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I have a chance to buy a 71 convertable 302/auto fresh out of paint with a solid body/frame, needing a new top and interior for 5K. Have not seen it but trust the seller. seems like a no brainer if as advertised. Any warnings? I drive a 65 as a daily.

 

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sounds like a great deal

I'm down in Hilton Head. Good luck!

 

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Watch out for rust in the quarters, but you already knew that. Every mustang seems to have that problem.

Sub frame connectors are your friend BTW.

 

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Thoroughly inspect the cowl (especially around the fresh air intake collar) as that is the biggest PIA to repair on these years and repro cowl parts are not available.

 

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Thanks guys,

I will get subframe connectors early in the process as well as a Monte Carlo bar they made a big difference in my coupe.

 

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HHStang said:

I'm down in Hilton Head. Good luck!

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I'll drive it down there. We have friends with a condo there somewhere.