Only $12,900. , really?

[71mach351]

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/4594610318.html

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[Kit Sullivan]

Too good of a deal, maybe?

 

[Boss1Ray]

Smells wrong but might be the deal of the month. It needs to be inspected to ensure the engine transplant was done correctly.

Ray

 

[cudak888]

With no photos of the engine!

-Kurt

 

[Jim and Jutta]

I called the seller his name is Ed, sounds like a real nice guy. He told me the photos in the ad are current photos, the paint does has some chips and the rims are showing their age but the body is in very good shape as are the motor and transmission, engine uses a little oil but no leaks or smoke, runs smooth. He say's he's kept everything up so it's ready for the road. The guy he originally bought it from put the 429 in, he believes it came from a Lincoln, not a Mustang. He says the interior is original and in good shape, the steering wheel is after market.

Guys, sounds like it's worth looking at for those in that area. If I lived closer I would be checking it out. He said it was OK for me to provide his telephone # (603) 387-1693.

 

[will e]

It's a good price. Not a 'totally killer price'. Frankly I think our cars are over priced at the moment. I am glad I am not shopping for one.

 

[71mach351]

There's something about grabber blue on these cars. I really like it.

 

[caspianwendell]

Good looking car but, it drives me crazy to see the hood locks over tightened like that.

 

[Kit Sullivan]

The hood locks are not overtightened. Those dimples typically indicate that the hood locks were added and the holes drilled in the are ever so slightly undersized. Most will typically use a 3" hole saw to drill the holes, but the needs to be slightly enlarged for the pins to fit perfectly. Common mistake.

 

[Ron Tanzi]

The lack of pictures showing the engine compartment and inside the trunk concerns me.

Ron

 

[cudak888]

The guy he originally bought it from put the 429 in, he believes it came from a Lincoln, not a Mustang.

Sourced from a Lincoln? Chances are its a smogger 460. Even if it's from a '70-73 Continental, it'll still be down from it's potential power. Looks identical to a 429 from the outside.

Average deal with an engine that any of us would immediately pull out of the car for a performance rebuild.

-Kurt

 

[Kit Sullivan]

I think you feel our cars are overpriced because of your too-familiar relationship with yours.

Owning one of these cars can easily become viewed as owning nothing more than a beat-up 40 year old typical Ford. Afterall, under the skin they are the same as an old LTD or Galaxie.

The never-ending pursuit of improving these old relics is sometimes daunting to an owner. Problems often present themselves faster than they can be corrected, and it also seems that no real headway is getting accomplished. Very daunting emotionally.

But remember, no matter what shape it is in...it is a classic "Mustang", whose numbers are dwindling every day. You can always think of your car as "one of fewer than a week ago".

Our cars are remembered by others as far more "magical" than we generally think of them, simply because we live with them on a daily basis.

 

[Boss1Ray]

The hood locks are not overtightened. Those dimples typically indicate that the hood locks were added and the holes drilled in the are ever so slightly undersized. Most will typically use a 3" hole saw to drill the holes, but the needs to be slightly enlarged for the pins to fit perfectly. Common mistake.

+1

I've seen this a lot. Knew one guy years ago that took out the guts (pin & spring), leaving the top of the twist locks attached for looks only try and avoid the warped look. Good clarification. THX

Ray

 

[mweeps]

Original interior? Seats and door panels don't match. I can over look that if it runs well.

 

[mach71351c]

Could be a nice find.

I think you feel our cars are overpriced because of your too-familiar relationship with yours.

Owning one of these cars can easily become viewed as owning nothing more than a beat-up 40 year old typical Ford. Afterall, under the skin they are the same as an old LTD or Galaxie.

The never-ending pursuit of improving these old relics is sometimes daunting to an owner. Problems often present themselves faster than they can be corrected, and it also seems that no real headway is getting accomplished. Very daunting emotionally.

But remember, no matter what shape it is in...it is a classic "Mustang", whose numbers are dwindling every day. You can always think of your car as "one of fewer than a week ago".

Our cars are remembered by others as far more "magical" than we generally think of them, simply because we live with them on a daily basis.

Last I checked Mustangs didn't have full frames like LTD or Galaxies.

 

[Kit Sullivan]

True, but they are mechanically very similar with many similar parts.

 

[mach71351c]

True, but they are mechanically very similar with many similar parts.

Thanks to Bunkie Knudsen coming over from GM. I think the Mustang is more similar to the Torino than LTD, Galaxie.

 

[cudak888]

The similarities are there right into the 1990's for some of the engineering on the small parts.

For me, the big difference is when you step up to larger body-on-frame Fords that have full-height cowls. No need to worry about cowl rot; it drained when new.

-Kurt