I'm extremely new at this so I need a lot of help. I've always been an admirer of Mustangs and I finally have saved enough to start seriously looking (instead of just drooling over the classifieds). I am currently looking at one that is going to need a lot of work and I'm wondering if it'll just be a huge money pit for me. The biggest problem is that it has a manifold leak. I'm extremely inexperienced and still learning about mechanics, especially in classic cars. I'd love to know everything about it and if I should avoid this car. Thanks so much

 

Thought I should add, its a '67 Mustang coupe. If anyone is curious, its apparently in fair condition, with a few dents and such, but we'll see what the true condition of the car is, I haven't looked at it yet.

 

What motor, intake or exhaust?

 

O.K.-If that's the only major problem, that's no big deal. Do you know if it's an exhaust manifold or intake manifold leak? One is much easier to fix than the other.
First thing I can say is Welcome! Second thing is Buyer Beware!
Now, that being said, read all you can about Mustangs in general to get a "feel" for what to look for. Rust is one thing, a working electrical system(lights/horn/signals/heater/4-way flashers)is another.
Pick up the book "How To Restore Your Mustang" available at most parts vendors and any Barnes & Noble or Borders bookstores. The book is filled with good info, although most of it pertains to 65-66 models, the principals are the same for all Stangs. I would also recommend picking up a copy(or even subscribing to)"Mustang Monthly" magazine.
Also some personal advice from my own experience, don't buy the first or second one on impulse because you like it, as they usually turn out to be the biggest projects. Check out at least 5(if it's possible) before you buy and you'll have a good idea of what to look for. Remember, you can look at cars that are higher priced to get an idea and a good cost analasys of different price ranges for conditions.(car shows are good for this).
I'm sorry for the long reply, but I want you to enjoy the project and the hobby in general and not get disgusted after the first few months of ownership. If you have questions, feel free to e-mail meat: bobemmerich@hotmail.com

 

yes...older cars are money pits. especially if it has things wrong with it now. i nought my 66 for 5500 in great condition. ive spent around 7000 in sum mods and keeping it in tip top shape...also when i fuked up my differential my friend spent bout 17000 fixing up hiz '70 mach 1, looks badass and fast as hell but i dont think its worth all that money.

 

Thanks for all the advice, it's greatly appreciated. I don't think that this is the car for me but I'm trying to learn as much as I can as I go along, so in the very least it'll be a learning experience. I called the buyer originally while I was strapped for time (a mistake, I'm realizing) so that's about all the information I know as of yet (and now I'm realizing I could have asked better questions even with the time I had). Of course now we're playing phone tag, so I still haven't gotten information such as if it's the intake or exhaust manifold and what kind of motor it has (wow, not a good move). I'm working on that Anyhoo, I'll update within the day or so when I do get the seller on the phone. I'm glad everyone reminded me to not get ahead of myself and buy a mistake. I try to keep that in mind, but as with everything else I love, I do get carried away. Anyway, thanks so much for all the help!

 

The seller did call back this morning and according to him the leak was in the exhaust manifold. He says he has a replacement part for it but doesnt have the time to put it in. The engine is a 200. I'm planning on going over either today or tomorrow to check out the rust situation and just see if this car is worth it

 

Exchaust leak is easy to fix im not sure how many bolt but ill say 10 you have to take out put in the new gasket tighten em up and yur done. And if you get a certain kind of gasket you only have to loosen the bolts and slide the gasket in.