How's everybody! My name is Jonathon and I plan to purchase a 67' to 68' fastback when I return state side. I was wanting some info to be on the look-out for. I currently own a 71' Bronco Sport and need another Ford stallion for the stable. I'm not looking for one of those Eleanor fiberglass fake cars (no offence if any of you own/like those). I'm more into the classic look with a lowering kit and some larger wheels. I know absolutely nothing about Mustangs except I like them. The engine and interrior are bassically the same as the Bronco's, so I got that covered. What I need help with is the problem area's that most old Stangs would have(if any) that I need to keep an eye for. Any info and help would be appreciated.

 

Welcome... It really depends on where you are located if it is a desert car it will have virtually no rust compared to a car in well rain or snow that may have more. I would check the whole car for rust. If a car looks well maintained it probably was, if a car is just sitting you never know.

 

Welcome. You said you wanted to find a mustang when you return stateside, does that mean you're deployed?
Before beginning your mustang search you should do as much homework as possible. Read everything you can about these cars and decide what you want before you start to look. If you know you want a 67 or 68 fastback already, then decide what options you want, engine, trans, etc. After you've decided what car to look for start searching and if you find one you want to look at take a friend with you, preferably someone who knows something about these cars. Look for evidence of rust or shoddy repairs in the floor pans, torque boxes, cowl, trunk drop offs, both front and rear frame rails, doors (especially the bottom front corners and underneath at the lip where the skin wraps over the door frame), basically look it over very carefully. The friend is to keep you level headed and remind you that you need to think with your head and not your heart. It's easy to look at a car and see it for what it could be and not for what it is. Know your capabilities. If you can do body and paint work, you can buy one that needs that kind of work for less money. If you can't, figure on spending a small fortune to get it looking nice again. Sometimes it's less expensive in the long run to buy a car that's been finished and needs nothing but a driver.
Finally, don't lose sight of what it is you want. If you "settle" for a car that doesn't meet your expectations, you'll regret it and it will probably just sit and never get finished.
Good luck.