Miss Daisy - Resto-Mod

After - 02

Now:  Resto-Mod Rod 

The results will follow:

BODY:  Still a 2 door sedan (didn't want to change that) but with a few mods.  The side window frames that were originally just painted have the Comet model "404" bright trim installed - The bright trim that came from the factory on the model "202" roof drip rails was removed.

COLOR:  Bright Yellow (yep, that's what it says on the paint can), with Silver accent stripes on the hood, roof, and trunk - Original badges and emblems were removed and replaced with "air-brush" applications simulating them - then all covered with lots of "clear coat".

TRIM:  Custom vinyl & tweed two-tone materials covering front buckets seats (with headrests removed) from 2000 Ford Escort, and also covering original back seat as well as door panels and rear seating area panels.

INTERIOR:

DELETED:  AM Radio (replaced with 'Delete Plate') - ashtray & cigarette lighter - heater controls & unit - emergency brake handle & mechanism - interior light & door-jamb on/off switch buttons.

ADDED:  Remote controlled AM/FM under dash stereo/CD with hidden antenna - "Vintage" under dash AC - "Sun" tacometer & under dash mini gauges - mini console - auxillary plug-in receptacle for 'GPS', computer, cell phone charger, or other accessories.

AXLE/REAR:  3.73:1 ratio "Trac-Loc" posi, narrowed, from a 1997 Ford Ranger - "Lakewood" traction bars - "Crites" custom made weld-in subframe connectors - P235/60R15 tires on 8&1/2 inch "American Racing Torque Thrust D" wheels, mounted on 1/2 inch diameter lug nut studs - leaf springs moved 1&1/2 inch inboard on each side for tire clearance (without doing a 'mini-tub') - 1 inch thick aluminum lowering blocks.

TRANSMISSION:  T-5 "Tremec" Mustang "Ford World Class" 5 speed manual (years 79 thru 93) - gear ratios:  2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.1, 0.63 / reverse 2.76 - torque capacity: 330 Horse Power - bellhousing, pressure plate, fly wheel, & clutch disc (years 87 thru 93) - cable actuated clutch.  A 3 & 1/2 inch diameter "Ford Racing" aluminum drive shaft hooks this all up to the rear.

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