2007-05-18 02:50:08 · 7 answers · asked by km 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Restore to original specs with original parts. And do the work yourself, don't hire anyone to do the work for you.
2007-05-18 02:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by George P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first make an inventory of what is good on the car (and can be restored) and what will need replacing. Next try and find any used parts from local suppliers/ junk yards, (will be the cheapest). then find all the aftermarket replacement parts that you will need. Make a list of all these parts and the cost. Do as much of the work as you can because you will save ALOT of money. but do NOT try and fix things you are not familar with because it will end up costing you more in the long run. I would recommend joining a vintage mustang car club becase all of the members will have gone thru what you are doing and can be a great source of help and advice.
2007-05-18 04:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
google mustang forums, join and ask them. there you will get the best answers for this question. For a sports car or a classic the owner should definitely be a member of a forum. Fellow forum members will have gone through everything you will be going through and will be able to help you every step of the way, and also there will be a classified section where you can, most of the time, find the parts you need with out being ripped off.
2007-05-18 03:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by sisy j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait a minute.... If the car was originally a 6 cylinder, then it isn't going to be worth anything. If it was a base 289 car, it will be worth more than the 6 but its not going to be worth a total 100% original restoration. Research what similar optioned cars are selling for when they are restored. Some cars just make more sense to restomod.
2007-05-18 09:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by mcaz86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and restore it to orginial specs. Rebuild it like it was, not how you wish it was. Use orginial parts or reproduction parts if available. Find someone who is knowledgeable about the restoration of Mustangs. A local Mustang club is a good bet. Good luck with the project.
2007-05-18 06:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you area If you don't live in rust belt . Go completely stock restore. As these are still common cars.
When your done drive it to Pa ,New York and get 2x what you put in it out of it. A decent low rust rolling car in PA . is $5000 and up. Good luck on rebuild .
2007-05-20 04:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by proudmomof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restore to origional specs ,, if at all possible ! ! !
2007-05-18 02:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Littlebear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋