New to this forum, and to working on mustangs. I have a 65 Mustang Coupe that hasn't been started for years. I recently started working on it, and fond that there is no power to lights, dash, ignition, etc... I have a new solenoid and starter. I'm thinking either ignition switch, or one of the two main disconnect plugs between the cab and the engine compartment. Any thoughts?

 

battery is new right?
battery has 12v Right?
Do the battery terminals look okay?
Is the ground wire from the battery to the car's frame connected?
If the head lights dont work you can rule out ignition switch....(head lights should come on with the ignition switch in any position with or without key)


most likely a large main component...the battery or the cables.

 

Grab your test light & volt meter and start chasing the spark from the battery on back and see where it's dying.