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1966 Ford Mustang Project Car on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:0
Location:

Slidell, Louisiana, United States

Slidell, Louisiana, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289
Year: 1966
Make: Ford
Trim: 289 V8
Model: Mustang
Mileage: 0
Drive Type: RWD
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is my 1966 Ford Mustang project car. The vehicle is an original 289 car. I brought it home and began deconstruction on it to see what kind of hidden damage it had.


The driver side quarter panel has been braised in with an original Ford part at some point. Much better than the replacement 

The floor pans, passenger side quarter, radiator support, battery apron, and tail light panel have been replaced. The only spot that I know of that would require any further welding is about the size of a business card on the passenger side roof rail, as can be seen in the pics. Car has a new steel hood to bolt on once its painted. The fenders look good. The passenger side had some slight bondo repair on it. I would honestly just reskim it and use them as opposed to buying the aftermarket parts.

The car has a completely reworked suspension and steering linkage. I put Gas a just shocks all the way around, 1" lowering springs on the front, new leaf springs in the back and everything has prothane bushings on it. I sprayed a truck bedliner on the inner fenders and was planning on doing so on the interior floor pans as well, just the weather has not been right for awhile.

I still have all of the glass from the vehicle, but the windshield does have a crack in it and should be replaced.

Here is a list pf parts and prices that have been bought for the car so far:

Battery Apron Repair Kit 1964-1973
65-66 FRONT VALANCE
65-66 GT REAR VALANCE W/ BACKUP LIGHT HOLES
65-66 UPPER STONE GUARD
65-66 FRONT VALANCE/STONEGUARD MOUNTING KIT (34)
65-66 SCOTT DRAKE RUBBER BODY PLUG KIT(30)
Scott Drake Door Hinge Pin And Bushing 2-1/2" Kit 1965-1968
65-8 BLACK STAR FENDER BOLTS(12)
64-66 RADIATOR SUPPORT
Bumper Bracket Kit 1965-1966
64-70 FENDER BOLT U NUTS(12)
64-66 REAR VALANCE SCREWS(11) FLAT HEAD
64-66 BLACK TOTAL BUSHING KIT W/O TRANS MOUNT POLYGRAPHITE
Splash Shield Kit 1965-1966
65/6 FENDER SPLASH SHIELDS (16)
65-6 RUBBER HOOD BUMPER KIT(10)
65-66 FORD HOOD LETTERS
65-66 HOOD TO FENDER BUMPERS (4)
64-66 SPLASH SHIELD MOUNTING KIT (20)
Fuel Tank With Drain Plug Kit 1965-1968
65-66 GAS TANK FILLER PIPE
KYB Shock Kit Gas-A-Just 1965-1970
65-66 V8 3/8'' (RACE) TANK TO PUMP FUEL LINE OE
65-66 V8 DRUM BRAKE/FUEL LINE FASTENER KIT
64-6 RUBBER BUMPER KIT(19)
66 BODY ASSEMBLY MANUAL
64-66 SS SHOCK TOWER BRACES HARDWARE (48)
65-66 HEADLIGHT MOUNTING KIT. DOES ONE CAR. (44)
64-66 SS EXPORT BRACE HARDWARE (32)
65/6 289 W/P/S STEERING LINKAGE(25)
64-66 FRONT VALANCE MOUNTING KIT (24)
65-73 POLY COIL SPRING INSULATORS PAIR - POLYURETHANE
Sway Bar End Link Kit Front 1965-1967
64-66 HOOD LATCH BOLT KIT(11)
EXPORT BRACE BLACK 1965-1970

New set of 480lb springs
Set of Grab a track leaf springs

All of that on top of what came with the car when I purchased it. I saved everything except the soft parts that were bad. I still have the seats, interior trim, transmission, a locked up 289 (may be able to get a 302) all complete. The wiring harness was cut, but that should be replaced anyway. 

If you are looking for a 66 mustang project, this car is for you. Most of the bad has already been fixed. You would get a HUGE head start on your rebuild! What you see is what you get. No hidden surprises anywhere. 20% deposit due in 24 hours, full payment within 3 days. The car needs to be picked up within a week unless other arrangements have been made. I can help you get it on a trailer if needed. Vehicle is being sold as is with no implied warranty.


On Mar-11-13 at 16:32:11 PDT, seller added the following information:

I did not mention, the frame rails are solid. I smacked them with a small hammer when I bought the car all around to make sure they were not rusted out. VERY solid car guys, contact me with any questions, offers, etc

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