My 64 1/2 Mustang

johnnymk · 09-02-2003, 05:24 AM

I restored a 64 1/2 Mustang around 15 years ago. I left it outside on the driveway uncovered (Dumb, I know).

Well, the car's front rugs have faded and the two bucket seats have also been baked because of the sun's rays and the high temperature inside the interior. Those things are easily fixable.

My dilemma: It is a six cylinder stick with manual steering and no air. If I fixed everything and tried to sell it, there may not be many prospective buyers considering how basic the car is.

I am considering going all out: installing a custom front frame section from Heidt's which utilizes Mustang II suspension with a power steering rack and coil over springs with disc brakes. I am also considering beefing up the rear. Plus I will add a 302 engine out of a later model car (carbureted) along with a decent automatic tranny. I am not sure if A/C is absolutely necessary.

These mods will set me back another $4000 or so and lots of labor.

I go to a car auction in Atlantic City every February which sells everything from antiques to classics to Pro Street.
It appears that highly modified cars in good taste are bringing as much money as numbered original cars.

What to do?

Merlin · 09-02-2003, 05:54 AM

If it were a later model I'd say go for it, but being it is a 64 1/2, the first year the car was produced, Keep it original.

Ladogaboy · 09-02-2003, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Merlin
If it were a later model I'd say go for it, but being it is a 64 1/2, the first year the car was produced, Keep it original.

Nija · 09-02-2003, 04:17 PM

so... how much, unmodded?

(not that I can buy it, but I'd love to dream about it)

johnnymk · 09-02-2003, 05:10 PM

The Old Car Price Guide says around $6000, but I am still not sure that with the manual trans and no power steering that many people would be interested.

look_ma · 09-03-2003, 12:52 AM

Dude, I am all amount manuel transmission, no power steering, and no AC. SAVES WEIGHT!!!
I don't know about you guys but [drools]:

All I have to say is that these things are beautiful.
Anyways, back to your question, NO. Do not spend more because you will not recoupe your investment. Go here: www.collectorcartraderonline.com . Serch for your car and you will see what other cars like yours are going for. Also you will probably get more for your car if you go through the whole ebay route. Just look: http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/Sal...ustang&from=R8 . Although it is only 4 grand you are investing, don't forget all your time of having to take the car everywhere and get it done right, just sell it now and get if off your hands. P.S. you have any pics of it?

johnnymk · 09-03-2003, 04:10 AM

I didn't mention that the lower part of the passenger door rusted pretty bad, including the hood. But I am going to repair the door and replace the hood. So it's going to require a new paint job.

It's all red, nothing special except for real wire wheels and it's lowered in the front.

BTW, I did all the work myself and if I modify it, I will also do it myself.

Freelance Superhero · 09-04-2003, 09:09 AM

man... if you did end up doing all that, why even sell it? i'd hang on to that puppy...

Nija · 09-04-2003, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by look_ma

that looks exactly like my mom's. she has a 64 1/2 automatic with the white interior. it's so nice to drive. although the breaks were hard when i first drove it (i think it was those drum breaks?) they changed them out to something that makes breaking much easier

Merlin · 09-04-2003, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkFury

Too bad you "broke" your car hitting the brakes, however everything man made is designed to break eventually...

Those are just the "breaks" I guess.

Pretty clever.

Nija · 09-04-2003, 01:21 PM

johnnymk · 09-04-2003, 04:53 PM

" Don't go braking my heart "

he he

09-02-2003, 05:24 AM	#1
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	My 64 1/2 Mustang I restored a 64 1/2 Mustang around 15 years ago. I left it outside on the driveway uncovered (Dumb, I know). Well, the car's front rugs have faded and the two bucket seats have also been baked because of the sun's rays and the high temperature inside the interior. Those things are easily fixable. My dilemma: It is a six cylinder stick with manual steering and no air. If I fixed everything and tried to sell it, there may not be many prospective buyers considering how basic the car is. I am considering going all out: installing a custom front frame section from Heidt's which utilizes Mustang II suspension with a power steering rack and coil over springs with disc brakes. I am also considering beefing up the rear. Plus I will add a 302 engine out of a later model car (carbureted) along with a decent automatic tranny. I am not sure if A/C is absolutely necessary. These mods will set me back another $4000 or so and lots of labor. I go to a car auction in Atlantic City every February which sells everything from antiques to classics to Pro Street. It appears that highly modified cars in good taste are bringing as much money as numbered original cars. What to do?

09-02-2003, 05:54 AM	#2
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	If it were a later model I'd say go for it, but being it is a 64 1/2, the first year the car was produced, Keep it original. __________________

09-02-2003, 04:17 PM	#4
Nija Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2001 Location: City of The Dead Posts: 13,552	so... how much, unmodded? (not that I can buy it, but I'd love to dream about it) __________________ "Nija is the dark soul of gotapex. We don't like to talk about him." - LPMiller

09-03-2003, 04:10 AM	#7
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	I didn't mention that the lower part of the passenger door rusted pretty bad, including the hood. But I am going to repair the door and replace the hood. So it's going to require a new paint job. It's all red, nothing special except for real wire wheels and it's lowered in the front. BTW, I did all the work myself and if I modify it, I will also do it myself. Last edited by johnnymk : 09-03-2003 at 04:13 AM.

09-04-2003, 09:09 AM	#8
Freelance Superhero Optimus Prime Join Date: May 2002 Location: in bed Posts: 4,116	man... if you did end up doing all that, why even sell it? i'd hang on to that puppy... __________________ "I can't believe you can eat that; it looks like abortion." - Augusta, of the Tard-Blog

09-02-2003, 05:10 PM	#5
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	The Old Car Price Guide says around $6000, but I am still not sure that with the manual trans and no power steering that many people would be interested.

09-04-2003, 01:21 PM	#11
Nija Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2001 Location: City of The Dead Posts: 13,552

09-04-2003, 04:53 PM	#12
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	" Don't go braking my heart " he he

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