• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Priceless!

  • Thread starter Thread starter bull999999
  • Start date Start date Aug 26, 2004
B

bull999999

New Member
Jun 26, 2004
112
0
0
Aug 26, 2004
#1
  • Aug 26, 2004
  • #1
A neglected with screwed up brakes and wiring: $2500

A new intake manifold and carburetor: $400

A new gauge and pod set: $450

A SSBC front disc brake set: $1000

A set of new wheels and tires to clear the above kit: $550

Misc items (fluids, wheel cylinders, etc): $200

Driving your restored 65 Mustang to the local gas station and Sonic with your wife for milk shakes three months after the purchase of the car: PRICELESS!

I was too dark outside to take a good picture but I’ll try taking one tomorrow, although only shiny part on that Mustang are the wheels at this point. I’ll need to find a set of hood brackets for it and then it’s time for a paint job!

A big thanks to everyone that answered my stupid newbie questions in the past and the future!
 

Cdaniel

Founding Member
Nov 29, 2001
220
0
16
Arizona
Aug 26, 2004
#2
  • Aug 26, 2004
  • #2
bull999999 said:
A neglected with screwed up brakes and wiring: $2500

A new intake manifold and carburetor: $400

A new gauge and pod set: $450

A SSBC front disc brake set: $1000

A set of new wheels and tires to clear the above kit: $550

Misc items (fluids, wheel cylinders, etc): $200

Driving your restored 65 Mustang to the local gas station and Sonic with your wife for milk shakes three months after the purchase of the car: PRICELESS!

I was too dark outside to take a good picture but I’ll try taking one tomorrow, although only shiny part on that Mustang are the wheels at this point. I’ll need to find a set of hood brackets for it and then it’s time for a paint job!

A big thanks to everyone that answered my stupid newbie questions in the past and the future!
Click to expand...

Good for you!
It took me nearly 3 years but that 1st cruise night feeling was worth it.

Cliff Daniel
Tempe, AZ

66 Fastback
http://members.cox.net/cwdaniel/
 

mustang70

Founding Member
Nov 15, 2001
2,445
2
48
San Diego
Aug 27, 2004
#3
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #3
You mean you're supposed to drive them? And here I've been thinking they were meant as garage art.

Good to hear that you got your on the road again. Be careful though, you might like driving it so much you'll forget about the paint job for awhile.
 
O

Ozsum2

New Member
Jul 28, 2004
695
1
0
Aug 27, 2004
#4
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #4
Cool. I did mine in 3 months working in an unheated garage in the middle of winter. Got it done on March 21st of 2002. Froze my ass off. Course, the job is really never done.
 

Max Power

Active Member
Jul 31, 2003
1,774
1
36
St Paul
Aug 27, 2004
#5
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #5
I haven't had paint for the six years I've owned my latest project. Saves a lot of work, that's for sure.
 
O

Ozsum2

New Member
Jul 28, 2004
695
1
0
Aug 27, 2004
#6
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #6
Max Power said:
I haven't had paint for the six years I've owned my latest project. Saves a lot of work, that's for sure.
Click to expand...


Mine was a slow process as I had to wait for the afternoon heat to do any bondoing or primering. I put a half price winter special Earl Shieb on for my daily driver.
 
S

Snail50

Founding Member
Mar 24, 2001
787
0
0
Miami
Aug 27, 2004
#7
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #7
Congrats. That's what it's all about.
 
B

bull999999

New Member
Jun 26, 2004
112
0
0
Aug 27, 2004
#8
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #8
mustang70: You have a good point. I'd better start the paint job before I use it as a daily driver!

Ozsum2: One thing I learned from working on cars during the winter is that smashing your knockles hurt more when they are cold...
 

dolfan87

Founding Member
Dec 28, 2000
1,242
0
0
Lake Havasu, AZ
Aug 27, 2004
#9
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #9
mustang70 said:
You mean you're supposed to drive them? And here I've been thinking they were meant as garage art.
Click to expand...

Yeah, this is news to me as well. What the heck, these things actually move on their own?

I need mental help.

87
 
O

Ozsum2

New Member
Jul 28, 2004
695
1
0
Aug 27, 2004
#10
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #10
bull999999 said:
mustang70: You have a good point. I'd better start the paint job before I use it as a daily driver!

Ozsum2: One thing I learned from working on cars during the winter is that smashing your knockles hurt more when they are cold...
Click to expand...




OMG don't I know it. I smashed the dog snot out of my whole hand when trying to drive the front eye bolt out of the springs with a 2# BFH.
 
G

gp001

Founding Member
Jun 30, 2001
4,401
0
66
So. Cal.
Aug 27, 2004
#11
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #11
What language are you people speaking? "Paint", "winter", and "cold" what the hell do those mean?
 

mustang70

Founding Member
Nov 15, 2001
2,445
2
48
San Diego
Aug 27, 2004
#12
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #12
dolfan87 said:
Yeah, this is news to me as well. What the heck, these things actually move on their own?

I need mental help.

87
Click to expand...


You're beyond any help that can be rendered.

gp001 said:
What language are you people speaking? "Paint", "winter", and "cold" what the hell do those mean?
Click to expand...

I think we need some sort of translator for stuff like this.
 
O

Ozsum2

New Member
Jul 28, 2004
695
1
0
Aug 27, 2004
#13
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #13
gp001 said:
What language are you people speaking? "Paint", "winter", and "cold" what the hell do those mean?
Click to expand...



GP, paint is the black stuff on your car. Red on mine and Blue on SD's. Winter, is when it gets cold enough to freeze the balls off of a brass Hungry Monkey. Cold................see above.
 

mustang70

Founding Member
Nov 15, 2001
2,445
2
48
San Diego
Aug 27, 2004
#14
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #14
Ozsum2 said:
GP, paint is the black stuff on your car. Red on mine and Blue on SD's. Winter, is when it gets cold enough to freeze the balls off of a brass Hungry Monkey. Cold................see above.
Click to expand...


I thought the black stuff was primer? Does that count as paint?
 
O

Ozsum2

New Member
Jul 28, 2004
695
1
0
Aug 27, 2004
#15
  • Aug 27, 2004
  • #15
mustang70 said:
I thought the black stuff was primer? Does that count as paint?
Click to expand...




If you think black primer is the equivelent of high gloss paint..........................You might be a redneck. Guilty as charged.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

SN95 The Unicorn
  • HANO Motorsports
  • May 18, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 15, 2025
HANO Motorsports
Place to Avoid: Jamison Auto Group in Gulfport, MS
  • D Durden
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
46
Views
3K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jul 16, 2026
Noobz347
M
Need Wheel Measurement Help Please
  • MintyFresh
  • Nov 15, 2022
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
1K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Nov 16, 2022
manicmechanic007
For Sale 1993 GT 5spd project for sale
  • darkfader
  • Apr 22, 2021
  • Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
Replies
4
Views
4K
Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93) Oct 29, 2021
Liari
L
For Sale Connecticut Mustang GT Parts For Sale
  • 01HellionGT
  • Jun 7, 2021
  • SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04)
Replies
6
Views
2K
SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04) Jul 28, 2026
dan50
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?