Norm Beechey's Mustang - Mustang's first winner?! - Page 2

275 GTB-4 · 2 Apr 2007, 11:14 (Ref:1881869)

Welcome Jeff....and yes the centrepiece is one item that is missing and I suppose would be nice to complete the resto. Will you be anywhere near Canberra at Easter....Mustang Nationals on Sunday and the car will be there...Cheers, Mick

Jeff Morrow · 2 Apr 2007, 22:24 (Ref:1882337)

Unfortunately I wont be. I did have the log book to it but I sent it to a friend who I believe passed it on to Kel Squires. Not sure whether he still has it.

275 GTB-4 · 3 Apr 2007, 07:46 (Ref:1882484)

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Originally Posted by Jeff Morrow

Unfortunately I wont be. I did have the log book to it but I sent it to a friend who I believe passed it on to Kel Squires. Not sure whether he still has it.

Oh well....with any luck I will be putting some fotos up after the show....would you consider parting with the centre piece you have??? I suppose they are fairly generic to model and not unique anyway....please don't tell me they had serial numbers!!

Jeff Morrow · 3 Apr 2007, 22:00 (Ref:1882968)

I am happy to part with it. It should be with the car.
I didnt want to sell the car all those years ago but it was taking up space in my fathers house. My plan was to bring it back to its original glory. A lot of work but not impossible. In fact I would still would if I had it.
Regards
Jeff.

275 GTB-4 · 4 Apr 2007, 07:20 (Ref:1883125)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Morrow

I am happy to part with it. It should be with the car.
I didnt want to sell the car all those years ago but it was taking up space in my fathers house. My plan was to bring it back to its original glory. A lot of work but not impossible. In fact I would still would if I had it.
Regards
Jeff.

Jeff...spoke the owner today....he was very, very, very pleased to hear that an original item from the car might be available. I will send you a priv message to exchange contact details.

Now...and again, thanks to Jeff!!

Does anyone know how to contact Kel Squires re the log book

275 GTB-4 · 8 Apr 2007, 05:35 (Ref:1885969)

What a terrific day...hundreds of Mustangs and Austins!! all at the one venue.

A number of very well informed people (thanks Keith

) had some great advice on what to do with car..

275 GTB-4 · 14 May 2007, 08:36 (Ref:1912929)

The car has had an initial inspection by a Mustang argh-fishin-nardo.

The original platform of the car is still intact with most of the original floor, some of the boot floor changed to accommodate the new fuel tank and filler arrangement.

The body was not tubbed in the rear, and the original inner rear wheel arches are still intact, however, the outer quarters have been radiused and flared (with fibreglass).

The front inner guards are original and intact as well as the front spring torque boxes, with an extension piece welded/riveted along the top of the original inners to accommodate a wider fibre glass 67 front the extension piece on the left inner has not been removed to reveal the Vin code, However from underneath it appears that the Vin No may be there.

The original radiator support panel is in place. The front radius arms have been replaced with strengthened radius arms. The body has been strengthened and I think there has been seam welding throughout.

The doors are steel original with the original Vin Tag still in place on the left door, you can still make out the background of the racing numbers under the paint on the doors.

There are no window mechanisms in the car and the rear window is Perspex. The boot lid is fibreglass.

Other than as described, externally the body appears to have been left as much original as possible

The drag motor is a Ford 390 and has been re-located about 8 inches to the rear of the original engine position which had the centre of the fire wall and the cowl cut out and the dash removed to move the engine further back, the front floor has been modified around the gearbox, but basically no alteration to the fit of the floor around the perimeter of the body, the original chassis rails are intact. Original pedals have been removed and replaced. Gear box and diff unknown at this time (I think the running gear is Lola with a ford 9 inch diff)

The owner now intends to auction the car.

AMICALEMANS · 14 May 2007, 11:21 (Ref:1913050)

just to let you know that Tour de France real name was Tour de France des Circuits (means Track around France).
At these days, back in 64, it was more track than rallying.

johnh875 · 15 May 2007, 01:49 (Ref:1913590)

Interesting hear that - surely it would be hard to resist restoring the car to its original form!

Robert Bailey · 15 May 2007, 02:38 (Ref:1913600)

mate of mine built that car up and got stung by the then Historic touring car CAMS OFFICER Paul B.It was never intended to be Norms car. Just a rep.

Camaroz · 15 May 2007, 12:02 (Ref:1913861)

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Originally Posted by Robert Bailey

mate of mine built that car up and got stung by the then Historic touring car CAMS OFFICER Paul B.It was never intended to be Norms car. Just a rep.

Hi Rob,

PM passed onto Steve.

Please PM me with more of your info!

275 GTB-4 · 12 Jun 2007, 02:39 (Ref:1934581)

Just advising that the owner intends to auction the Mustang (maybe in Sydney). I will advise more if and when I hear about it....possibly within the next month.

Robert Bailey · 12 Jun 2007, 03:40 (Ref:1934617)

Thankyou hope it does not become a hanger queen.

Camaroz · 12 Jun 2007, 10:06 (Ref:1934866)

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Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Just advising that the owner intends to auction the Mustang (maybe in Sydney). I will advise more if and when I hear about it....possibly within the next month.

Thanks for that GTB. I look forward to the outcomes.

Cheers.

275 GTB-4 · 8 Aug 2007, 04:05 (Ref:1983668)

Do not adjust your sets:

Stand by for an Announcement

275 GTB-4 · 9 Aug 2007, 01:17 (Ref:1984556)

Rumour has it (and he won't give it back I'm told

)

ex-Beechey Mustang may be at the Muscle Car Masters

http://www.chevron.com.au/musclecar_masters.html

johnh875 · 9 Aug 2007, 04:48 (Ref:1984618)

Now that is interesting

275 GTB-4 · 20 Aug 2007, 12:55 (Ref:1992732)

Ex-Beechey Mustang will not be at MCM - update when I know more.

cavvy · 21 Aug 2007, 11:47 (Ref:1993545)

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Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Ex-Beechey Mustang will not be at MCM - update when I know more.

Not the only non starter - why ??

275 GTB-4 · 22 Aug 2007, 09:24 (Ref:1994361)

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Originally Posted by cavvy

Not the only non starter - why ??

No conspiracy theories here....the owner is just trying to do the right thing. Going to MCM seemed like the "right" thing at the time...now he is not so sure

cavvy · 25 Aug 2007, 00:52 (Ref:1996121)

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Originally Posted by cavvy

Not the only non starter - why ??

Problems overcome, a full grid again.

Camaroz · 30 Aug 2007, 11:37 (Ref:1999975)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavvy

Problems overcome, a full grid again.

Is the Car there or not? Why all the P15sing around?

275 GTB-4 · 31 Aug 2007, 12:09 (Ref:2000801)

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Originally Posted by Camaroz

Is the Car there or not? Why all the P15sing around?

Ifn you are rabbiting on about the Stang Camaroz....untwist those knickers...the poor fella is trying to do the right thing but is very new to the "game"...its "give him a break time!"

Camaroz · 31 Aug 2007, 20:04 (Ref:2001044)

OK

Camaroz · 18 Sep 2007, 12:02 (Ref:2016804)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Do not adjust your sets:

Stand by for an Announcement

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