Really, how hard could it be?

About a year and a half ago, I came to the realization that I wanted to learn more about cars. I've always been interested in cars, but only had a passing knowledge of their inner workings. I can change a tire, check the oil, and if a gun was put to my head I could even give a basic explanation of how an internal combustion engine works.

Recognizing a need to learn more, a plan was hatched. In 1969, my dad bought a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe. For the last 15 or so years, it has been sitting in his garage underneath a pile of boxes. The plan seemed so simple. My dad's somewhat knowledgeable on fixing cars. We could work together on his Mustang. In the process I would learn about cars and in the end I would end up with a cool car that I could take my wife out on the town in. Really, how hard could it be?

Fast forward to today. My dad and I have been working continuously on the Mustang over the last year. We've spent countless weekends working on the car, learning everything we can, and realizing that yes, it can be that difficult. In the process, we've joined the Mustang Club of Houston and the Mustang Club of America, met some really amazing people, and have developed a new love for the Ford Mustang. And we've gotten the car to run (barely).

This blog is an effort to better document the project. We'll share with you some of the lessons we've learned the hard way as well as our future successes. While we've spent over a year working on it, it's obvious to us that we have many more years to go.