Should I sell my 65?

Orange97GTVert · 04-25-2005, 05:59 PM

I have a 65 Coupe project car. I have rebuilt the 289, replaced the quarters, done most of the body work with my friend, but it sits right now because I don't have time to work on it. I have just a little bit of hard body work left, then the boring sanding and priming, to get it perfect before we can paint. Right now, it got moved to the driveway in my back yard while we are prepping 2 cars for shows.

A friend of my son's really wants to buy it. I said I would take $4000 for it as is with the parts that go with it (new interior, etc.), but I am not sure. Should I sell it?

Fat0eknee · 04-25-2005, 06:45 PM

blasphemy.

bmxmon · 04-25-2005, 11:10 PM

oh god yes. lol, naw, a bit more work and you can get alot more for it. If thats what your going for, anywho.

Orange97GTVert · 04-25-2005, 11:16 PM

It sure has been nice having 2 late models in the garage at night, I don't have to fight Chad for the garage.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 04-26-2005, 07:41 AM

Hell no,you'll be kicking yourself within a week about "how close you were

). Unless of course you were to give it to me

(In that case, its just cluttering up the lawn

)
Seriously, after all that work, you'll be much happier once its "cruisable", and worse case, if you're not, it'll be worth a lot more when you go to sell it.
Just my .02
J

Mr 5 0 · 04-26-2005, 11:45 AM

My suggestion is to finish what you started and savor the satisfaction of doing so as well as eventually enjoying the fruits of your labor again when you can command a much better price for your restored '65.

Rev · 04-26-2005, 08:41 PM

I bouught my '66 coupe as an almost new car in 68. I tried to sell it for $1000 in 75. I now thank God that nobody wanted it. Of course, I have spent another $20,000 to get it somewhat the way I want it. I still thank God that nobiody wanted it back in '75.

Rev

Rollinastang · 04-26-2005, 08:58 PM

Just my opinion but man don't sell that car...that car has serious potential. it can be worth way more than 4G's.....My day had a 66 fastback with a custom 289 in it and the last 1/4 mile time he ran was 9 seconds...and that was in 1978, he has since sold the body for 5G's and still has his 289 and tranny.

Orange97GTVert · 04-26-2005, 09:47 PM

Thanks for the input, I am pretty well convinced not to sell it. A trip to the famous Pate Swap Meet this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway will surely talk me out of it.

Stang_Girl617 · 05-25-2005, 08:17 PM

I would kill you if you sold it!!! --- Long time no talk

Orange97GTVert · 05-25-2005, 09:06 PM

It got moved to my backyard driveway for the better part of 2 months so we could have the whole garage to clean and detail 2 late model Mustangs for some shows. It was really nice having the garage back, but last weekend the 65 moved BACK into the garage and I am planning to resume working on it this weekend. Thanks for the input.

Hey Jerri

Stangette · 05-29-2005, 02:40 PM

Finish what you started and you will enjoy the car for all the hard work and soul you put into it.

Dad restored an old early 70s car ten years ago and complained about not getting time to work on it - but decided a couple hrs. here & there to get it done ...

- When he did - it was awesome and people asked him to drive for weddings, etc. and he was proud!

- we also got to spend more tome with him that way -

good luck !

shortwavez · 06-22-2005, 05:25 PM

DON'T SELL IT! Jeez- that is a nice car and you don't want to let it go. Val

04-25-2005, 05:59 PM	#1
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Should I sell my 65? I have a 65 Coupe project car. I have rebuilt the 289, replaced the quarters, done most of the body work with my friend, but it sits right now because I don't have time to work on it. I have just a little bit of hard body work left, then the boring sanding and priming, to get it perfect before we can paint. Right now, it got moved to the driveway in my back yard while we are prepping 2 cars for shows. A friend of my son's really wants to buy it. I said I would take $4000 for it as is with the parts that go with it (new interior, etc.), but I am not sure. Should I sell it? __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-25-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Should I sell my 65? blasphemy. __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

04-25-2005, 11:10 PM	#3
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: Should I sell my 65? oh god yes. lol, naw, a bit more work and you can get alot more for it. If thats what your going for, anywho. __________________ Alex

04-25-2005, 11:16 PM	#4
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Should I sell my 65? It sure has been nice having 2 late models in the garage at night, I don't have to fight Chad for the garage. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-26-2005, 07:41 AM	#5
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: Should I sell my 65? Hell no,you'll be kicking yourself within a week about "how close you were ). Unless of course you were to give it to me (In that case, its just cluttering up the lawn ) Seriously, after all that work, you'll be much happier once its "cruisable", and worse case, if you're not, it'll be worth a lot more when you go to sell it. Just my .02 J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

04-26-2005, 11:45 AM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: Should I sell my 65? My suggestion is to finish what you started and savor the satisfaction of doing so as well as eventually enjoying the fruits of your labor again when you can command a much better price for your restored '65. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

04-26-2005, 08:41 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Should I sell my 65? I bouught my '66 coupe as an almost new car in 68. I tried to sell it for $1000 in 75. I now thank God that nobody wanted it. Of course, I have spent another $20,000 to get it somewhat the way I want it. I still thank God that nobiody wanted it back in '75. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

04-26-2005, 08:58 PM	#8
Rollinastang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 49	Re: Should I sell my 65? Just my opinion but man don't sell that car...that car has serious potential. it can be worth way more than 4G's.....My day had a 66 fastback with a custom 289 in it and the last 1/4 mile time he ran was 9 seconds...and that was in 1978, he has since sold the body for 5G's and still has his 289 and tranny. __________________ Jason Lutz 03 Mustang convertible V6, Sonic Blue with black top, K&N air intake, MAC dual 2.5in H-Pipe, MAC 2.5in cat-back exhaust with 3in stainless tips, custom Slime Blue gauge cluster, Alpine Head Unit, 4 Alpine 6x8 thumpin speakers in doors and rear panel!

04-26-2005, 09:47 PM	#9
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Should I sell my 65? Thanks for the input, I am pretty well convinced not to sell it. A trip to the famous Pate Swap Meet this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway will surely talk me out of it. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

05-25-2005, 08:17 PM	#10
Stang_Girl617 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia! Posts: 139	Re: Should I sell my 65? I would kill you if you sold it!!! --- Long time no talk __________________ JERRI 2000 V6 Stang so far only exaust and BBK CAI

05-25-2005, 09:06 PM	#11
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Should I sell my 65? It got moved to my backyard driveway for the better part of 2 months so we could have the whole garage to clean and detail 2 late model Mustangs for some shows. It was really nice having the garage back, but last weekend the 65 moved BACK into the garage and I am planning to resume working on it this weekend. Thanks for the input. Hey Jerri __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

05-29-2005, 02:40 PM	#12
Stangette Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 40	Re: Should I sell my 65? Finish what you started and you will enjoy the car for all the hard work and soul you put into it. Dad restored an old early 70s car ten years ago and complained about not getting time to work on it - but decided a couple hrs. here & there to get it done ... - When he did - it was awesome and people asked him to drive for weddings, etc. and he was proud! - we also got to spend more tome with him that way - good luck !

06-22-2005, 05:25 PM	#13
shortwavez Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Should I sell my 65? DON'T SELL IT! Jeez- that is a nice car and you don't want to let it go. Val

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