Is This A Good Deal Part II (Project Mach)

FrdMustangCpe

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I found a original 69 mach 3speed 351 in a lot and the guy wants $1500 for it, but i think he'll go for the grind. Appears to be all numbers matching. Original blue with black interior that is still in good condition. The body has a little hood damage and the 1/4s have some rust, but not rotting through. all the glass is intact. it is currently not running, but it could be something easy or something major i am not sure. I am moving within a couple weeks and if i were to buy it, i would try the obvious stuff to get it started. And if that didnt work i would ship it (roughly $900), pull the motor, rebuild it and machine it a little bit. can anyone give me any comments or ideas. I am looking for a project and I like this car. I figure it will cost roughly 8-10k to restore it. Me being lame i forgot to bring my digital camera when i went to look at it.

Thanks, any help is appriciated.

Mike

 

FrdMustangCpe

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ttt

 

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if the body is realtively rust free BUY IT, plain and simple, even if you have to replace the entire engine it's a lot cheaper than rust repair. make sure the floors are in good shape, if they aren't rusty chances are pretty good that the rest of the car will be in decent shape, provided they have not been previously replaced

 

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ive watched rough numbers matching machs sell in the high teens so I would proabably pick it up

 

FrdMustangCpe

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one2gamble said:

ive watched rough numbers matching machs sell in the high teens so I would proabably pick it up

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yea, ive seen some too go pretty high. like i said, the 1/4s have some rust that would need fixin. but i think im gonna go for it. i think its one of those times i will kick myself if i dont get it

 

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FrdMustangCpe said:

I found a original 69 mach 3speed 351
Thanks, any help is appriciated.

Mike

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BUY IT- clean it sell it for more ... or keep it either way it a great deal!

 

NasaGT

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Congrats on the find! May I ask where did you find it? If you don't buy it let me know where it is asap - I'm looking for a 69-70 myself. I'm in York County so I'm near you if your location (Smithfield) is correct.

 

FrdMustangCpe

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NasaGT said:

Congrats on the find! May I ask where did you find it? If you don't buy it let me know where it is asap - I'm looking for a 69-70 myself. I'm in York County so I'm near you if your location (Smithfield) is correct.

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i found it through a friend of mine that works at this old shop/junk yard type deal. there is a chance i might not get it b/c im moving real soon and i would be screwed if the auto shipper didnt show up on time b/c i would be on the road. if i dont get it ill give you the info on where its at

 

NasaGT

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FrdMustangCpe said:

i found it through a friend of mine that works at this old shop/junk yard type deal. there is a chance i might not get it b/c im moving real soon and i would be screwed if the auto shipper didnt show up on time b/c i would be on the road. if i dont get it ill give you the info on where its at

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That would be fantastic!!!

Are you stationed at Langley right now? I'm on the NASA side of the fence (hence the lame screen name).

 

FrdMustangCpe

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NasaGT said:

That would be fantastic!!!

Are you stationed at Langley right now? I'm on the NASA side of the fence (hence the lame screen name).

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no im actualy a senior in h/s. my brother is in the air force, and i will be in probably this time next year.