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1965 Ford Mustang Restoration Project!
  • EncievedEncieved
    Posts: 1Hitchhiker
    Hello, my name is Pat and i'm 17 years old.
    Basically, i've been given the option that if I can restore the 1965 mustang sitting in the garage, it's mine. So i'm going to need all the help I can get.

    There's one issue, i'm a musician, i'm far from a mechanic. The project (if I do everything myself) is going to be an estimated 6,000$.
    The body is in perfect shape

    the interior needs to be stripped and redone, but I have everything for that.

    The engine has been rebuilt, but is still mounted and needs to be put back into the car.

    All the electrical stuff with the engine has to be done, with which i haven't a clue.

    The transmission needs to be rebuilt completely, which must be done before the engine can go in.

    These are all the major things I guess, some other things here and there such as the bumper needs to be replaced, the doors need new side pannels, but other than that it's in great condition and i'll attach some photos of it to give you an idea.

    Thanks in advance guys, I appriciate all the help you can give me, with any luck, i can successfuly get this thing done before i'm 18 in august and I can show it to my kids 40 years from now and say "look what your dad did".

    Not to mention pick up a S**tload of chicks in the process :D
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  • Oldcar_MechanicOldcar_Mechanic
    Posts: 1,786Platinum Member
    Good luck with the project. Take your time and do it right. It's a nice looking car.

    Ron
  • bent metalbent metal
    Posts: 1,348Platinum Member
    Wow, I don't think you realize it, but the hard part is already done on this project. You basically are doing assembly.

    Dont' take for granted your situation, or your generous parents! Good luck.:)
  • ClassicNationClassicNation
    Posts: 2Hitchhiker
    Great looking car! I bought my first car (1967 Mustang Coupe) when I was 17 also! Here's some pictures of mine.

    Like Ron said, take your time! There is no need to rush anything. Working on that car while it is still a project can be as fun as driving it around once it's complete. I'd love to see some more pictures of your car. And - I'd love to hear the back story about your car too!
  • essexcoupe3131essexcoupe3131
    Posts: 1,219Platinum Member
    You have a simple project there, as everything just bolts on and off
    you can get a manual that shows how it all goes together, just like Lego
    and you can buy just about anything new if your missing parts
    good luck
    Mike

  • bull islanderbull islander
    Posts: 303Gold Member
    Like stated above, get the Ford shop manuals if you don't already have them. Then I'd start checking around for a National Mustang club and a local one. If there's a local one, it will open up doors most likely to all kinds of help and parts.
  • ratlee2ratlee2
    Posts: 155Expert Adviser
    Encieved,
    Take a look over at vintage-mustang.com. There is a lot of knowledge over there. Congrats on your new project they are great cars and the parts are readily available. Take your time, ask a lot of questions, and try to assemble in small projects so you don't get burned out.

    Rich
  • LanceBLanceB
    Posts: 674Platinum Member
    It's looking good Pat. As everyone says, take your time and you will be rewarded.

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