what to look for in a '66

[exspiro]

hi i just recently found a 1966 mustang at a local shop, and got really interested in it,
i was wondering, exactly wat details in the car i should be looking for in order not to get jipped. =)
it has about 21,000 miles on a "rebuilt" engine, a new flowmaster exhaust system, the interior upholstry etc looks great, new sound system,
there are a few rust spots near the corner of the trunk, which bugs me a bit
in terms of the engine, i dont know much about it, what sort of questions should i be asking? any other small details to look for?

thanks a lot
exspiro

 

[WORTH]

hi i just recently found a 1966 mustang at a local shop, and got really interested in it,
i was wondering, exactly wat details in the car i should be looking for in order not to get jipped. =)
it has about 21,000 miles on a "rebuilt" engine, a new flowmaster exhaust system, the interior upholstry etc looks great, new sound system,
there are a few rust spots near the corner of the trunk, which bugs me a bit
in terms of the engine, i dont know much about it, what sort of questions should i be asking? any other small details to look for?

thanks a lot
exspiro

Reading your Post it sounds like you know absolutely nothing, the best thing you could do is find one of the members either HERE or from a Mustang Club in your area to go with you and check it out. I don't know any Mustang Guy that wouldn't go with you.

 

[jim7485]

66

That's a pretty wide open question, but I'll try to help. Where are you located? If you and the car grew up in the rust belt, you need to be much more concerned about rust than the condition of the engine. You could re-build the engine several times and spend less than you would on rust repair. If they will let you, pour a gallon of water down the cowl vent, in front of the windshield. If ANY comes out on the interior of the car, you've got a rusted cowl, which is a pretty major repair. It's quite common and once the cowl rusts, water will lay on and under the carpet and rust your floors from the inside out. More money. Get under the car and poke around. Is anything crunchy? Also check the trunk drops, frame rails, etc. Rust repair is very expensive, but often hidden by someone trying to make a fast buck. I have seen cars 'repaired' by screwing in a deli tray to the floors, then covering everything with black goo. If you are new to the hobby, try to get someone else to look at the car. Best to you and welcome to the forum.

jim-

 

[exspiro]

hi
i am located in the bay area, around santa clara, california

anyone else around here?
the rust does seem to be painted over for the most part, but thats my assupmtion, i think ill also take it down to a mechanic and see what he has to say

thanks

exspiro