The Classic Instruments are...
The Classic Instruments are a perfect fit in the '68 Mustang gauge cluster. In addition to these meters, boost and volt gauges reside in a custom lower dash panel ahead of the shifter.
The seats started out as a pair of Procar seats by Scat, but were modified for fit, and covered in black vinyl with stitching to give them a '60s flavor. As a nod to modern technology, Red installed a Kenwood sound system complete with a motorized display. Power windows and a Vintage Air system complete the creature comforts.
It took Red a year to build this car. As the owner of a specialty car shop, it's hard to carve out time for your own project, so this is actually an exceptionally short build. His son, Ben, and friend-turned-employee Cassie Allen worked with him to complete the car.
Shortly after the car was finished, Red and the friend who prompted this car build headed to Vegas for the Mustangs Across America driving event. Seems only fitting. Red's biggest surprise is that Paul wanted to buy the car. At least Red still gets to drive it now and then!
By The Numbers
| '68 FORD MUSTANG |
| Paul Lange, owner • Charlotte, NC |
| Total cost to build: $130,000 |
| ENGINE |
| Type: |
Ford SVT supercharged 5.4L V-8 |
| Block: |
Ford SVT iron |
| Oiling: |
Ford SVT wet sump |
| Rotating assembly: |
Ford SVT |
| Cylinder heads: |
Ford SVT aluminum |
| Camshaft: |
Ford SVT |
| Valvetrain: |
dual overhead cams, |
|
four valves per cylinder |
| Induction: |
multipoint fuel injection |
| Exhaust: |
Tubular headers, dual 3-inch |
|
Flowmaster Series 40 mufflers |
| Power adder: |
Ford SVT supercharger |
| Fuel system: |
Ford EFI pump and filter |
| Ignition: |
Ford coil-on-plug |
| Cooling: |
custom radiator, |
|
Cooling Components electric fan |
| Output: |
610 hp (estimated) |
| Built by: |
Ford SVT |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Transmission: |
Tremec T-56 six-speed |
| Rear axle: |
Ford 9-inch rearend housing |
|
with limited-slip differential |
|
and 3.50:1 gears |
| CHASSIS |
| Front suspension: |
Fatman Fabrication |
|
power suspension module |
|
with QA1 coilovers and drop spindles |
| Rear suspension: |
Ridetech AirBAR |
|
and QA1 coilovers |
| Brakes: |
Wilwood discs front and rear |
| WHEELS & TIRES |
| Wheels: |
American Racing Shelby |
|
17x7, front; 17x8, rear |
| Tires: |
235/45R17 Nankang NS-1, front; |
|
255/45R17 Nankang NS-1, rear |