Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast
Tearing It Down, Building It Right with David Wallace
April 9, 202633 min · 7,018 words
Show notes
Do you own an early-year Mustang? Yes. How long have you owned your ride? 4 years this past December. Have you named your car? Yes. I named her Merida from the Disney movie Brave. My license plate says BRVHRT ( Braveheart), and my last name is Wallace. If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? I upgraded the front suspension. I did the Shelby drop and installed GT springs. Wilsood disc brakes.
Highlighted moments
I pulled it out the hard way because I didn't have hoist, I actually pulled it out the bottom of the car, lift the car up over the engine, let it on a creeper and pulled it out.
“I had to teach myself how to weld. So, the body work was one thing, but that wasn't too difficult because it's forgiving. I mean, if you're not a good welder, you can be a good grinder. And I became a very good grinder.”
“I bought a painless wiring kit. And I followed the very intimidating instructions. And I just thought, I'm just going to swallow this one page at a time. And I did.”
“I got the one-piece fiberglass headliner. Went in like a dream. I would suggest that to anyone.”
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