BigDaddyChopShop
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Looking at a 73 Mustang Convertible, it appears to be "correct" as I have decoded the VIN and the trim tag. 351 2v, c6, Bright Green Gold Metalflake, and Meduim Ginger Knitted interior. 3.25:1 rear. Delivered to Indianapolis where it still resides.
117k on the clock, has the "bullet" wheels on (torque thrust knockoffs looks to me like, but Mustang wheels). Car is a bit "apart" (hood off, engine ready to be pulled).
It has the Mach1 grill and hood. Minor rust (very minor) in the wheelwells. Has some 'glass work on the floor pans, but isolated and small areas. New exhaust, new gas tank.
Bummers are as follows- "frame repair" near steering box area. Current owner (guy I trust and have known for years, but knows NOTHING about cars) says it "eats rag joints". Likely a misalignment issue.There is a large plate added on the wheel side of the frame the steering box is mounted thru.
Second bummer isn't too bad, the door skin was patch panneled and it is seperating. No biggie there.
Now, though this is my first post here, this is not my first rodeo, its acually #78 if I buy (yeah, I keep a list), but my first 1st gen stang.
So, Is it worth the $3k he is asking? I look and see some work, but i cant touch a fox or SN95 hardtop around here for that cash (that isnt ragged out)
Opinions Please?
117k on the clock, has the "bullet" wheels on (torque thrust knockoffs looks to me like, but Mustang wheels). Car is a bit "apart" (hood off, engine ready to be pulled).
It has the Mach1 grill and hood. Minor rust (very minor) in the wheelwells. Has some 'glass work on the floor pans, but isolated and small areas. New exhaust, new gas tank.
Bummers are as follows- "frame repair" near steering box area. Current owner (guy I trust and have known for years, but knows NOTHING about cars) says it "eats rag joints". Likely a misalignment issue.There is a large plate added on the wheel side of the frame the steering box is mounted thru.
Second bummer isn't too bad, the door skin was patch panneled and it is seperating. No biggie there.
Now, though this is my first post here, this is not my first rodeo, its acually #78 if I buy (yeah, I keep a list), but my first 1st gen stang.
So, Is it worth the $3k he is asking? I look and see some work, but i cant touch a fox or SN95 hardtop around here for that cash (that isnt ragged out)
Opinions Please?
Looking at a 73 Mustang Convertible, it appears to be "correct" as I have decoded the VIN and the trim tag. 351 2v, c6, Bright Green Gold Metalflake, and Meduim Ginger Knitted interior. 3.25:1 rear. Delivered to Indianapolis where it still resides.
117k on the clock, has the "bullet" wheels on (torque thrust knockoffs looks to me like, but Mustang wheels). Car is a bit "apart" (hood off, engine ready to be pulled).
It has the Mach1 grill and hood. Minor rust (very minor) in the wheelwells. Has some 'glass work on the floor pans, but isolated and small areas. New exhaust, new gas tank.
Bummers are as follows- "frame repair" near steering box area. Current owner (guy I trust and have known for years, but knows NOTHING about cars) says it "eats rag joints". Likely a misalignment issue.There is a large plate added on the wheel side of the frame the steering box is mounted thru.
Second bummer isn't too bad, the door skin was patch panneled and it is seperating. No biggie there.
Now, though this is my first post here, this is not my first rodeo, its acually #78 if I buy (yeah, I keep a list), but my first 1st gen stang.
So, Is it worth the $3k he is asking? I look and see some work, but i cant touch a fox or SN95 hardtop around here for that cash (that isnt ragged out)
Opinions Please?
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