Hey there, I'm interested in your Mustang. Could you send some additional pictures to cottonyzf at gmail. Thanks!
Hey there, I'm interested in your Mustang. Could you send some additional pictures to cottonyzf at gmail. Thanks!
In reply to Cotton :
I think there are some in his thread. Should be able to search his old posts or the build forum.
In reply to Mr_Asa :
Okay cool, I'll check that out.
I should cover all of the problems with the car here, just in case anyone gets too excited about it.
The good:
Runs great ! Starts on the first tick. no smoke, no noises, just a great running engine.
Clutch grabs right off of the floor, no slop, works terrific.
Steering box nice and tight.
Shifter works fine,
New carb.
New exhaust.
New brakes.
New front end work.
New tail light housings and pig-tails.
New door panels.
New tires.
Recent body work all over.
Good glass all over.
Nice replacement rear light lenses and trim.
New inner door handles and window cranks.
New grill pieces.
New outer door handles.
All of the body electrics work except for the left rear brake light and directionals.
Solid little car that can be driven anywhere.
Titled, registered, insured in my name.
The bad:
Needs dash pad.
Needs headliner.
Needs work on the heater.
Needs work on the speedometer.
Need some carpet dye on faded spots.
Needs work on the left side front frame extension where the bumper bolts on. Just some metal replaced at the bottom, doesn't affect strength or anything like that.
Two small areas on the upper edge of both front seats where the stitching has come loose.
Steering wheel is cracked in spots and horn ring could be replaced.
The instrument bezel has faded chrome. OK, not broken, but looks it's age.
Right hand door need repair at the bottom as does the bottom of the fender by the door and the bottom of the rear quarter by the door.
Bumper chrome is worn and rusted in spots, but sound.
That's about it, maybe more good if I think of it. not much more bad though. I have photos, but this one is best seen in person to be sure that it's right for you.
Thanks—
Got any photos of the floorpan? (from inside or underneath).
Thanx.
In reply to 914Driver :
I can take some photos of the bottom for you, all is sound. Someone from the Mustang Forum is coming over this Wednesday to look at and possibly buy it. If he doesn't I'll post the photos of the floor and underneath here. Here is a photo of the engine bay, it shows the towers pretty clearly in case you're interested in the condition of those as well, they're as solid as can be, no rust at all.
Decided to keep it !
Doing the 320/AOD transplant come Spring, strip out the remaining interior for a cage and build it up to an autocross/track day car. A friend who came by to help me prepare it for sale pointed out the electrics would be easy to fix and I couldn't really replace it for what I was asking for it.
That's the direction I would take, except I prefer a T-10. (AOD is like condoms or sugar & milk in coffee, just takes all the fun out)
MuSTANK said:Decided to keep it !
Doing the 320/AOD transplant come Spring, strip out the remaining interior for a cage and build it up to an autocross/track day car. A friend who came by to help me prepare it for sale pointed out the electrics would be easy to fix and I couldn't really replace it for what I was asking for it.
Great idea! Make sure to post updates and pictures, please.
Glad to see you're keeping it! You can replace the entire electrical system in that car in a weekend. My 66 is patiently waiting for me to get back to work on it.
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In reply to 914Driver :
I have a little trouble with my left knee, had an operation but it sort of didn't work out that well. I kinda prefer an automatic, too hard to work a clutch with any degree of certainty. The AOD has a pretty good overdrive gear in it, it was fun in the GT.
Glad to see you are keeping it! There are a few GRMers in your area, too.
Wiring is one of those things you just have to dive into. Get yourself a shop manual and/or wiring diagram, learn how to read it, and find out what wires do what. Trace the wires back, test the circuit, and you'll find your problem in no time. Old vehicles are a great place to learn this since their electrical systems are simple. You can do it!
In reply to Tony Sestito :
I found a few wiring diagrams on-line for both the '64 and '65 Mustang that ought to help out a LOT ! Just to on the safe(r) side of things, I just bought a new blinker switch (which ALL of the wires seem to pass through,) a new brake light switch, and a new reverse light switch. I already have new, well grounded, tail light housings installed. So . . . maybe, with a friend's help, I might be able to succeed with the re-wiring.
While waiting for Todd to find the time to help with the re-wire, I've become enthused enough to tackle some of areas that need body work attention. Might need a passenger's side door eventually, if I take this to a "restoration," but for a "resurrection," I can work with what I have. I would like to end up with something solid as can be, well caged and protected, and as fast as I can make it on an old man's budget. The concern for cosmetics are secondary or non-existent right now. I have parts and pieces from other projects and a good friend who has agreed to help, plus I have the whole Fall, Winter, and Spring to make it into a fun car for the Summer.
Might almost be the time to pull this out of the advertisements and into the project car section . . . I've already re-arranged the "Ford" hood lettering and arrived at a proper name for the car/project.
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