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At1Maverick69 · Sep 7, 2005

hi everyone, in addition to my Mustangs, I am gonna be looking at a 72 coupe tommorow, its has a 351C 2V, C4 and front disc brakes. the question is, is there anything I should be looking at that is considered a problem area for these cars. its a daily driven car with 6k+ on the rebuilt motor.
sorry, I was debating if I was supposed to post this in talk or tech, so, i did both. thanks. anyone own one? pics?? here's some of it

At1Maverick69 · Sep 7, 2005

here's a couple more

Platonic Solid · Sep 8, 2005

In addition to a standard thorough chasis inspection, problem rust areas specific to 71-73 are:

1. Cowel (no repro available). Easily inspected by removing plastic snap in cowel vent covers and reaching your arm in there to feel around.

2. Tail-light panel (repro available). Paying particular attention to the metal immediately around the tail-lights.

3. Trunk interior and bumper support brackets under rear tail-lights. (the rear tail-lights are a design flaw in my book since they trap water).

4. rear outer wheel wells (repro avail.) at quarter lip.

jes72mustang · Sep 8, 2005

ARe you sure it is a c-4 tranny? my 72 coupe 351c-2v came with the FMX tranny.
I think the major areas to look at were covered. The Cowl for sure, it's not easir or cheap to get fixed.

At1Maverick69 · Sep 8, 2005

well jes, thaty's what he said, but Im gonna know for sure later today when I see the car, so excited

At1Maverick69 · Sep 8, 2005

Platonic Solid said:
In addition to a standard thorough chasis inspection, problem rust areas specific to 71-73 are:

1. Cowel (no repro available). Easily inspected by removing plastic snap in cowel vent covers and reaching your arm in there to feel around.

2. Tail-light panel (repro available). Paying particular attention to the metal immediately around the tail-lights.

3. Trunk interior and bumper support brackets under rear tail-lights. (the rear tail-lights are a design flaw in my book since they trap water).

4. rear outer wheel wells (repro avail.) at quarter lip.

he said something about the wheel well for sure, but that's it he said. thanks for the inof. and guys keep the thoughts coming, and anyone have pics of theirs by any chance??

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