I picked up this 73 a couple years ago without a plan in mind but I had to have it. It was a 2.0L 4 speed, all manual, no AC car.



After driving it a few weeks I was not enjoying it, too hot all the time and gutless. At first I was going to put a 3.0L Duratec and T5 in it, but that motor ended up having a scored cylinder and I came across a 91 Mustang 2.3L with T5 and only 39k on it.

This seemed like a quick easy swap to get me a little more power and better drivability. I found a Pinto oil pan and thought I was ready to go. Then I found the Zippo Pinto.... I had to have that front stance.



I ordered a Mustang II crossmember and tubular control arms and started removing the stock suspension.



I was determined to be comfortable, so AC was a must. I figured transplanting an entire Fox Mustang AC sytem would be the easiest way to make it all work together, but it's been a chore to fit up. I cut up the firewall a bit and removed some of the core support, will have to add some metal back to it.







Another thing I have planned is deleting the portholes, they're not correct anyway, and filling in the window openings with sheet metal. It will be a panel wagon with the impression of windows, like you see on a lot of commercial vans.

And that's where I am right now.

Somebody added the cruising panels, it wasn't until much later they came with them stock.

Part of me really wants a V8 or just a lot of power, but I'm trying to keep this one affordable to drive. I have a few other projects that are supposed to be fast.

I've been posting occasional updates on the FB page but this is better for keeping it all together. Hopefully this goes as easily as I'm imagining lol

Little more progress.