Would You Buy A Mustang II?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 07/09/2016 at 18:18 • Filed to: Mustang

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If so why?

lone_liberal > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:23

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Probably not, but I could see why somebody would as they’re cheap and you can stuff a V8 in there easy enough. I’d want it to have a bit more pizzazz, though.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:27

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If I could get one at a reasonble pricce here in Norway? Yeah I would. Why? Because I love quirky cars..

Die-Trying > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:28

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YES....... it has a nice set of curves to it. the factory options for it, were absolutely gutless.

if it were mine.......... AND ITS NOT........... i get a 5.0 donor, from say the EARLY 90s, and basically update the whole mess, with a lean towards handling around corners.

so YES........ as a body donor...... in apliance white, and a hatch. i would have a hard time paying anything over $500 even with paper.

mazda616 > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:30

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For the right price, yes. Because I love normal malaise era cars that are in good condition. They're becoming quite rare. To see an old daily driver type car (I.E. not a flashy muscle car) in good shape always intrigues me.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:31

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I would buy this one:

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:31

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Yes as long as it was a 302. Cheap, and I’ve always though they look cool - good example of an era in US auto history. I actually came across this one earlier today - complete with V8 and vinyl top for $2600:

http://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/cto/5652462533…

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:35

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I have a feeling that the general consensus on the matter will be “yes, but only with considerable drivetrain & suspension upgrades and CHEAP”

djmt1 > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:37

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Sure and while I’m at it, I will pick up an old Capri and make a Cross-Atlantic Ford mash up. It will still be gutless but it will now look and sound good.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:50

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HELL YEAH I WOULD. Because they aren’t as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Swap in whatever motor you want. Have your way with the suspension, and enjoy your pony!

daender > JR1 07/09/2016 at 18:57

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Yes, they’d make for great autocross cars, especially with SCCA’s introduction of Classic American Muscle (CAM) classing!

Lightweight, V8-powered, and short wheelbase? HELL YEAH.

Birddog > JR1 07/09/2016 at 19:02

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If it was clean and cheap. Absolutely.

One day I’ll have a shop where I can correct all the wrongs on a II.

First up would be to move the front axle CL forward about 4" to kill that ridiculous front overhang.

LongbowMkII > JR1 07/09/2016 at 19:05

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Yeah, the front suspension is a common hot rod swap.

Berang > JR1 07/09/2016 at 19:11

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It would be a good car to buy...for me to poop on.

DipodomysDeserti > mazda616 07/09/2016 at 19:23

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There's a mint beige Chevette near me. Thing is in amazing condition. It always intrigues me.

PS9 > JR1 07/09/2016 at 19:23

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1) No. 2) Eww.

Racin'Jason001 > PS9 07/09/2016 at 21:14

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Agreed, lets change that!

JR1 > lone_liberal 07/09/2016 at 23:38

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Cobras do look kinda cool but even if you polish a turd it is still a turd

JR1 > Die-Trying 07/09/2016 at 23:39

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That's the thing for the price there are so many better options I think

JR1 > mazda616 07/09/2016 at 23:40

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That is a great way to look at it. In mint condition one of these would be interesting

JR1 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/09/2016 at 23:40

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That is a II only in name

JR1 > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 07/09/2016 at 23:42

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I never understood why people wanted vinyl tops

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 07/09/2016 at 23:42

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Basically that's what I am seeing this far in the comments

JR1 > djmt1 07/09/2016 at 23:43

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That Capri looks so good

JR1 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 07/09/2016 at 23:43

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Okay so would you buy one stock?

JR1 > daender 07/09/2016 at 23:44

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I never thought about that I bet they are good on the cross

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > JR1 07/09/2016 at 23:52

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Nor do I. I’d love to have a 70's car with one just because it was part of the era, but I don't really get what the appeal was/is in the first place.

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 07/10/2016 at 00:23

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The Internet has spoken!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JR1 07/10/2016 at 01:04

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Absolutely!! Give me the V8 one and I'll still enjoy it.

Die-Trying > JR1 07/11/2016 at 00:46

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well, even though there are better cars for the price......part of the fun would be to have arguably one of THE worst starting platforms.

its sort of like the old truck that i daily..... when i outrun the brand new gt, HEY i outran the BRAND NEW GT........ if i slip, and they happen to win, well they happened to outrun some tired old loud pickup truck......... same thing in the mustang, low stress........nothing of value would be lost???

BayAreaMiataBoi > JR1 07/12/2016 at 23:41

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Non-rusty, cheap, clean, and originally came with a 302, yes.
Apply small-block crate motor and do a resto-mod, and it’s not the worst choice you could make in a project car. . .

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 07/15/2016 at 09:04

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LSV12 swap

JR1 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 07/15/2016 at 09:08

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Good god that would be crazy