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Idle Ambitions Documenting the trials and tribulations of automotive addicts!

Alright so here we have it.  was chasing a 67/68 mustang that was already restored but stumbled on this on marketplace f...
30/03/2026

Alright so here we have it. was chasing a 67/68 mustang that was already restored but stumbled on this on marketplace for a steal.

This C code 68 coupe was made in San Jose California and lived its life in Alabama- later being imported to Western Australia in 2009. It ended up living its life with an old boy that had it for years. Sadly it ended as a deceased estate sale along with two other 67&68 fastbacks to a restorer down in Bunbury. Eventually the sale being passed on to Nick.

The car is currently running a 302 Windsor with a 3 speed manual box and factory exhaust system (single pipe for a c-code). It originally had factory Air conditioning but unfortunately got removed (not great for auzzy heat). Apart from that the only thing that’s isn’t stock is a Edelbrock intake and a 600 Holley carb. With a new fuel system to match

Nick has his plans pretty clearly laid out -Starting with reliability, an oversized radiator and a few leaks here and there to be sorted. Changing out the 20 year old tyres (sketchy drive back home to say the least). Tidying up the interior along the way. Eventually getting a new exhaust system and T-5 gearbox plus a full respray. With the potentially for a 347 stroker kit down the road.

This is Nicks first project car so motivation and ambition is at an all time high. The dream of a tidy, responsive restomod mustang is the end goal.

15/03/2026

Shannon Car Show (a few weeks ago now) getting rained out.

Myles shaking out before the horde of T-buckets

FOR SALE!!!Selling up the S12. A lot of work done but reality has hit hard with the amount of free time left at the end ...
14/03/2026

FOR SALE!!!

Selling up the S12. A lot of work done but reality has hit hard with the amount of free time left at the end of parent life haha

That, and for some sick reason, i love the landy way more than i should

Shannon Car show always punching above its weight for a small town in NZ. Couple of snaps before being rained out.
14/02/2026

Shannon Car show always punching above its weight for a small town in NZ. Couple of snaps before being rained out.

My dad and I had always joked about how Porsche’s are for retired men that want to be a “car guy” but don’t know what to...
27/09/2025

My dad and I had always joked about how Porsche’s are for retired men that want to be a “car guy” but don’t know what to buy.

Well fast forward to his retirement and I thought it was about time we got into a father and son project. It wont be fast with the infamous 2.0l audi motor and 3 speed automatic and some will say it’s “not even a real porsche” but we don’t care. This thing will keep us busy until I’m retirement age.

Feeling cute might spend 2hrs grinding off the crankshaft pulley later.
15/06/2025

Feeling cute might spend 2hrs grinding off the crankshaft pulley later.

 pointing out the lack of engine in the Series 3.
02/06/2025

pointing out the lack of engine in the Series 3.

Just two guys and we’re having a good time.
09/05/2025

Just two guys and we’re having a good time.

Somebody has been here before! Most of the SWB diesel motor has been oversized indicating a previous rebuild. Good news ...
15/04/2025

Somebody has been here before! Most of the SWB diesel motor has been oversized indicating a previous rebuild. Good news is that the crankshaft looks mint. Will throw it back together with nee bearings and rings, retaining the oversized sizing used.

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