When Jack Wolff of Grand Rapids, Michigan got the opportunity to buy a little Mazarati Red 1966 Mustang Convertible with white LeMans stripes, he pounced on the deal. The little Mustangs' owner had lost interest in the car, putting only 150 miles on it since it was painted, and Jack was just the guy to grab the reins and take over. After buying the car, Jack put his game plan into action to build the Restomod Mustang Convertible of his dreams!

Before he bought the car, Jack knew that the previous owner had stripped the car down to the bare shell and repaired all the problems that father time had heaped on the poor little Mustang Convertible. So the GT 350 hood, side scoops, Mazarati Red paint and white LeMans stripes were already on the car. Perfect! But Jack knew he could improve it even more so he continued to perfect his Restomod Mustang Convertible from there.

The original 2V 289 was pulled out and warmed up with 351 Windsor heads. GT 350 and Cobra was the theme for Jacks Restomod Mustang Convertible so Cobra valve covers, a Cobra air cleaner and a 7.5 quart Cobra aluminum oil pan were bolted on. A set of Tri-Y headers were sent to Jet Hot for coating. The 2.5” exhaust system was finished off with Flowmaster mufflers. To light the fire in Jack's warmed up little 289, an MSD Billet distributor was installed.

For an induction system, Jack choose to be a little different. A Blue Thunder 3X2V aluminum intake with 3 concourse restored Autolite 2100's was secured from Pony Carburetor and dialed in to compliment the top loader 4-speed. Talk about the icing on the cake!

For tires and wheels, Jack chose the ever-popular 14”X7” Magnum 500's wrapped with B. F. Goodrich rubber. Inside, Jack made sure his Restomod Mustang Convertible had all the modern conveniences. The list includes power disc brakes, and power windows. A Vintage Air air conditioning unit makes driving a breeze, especially when the top is down! A pair of white Flow-Fit high back bucket seats complete with the embossed ponies on the back add to Jack's comfort and a ‘68 Shelby roll bar adds to the looks as well as the safety of Jack's convertible.

Jack's Restomod Mustang Convertible also has a LaCarra wood steering wheel, a JME/Autometer white face 6 gauge instrument bezel and a Kenwood AM/FM cassette with a 10 disc CD changer. A Classic Console cruiser console makes sure the Big Gulps don't end up on the new carpet.

Building a Restomod means finding unique things to add or to do to your car. A very unique feature that Jack found for his Restomod was the driving lights. Don't look at the grill for them, they're not there. Jack found a vintage 60's fiberglass front valance that was made to house the fog lights. He installed a new pair of ‘66 GT fog lights and voilá! Another nice Restomod touch!

After putting this whole package together, Jack, and his wife, Mary, just had to try their beautiful Restomod Mustang Convertible out. So off they went on the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival last September. This tour, from Joliet to Springfield, Illinois, is about a 160 mile drive, It was on that trip some of these pictures were taken.

I've got to believe that after stopping at places like the Pig-Hip Restaurant, Denny's just won't be the same anymore. Actually, the Pig-Hip is in Broadwell, Illinois, just north of Springfield . Jack tells me that it was one of the most famous restaurants on old Route 66 and was open from 1937 to 1991. In Jack's own words, it's in the process of being “restomoded” into a museum.

Jack says that he and Mary had a wonderful time and look forward to doing the tour again. I don't know, Jack. The next trip could be a real let down. After all, the Pig-Hip Restaurant is going to be a hard act to follow!