1966 Mustang

Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear window
of this 66 Mustang?
http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/rust.jpg

I am looking to purchase this car but if this problem can not be repaired I
rather not buy it.

What do you guys think this car is worth:

1966 Mustang
220 6cyl rebuilt
Rebuilt trans
Manual steering
Manual breaks
Original interior - no tears
No AC
The body has some rust as shown.

Thanks

TO wrote:
> Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear window
> of this 66 Mustang?
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/rust.jpg
>
> I am looking to purchase this car but if this problem can not be repaired I
> rather not buy it.
>
> What do you guys think this car is worth:
>
> 1966 Mustang
> 220 6cyl rebuilt
> Rebuilt trans
> Manual steering
> Manual breaks
> Original interior - no tears
> No AC
> The body has some rust as shown.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Yes, it's repairable. A good craftsman can fab
replacement parts in weld it in to be invisible. But
it will be expensive. Or I can fill it in with body
putty and shoot some Krylon over it. It looks like
somebody already tried that, though.
I wouldn't pay much for it. The cowl vents and
floorpans probably aren't much better. It's not
unique, or special. And it's no longer stock.
$2,500'ish at the most. And then only if you really
are in love with this car.

But, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

--
..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

Hey Bob...Thanks for the reply. It seems like an expensive repair...just as
I thought.

This is being sold at a local dealership and they were originally asking
$5995. I got him down to $5000, but something was telling me this is still a
lot to pay for this car. But...I am not sure.

Here are some other views:

Front
http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/01.jpg

Rear
http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg

Inside
http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/03.jpg

$2500? Perhaps I better forget about this one?



".boB" > wrote in message
om...
> TO wrote:
>> Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear
>> window of this 66 Mustang?
>> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/rust.jpg
>>
>> I am looking to purchase this car but if this problem can not be repaired
>> I rather not buy it.
>>
>> What do you guys think this car is worth:
>>
>> 1966 Mustang
>> 220 6cyl rebuilt
>> Rebuilt trans
>> Manual steering
>> Manual breaks
>> Original interior - no tears
>> No AC
>> The body has some rust as shown.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Yes, it's repairable. A good craftsman can fab replacement parts in
> weld it in to be invisible. But it will be expensive. Or I can fill it
> in with body putty and shoot some Krylon over it. It looks like somebody
> already tried that, though.
> I wouldn't pay much for it. The cowl vents and floorpans probably
> aren't much better. It's not unique, or special. And it's no longer
> stock. $2,500'ish at the most. And then only if you really are in love
> with this car.
>
> But, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
>
> --
> .boB
> 2006 FXDI hot rod
> 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
> 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
> 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.
>

In article >, TO wrote:
> Rear
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg

The car isn't worth 5 grand IMO, even with the price inflation. It's
going to take a lot of skilled work to fix what can be seen. If you
don't know how to check for the hidden rust it's best to pass.

Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob
suggest.

Any pointers on buying a car like this? Is it best to pay more for a
completely professionally restored vehicle?


"Brent P" > wrote in message
. ..
> In article >, TO wrote:
>> Rear
>> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg
>
> The car isn't worth 5 grand IMO, even with the price inflation. It's
> going to take a lot of skilled work to fix what can be seen. If you
> don't know how to check for the hidden rust it's best to pass.
>
>

TO wrote:
> Hey Bob...Thanks for the reply. It seems like an expensive repair...just as
> I thought.
>
> This is being sold at a local dealership and they were originally asking
> $5995. I got him down to $5000, but something was telling me this is still a
> lot to pay for this car. But...I am not sure.
>
> Here are some other views:
>
> Front
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/01.jpg
>
> Rear
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg
>
> Inside
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/03.jpg
>
> $2500? Perhaps I better forget about this one?

Nice looking car. 6 cyl and auto makes it a dog, but
decent fuel mileage. Lots of non stock parts.

Check the other areas that are normnally rusted out -
floor pans and cowl vents. If they don't look too bad,
I'd offer him $2,500.

--
..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

TO wrote:

> Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob
> suggest.
>
> Any pointers on buying a car like this? Is it best to pay more for a
> completely professionally restored vehicle?

Depends on what your goals a street racer, show
car, daily driver, project?

Professionally restored cars are very expensive,
$12-15K. If you spend that kind of money, you might be
afraid to drive it.

First, decide what your goals are. These cars are
so old, that all kind of things - good and bad - have
been done to them over the years. It's not like buying
an '01 Taurus.

My car is in excellent condition for a daily
driver. 302/C4, factory air, power disc brakes, R&P
steering, Not stock, looks good, drives great, no
rust. I'd sell it for $9K.

--
..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

TO wrote:
> Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear window
> of this 66 Mustang?
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/rust.jpg
>
> I am looking to purchase this car but if this problem can not be repaired I
> rather not buy it.
>

I don't know about the value, best ask Bill S. if you
can find him, but that rust, I can tell you is on a very
precarious spot. I'll not say it is impossible, but I'll say
it will be a big chore to get it and get it well enough that
it will not come back in your life time. I dealt with an old
Pontiac LeMans the had rust like that on in the same spot
around the front windshield. It was a real mess.


--
“I intended that "not stupid" be a requirement.” – Seth
Breidbart

Absolutely pass. I had a 1967 that I loved to pieces, but it started to fall
to pieces. I pumped more $ into that thing than I want to remember. New
floors, torque boxes, fenders, quarters, and that was just the body.

If I was doing it today, and I might, I would pay the $25K or whatever it
costs to get one already done. Rest assured they spent more than that to put
it together.

Try collectorcartraderonline.com TONS of Mustangs there.

Brad

"TO" > wrote in message
. ..
> Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob
> suggest.
>
> Any pointers on buying a car like this? Is it best to pay more for a
> completely professionally restored vehicle?
>
>
> "Brent P" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> In article >, TO wrote:
>>> Rear
>>> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg
>>
>> The car isn't worth 5 grand IMO, even with the price inflation. It's
>> going to take a lot of skilled work to fix what can be seen. If you
>> don't know how to check for the hidden rust it's best to pass.
>>
>>
>
>

TO wrote:
> Hey Bob...Thanks for the reply. It seems like an expensive repair...just as
> I thought.
>
> This is being sold at a local dealership and they were originally asking
> $5995. I got him down to $5000, but something was telling me this is still a
> lot to pay for this car. But...I am not sure.
>
> Here are some other views:
>
> Front
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/01.jpg
>
> Rear
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg
>
> Inside
> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/03.jpg
>
> $2500? Perhaps I better forget about this one?
>
>
>


Well if you do buy it and it's NOT a real California
Special, I'd love to buy those Thunderbird tail lights. D

--
“I intended that "not stupid" be a requirement.” – Seth
Breidbart