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rock0324

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Hi to all. I am just learning my way around the forum so please forgive me if I don't know all the rules or seem to fumble my way around. A little background, I am in my mid 50's and currently don't have a Mustang. I have have had sports cars in the past but for fun I ride a motorcycle. I am looking to sell the bike and replace it with a classic Mustang. I don't have any friends who ride and my wife won't get on the back of the bike so I will get more use out of a car.

Are there forums with cars for sale/ I am looking for a 1965 to 1970 convertible but am open to a coupe or fastback as well. I do want a V-8, prefer a 4 speed and a 4bbl. I am looking for a weekend driver that is a turn key and drive car. I am starting my search on Craigslist. I am open to any advice you can share with me.

Thanks,
Stewart from East Meadow
 
Mike65

Mike65

Mustang Nut.
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Check under the dash to make sure the under side of the cowl is not rotted out, check the shock towers for any cracks, & the frame rails for any rot spots, especially in the rear where the rear mount for the rear leaf springs bolt up.
 
mabcim

mabcim

Well-Known Member
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#4
+1 for what Mike said
Looks like they may have cut the dash for that radio. Which is fine if you never plan to go back to original. Since it seems to be a clone, you probably wouldn't.
The speakers are cut into the kick panels and rear side panels; again no biggy if you don't care.
A little hard to tell, but the master cyl looks like a single bowl; so look at that. While my car is original, and I have driven for years with a single bowl, I am in the process of replacing my brake lines and decided to switch to a dual bowl. It is more of a safety thing if one wheel leaks, you still have half your breaks. Don't let that stop you from buying the car (it is an easy swap), just trying to help point out things for you.
Check out the VIN (on top of driver front inner fender). There are website that can decode it for you. A "T" means it was originally a 6 cyl car. If that is the case, then read up on swapping to a V8 and ask the owner if he did any of that.
 
Daddio

Daddio

Well-Known Member
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#8
Welcome to NYM and good luck with your car search. Sounds like you have thought it thru. Plenty of knowledgeable folks who always seem happy to help. If you see any events near by, check em out. Anytime I spend an afternoon looking at stangs, I learn something.
 
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