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Project 67 for my 9 year old son???

Fst Blk

Fst Blk

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This may not be a mustang, but I consider you guys to have knowledge beyond brand and taste of the same manner. Any how, ran across this a few days ago. I spoke with the guy and told him I wanted it for my 9 year old son. The car will be stored for a few years until he and I are ready to tackle it (my fastback has got first priority lol). With that knowledge he priced it to me for $1850 cash. It does have a title and he has a few scattered parts for it.

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I need some opinions. I've yet to ask the wife and that will be the hardest hurdle. Making her agree will prove to be the dealbreaker. Is this as good a deal as I think or is it too far gone. I know a few things about zombie cars lol. I like that there are no surprises with the car and I know exactly what I'm getting.

Bill
 
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Oh no, another Camaro!!! :hide

well you will be good at welding by then, you should have done the Camaro first as practice for the Stang lol!
 
If I would have found it first, I might not even have the fastback. I would have probably bought it, and then been on a camaro site, asking the same question about a 67 fastback :roul

Bill
 
I would see what body parts are not available and then see if you want to build those sections if needed. Probably get it down around $1500...... Anything else in the area to compare it to?
 
That price was exactly what the guy had in it. He first priced it for 22, then gave me the price of what he said he had in it.
I need to do some searching around and see what is available.

Nothing really in that shape to compare to. They usually bring about the same money as fastback do though. You know, a clapped out one going for 5-6k :shrug

Bill
 
Another way to look at it is figure out how much you want to put into it and to what level do you want to bring it... Then work backwards to see if the original car price is justified in what you want to do with it. It looks like you'll need to source a lot of parts if you want to bring it closer to stock.... Aside from the obvious floor roof and pillar rust, do the wheel houses, trunk, quarters and doors also need replacement? That would be the deal breaker for me. The A pillar rust could delve deep, so look closely at that. If it's got a 12 bolt rear end, that would add to the overall value in case you needed to resell it.
 
"67 Fastback" said:
If I would have found it first, I might not even have the fastback. I would have probably bought it, and then been on a camaro site, asking the same question about a 67 fastback :roul

Bill
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well I'm glad we got you first!
 
My boys are almost 11 and I am starting to think about finding a car for them to fix up over a year or two prior to getting their license.

However, I don't think we're going to go for a '60's model anything.

I like the idea of a 16 year old driving something with at least some more modern safety features.

They really want to get a Mustang but thinking they need to get something like a Fox Body. Actually, if they wait a couple more years we can probably find them an '04 or '05 that needs some work for cheap.

I will say this though...a friend of mine just redid a first generation Camaro as a DD....has fuel injection, AOD, etc, etc and that car is darn nice.
 
If I did go this route, it would have a late model Silverado 5.3 with a ls 1 intake with stock cpu and a 4l60e auto. Probably 3.08 rear gears. It would pull down close to 25 mph with the right cam and tune.

Bill
 
I say run away. That car is a pile of rust just looking for a spot to land.
 
If you think you can find enough washer machines and dryers to do the sheet metal work with than go for it. C:) But seriously looks kinda rough and needs alot to get it done. Why is he getting rid of it? Is there any major hidden problems?
 
"Grabber70Mach" said:
If you think you can find enough washer machines and dryers to do the sheet metal work with than go for it. C:) But seriously looks kinda rough and needs alot to get it done. Why is he getting rid of it? Is there any major hidden problems?
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I don't think theres too much more that can be hidden in whats left of that body. Like Pete said, Find out whats available as replacement metal and what level your fabrication skills are and of course your wallet and what your willing to spend,go from there. With Dynacorn and Goodmark reproducing most if not all of what you'll end up needing you should be ok. Or spend more and get a more complete car that doesn't need that much work. You can turn either into a learning experience for your son.
 
"67 Fastback" said:
Come on guys, I know it a mero. Is it too rough to consider?
Bill
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Yes.

Metal work galour. There's got to be a 'maro donor out there in better condition.
 
"silverblueBP" said:
I say run away. That car is a pile of rust just looking for a spot to land.
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"jims6t6" said:
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+2 If it were a Ford it would be worth saving, but a chevy? It belongs where Craig sent his....
 
"RyanG85" said:
+2 If it were a Ford it would be worth saving, but a chevy? It belongs where Craig sent his....
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LOL, my taste for classic American iron knows no brand loyalty. Now, if we were talking about a Dodge :puk

Bill
 
"67 Fastback" said:
LOL, my taste for classic American iron knows no brand loyalty. Now, if we were talking about a Dodge :puk

Bill
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that's funny, when I was 13, 14 I was bugging my dad to let me buy a car. I wanted one so bad and I was finding stuff I thought was cool. I found a 70 Dodge Super Bee. He was beginning to soften on the idea until then. He would NOT let me buy a Dodge! It turned out for the better since my first car was a 67 Mustang.
 
Just think what you could have funded with the sale of a fully restored Super Bee!
 
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