- Mar 25, 2014
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I recently began a project of restoring my 65 Mustang Convertible and have run into some frame damage of the front unibody. As I am unable to make such repairs myself I was forced to bring it into a mechanic. The car, previous to my restore project, was stored in a garage that left the undercarriage covered in rust. Most of it looks to just be surface rust, but there are a few spots that are rusted all the way through and the frame has been patched before. The quarter panels also need work, but the my main concern is the frame.
Now, I don't have much expertise in frame/unibody work, but his estimate for simply patching the damage was $4,000 - $6,000 and after a few years it would require replacing and a total restore. He also gave an estimate of between $20,000 - $30,000 for a full frame restore that would completely solve the rust damages of the unibody. Do these estimates seem correct? I realize that going off description alone it's difficult to determine an estimate, but any estimate would be appreciated!
Brakes (front disk) are in the process of being replaced. Fuel tank, fuel pump, and lines are all waiting to be installed. Power steering was leaking and still needs work. Dual exhaust has to be reworked due to poor installation from previous owner.
Now, I don't have much expertise in frame/unibody work, but his estimate for simply patching the damage was $4,000 - $6,000 and after a few years it would require replacing and a total restore. He also gave an estimate of between $20,000 - $30,000 for a full frame restore that would completely solve the rust damages of the unibody. Do these estimates seem correct? I realize that going off description alone it's difficult to determine an estimate, but any estimate would be appreciated!
Brakes (front disk) are in the process of being replaced. Fuel tank, fuel pump, and lines are all waiting to be installed. Power steering was leaking and still needs work. Dual exhaust has to be reworked due to poor installation from previous owner.