ticopowell

Hey all,
I don't ride my bike enough, and even though it is fun to have and ride I am going to try and sell it or trade it for something I can work on, either a Truck or a 65-68 mustang.

I had a guy email me offering to trade his 65 V8 mustang for my bike. The bike is worth about $8000 and I want to make sure it is a fair trade.

My question is: What do I need to look for in a 65 to make sure I am not getting a bad deal? What does an $8000 mustang look like to you guys? If you were buying an $8000 mustang what would you make sure to check before signing the paperwork?

I don't know how to do basically any body work so I would want the best body possible, how nice of body should $8000 get me? I do know how to work on the motor and it is a lot easier for me to learn, so if it is running that is about all I care about in that category, but obviously I would want the best deal I can get, so with a body that doesn't need work how much would I expect to need to do at $8000?

I am in Southern California, so rust shouldn't be too much of an issue , but it could be, so where are the problem areas I need to check? Floors of course, door jambs? trunk? engine compartment? Cowl?

Just figured I would get some info before I get a chance to take a look at this mustang.

Thanks for all the help in advance!

barnett468

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you should have it inspected . . where do you live?

the body should be original sheet metal with a few small dings and maybe a 1 inch rust spot in the lower front corner of the door.

good running engine that doesnt smoke. good mechanical and registered.

ticopowell

Haha yeah... didn't even think of getting it inspected, I love feeling like an idiot for good reason.

And thanks for the other tips, so basically no rust, but if it exists make sure it is smaller than a quarter. and make sure it runs well enough to be registered.

Thanks again for the help.

barnett468

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no . . it should be registered. cars that are not registered are often cars that needed work so they could not be driven far or safely. if its registered there's a higher probability that it is mechanically reliable.
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ticopowell

That makes sense, thanks again

fastbackford351

Get on your back and give the pans and subframes a good going over too. 8k for a run of the mill 65 coupe, that thing should be pretty solid with only niggly issues to deal with and I would expect it to be roadworthy.

ticopowell

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/4995892702.html

I just got another offer for this car in a straight trade. Thoughts?

barnett468

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hard to say . . the paint is cheap 1 day paint but it is an orig calif car so the body might not have much rust.

if you sit in the drivers seat and rev the engine to around 1/3rd throttle and it vibrates it likely needs a rebuild.

ticopowell

I am going to pass on both mustangs. I have my 2014 and I should really worry about selling my bike and using the money to get more out of debt.
Thanks for all the advice, I will still buy an old mustang someday, just not anytime soon .

Thanks again for the help!