Pony cars are the classic muscle cars that fit into a small category of restoration projects that car enthusiasts dream of. These are the classic cars that you can find a lot of parts for but have all the modern features for an everyday driver. Some of the things that you may want to do when restoring your classic pony are reducing the weight, adding safety features like antilock brakes, and making discreet changes to the appearance. Here are some of the things that you can do to reduce the weight and improve the safety of your pony restoration project:

Update the Bodywork with Lighter Fiberglass Parts  

The first area where you will want to start taking the weight off of your pony car is the bodywork. This can include things like fenders, hoods, and front bumper assemblies. If you are looking for an affordable solution, use fiberglass body parts to replace the original deteriorated steel that needs to be repaired.

Upgrade the Brakes and Add Lighter Wheels

Brake upgrades are a great improvement for safety and improved handling. Update your pony car with four-wheel disc brakes. To reduce the weight and improve the performance of your brakes, use lighter discs with high-performance parts. You may also want to upgrade the suspension with lighter parts to get the most from these improvements.

Add New Seats and Safety Restraints 

Another option that will reduce weight and improve safety is to replace the seats. Look for modern replacement seats for your pony car that match the original interior but have a safer and lighter design. In addition, when you upgrade the seats, you will also want to add a modern safety restraint system to make your car safer.

Replace Heavy Steel with Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber 

There are also heavy steel parts inside and outside your car that can be updated to make your car lighter and safer. To start, you may want to consider carbon fiber bumper kits that will remove the heavy steel that can be dangerous in an accident. On the inside, consider options to replace interior finishes with carbon fiber or fiberglass materials that help reduce the weight of your car.

These are some of the things you can do to reduce the weight and improve the appearance of your restored pony car. If you are ready to start repairs to the bodywork of your classic car, contact a parts service to find things like 1967–1968 Mustang fiberglass for sale and take a little weight off of your pony project.