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Old June 13th 06, 09:13 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Thoughts on first Mustang purchase please


"Newpinguy" > wrote in message
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> I have been looking for a long time now and have found something
> within my price range, just curious what the folks who have been doing
> this for awhile would think. The car is a 1971 mustang coupe with
> 302/2v, auto, ac, pb.
>
> First the bad:
> 1. Car will need all new pans (front seat, back seat, trunk) expected
> this though


Floor and trunk pan replacement is a major undertaking and expensive...

> 2. Interior is shot, new headliner, dashpad, upholestry, etc.
> 3. Car not running, but was when parked several years ago
>
> Now the good:
> 1. Car is complete
> 2. Never wrecked, only few minor body rust spots


Floor and trunk pans are MAJOR rust problems, on a unibody car, they can
involve structural issues too.

> 3. Motor will turn over by hand
> 4. Everything is all original
> 5. One owner with title
>
> The owner is asking $1400 and is firm on this price, please ask me any
> questions and feel free to give all thoughts and advice.
>


Good Luck


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