isubeatle

Hello all, i'm new and i need some advice. as of right now, i don't own a Mustang and the only one i've ever owned was a 89 lx coupe. anyway, i finally convinced my wife to let me get a 65 or 66 gt convertible in a year or so.

So my question is this, i'm not very good under the engine or anything like that. I'm sure with some help from a friend and some books, i could do engine work. But for someone like me who isn't a mechanic...or someone who has experience...what is the best way to go?

should i look for a car that is half-way restored and go from there, is that cheaper or more expensive that buying a fully restored car? also, what should i expect to pay either way? please correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm thinking for about $6-7000 i could get a halfway decent car and fix it up and for about $15000+ for an almost fully restored car. is this in the ballpark?

thanks!
Shawn

nomocobra

well, an old mustang is the way to go for learning, they are basic and easy to work on. and what to get, depends on your budget, and how much work you want to do, because time is a factor.

isubeatle

well that's kinda what i'm asking about. i really want a 65 or 66 gt convertible. and in the long run i'd say my budget will be about $16000. BUt i'm wondering if it's better to get something that's somewhat restored and pay a little less upfront, or get something that is mostly restored and pay more upfront.

also, is it better to look for a good body or a good engine?

nomocobra

actually, it will cost less to get something that has been restored. you will never get back what you put into a car when you sell it, so if you build it from scratch yourself, it will cost more to do.

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