...And from the looks fo those photos, you're facing full quarter panel, door skin, fender, floor pan, torque boxes, and probably frame rails. I hope you have the motivation to go the distance on that one. You're going to need it (and a healthy bank account to boot).

 

I agree with 67Rally. It looks like that car has been sitting awile. You will probably need to replace lower cowl vents also. Get your credit card ready!!!

 

Yea, that roof line at the quarter panel is gonna be a booger. A skin wont do it, you are gonna need a new quarter panel. Although to me that is all secondary as you have contradicted your excitement of a "numbers matching"car. I, as others, have already explained the theory about matching numbers on this aged car. Then you say you want to paint it midnighjt blue. Then toss all the numbers out the door! All you can do to "match numbers" is go with the set up on the data plate to include the type and size of engine, tranny, and rear end. Color code the exterior, interior trim, and type. So, paint it blue and forget about your "numbers" cause you are gonna change that already. Your car. Do what you want. But don't get all giddy about numbers matching and then change it. Might as well put in a 351 Cleveland while your at it, since the numbers dont REALLY matter. You found "part" numbers which can verify the date but just because there is a tag means nothing about true "numbers matching" other than all the parts were mfg in 65. Sorry if it bursts your bubble. Now get to work![sm=signs003.gif]

 

yeah. i have given up on matching numbers, the first three months i had it i was like "yeah, i'll make it origional, than i realized the trans was swapped and (i already knew) it was painted twice (vintage burgundy (fact.) to candy apple red to wimbledon white). and further, the d/s fender and headlight bezel has been replaced, the p/s fender has a few pounds of bondo stuffed into it and needs to be replaced, the rear qtrs need to be replaced. the d/s qtr has i'm guessing about 20-odd pounds of bondo and rivits stuffed into it. all teh money i would have to put into it to get it "origional" i might as well spend a few more and go MY way!

 

That car is what we call a rust bucket. I doubt there is one body part that doesn't need replacing. And, I doubt it is structurally sound enough to even put it on the road even after all the body parts have been replaced. I can just envision what that frame rail looks like. However, with deep enough pockets and a lot of determination, it can be restored.

 

kinda contradictory, not to be an *** or anything, but i hope you have a large sum of money to burn. thing about old cars is, that you go in to fix one thing, and you find two more thing that need's to be fixed. rust is time consuming, and welding new pieces in is expensive, but can be cheaper if the work is done yourself. i wouldnt consider $1300 a steal price for it, a decent price at best and maybe a little too much for the work it will need. so get to work, and good luck, its worth it.

ON EDIT: in an earlier thread you said it was an inline 6 too?? well that in itself is also expensive and very time consuming, its more work then just putting in a new engine, alot of stuff has to be replaced.

 

yup! exactly!

mine's an I6 and i have just decided that i am going to prep the motor and square away what need to be taken care of, try to find a 3 speed, replace/upgrade the susp and just take care of whatever body work/wiring needs to be done. after i grow up and get a house with a garage or can afford it, i'll work on the motor, trans and drive line. i can deal with going slow for now.

 

Noob,

I hope you're taking all of this in with a grain of salt. All of us who have been around these cars have some sort of a love hate relationship based solely upon what we have experienced. No one wants to burst your bubble or deflate your enthusiasm, but I think everyone here has seen what sort of work and resources it takes to deal with repairs on these cars.

What sites like these are good for is to be a resource before, during and after...for any Mustang project. In your case, you'd have been better served to post (with pictures) here prior to buying that car. Your $1300 would have been better invested in something different.

Like I said, don't get down or anything...just think hard on what your next move should be. We are all here to support each other (and you) in your quest to build your perfect Mustang.

 

^ +1

yeah, i paid 1000 for mine and it's in bad shape. the ps frame rail is seperating a little from the body, the ds qtr has been replaced already and they did a horrible job of it. the thing is filled with BONDO!, it's been in at least two accidents and i have a lot of bodywork to do plus the motor and drivetrain.

stick around tho, and don't lose hope. no matter how bad it gets, your car should grow on you. the more time you spend just farting around doing the little things to it, the more and more into the project you'll get and the more you'll love the car. like it has been said here, you may go to fix one thing and find out that two other things are broken. my relationship with my coupe is def a love/hate relationship!!! i love what my car is going to look like when it's finally finished, but i absolutely hate what i have to do to get it there!

 

You are going to need a garage or some space like a rental storage building to work on your car. Buy a good welder and plasma cutter and learn how to use them well. Start by taking off the trunk lid, hood, doors, interior, engine tranny, rear etc. Once you get it down to a hull, then you can access what needs to be done a lot better. I can see that a lot of cutting and welding in new metal will have to be done, as well as replacing the rear quarters, trunk panels, door skins, fenders etc. after you get the rust stopped under those parts. A rotisserie would be a great investment for you. You can always sell it later for what you paid for it. Good luck with it. I feel for you, but will be cheering you on.