I decided to let this car go. It is the 3rd 65-66 fastback I have had. The first one wasn't as bad as this, but someone had butchered it trying to fix it. The 2nd one was nice and a good driver. I quickly lost enthusiasm for this one after getting it home and really looking it over. As some of you said, really the only thing worth saving on this was the roof. I actually looked around for a while for a solid coupe to transfer this onto, but in the end decided to sell this and keep looking for a better one. I'm best suited to work on the mechanical side of things and didn't want to spend the next 2 years cutting up sheet metal.
Keep the body, sell the engine and tranny, dump the rest. You'll have way more money in fixing/restoring this car than its worth. Body worth saving for sure.
Fix it. It's a lot of work, but it can be done.the rear frames aren't that bad to replace, and the torque boxes come with them if you order right. Look things over real good.
Overall the car seems in pretty good shape. You don't see a 6cyl 2+2 very often. That alone makes it a keeper. Sure its not a K code or a Shelby but still....
Not in as bad shape as mine I need both frame rails trunk floor pans cabin floor pans, a fender, doors and both quarter panels, and the engine is fine, just take the starter off and clean it up
I would take it to mexico and have them do the bodywork and paint for a fraction of the cost.. then bring it back so you can focus on motor/trans and everything else
I don't know, it depends of how passionate you are with the 65 6 fastback Mustang whether you should keep it or not. If it were up to me, I'd say keep it, monkey around with it a bit over time. Patch up the chassis and put that 302 4 speed in it that you have . Vintage fastback Mustangs are worth big bucks! When you repair / restore it over time, don't do a concours restoration but do make it out of a nice driver car, that way you can really enjoy the car over the time and not get discouraged with it. The color of the car is poppy red or as Ford calls it Rangoon Red. I'm just very curious, may I ask you how much you paid for the car?
Damn, Glad I live in the south. I stripped the bottom of my convertible to repaint and it is near perfect. Always, always get one up on a lift before purchase. Look at about 1:40 on this video: czcams.com/video/veIKvxTyB_4/video.html
Good question. Not really one at all. Came up with this name when I was doing more land speed racing. Maybe some day fun projects would be my full time gig, but my real job is running the engineering department for S&S Cycle and helping Indian Motorcycle with their racing efforts.
I sold it. It just popped up for sale again last week. Looks like the next guy threw some pans in it and got it running. I’m still looking for another one that doesn’t need every piece of sheet metal replaced.
I couldn't make it to the end of the video. You had no enthusiasm about any part of this car. Don't waste your time, money. You won't show it the love it deserves. Pass it on to someone who will. If this is how you approach projects, start collecting marbles and stay away from the cars that need more than an oil change.....sell it
Please sell the car to someone that appreciates it. You could care less. Go buy a VW. Leave the real classics to someone that would be thrilled by every inch of the car. And stay awake at night wondering how to pay for it, but dedicated to get it done.
It's a 1st Gen fastback, so it's definitely worth building. Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
You would be a fool not to fix it. These cars are gems. Ill take it off your hands.
I decided to let this car go. It is the 3rd 65-66 fastback I have had. The first one wasn't as bad as this, but someone had butchered it trying to fix it. The 2nd one was nice and a good driver. I quickly lost enthusiasm for this one after getting it home and really looking it over. As some of you said, really the only thing worth saving on this was the roof. I actually looked around for a while for a solid coupe to transfer this onto, but in the end decided to sell this and keep looking for a better one. I'm best suited to work on the mechanical side of things and didn't want to spend the next 2 years cutting up sheet metal.
? How much did you pay for it and how much did you sell it for?
@@brianarrington4569 paid 12500 and sold it for 12,500. Lost money on gas to go get it and title transfer.
Man that looks like a lot of fun to fix up. what you pay $25-35k? I would keep it make it a driver not a show car. So much fun.
I imagine that rust is common in your part of the country. I like the 66' mustang. You've got yourself quite a project. Best of luck .
I will take that from you in a heartbeat let me know $$$ I will fly down there and pick it up
Keep the body, sell the engine and tranny, dump the rest. You'll have way more money in fixing/restoring this car than its worth. Body worth saving for sure.
Gotta drop a 289 in there.😊
Fix it. It's a lot of work, but it can be done.the rear frames aren't that bad to replace, and the torque boxes come with them if you order right. Look things over real good.
Overall the car seems in pretty good shape. You don't see a 6cyl 2+2 very often. That alone makes it a keeper. Sure its not a K code or a Shelby but still....
I'd take that project on any day. Easy fixes. Just takes time and patience.
Yep! I am not a body man, but I see a ton of Bondo!
Not in as bad shape as mine I need both frame rails trunk floor pans cabin floor pans, a fender, doors and both quarter panels, and the engine is fine, just take the starter off and clean it up
Send this Mustang back!
Just do it right and do not take short cuts. Restore the car and you will have a gem.
Yes it's bad ass buddy get her running on the 6 it will motivate you so much more!!!
Killer project!
I would take it to mexico and have them do the bodywork and paint for a fraction of the cost.. then bring it back so you can focus on motor/trans and everything else
Yes sweetheart every mustang is worth restoring it the real American legend as I have 12 mustang !
It's mostly there except the floor pans.
66 mustang fasbacks are worth restoring. If you've got 150k laying around.
I don't know, it depends of how passionate you are with the 65 6 fastback Mustang whether you should keep it or not. If it were up to me, I'd say keep it, monkey around with it a bit over time. Patch up the chassis and put that 302 4 speed in it that you have . Vintage fastback Mustangs are worth big bucks! When you repair / restore it over time, don't do a concours restoration but do make it out of a nice driver car, that way you can really enjoy the car over the time and not get discouraged with it. The color of the car is poppy red or as Ford calls it Rangoon Red. I'm just very curious, may I ask you how much you paid for the car?
What do you want for it?
Damn, Glad I live in the south. I stripped the bottom of my convertible to repaint and it is near perfect. Always, always get one up on a lift before purchase. Look at about 1:40 on this video: czcams.com/video/veIKvxTyB_4/video.html
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Of course, or leave the 6cyl or v8 swap $$$$$$
Did you think you would buy some tires and drive it common man
If that's a numbers matching motor rebuild it with some heavy duty parts and turbocharge it.
You Don’t want to buy a starter???
Bruh... what kind of Speed Shop are you running over there?... is this Mustang for sale?
Good question. Not really one at all. Came up with this name when I was doing more land speed racing. Maybe some day fun projects would be my full time gig, but my real job is running the engineering department for S&S Cycle and helping Indian Motorcycle with their racing efforts.
Id cut the roof off and scrap the rest. Save the very few things that are good doors maby
What happened to this car ?
I sold it. It just popped up for sale again last week. Looks like the next guy threw some pans in it and got it running. I’m still looking for another one that doesn’t need every piece of sheet metal replaced.
I think it’s pretty far gone maybe find a coupe and use top and parts off this one
C'mon man, you can't just let that thing go without replacing that engine to something respectable at least
I couldn't make it to the end of the video. You had no enthusiasm about any part of this car. Don't waste your time, money. You won't show it the love it deserves. Pass it on to someone who will. If this is how you approach projects, start collecting marbles and stay away from the cars that need more than an oil change.....sell it
Please sell the car to someone that appreciates it. You could care less. Go buy a VW. Leave the real classics to someone that would be thrilled by every inch of the car. And stay awake at night wondering how to pay for it, but dedicated to get it done.
If ya dont wanna finish it.....email me.