Yes, but whatever floats your boat/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif No if you like the big boats with lotsa chrome from the 50's then go for it. Just remember that replacement parts are not going to be as easy to come by as they are for a Mustang. fd

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My GT circa 1983
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Not really my cup of tea, but if you like it then go for it. I agree that parts are going to be a bear to find. What about a 56 Chevy? They have lots of chrome, they are big, they look cool, and you can get parts. OR ...even a 56 Farlane. Both nice cars.

JJ
69 Fastback 302 2v 3sp. trans.

 

1953 BUICK ROADMASTER 322-188hp (8cyl-4V) AT

4dr Sedan 875 2525 4600 6550 8950

Add:
Air conditioning 15%

Deduct:
Manual windows -3%


Looks like he's asking the max of what it could be worth. Tops it would be worth $7500 as a clean driver
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Your car,

1969 FORD MUSTANG 302-220hp (8cyl-2V) AT

2dr Convertible 1200 3900 7000 9800 12100

Add:
351-250hp (8cyl-2V) NC%
351-290hp (8cyl-4V) 15%
390-320hp (8cyl-4V) 35%
428-335hp (8cyl-4V) 70%
428-360hp (8cyl-4V) 80%
4spd manual trans 7%
Air conditioning 10%
GT package 12%
Rally wheels (std GT) 5%
Shaker hood(std 428RA) 10%
Interior decor group 5%

Deduct:
200-115hp (6cyl-1V) -20%
250-155hp (6cyl-1V) -20%
3spd manual transmission -10%
Manual steering -5%
Manual top (conv) -10%
Drum brakes(V8 only) -5%


Not knowing what options your car has, even as an optionless mustang, your car is worth quite a bit more

And as other posts said, finding parts will not be as easy as you think, plus I'm sure they won't be as cheap.

It would be nice as a second or third car, but not as my primary.




Doug
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Well let's see, it's about the right color so just mount a turrent on top and a couple of 50 caliber machine guns in the back seat area and you'll have no problem in traffic. That sucker probably weighs more then an M1-A1 tank. You can use it to rid the world of all those %&#*&!! rice rockets, you probably wouldn't even feel the bump when you run over them! OZ.

68 GT Convertible, 01 Super Duty 4x4 V-10
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I think your pulling our leg. That is in your job desciption isn't it?
Mark@TH


"It ain't worth doin if it ain't worth doin right." - Jetflash

 

Hmmm, a Buick Stratofortress? I kinda like that idea!

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A friend of mine just bought a Buick just like that as a second project (his other rod is a '41 Ford Coupe). While they are pretty nice looking, I don't think you should sell your Mustang for one. You'd always regret it. You'd be better off to wait until you can afford both! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

-Brian

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-Kent-

1966 Fastback
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I love the concept, but the lines of that car don't speak to me beyond the front end.

I'd love to build a '51 Merc myself. Chop the top, channel the body to lower things a couple/three inches. Like the one from the Stallone move, "Cobra". Bad move, great car.

-Kent-

1966 Fastback
My home page
Tire/Wheel sizing chart

 

A Louisiana car? Gotta have a lot more rust than he listed. . .

My motor.
Black primer 66 coupe, bench seat
Balanced&Blueprinted 5.0, F303 roller, Trick Flow heads, Demon 650, MSD
C-4, 3.55 TSD. 2.5" pipes, Dynomax Super Turbos

 

you driving around in that with the background music from the old video game Spy Hunter playing

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'65 Convertible 289 2V
Ivy Green With White Top

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Whatever blows your skirt up. If I was going to do a 50's Buick, I would find a 55 or 56 Century 2door. Just be aware that EVERYTHING is going to be at least 2 or 3 times what you are used to paying for Mustang stuff, and that the difference between 50's and 60's engineering is huge.

So many cars, so little time
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I don't know about you other guys but I kinda like that car to. I've always liked the 50ish cars, but man, hard to find parts for 'em. But if I had to make up my mind, I think I would get both!!! (okay, like don't you need money first, DANG!!!)

When you aren't lookin for it,
you ALWAYS find it!!!

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Of course you're crazy!! It's part of your job description!

Oh yeah, the car. . . looks nice, but it's not my cup of tea. If you like it, go for it!

Pam

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JB - I don't think I'd trade your mustang for the Buick, but if you want me to check it out for you I will. Morgan City is not that far away from me. Dickson

1965 GT fastback / "Fastbasketcase" (by Midlife)
"There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness" - Dave Barry

 

Depends. What do you want more from a car? The joy of looking at it or the joy of driving it? That car, LOOKS cool, but probably drives, even fully restored mechanically, like an oceanliner.

The mustang looks cool and is fun to drive. You can carve corners in it. Has some "seat of the pants" feel. It will have a higher resale value, and a larger market of potential buyers if you ever decide to sell. Parts will also be easier and cheaper to find.

Personally, I'd keep the mustang.

 

OK, now I read the "REST OF YOUR POST"...

I guess I don't notice the "Sell my Stang" part the first time I read it.

HEHEHE. Yeah, the tank thing might be fun eh?

JJ
69 Fastback 302 2v 3sp. trans.

 

To answer your subject question, yes, you most assuredly are.

92 olds supercharged touring sedan (big mama's)
ranger 4x4-66 mustang coupe
78 honda cb 750 ( restoring ) it's done!

 

I'm glad someone else it with me! BTW, aren't there any NPD's for 50's cars? I seriously considering buying one once I can collect enough funds to afford one and my Mustang. I really like the front ends of the Buicks. Remember the Buick in "Rainman?" That's the ultimate for me. I really like the Galaxy/Skyliner RetracOtops too, but they are a little out of my price range right now. Thanks for your imput VMF!

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