"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
05/19/2020 at 13:25 • Filed to: None
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"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
05/19/2020 at 13:25 • Filed to: None | 6
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Yes, there’s a lot the Mustang needs.
Bodywork is low on the needs list. There’s some chipping of the paint here and there, and a couple of small spots on the rear deck lid, but the body as a whole is solid. It had bodywork done in the late 80s (note the bitchin’ chemically etched rear window), and it was done to a decent quality. The quarters are solid, although missing the ‘68 correct rear side indicators. The front fenders are solid, rockers solid, even the doors, cowl, etc. The floor itself is good, but the driver’s side torque box is not. I’ve got a buddy that’s willing to help with that.
Anyway, it’s in my garage. The 4Runner still fits as well, so all three vehicles can be garaged. My wife is excited about it. I’ll admit, once I got it home, I became overwhelmed with the level of work it’ll still need, so I picked up the polisher and did a little bit of correction on the passenger side. Overall, it’s what I’d hoped to find, a solid body that looks decent, but needs some mechanical work. Brakes, suspension/steering rebuild, etc is on the list.
Yes a Mustang and a Cougar are very similar. I’ve had more than a few questions from people about why a Mustang. This is the car that started it all for me:
A 1967 Mustang convertible, 6 cylinder. It was the first “project” car that I helped my dad with. I come from a large family, and at one point, there were 8 various Mustangs owned by various family members. Granted, that is when they were simply used cars and not classics, but that’s when the Mustang bug bit me.
Yes, I can see the Cougar being cooler due to its relative scarcity when compared to a Mustang, and that scarcity led to parts costs being higher than anticipated as well. Mechanical parts weren’t any more expensive, but body, interior, trim was a lot more.
I feel the Mustang I picked up yesterday was a decent price point for a fairly solid ‘68 V8 car. It is not be dream car, nor my dream color combo, but I’m pretty pleased with it, and maybe with some work, time, and PATIENCE (not a strong suit), it be a long term cruiser.
fintail
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 13:29 |
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289 or 302? My dad was also into old Fords when I was growing up, and one of them was a 68 - I think I remember the switchover from 289 to 302 was very late in 1968 production.
I think you got a legit bargain there - although not rare, it will always be worth something to someone, and a running driving car for that money seems like it is priced like cars were when it was renovated in maybe the late 80s.
Gone
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 13:33 |
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Seems like a great deal if there’s that little cancer. Wonder if they filled in the quarter signals w/bondo (so lazy) or welded them up? If they’re filled you might be able to put them back without trashing the surrounding paint too much. Li ke the mechanical projects, but man I hate dealing with any rust.
19JRC99
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 13:40 |
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Got any ideas for wheels yet? You can never go wrong with slotted mags on these cars.
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> fintail
05/19/2020 at 13:43 |
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It’s a 289, C code car. I haven’t dug enough to see if it’s what’s still in the car, though. It bugs me that they put 302 badges on it. It’s even an original vinyl top car, although it’s been repainted (thoroughly) to resale red, its original color was Sunl it Gold.
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> 19JRC99
05/19/2020 at 13:56 |
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No ideas yet. I’ll move up to some 15" wheels, I think. Just not sure, what yet.
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fintail
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 13:58 |
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Maybe it has a 302 now? T hat would at least work with the badges, and a swap like that would be easy .
For the deal you found, you’ll easily get your money back unless something really goes awry, and even then, you’d get a bit of it back. A running driving 10-footer Mustang for that kind of money is a real deal.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 14:01 |
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I spotted this last week and thought of you.
Like you, my family has a history with Mustangs. A fter your first pony post, I started looking for local mustangs again. I couldn’t find anything in ok shape for a decent price. I’ll have to stay on the hunt.
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19JRC99
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 14:03 |
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If it’s period correct it has my support lol. Centerline Autodrags, original Torq Thrusts (though I saw you’re kinda against them), Cragars, slots, anything 60s-80s.
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> fintail
05/19/2020 at 14:04 |
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I agree, and that’s why I jumped on it. I was prepared to offer a little more given it was advertised for $7k, then when he said someone offered $5500 and he was thinking about it...I don’t care if it was a sales ploy on his part, I was happy.
Given the rest of the work that was done, it could very easily have a 302.
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> 19JRC99
05/19/2020 at 14:10 |
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I like the Thrust Ds, I just don’t like the fully polished ones. Maybe someone will pay me a dollar or two for the 14" Centerlines that are on it now.
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> TheRealBicycleBuck
05/19/2020 at 14:15 |
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I’d love another Cougar one day, it’d have to be “done” though. The parts hunt and price got annoying.
haveacarortwoorthree2
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 14:32 |
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Have fun. I miss my ‘ 66 (also a red convertible) .
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19JRC99
> Nothing
05/19/2020 at 15:05 |
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The Thrust originals are even better IMO. They’re almost the same, but the spokes on the ‘D’ have a curve to them.
https://www.americanracing.com/product/wheels/vn309-tt-o/