The Eleanor World Registry has been running for a few years now and has been a great way to keep track of all the Eleanors being built around the world.

The great thing about the registry is that all the car information is collected and pinned to a google map, so you can easily see what car is where (although not down to the owners street, for obvious reasons)

So If you have ever wondered how many Eleanors were in Africa? Or how many were Black with a 289? Convertibles? Coupes?

Then wonder no more, the complete list is downloadable in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) format for you to be able to download and import into excel or your favorite spreadsheet.

Massive respect must go out to Richard who created the registry. You will all know Richard’s car, It’s the most looked at post in the history of this site.

It’s not too often you come across a review of a car that is 45 years old so when I found this great video I had to share it with you all. Fitness Professional and car enthusiast, Rob Riches, gets behind the wheel of a nice blue 1967 GT Fastback and takes us on a cruise around sunny California.

Here’s a little blurb from the video. “One of the best examples of the 67 Mustang on the road today, lovingly rebuilt and upgraded with many racing spec parts, including a 400-bhp, big-block V8 under the hood. Learn about the history and specifications of this true Muscle car as well as experience a unique perspective of the beautiful canyon roads in Southern California. A must-see for any car enthusiast!”

There’s not much else to say, so sit back and enjoy the video.

Earlier this year I was contacted by the guys at Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine asking if they could do a small write up in their magazine. Obviously I agreed and after answering some questions I was told the article would appear in the September 08 issue in the Cyber Stallions column.

Now because I am in Australia I was unable to get a copy and I have been told the Cyber Stallions column has been cut for the latest issues, so I’m not 100% certain the article actually made it to print, so if anyone has it please let me know. Here is the article if you feel like a read. If anyone has the issue feel free to send me a scan!

Cyber Stallions MM&FF Sept 2008

Other topics O’Shea has covered—with tons of photos and videos as well as words—include Dynacorn’s ’67 and ’68 Mustang fastback “replacement” body shells, a ’67 Mustang project that was lost in a fire, photos of fellow Mustangers’ projects, and coverage of local car shows.
So what’s the Mustang scene like in Australia? “I have been to a few All Ford Days and was surprised at the amount of Mustangs. I noticed a lot more vintage Stangs than late-model ones,” O’Shea said. “I know some vintage guys cringe at the thought of my ‘restomod’ but hey, I’m young, so I don’t really care. It looks unreal so I’m going for it.”

Thanks To Jeff and the guys at Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine

This is something that has been playing on my mind for a quite some time. Should I notch the shock towers to allow more room for some nice extractors or should I leave it as is?

Originally I had no worries with notching the towers which meant lots more room (about 11″) for some nice extractors such as these. I even bought the RRS notching kit. But now I’m leaning towards leaving it as is. Mainly because I don’t want to change the look of the engine bay too dramatically and also I want to keep the engine bay quite ‘correct’ in the way of decals. I know there is one decal that is placed on the towers.

Keeping it all original in the engine bay is something I’m very adamant about now. I was fortunate enough to get my car with the original engine, all matching numbers. Plus it’s a 289 not a 351 or something bigger.

The plus side to having the extra room I’m told is that we could fit some nice extractors and bits and pieces helping to give the car a nice sound about her.

Take a look at what the RRS notching kit can looks like. So what do you think? I’m keen to hear your thoughts.

But this got me thinking because I remember Top Gear running a ‘History of the Mustang’ segment one day and would you believe it, I found it!

In the sixties many new sounds came to the world. There was the wail of the protest song, the beep from an orbiting satellite, the ‘whomp’ of a Huey helicopter and best of all….THIS!……The bellow of a V8 Ford Mustang

enjoy!

I think just about any Mustang lover who saw that movie would agree that “Eleanor” looks amazing. I know some vintage guys cringe at the though of this ‘restomod’ but hey, im young, so i don’t really care, it looks unreal so im going for it.

John managed to secure one for me we saw on eBay, we contacted the guy and he ended the auction early for us, and better still the car had NO RUST and had a straight, accident free body (or so we thought) more on that later. Anyway here’s what I started with.

And here’s the original ad:

Vehicle Description

1967 MUSTANG FASTBACK

A-CODE 289 4V. C4 Auto Transmission. Candy Apple Red exterior. Parchment interior. I purchased the car in 1999. Car was completely together and ran good. I started to restore it in 1999 and since then have had to move twice, start a new job, smaller garage, etc. which has kept me from finishing it. The car is really a tip top project. NO RUST or rot on the inside or out what so ever. As far as I’m concerned it could be finished with a paint job and interior work, some trim, and misc detailing. Very straight body. Unfortunately I need to sell this car due to lack of parking, and space, etc. I would like somebody to have it that will finish and appreciate it. I have tried to list as much info as I can about the car. I’d rather list too much then too little. Please contact me for more info, or if you would like specific pictures taken and emailed to you.

Particulars:

-Car is located in Southern California.
-Matching numbers.
-Car was sold with Cobra accessory package which included Cobra valve covers, rear grille appliqué panel (have letter from Ford research department)
-Clean Title.

Vehicle Condition

New parts/work with receipts:

OEM style unless specified
Engine has been professionally rebuilt from the bottom up with new parts, and balanced (runs perfect) -Try-Y nickel plated headers – Edlebrock 289 performer intake manifold with ARP bolts – Holly 650 CFM carburetor – Flowmaster delta series mufflers with complete 2 ¼” aluminized exhaust – 15×7 Torque Thrust D’s with 225/60/15 BF Goodrich Comp TA’s – MSD heli-core Coil & Wires – Master cylinder & booster – steel brake lines – calipers – Upper & Lower control arms – Front springs – rear leafs – KYB shocks – Center link – drag link – idler arm – all steering and suspension bushings (polyurethane) – Starter – Radiator – Wheel bearings F/R – Motor Mounts – Heater Core – heater plenum

Original parts not installed, have been carefully stored since removal:

- Front and rear windows – Most all chrome trim – Headlights and related headlight parts and fasteners. Fog lights and related parts – Rear appliqué panels (needs some of the studs which hold it on replaced) – All parking lights, turn signals, related hardware – All seats including fold down seats and parts (seats need to be reupholstered) – All interior panels, dash, center console with working bread box door, steering wheel (cracked), all working gauges, AM radio (needs a knob), new Ford guage instrument panel.

Parts & Pieces that I no longer have for one reason or another:

Front & rear bumpers. Carpet. Front door panels.

Not a bad deal I must say! Took a bit over three months to get here via China of all places but she got here all safe and well and didn’t fall off the boat like some friends of mine liked to taunt me with.

Well i’m finally up and running with a blog i wanted to start quite some time ago. So here it is, somewhere where i can post all my thoughts, my updates, my photos, my impatience and of course the state of my dwindling back account.

Name is Cameron, I’m a 23 year old living in Sydney, Australia working in Publishing and i own a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, which is being restored into an “Eleanor” from the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds with Nicolas Cage.

Now i lay this down from the start, i suck at cars! i mean i know a bit, but i’m no mechanic. so ask me to point out the air conditioner and i’ll point to the ABS system (yeah laugh! it actually happened once) and yes i know 60’s mustang’s don’t have ABS, it was another car.

So you ask “how can you restore a classic like this when you don’t know anything? you’re mad, you’re a butcher” Well no, i do like the odd New York steak but..well you know what i mean.

My good friend John who restores Mustang’s in his spare time has taken on my old girl. He does the work and basically i pay the bills, hunt down parts, drool, annoy him for news and now post on my blog. I’ve had the car for about 2 years now, and although it’s been slow i’d say im half way there. I’m hoping to have it all done by the end of 2007.

So sit back and i hope you enjoy the ride.