ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ETsC10 · 09-08-2012, 01:20 AM

WOW! Finally got me a "Girlie car!"

...and I am SO excited, I just had to share!

A whopping' $(secret low cost) and a 2 hr. road trip = ET's new winter DD.

From what I was told... 289, 4 speed, Monza buckets(?) (know squat about
Fords), says clutch is garbled up. He mentioned that his brother used to reach
under the fender to make the clutch work.

He said he thought it may have been an auto originally and knew for sure
(he thought, kinda) that it was now a manual car 4-speed in there).
Also, said he thought the radiator was toast.

Floor shift w/ afore mentioned buckets. V-8, 4 round tires plus the engine
compartment looked pretty darned complete.

Pretty much what you'd expect for a car that's been sitting for years.

Anyhow, here's the 3 pics I took...pretty rusty body (according to
PNW "rusty") but, despite the duel sunroof, it was dry inside with
no signs of dried out mildew, poke-my-finger-thru holes or the sticky
crap that attacks the steering wheel.

Since the body panels are toast anyway, I'll use creative license on
spiffin' her up... exterior spackle, flashing & bomb cans come to mind.

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!

NONHOG · 09-08-2012, 10:55 PM

Cool beans! A buddy of mine back in HS days had a 65? Might be 66?
Anyway his dad restored Mustangs. This one was a 6 3 on the floor.
Not fast buts lots of fun.

Frizzle Fry · 09-09-2012, 01:33 PM

Nice score!
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ETsC10 · 09-11-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Nice score!
Posted via Mobile Device

Yup. and keeps getting better. Accel dist, street dominator intake, big hulking' Holley bbl.

Engine fired and ran crappy on carb cleaner...changed plugs & wires (cuz I had them).
I'll fire her up again after a fuel pump change today.

Carb cleaner reveled a bright red interior

but she needs sooo much cleaning!!!!!!!!!

Frizzle Fry · 09-11-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Yup. and keeps getting better. Accel dist, street dominator intake, big hulking' Holley bbl.

Engine fired and ran crappy on carb cleaner...changed plugs & wires (cuz I had them).
I'll fire her up again after a fuel pump change today.

Carb cleaner reveled a bright red interior

but she needs sooo much cleaning!!!!!!!!!

Wow, Nice! I hate you

ETsC10 · 09-11-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Yup. and keeps getting better. Accel dist, street dominator intake, big hulking' Holley bbl.

Engine fired and ran crappy on carb cleaner...changed plugs & wires (cuz I had them).
I'll fire her up again after a fuel pump change today.

Carb cleaner reveled a bright red interior but she needs sooo much cleaning!!!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Wow, Nice! I hate you

My dear, if it makes you feel any better...might not be the fp...seems the
fuel tank is peppered with holes. If you need to find me, I'll be the one under
the Mustang... coated with gas-melted undercoating.

The task should cure those frizzies in my hair-do!

Sillyoldman · 09-11-2012, 10:17 PM

I have a gas tank for you if you can make it work. I unnecessarily replaced the one in my Buick. No fill neck (I had to reuse it). http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...dbpid=shopping

Nice score ET! I like it.

CG · 09-11-2012, 11:20 PM

Well that's a darn good price. Worth more than that for scrap. Was that Pontiac wagon for sale too?

ETsC10 · 09-11-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

I have a gas tank for you if you can make it work. I unnecessarily replaced the one in my Buick. No fill neck (I had to reuse it). http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...dbpid=shopping

Nice score ET! I like it.

PM sent...you ARE the DUDE!

ETsC10 · 09-11-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Well that's a darn good price. Worth more than that for scrap. Was that Pontiac wagon for sale too?

Dream on Mark...I already have...he won't give it up.
That is his major, future project car plus, like the 4-door, a family jewel.

Wouldn't that be a dream project though......WOW!

Sillyoldman · 09-14-2012, 07:53 PM

Restored yet?

ETsC10 · 09-14-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Restored yet?

Just about...waiting on the (RARE!) Corvette options to arrive.

.

andrewmp6 · 09-15-2012, 06:55 AM

By monza he probably means a chevy monza it was a eco car of the late 70s.If you take a picture of the seats i can tell you if they are ford or not tho.If you want to know how the car was built new if the door tag is there you can decode it mustangdecoder.com

ETsC10 · 09-15-2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

By monza he probably means a chevy monza it was a eco car of the late 70s.If you take a picture of the seats i can tell you if they are ford or not tho.If you want to know how the car was built new if the door tag is there you can decode it mustangdecoder.com

Yup...drove a few Monzas in my day...why I made the duffie Ford comment we will never know.

Anyhow..
1. Seats (backwards too!)
2. Package tray

3. PO's tail lights
4. Some I had stashed

ETsC10 · 09-15-2012, 05:11 PM

I ran the trim tag and it showed a bronze car with ivory
(Palomino?) interior. Factory paint in this car was red.
Sure wish they would have put tags on both doors!

Did find a neat old security system though...
Haven't researched it yet...I assume aftermarket:

hounddogs! · 09-15-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Cool beans! A buddy of mine back in HS days had a 65? Might be 66?
Anyway his dad restored Mustangs. This one was a 6 3 on the floor.
Not fast buts lots of fun.

'66 hubcaps, side spears and grille. I'll say it's a '66.

andrewmp6 · 09-15-2012, 11:57 PM

Yeah those front seats ain't ford the rear is factory tho.That alarm is a new one on me kinda odd having a key hole in the quarter panel like that.I forgot to tell you on that door tag see if the vin on it matches the under hood one to see if that door tag goes with that car.

ETsC10 · 09-16-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Yeah those front seats ain't ford the rear is factory tho.That alarm is a new one on me kinda odd having a key hole in the quarter panel like that.I forgot to tell you on that door tag see if the vin on it matches the under hood one to see if that door tag goes with that car.

Numbers were totally divorced from the cars I.D.
Surely a door change and lot's of other mixing and
matching over the years.

No worries on the seats...bottoms are completely
gone (as in you sit on the floor!) plus I have a buddy
with a red set that are right for the rig.

Thanks for all the help...I'm totally a Chevy Truck gal
so I'm just beginning to learn how to research this.

Is there a Mustang message board out there that
has the same manners and feel as this one?

09-08-2012, 01:20 AM	#1
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure WOW! Finally got me a "Girlie car!" ...and I am SO excited, I just had to share! A whopping' $(secret low cost) and a 2 hr. road trip = ET's new winter DD. From what I was told... 289, 4 speed, Monza buckets(?) (know squat about Fords), says clutch is garbled up. He mentioned that his brother used to reach under the fender to make the clutch work. He said he thought it may have been an auto originally and knew for sure (he thought, kinda) that it was now a manual car 4-speed in there). Also, said he thought the radiator was toast. Floor shift w/ afore mentioned buckets. V-8, 4 round tires plus the engine compartment looked pretty darned complete. Pretty much what you'd expect for a car that's been sitting for years. Anyhow, here's the 3 pics I took...pretty rusty body (according to PNW "rusty") but, despite the duel sunroof, it was dry inside with no signs of dried out mildew, poke-my-finger-thru holes or the sticky crap that attacks the steering wheel. Since the body panels are toast anyway, I'll use creative license on spiffin' her up... exterior spackle, flashing & bomb cans come to mind. WISH ME LUCK!!!!!! Attached Images Last edited by ETsC10; 09-11-2012 at 11:19 PM.

09-08-2012, 10:55 PM	#2
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure Cool beans! A buddy of mine back in HS days had a 65? Might be 66? Anyway his dad restored Mustangs. This one was a 6 3 on the floor. Not fast buts lots of fun. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-09-2012, 01:33 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure Nice score! Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2012, 10:17 PM	#7
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure I have a gas tank for you if you can make it work. I unnecessarily replaced the one in my Buick. No fill neck (I had to reuse it). http://www.discountbodyparts.com/cat...dbpid=shopping Nice score ET! I like it. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-11-2012, 11:20 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure Well that's a darn good price. Worth more than that for scrap. Was that Pontiac wagon for sale too? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-14-2012, 07:53 PM	#11
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure Restored yet? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-15-2012, 06:55 AM	#13
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure By monza he probably means a chevy monza it was a eco car of the late 70s.If you take a picture of the seats i can tell you if they are ford or not tho.If you want to know how the car was built new if the door tag is there you can decode it mustangdecoder.com

09-15-2012, 05:11 PM	#15
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure I ran the trim tag and it showed a bronze car with ivory (Palomino?) interior. Factory paint in this car was red. Sure wish they would have put tags on both doors! Did find a neat old security system though... Haven't researched it yet...I assume aftermarket: Attached Images

09-15-2012, 11:57 PM	#17
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: ET's '65 Mousething (Mustang) adventure Yeah those front seats ain't ford the rear is factory tho.That alarm is a new one on me kinda odd having a key hole in the quarter panel like that.I forgot to tell you on that door tag see if the vin on it matches the under hood one to see if that door tag goes with that car.



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