I need you classic guys/gals help

[Dukeboy]

I have been looking for a classic mustang ever since I have been able to drive (2 years now) and have always jumped between the idea of purchasing one for myself. I have the financial support to get my project off the ground, but I am not very familiar with what are good and bad prices on cars. I found this one online and was wondering if it is priced well, considering everything listed is true. 65 Stang I'd greatly appreciate any tips. I remember possibly reading something about "what to check when inspecting a car." Does anyone have a link to such a thing or any tips.

Anything is always greatly appreciated!

`Dukeboy

 

[foghorn67]

check for the dreaded cowl leak, pour water down the cowl vents, and make sure no water goes in the interior.
that is one expensive repair if you have to foot that.
also take a looky at the floor pans, should be any holes except for the seatbolt ones.

 

[NoKitten]

Bad color. You're young, like me. That is a bad color for young males. Cops target red cars. On the whole, it doesn't sound too bad. I think I'll stick to my El Cheapo classics.

~Critter

 

[Mustang67Coupe]

When i was 17 i picked mine up off ebay for 1600, its a 67 coupe, with everything but the engine and trans, But did come with a nice 9" detroit locker.

Im now 18 and still workin on it but its well worth it, Ill have about 5000 in it including the cost of the car when done. Mine was in decent shape i would say but really needed a resto.

I would say from 100 to 3000 for a major project car, and 3k and up for anything else. But thats quoting alittle low for one now days...

When lookin at them i would check for bondo, check the cowl, floorpans, framerails, battery apron, rear quarter window stress points(start to split on alot of mustangs), any laps on the quarter panels to see if they were skinned, bottom front corners of the doors. Humm thats all i can think of right now, but its definately a search to find these things.

Good luck man!

 

[2nd Mustang]

Not a bad price. I paid $7,500 for my 67 and the passenger side cowl does leak a little. The one thing I would be worried about is the location, Florida. Salt in the air equals rust problems.

 

[bud4660]

Depending on what you want in the end. You can pay more for a nice car thats in good shape or has been fixed up. I picked up my current 67FB and it wasnt in bad shape. The body is solid and no major work is needed on it besides paint. It had been sitting for a few years in a building and not drove. So far to redo the inside minus headliner which was ok I have around $1100 in it. I replaced all the dash trim, door panels,carpet, kick panels,door jams, radio and radio mounting plate and speaker. The seats are racing seats so I havent spent any money on those.
The rear brakes complete and brake lines. Right now I am replacing the entire front end brakes and all. I have spent around $2600 so far and dont have it together yet.
Total since I bought the car Nov last year is about $5k not counting the price of the car. I still have the motor and tranny left to do. Maybe next year I can paint it. So if you find a nice one depending on price it might be cheaper if someone else has done everything.
I have some pictures here to look at.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/12578

 

[65fastback2+2]

id want motor, underneath and interior pictures, then id offer him $5700 and ****** the car up, dont worry about color on old cars, they are old, you could have a white inline 6 3spd mustang, and if someone is speeding ur "hot rod" will get noticed FIRST no matter what color.

 

[65fastback2+2]

ok i dunno whats up with the word censor, but all i said ^ was s-n-a-t-c-h

 

[Dukeboy]

You guys are great. Thanks for the advice. One of my dad's friends is big into resto, so I think I might take him with me when/if I go look at this car. I've been leaning more towards getting a more expensive car that is in better shape, but I don't know.

As for the "red" issue, I currently drive a '02 V6 red mustang, so I dont really care about the color. Thanks for the concern though.

~Dave

 

[Pakrat]

I always thought this sight had some good info for new buyers:

http://www.karmustang.com/How2Buy.htm

I't never hurts to go to a Barnes and Noble or simillar for the afternoon either and start thumbing thru any of the dozens of books they have related to Mustang buying. I personally looked at every one and read much of them right there for free every day at lunch for weeks before deciding which ones to actually purchase for my future reference. It helped me to buy the absolute best car I could afford, no doubt. Some of the cars I almost purchased before educating myself on them would have turned out to be a real sour experience as opposed to the hobby I love so much today.