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Old 1/3/12, 03:00 PM
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hello from alabama

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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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do you know of any good places to look for one, like any specific websites?
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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
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definitely is a beautiful car there alscobra
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