone number only, don’t send inquiries – contact by email is not available).

Car located in – Sterling, Colorado, US.