Need some help
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From: Chesapeake, VA
Need some help
I decided that for my first restoration project its going to be a 1967 fastback with a 390 under the hood, but my problem is I don't know where I need to look to find one in the best possible condition, but still needs some work and is for a good price. Any suggestions?
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From: North Carolina
RE: Need some help
google search works.
ebay works.
collectorcartrader.com works.
you can find lots of places if you just spend time looking yourself. If you're honestly dedicated enough to work on classic car, then you should be able to find something yourself. If you're to lazy to look for a car thats for sale, then you probably shouldnt consider working on a classic car.
ebay works.
collectorcartrader.com works.
you can find lots of places if you just spend time looking yourself. If you're honestly dedicated enough to work on classic car, then you should be able to find something yourself. If you're to lazy to look for a car thats for sale, then you probably shouldnt consider working on a classic car.
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: zanesville ohio
RE: Need some help
pick up hemmings motor news they have great cars but you have to look best thing is to subscribe to it because in the summer they have a lot of cars to sell or go to the all ford auction in carlisle pa or go to one of the ford swap meats.
http://springswap.com/
here is one in ohio they have all kinds of cars
http://springswap.com/
here is one in ohio they have all kinds of cars
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RE: Need some help
I was lookin on ebay yesterday, and people are spending way too much money on a car that doesn't even have everything on the body, or even an engine. I'm gonna keep hunting around on the internet, and check out some junkyards to see what I can find. I do know of a place that may have it. A junkyard where they pretty much only take in mustangs and other Ford vehicles. Thanks for all the help.
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ORIGINAL: cricket
...A junkyard where they pretty much only take in mustangs...
...A junkyard where they pretty much only take in mustangs...
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Think about it. I have 14 grand in my 65 coupe, and would not sell it for less. If you are looking for a quality vintage Mustang, you are going to have to pay for it. If you want a fix-er-upper, you can get one for less, but by the time you spend the bucks to get it in pristine condition, you will have spent as much money as I have to get my coupe in pristine condition.
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...by the time you spend the bucks to get it in pristine condition, you will have spent as much money as I have to get my coupe in pristine condition...
...by the time you spend the bucks to get it in pristine condition, you will have spent as much money as I have to get my coupe in pristine condition...
I would say you could find a nice, driveable 65/66 hardtop for $5000, and not have to put but another couple grand into it and have it ready for the road. Tackle other projects as time and money allow.
Trust me: if you buy a 390 '67 fastback and tear it down for a done-right restoration and it's your first car - you'll burn out long before you finish it, and will have never enjoyed the thrill of driving a vintage Mustang. Baby steps...
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I wanted a Mach 1 and still do but I settled for my coupe when I found out how much the mach 1 go for! I'm only 22 and don't make the money yet to afford the high dollar cars, but I still own a classic and I still get to drive one, hopefully this friday after 6 months of hard work!
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ORIGINAL: Dan66
You make a good point as always Glen. But I guess what I was saying is that you don't need a "pristine" vintage Mustang as your first car. It's kind of a waste, doncha think? Leave the perfect restorations (especially of hard-to-find models) to the seasoned restorers, and let the younger generation learn on some of the more plentiful models.
I would say you could find a nice, driveable 65/66 hardtop for $5000, and not have to put but another couple grand into it and have it ready for the road. Tackle other projects as time and money allow.
Trust me: if you buy a 390 '67 fastback and tear it down for a done-right restoration and it's your first car - you'll burn out long before you finish it, and will have never enjoyed the thrill of driving a vintage Mustang. Baby steps...
ORIGINAL: Soaring
...by the time you spend the bucks to get it in pristine condition, you will have spent as much money as I have to get my coupe in pristine condition...
...by the time you spend the bucks to get it in pristine condition, you will have spent as much money as I have to get my coupe in pristine condition...
I would say you could find a nice, driveable 65/66 hardtop for $5000, and not have to put but another couple grand into it and have it ready for the road. Tackle other projects as time and money allow.
Trust me: if you buy a 390 '67 fastback and tear it down for a done-right restoration and it's your first car - you'll burn out long before you finish it, and will have never enjoyed the thrill of driving a vintage Mustang. Baby steps...