64 1/2 Mustang Convertible?

Question

I have a poppy Red 64 1/2 mustang. The original engine was a 260. it had been replaced a long time ago. I put in a 289 and duel exhaust. I want to do some more upgrades. I want to repair the rear quarter panels and also replace the undercarriage. How much will this cost. The car is in fair condition. Straigh lines and runs great. The dash was never cut for a stereo. Should I restore it original or upgrade it? What kind of cost am I looking at a restore if I am not going to show it? Just a car to drive around on the weekends for fun.

Answer 1

The cost of restoration depends on what you want the car to be when its done. A concourse restoration is done when you build a trailer queen, that's worth a ton of money, but never sees the road. These are the cars you see in museums, or in private collections. The amount of detail that goes in these cars is extreme, everything from factory paint marks on the undercarriage, to the correct code of autolite turn signal bulbs. This type of restoration is usually done on ultra rare cars, or original condition cars that are in excellent shape. To restore a car as a driver(which is what it sounds like you want to do) you have more options. A cheaper restoration will leave you with a car you can enjoy maybe even win trophies at local car shows, but it will not be worth the money that a mustang with the correct codes and restored to original condition. But this is not a bad thing because you want to drive this car, so go ahead and upgrade it from 1964 standards. Check the net for Mustang clubs, or join one in your area. enthusiasts will tell you the best place to find parts both new and used. Do your homework, find out as much as you can about availability of the parts and services you need. Take your time the car will do nothing but go up in value as it sits, and as you add value to it. When its all said and done build the car you want, not what other people think it should be. Have fun...and patience.

Answer 2

The body work will cost you over 2 grand. As for upgrading it, try and keep the orignal style. Put a new stereo that fit in the dash cut-out, hide the new stuff in the trunk or glove box. Best thing to do is make sure you can restore it to orignal specs. To sell or have as a trophy winner.

Answer 3

If you upgrade the stereo don't cut the dash, put your new stereo in the glove box. Try to keep it as original as possible. Even though you don't plan to show it the value will continue to climb especially if you don't hack it up or change something that can't be reversed.

Answer 4

You are looking at a couple of thousand in body work, have fun with it, :)
I own a 64½ D convertible it needs some fender work too, but I'm hoping to get a welder and do it myself.

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