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Lets stop the six cylinder Mustang bashing.
My first car was a 1966 Mustang 6 cylinder I got from the original in MD back in 1991, that I still own.
While not a powerhouse, I drove it from VA to IA for college and got over 25 mpg with the little six and a 2.83 rear end (swapped out the 3.20).
As for the transmission and rear end replacement comments, it is very easy to swap in the 3 speed from a V8 car (67 and later used the same 3 speed V8 or 6), and the 5 speed swap is easy as well sice all the parts are out there. Since there were some many 64 1/2 to 66's made, swapping out the rear end is very easy.
You wouldn't need to go to the 5 lug if you didn't want, they make disc brakes for the 4 lugs now. Or you can use the Granda brake parts.
Basically what I am saying, is that if you want a fun little car, and it isn't a rust bucket, go for it.
There are some good six cylinder only forums out there, and if you think some of the Pelican's are DIY capable, you should see some of those guys.
One a side note, my little six, running three Webers and a progressive linkage, long tube headers, and 3.73 rear end, can easily keep up a 289 powered Mustang till I run out of gears, and my car is lighter and better balanced.
Do you have any pictures?
Bill
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