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Offline 79mustangcobra

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Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« on: July 06, 2016, 12:15:40 PM »
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Good restoration Candidate?  1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code

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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2016, 01:22:22 PM »
Nice car but will have to take exception to the 'Rust Free" claim.
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Offline mikelj5S230

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2016, 02:13:19 PM »
Agreed, very, very far from "rust free", it has tons of rust and it is easy to see most everywhere.  I would doubt the structural integrity of the unibody too.  Consider this would cost at least $40K++ to restore well (I did my daughter's '64 1/2 convertible for about that, and it really was rust free to start) so no matter what you paid for it as it sits, you will be immediately under water money-wise.  So, if you love the car and want it, consider it a labor of love and a financial loss.  But, if you want to save some money, buy one that has been done, let the poor guy who restored it lose the money (been there done that), and drive off with a nice car for lots less.  My two centavos.
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Offline jwc66k

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2016, 02:54:10 PM »
Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 06, 2016, 01:22:22 PM
Nice car but will have to take exception to the 'Rust Free" claim.
What that claim, "rust free" means is the rust is free.
Jim
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Offline drummingrocks

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2016, 09:11:29 AM »
His definition of "rust free" is a LOT different than mine, that's for sure.   :o
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Offline ChrisV289

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2016, 10:14:58 AM »
Did anyone notice it has the rare brackets to hold the Eaton power steering pump lower than the AC compressor? 
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Offline CW4macret

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2016, 08:59:21 PM »
it is restorable for sure and if you can weld and do the body work yourself you keep the major cost down. I think the current 12K bid is about as high as I would go and I can weld and do body work. it needs allot of welding and sheet metal work.
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Offline 1969 Cale II

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2016, 11:10:41 PM »
If you had to pay for parts ( at least you can buy everything) and labor, I bet you would between 30 and 60 k on top of purchase price, depending on show level quality, driver or trailer queen.
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Offline NEFaurora

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2016, 10:00:29 PM »

"What that claim, "rust free" means is the rust is free.
Jim"

LOL... Never heard that one before.... That's funny Jim!

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Re: Good restoration Candidate? 1965 Mustang Fastback 289 A Code
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2016, 10:47:15 AM »
Thank you all for your feedback!
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