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Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear window of this 66 Mustang? http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/rust.jpg I am looking to purchase this car but if this problem can not be repaired I rather not buy it. What do you guys think this car is worth: 1966 Mustang 220 6cyl rebuilt Rebuilt trans Manual steering Manual breaks Original interior - no tears No AC The body has some rust as shown. Thanks > Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear window > of this 66 Mustang? [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Yes, it's repairable. A good craftsman can fab replacement parts in weld it in to be invisible. But it will be expensive. Or I can fill it in with body putty and shoot some Krylon over it. It looks like somebody already tried that, though. I wouldn't pay much for it. The cowl vents and floorpans probably aren't much better. It's not unique, or special. And it's no longer stock. $2,500'ish at the most. And then only if you really are in love with this car. But, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.  Signature.boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. Hey Bob...Thanks for the reply. It seems like an expensive repair...just as I thought. This is being sold at a local dealership and they were originally asking $5995. I got him down to $5000, but something was telling me this is still a lot to pay for this car. But...I am not sure. Here are some other views: Front http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/01.jpg Rear http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg Inside http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/03.jpg $2500? Perhaps I better forget about this one? >> Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear >> window of this 66 Mustang? [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > But, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. > Rear > http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg The car isn't worth 5 grand IMO, even with the price inflation. It's going to take a lot of skilled work to fix what can be seen. If you don't know how to check for the hidden rust it's best to pass. Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob suggest. Any pointers on buying a car like this? Is it best to pay more for a completely professionally restored vehicle? >> Rear >> http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/websize/02.jpg > > The car isn't worth 5 grand IMO, even with the price inflation. It's > going to take a lot of skilled work to fix what can be seen. If you > don't know how to check for the hidden rust it's best to pass. > Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob > suggest. > > Any pointers on buying a car like this? Is it best to pay more for a > completely professionally restored vehicle? Depends on what your goals are: street racer, show car, daily driver, project? Professionally restored cars are very expensive, $12-15K. If you spend that kind of money, you might be afraid to drive it. First, decide what your goals are. These cars are so old, that all kind of things - good and bad - have been done to them over the years. It's not like buying an '01 Taurus. My car is in excellent condition for a daily driver. 302/C4, factory air, power disc brakes, R&P steering, Not stock, looks good, drives great, no rust. I'd sell it for $9K. Signature.boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >> Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob >> suggest. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > factory air, power disc brakes, R&P steering, Not stock, looks good, > drives great, no rust. I'd sell it for $9K. WTF is an "FXDI" ??? Signature“I intended that "not stupid" be a requirement.” – Seth Breidbart > WTF is an "FXDI" ??? Go here: http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2006/06_template.asp?locale=en_US&bmLocale =en_US&WebLogicSession=FP08eTFc17ujJJE7MS5WWKHYWH01lQjO54PYv1VYpmE1GC7clkN6!8706 69313!181237812!7005!8005&HDCWPSession=ZLHxFP0ckFZpJLVvJY1PnJ1l2FLzTfHGLZLGTHpnG FhBHkjMXFdS!-1033536103!1866932937&family=dyna&model=fxd&market=US&modelsection= gallery Signature.boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >> WTF is an "FXDI" ??? > > Go here: > > http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2006/06_template.asp?locale=en_US&bmLocale =en_US&WebLogicSession=FP08eTFc17ujJJE7MS5WWKHYWH01lQjO54PYv1VYpmE1GC7clkN6!8706 69313!181237812!7005!8005&HDCWPSession=ZLHxFP0ckFZpJLVvJY1PnJ1l2FLzTfHGLZLGTHpnG FhBHkjMXFdS!-1033536103!1866932937&family=dyna&model=fxd&market=US&modelsection= gallery Somehow I had it in the back of my head that was going to be a bike :oP Signature“I intended that "not stupid" be a requirement.” – Seth Breidbart Absolutely pass. I had a 1967 that I loved to pieces, but it started to fall to pieces. I pumped more $ into that thing than I want to remember. New floors, torque boxes, fenders, quarters, and that was just the body. If I was doing it today, and I might, I would pay the $25K or whatever it costs to get one already done. Rest assured they spent more than that to put it together. Try collectorcartraderonline.com TONS of Mustangs there. Brad > Thanks Brent...I think I am going to pass on this one as you and Bob > suggest. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> going to take a lot of skilled work to fix what can be seen. If you >> don't know how to check for the hidden rust it's best to pass. > Hey Bob...Thanks for the reply. It seems like an expensive repair...just as > I thought. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > $2500? Perhaps I better forget about this one? Nice looking car. 6 cyl and auto makes it a dog, but decent fuel mileage. Lots of non stock parts. Check the other areas that are normnally rusted out - floor pans and cowl vents. If they don't look too bad, I'd offer him $2,500. Signature.boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. > Hey Bob...Thanks for the reply. It seems like an expensive repair...just as > I thought. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > $2500? Perhaps I better forget about this one? Well if you do buy it and it's NOT a real California Special, I'd love to buy those Thunderbird tail lights. :oD Signature“I intended that "not stupid" be a requirement.” – Seth Breidbart > Well if you do buy it and it's NOT a real California > Special, I'd love to buy those Thunderbird tail lights. :oD I think someone turned up some sort of early high country special but as far as I know there weren't any GT/CS's for '66. > Is it possible to repair the rust/corrosion problem around the rear window > of this 66 Mustang? > http://photos.imageevent.com/daxop/posts/rust.jpg > > I am looking to purchase this car but if this problem can not be repaired I > rather not buy it. I don't know about the value, best ask Bill S. if you can find him, but that rust, I can tell you is on a very precarious spot. I'll not say it is impossible, but I'll say it will be a big chore to get it and get it well enough that it will not come back in your life time. I dealt with an old Pontiac LeMans the had rust like that on in the same spot around the front windshield. It was a real mess. Signature“I intended that "not stupid" be a requirement.” – Seth Breidbart
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