Hey, my name is Barrett, I recently started looking into restoring a car, and immediately decided on a classic mustang. The only problem is I don't know where to start. I'm hoping to spend around $6000 and get something that at least runs, and work on it from there. I have a little bit of engine experience, but no body experience and I'm hoping to learn a lot about bodywork. I'm currently looking for a standard v8 with hopes of eventually putting a 302 in it, but if I can't find that, how hard is a manual or a v8 swap in these engine bays?
Thanks in advance,
Barrett

 

 

Welcome

 

Welcome to the site. What years are you considering? I personally prefer 67-69. Any small block V8 should be a simple drop in on those.

 

well I'm torn between a 69 convertible, and a 69 fastback, I'd love to have a convertible, I've always wanted one, but I love how sporty the fastbacks look compared to a convertible

 

Yep. The 69 fastback is hard to beat. One of the best. 70 is not bad either. Don't really care for the verts those years. Shouldn't be hard to find a descent one.

 

do you know of any good places to look for one, like any specific websites?

 

eBay Craigslist local ads. There should be quite a few around your parts. Just did a quick eBay search and found this gem though. Not a stang but would love to have it. ebay://launch?itm=220925650857

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-MERCURY...-/220925650857

 

definitely is a beautiful car there alscobra