24packman

Hey everybody,
Im here new at the forum and I wanted to introduce myself. Im Michael from South Carolina. But the reason I have come to you today is to get some help and make a decision on my new mustang. I got a 1970 Ford Mustang Im about to buy from my uncle. It was originally a Standard Fastback 302. But the original 302 is no where to be found. He has a Boss 302 thats in need of repair, but I dont know if thats what I want. To tell you the truth I wish i could slap a Boss 429 in it, but that would take some major modifications. As of right now my plan is to find a 351 Windsor, rebuild it and make a 1970 Mach 1 clone. So, give me some advice and tell me what I should do.

Thanks, Michael

Gun Jam

got some photos?

24packman

Na, not yet. Im gonna try to go see it tomm. Now Ill tell the truth, it is rusty around the edges, I have to repaint it which gives me the perfect opportunity to clone it into something else. As soon as I get to see it again, ill take a couple snapshots for you guys!!!

24packman

Ok guys, I've got the pics, as soon as I get to the house I will upload them, it will not let me upload them off of my phone. Also, I have not bought the car just yet, but he wants 3000 for it, it needs a new interior, and a lot of body work and an engine, good price? I thought so.

67t5ponycoupe

Sounds like a lot to me for a 70 fastback with no engine, rusty, with a torn up interior. I guess if it is not too rusty and it is all there you could do ok.

jspagna1

I like the Boss 302 and my second choice would be the Mach 1.

rst08tierney

go for the twister clone. you never see them. Besides, how can you pass up on the twister graphic on the back end of the stang..............oh yeh almost forgot, its ORANGE too!

LynnBob Mustang

That's kind of high for a rusty shell with no engine. Depending on the rust, maybe $2K, $2500 tops. That is a big maybe on that price as well.
Lynn

67t5ponycoupe

I don't want to be the one to put a damper on all of this but do you have the funds to do what you want to this car? The bill on this is going to be way north of $10,000. Maybe very close to $20,000. A lot depends on the condition of the car and how much rust repair is needed.

machracer11

^agreed!

sounds to me like you need to bring an objective, completely uninvolved person into the whole decision who is able to see things clearly and help put it in perspective. Buying any muscle car can be an emotional experience especially when its an old one that needs work. Gotta have help to stay grounded or you can get in way over your head in a real hurry.

and on the what to clone question, I would say a Mach1 but then again im biased