Unless he's really connected with some guys in the know don't be going hogwild paying high ass prices for Mustang parts because they are "original"........there is more knock off parts out there that people try to get big money for by saying they came off grandmas ol 64 when they really came straight outa J.C. Whitney...
jake,dont let this bunch of degenerates discourage yer interest in somethin other than gamblin...misery loves company type of deal.....i've got an old cutlass supreme (my dads last car) that i 'work on' when the notion hits me about once a week....still do all the regular maintenance on my vehicles and wouldnt have it any other way...personally,changin the plugs in my car means just as much as playin the guitar.....'keep the continue'
Go for it. I have restored a few and know the money and patience it takes. Web helps tons and it is easy to connect with others who know your car and can guide you toward resources. Absolute first rule is don't do it for money because you will quit early to escape freezing December garage floor. I restored MGs and Alfas and the burning energy was that I liked looking at em and driving em. I have half of a BMW marine engine sitting on my kitchen counter right now (cracked exhaust manifold) because I love the boat and because it is my own little rescue battle with world stock market forces. Not preaching, but my advice is to honestly understand your abilities, resources and motivations, and once you decide to restore, never turn back. Ninety percent of amateur restoration success is determination.
I think you have ask yourself.... "Self, why do I want to do this ?
Maybe you inherited Grandpa's 67 El Camino, and want it to look like this:
Cool if you have the money and time !
If you want it as a daily driver, just buy a new Toyota Tacoma, instead, way cheaper, and a much safer and just better car/truck.
I like old classic cars, but newer cars are just superior. I'd have a fleet of classic cars if I was filthy rich, and some new ones.
Maybe you inherited Grandpa's 67 El Camino, and want it to look like this:
Cool if you have the money and time !
If you want it as a daily driver, just buy a new Toyota Tacoma, instead, way cheaper, and a much safer and just better car/truck.
I like old classic cars, but newer cars are just superior. I'd have a fleet of classic cars if I was filthy rich, and some new ones.
This is not an idea that is going to happen anytime soon but my dad's old truck is still at the homestead so I was considering doing it at one point or another. Runs okay but has some engine issues, body is just fine though with a paint job. Restored it would look like this...
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Is that a 1966 ?
I used to have a 66 Ford truck when I lived in Vegas, bought it cheap, used it as work truck ( in the late 80's), beat the piss out of it, drove it 100 miles a day. Wish I had it back. No rust on it at all, clutch linkage used to break often, but other than that, a great truck.
I used to have a 66 Ford truck when I lived in Vegas, bought it cheap, used it as work truck ( in the late 80's), beat the piss out of it, drove it 100 miles a day. Wish I had it back. No rust on it at all, clutch linkage used to break often, but other than that, a great truck.
