Hey guys
I'm basically new to the classic section of this forum. I planned to buy an 05 for the longest time because I've always loved the classic lines of the mustang and I was infatuated with the rebirth of a classic in the 05. However, keeping performance in mind, I found a Lancer Evolution with just 7,000 miles on it for just 23 k. Make a long story short, I got a car for 6k under blue book price and couldn't help but jump on the deal. I love everything about my current car including the econobox look which just isnt' everybody's cup of tea. However, I was driving to work two mornings ago and a red/black 69 boss 302 appeared in my rear view mirror. It pulled up next to me and I was reminded of everything that I love about a mustang... the beautiful sound that roared from the engine and the lines that makes the car a classic. I followed the car for about half an hour resulting in me being late for work and the subsequent bitching from my boss. I couldn't help but feel that I somehow made the wrong choice in buying the Evo. So for the last two days, I've been browsing the net and the classifieds for junkyards and a 67 mustang frame. I'll be the first to admit that I don't know **** about the mechanical details of a mustang or anything in regards to the restoration process. But i have the patience and i'm determined to rebuild a 67 mustang from scratch which will require countless hours of reading up and even more hours scavenging for parts. So here's my predicament. Would it be easier and mroe efficient to buy a fast back frame and just do everything myself? or invest a little more money in buying one that runs and replacing every part piece by piece? I figure if anyone would know something about restoring an old mustang it would be someone in a classic forum. Someone please point me in the right direction.
I'm basically new to the classic section of this forum. I planned to buy an 05 for the longest time because I've always loved the classic lines of the mustang and I was infatuated with the rebirth of a classic in the 05. However, keeping performance in mind, I found a Lancer Evolution with just 7,000 miles on it for just 23 k. Make a long story short, I got a car for 6k under blue book price and couldn't help but jump on the deal. I love everything about my current car including the econobox look which just isnt' everybody's cup of tea. However, I was driving to work two mornings ago and a red/black 69 boss 302 appeared in my rear view mirror. It pulled up next to me and I was reminded of everything that I love about a mustang... the beautiful sound that roared from the engine and the lines that makes the car a classic. I followed the car for about half an hour resulting in me being late for work and the subsequent bitching from my boss. I couldn't help but feel that I somehow made the wrong choice in buying the Evo. So for the last two days, I've been browsing the net and the classifieds for junkyards and a 67 mustang frame. I'll be the first to admit that I don't know **** about the mechanical details of a mustang or anything in regards to the restoration process. But i have the patience and i'm determined to rebuild a 67 mustang from scratch which will require countless hours of reading up and even more hours scavenging for parts. So here's my predicament. Would it be easier and mroe efficient to buy a fast back frame and just do everything myself? or invest a little more money in buying one that runs and replacing every part piece by piece? I figure if anyone would know something about restoring an old mustang it would be someone in a classic forum. Someone please point me in the right direction.