What should I ask for a 302 long block automatic 1966 Ford Mustang V8 coupe needing to be restored?
I’m looking at a 1966 Ford Mustang coupe. It is an automatic transmission, and should be a 302 long block V8 engine.
All parts should be original, but I am not positive.
I was originally told it was a 289, but now he says it has a 302 long block engine with about 175k miles on it.
It is a California car, so there shouldn’t be any rust, although I have not inspected it. It apparently has not been run in about 20 years. I was told that an electrical problem prevented it from starting, and it’s just been in storage since then.
The engine and transmission SHOULD be functional but I can’t be sure that everything works properly. It will likely need a completely new interior, and windshields, the engine probably needs to be rebuilt, and everything drained, since it’s full of 20 year old gas. The dash is supposedly shattered from a rock through the back windshield.
It does not have AC, and has been repainted a pale yellow color long ago, over the gray…
I know nothing about these cars.
Just to clarify, I am looking into buying this car and not selling it.
This is a follow up on another question I asked yesterday.
Like I said, I don’t really know much about these mustangs, so I may have said incorrect things, but I did my best.
Anything helps, thank you!!
I have not been able to acquire the VIN yet, so can someone tell me what it is worth by what I described?
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The VIN number, or whatever it is on these older cars is 6r07c186121 , so the engine is type C meaning its a V8 200hp?
Heres what I found from it:
Year: 6 1966
Plant: R San Jose, CA
Body Series:072 Door Hardtop
Engine: C289 2v V8
Unit: 186121 186121
I said the engine is a 302 long block, but I don’t think that is an actual engine, like I said I don’t know what what I’m talking about. The owner stated that engine pieces were replaced by newer 302 long block parts - hopefully I’m making sense…
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Ricardo
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September 17th, 2008 at 6:27 am
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Plus options would be V8, C code 200 hp, A code 225 hp, K code 271 hp HiPerformance motor, automatic transmission, 4 speed manual, AC, PS, PB, Disc Brakes, GT package, Pony interior, Console, Bench front seat, Rally Pac, Vinyl top, Luggage or ski rack
Minus would be the
High mileage and 20 years of storage means lots of work. You will need to completely clean and or replace the fuel system, tank lines, pump and carb.
The brakes will need the same thing, so you are looking at a lot of money.
Prices start out at $2500 for running examples that need work and have some rust, to $15k for a restored one with some options.
This would put yours at less than $2000, without seeing it, I would say offer him $1250, it’s going to need a lot of work to just get it running and then a slow process to restore it. Good luck with it..
The first number in the vin code is the year, the last letter is the engine code, these can be found on a plate on drivers door and on the top of the fender drivers side.
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September 19th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
For sale you away very quickly.
The heads bolted on it and the term long block with the heads bolted on it is going to describe engine parts for sale you away very quickly.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:49 am
The fastbacks of the paint if you do get it does indeed have 302 and shouldnt take you much time if it does indeed have lube good luck and turn the.
The condition of the fastbacks of the paint if it drain the same year the fluids and happy buying.
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:25 am
The least desireable and doesnt bring very good price id guess it driveable.