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golf4283

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So I have a 1966 mustang that I am currently converting from a 6cylinder. I am at a point where I just started working in the real world as an auditor so now money is at a bit more disposal. I was originally planning on a cheaper method and now am at a crossroads where I don't know what to do. I am looking at this mustang I have and it has rust spots and bondo in places and I am going to want to get it fixed. My question now is, is it worth it to have the frame rust fixed and engine compartment rust fixed or would I be better off finding a donor car 65-66 that is rust free.

I have all the parts that need to go onto this car so I would only really need a shell that is rust free. What do you guys think I should do? Should I try and search out a rust free shell to adapt all my other parts to or should I fix what I have. I will not be doing any of the body work myself so that isn't the issue here. The issue is what will cost less in the long run.

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coolblue65

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Ideally you are better off with a rust free car, however I think you will be hard pressed finding a solid rust free car that is reasonably price. Assuming the rust isn't that bad on your car the cost of repair wouldn't be that bad compared to the cost of buying a whole solid shell (unless you get lucky and find a great deal).
 

BarnStang

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Can you post up some pictures? It really depends on how extensive the rust is. Qtr pnls and some frame rail repair is normal. Doritos in the doors. Battery apron. Floor boards. Toe boards.

If your front frame rails are transparent, and your rear torque boxes are scraping the ground, then you may want a doner car.
Good metal work takes time. If you decide to have the rust fixed, make the shop show you work they have actually done. ANd go to more than one shop so you can get an idea of what you are looking at. If their solution is to put a panel in and trowl goop over it-run. THe Mustang is a unibody car. All that metal needs to be tied together to make a sound structure. The unibody is more than the sum of it's parts-when all welded back together properly.
 

golf4283

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I'll snap some pictures in a day or two of the problem spots that I'm finding. I just feel like the body needs more work then I want to have done to it. if that makes sense.
 
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