Sunday, January 22, 2023

Too Far Gone?

 


12 comments:

  1. No. Expensive, yes, but not too far gone.

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  2. Martin Bros Customs would resurrect that iron (great show on Motor-trend)

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  3. '68, seems workable.
    Looks like it may have been ill-tampered with in the past and the mill is prolly blown.
    Otherwise, why is it sitting there like that?

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  4. A fastback is worth it. With Mustangs Unlimited gone YearOne would be the place to get new sheet meatal and floor pans. A 302 that has been bored and stroked to 347ci can reliably put out 450hp on pump gas would be a good candidate.

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  5. Is that a Hertz Mustang? If it is, that is a goldmine.

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  6. Nope, but it may take over a year to bring it to concours, I would do that for nothing just for the enjoyment.

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  7. Skinny front tires and fat rear ones suggest this was a drag racer so the interior has probably been removed. Add the cost of a replacement engine, and possibly a tranny, it's sitting way too high in front because the engine is removed. I believe that every part for a 1968 Mustang is being reproduced for restorers. '68 fastbacks start at $75,000 so it depends on how much time and skill you have as to whether it's economical to restore it yourself.

    Al_in_Ottawa

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  8. Not too far gone. Parts are available through National Parts Depot or various other legitimate corporations. Quick glance: doesn’t look like it has been wrecked; important to know.

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    1. The engine might be rebuildable (ours was) and you can still get engines - it won’t be “numbers matching” but at this point, who cares?

      Bobo

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  9. It's a Mustang. It was too far gone when it was sitting in the showroom.

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  10. That's a real Shelby by the clues. Gas cap, stripes. If real, It's really
    looks like it's well worth restoration!
    Bubbarust

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  11. Call Vice Grip Garage!

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