Joe Ruggirello, Gapp and Roush Mustang II

[SuddenDeath]

Terry...yep, its hanging down as far as it goes right now with nothing in it. If you look at the steering rack, check the angle of the boots/tie rods...it'll give you an idea of how far its down.

 

[svopro]

Ok makes sense I know they never ran from a dead dig

 

[SuddenDeath]

Well, after a very long day...the Gapp and Roush built, Joe Ruggirello owned, 75 Mustang II known as "Sudden Death" is finally back in its original color of silver! I'm very happy with it. Dan did a great job spraying it and we did (in my opinion) some fantastic body work on what was a very rough car when we started. Still a long way to go to finish it, but this was the hardest part and I'm glad to have it behind me.

Here's a couple of pics taken today. I'll get some more overall pics once we get it outside later this week.

 

[Pwraddr]

Nice..

 

[svopro]

Very Cool !

 

[mikesfastss]

lookin good man

 

[SuddenDeath]

Thanks guys! I'll get some more pics posted once I have it home this weekend and its unwrapped

 

[black88coupe]

Looks awesome!

 

[SuddenDeath]

Here's another couple of pics of SD out in the sun taken while loading it up for the trip home. Next project is to remove/rebuild/restore the rear axle/suspension.

Sure looks better!

 

[Hotrodhawk]

Man this car is gonna be so nice when your finished up!
Whats your timeline to get her done and are you planning on any track passes this summer?

 

[black88coupe]

Awesome

 

[Boomer!]

This car makes me drool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[derbydad276]

this is looking fantastic

this is the kind of car that should win the ridler award at autorama instead of the trailer quuens

 

[SuddenDeath]

Realized its been awhile since I posted anything. Its not because work isn't getting done!

Entire rear suspension removed, blasted/painted all components. Bought new bearings, detroit locker, bolts, etc to rebuild the rear. New brake hardware.

I'll post up some pics of that work once I get a little further along and some components installed back under the car. Its going to look awesome!

Also picked up the window moldings from restoration (the second time around). They turned out great this time. Do not use a company called Nu-Chrome!!

Extreme Metal Works did the restoration this time around and David Russell Anodizing did the bright dip/anodizing. Great job by both.

 

[black88coupe]

Updates???????

 

[SuddenDeath]

Rear suspension now back under the car. Rebuilt/restored the 3rd member. Assembled it today. Original April '68 dated, nodular C4AW-B case/yoke, 4.30 gear. New bearings and detroit locker. It originally had a traction lok, whose clutch pack was toast. By the end of the weekend, should have the axle housing re-assembled so I can move on to fuel system/tank and some interior work!

 

[black88coupe]

Great to see some updates. Thanks for posting.

 

[SuddenDeath]

Been awhile! Rear suspension restored/rebuilt/re-installed! Also finished the fuel line, battery cable, fuel pump wiring, brake line installations.

 

[standy]

I just read this whole thread, and all I can say is, great work! That car is beautiful, and the amount of hard work that has gone into it thus far definitely shows. Keep it up, I can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[black88coupe]

Great job!!!