Re: [Classic Mustang] New, and what to look for in a '71-73 convertible

Hi guys , Best way is Wash car , If it gets wet inside cowl is rusted
thru !! , Stuff hose in to cowl vent area !, See water in car , Drive away
!, Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "rpxr400" <rpxr400@yahoo.com>
To: <classicmustang@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Classic Mustang] New, and what to look for in a '71-73
convertible

Dan and Bill,

Thanks for the responses. Other than the "common" areas to look at as
noted - are there any specific areas to look for on the ragtop cars?

What's the best way to inspect the cowl if you can't take parts off the car?
From under the dash ?

I definitely want a V8 car. Prefer a 351C. I can probably be swayed to get
into a 302 car if it's got the other stuff I'm looking for.

Thanks,

Rick

--- In classicmustang@yahoogroups.com, Dan O'Reilly <dano@...> wrote:
>
> Well, first of all, there weren't many I6 cars made in 71-73, even though
> it was the base engine (for non-MACH and non-Boss cars).
>
> As for rust, the major places they seem to have problems are in the trunk
> area (trunk floor, taillight panel, rear quarters and trunk drop-offs).
> Be
> very wary of rusted cowls, as they simply aren't made. I had to look for
> over 2 weeks to find a replacement cowl I could cut out of a donor car
> when
> I did my '71 Mach. Being a convertible, make sure the floor pans and
> rockers are solid, as they provide the rigidity for the car.
>
> At 03:11 PM 4/30/2009, hipogt@... wrote:
>
>
> >Rick one word - rust. You can fix mechanicals and interiors reasonably
> >but
> >if you have sour frame rails, quarters, fenders etc. the car will be a
> >money pit.
> >
> >That said - it's better to get a V-8 car because prices drop 15 - 20% if
> >it has a six. I have a '66 ragtop with a six and despite thinking it's a
> >great powerteam I don't probably won't get near what a 289 will.
> >
> >Just my .02
> >
> >Bill Krieger
>
> ---
>
> Dan O'Reilly
> 1971 Bright Red Mach 1
> 2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
> Colorado Springs, CO
>

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