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04-24-2005, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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how much to restore a 65 coupe?
I'm thinking about buying a straight six 65 coupe that is rust free and stripped and ready for restoration.
How much could I expect to pay for a quality restoration (myself doing most if not all of the work)? I'm not looking to have a show quality car, but something pretty nice that will turn some heads. The engine is in pretty good shape, so I'm mostly talking about a complete interior redo, on exterior, needs bumpers, a few dents, maybe a front fender, and paint. I'm just looking for a rough esitmate. Maybe if you've done a similar restoration you can tell me how much you spent. Thanks! Chris |
04-24-2005, 06:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
How much do you have? Restorations can take a lot of money, especially if you have to have it all done. Even doing it yourself, it is expensive, and like mine, takes forever.
I would really look for a V8 car if I was restoring. The 6 cylinder cars cost the same to restore, but have lower resale, so unless a 6 cylinder is what you really want I would shop around. You could lose money restoring a 6, or halfway through the project you decide you really want a V8, conversion is expensive because you have to swap engines, trannys, rearends, exhaust, front hubs, brakes, and springs, so you have spent more than you would on a V8 car. Just my opinion, for whatever its worth.
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04-24-2005, 07:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
well a rough estimate.......
interior= about a grand complete bumpers= 100 bucks a pop from experience it all really depends on how deep your wallet is.
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04-24-2005, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
I totally agree with the above reply. It depends on what you want. I have a '67 that is my daily driver. I recently spent about $3,500 getting some body work done and getting it painted. The suspension, steering, etc cost me about $1,500. The interior was in pretty good shape but I still spent about $1,200 and that is with me doing the work. Had the engine rebuilt - another $1,500 or so. A new Edelbrock carb and intake for $400. Looking at some new wheels for $700. It never ends - at least that is what my wife tells me.
I don't want to rain on your parade but you are going to spend a similar amount and you will, in the end, have a nice six cylinder Mustang. You won't be satisfied with the performance and it will have limited resale value. Find an 8 cylinder car. E. |
04-24-2005, 08:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
Don't do a 6-banger. You'll regret it.
To do a restoration of the caliber that you're talking about, plan on spending $15,000. That is the very lowest I can imagine you spending for something like this. |
04-24-2005, 09:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
If your going to go through all the suspension, you might as well get a 6cly. Most people upgrade all the stuff that has to get replaced swapping from a 6 to an 8. But doing it all at once would be a major hit to the wallet.
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04-24-2005, 10:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
when my 65 was restored we drop about 10 large into just the exterior, and motor.
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04-25-2005, 12:00 PM | #8 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
Count on at least $3500 - $5000 in parts... and a couple more grand for a quality paint.
I have a 72 and 68, both with sixes... They turn heads, and grab 20+ MPG. Good compromise. |
04-25-2005, 06:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
I wouldn't waste my money on a 6 cyl. Sorry, don't mean to step on any toes....but the truth of the matter is, and it a has been stated above, it costs the same to do a 6 as it does an 8.
Figure AT LEAST $10K. It all depends on how fussy YOU ARE !!!!!! A V-8 car is MUCH more desirable then a 6. But.....above all else.....have fun and be proud of it....
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04-26-2005, 08:59 AM | #10 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
When I got my 68, the engine, transmission, and suspension had already been completed. I spent $12,000 over 4 years to turn mine into a show car. That included doing all the work myself except for the paint job.
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04-26-2005, 11:09 AM | #11 |
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Re: how much to restore a 65 coupe?
Everything always costs at least 1.5 times what you think it will. I think $15000 is about right for a nice daily driver. A concourse show car will cost a lot more. You will probably have to go through suspension, brakes, and all of the drive line as well as we're talking about a 40 year old car. I would imagine that i have at least $20,000 in mine (doing almost all the work myself), but that includes a lot of high performance parts.
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