• Hi guys,


    In order to start digging out of a financial hole from 2 years of unemployement, I am selling my kar. I bought it in 1989. It was last road driven at my wedding in 1996. It has the number stamps on the transmission and 3 fender aprons, and has the original door tag in place. The original engine is long gone but there is a 289 of similar vintage in place. I will add lots of details and photos to this post later this week.


    Lyle

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  • Currently sorting through photos to post. Our internet has been down for several days so I'm now at the coffee shop.


    The car is an early 2+2 (fastback) with center console option.


    The car has many "early" car features such as:

    * 2-wire heater motor with center off position (I have a new motor)

    * early style wiper nuts & flanges

    * hood bumpers with screw head holes (I've purchased matching replacements)

    * tailpipe hangars for Arvinode or transverse

    * clip-on interior door handles and window cranks

    * early angle-bracket style folding seat supports

    * lipped hood (actually an early stamping defect)

    * carpet with vinyl from the floor to the door sills (now missing)

  • Hipo engine is gone but here is what remains:


    * HCC-AX steering box

    * Hipo 4-bladed fan

    * 13/16" front sway bar

    * Vin-stamped 4-speed toploader transmission

    * 9" rear differential

    * original door tag and all 3 front fender apron stampings

    * 1965 Hipo engine mounts

    * clutch Z-bar (though someone welded extra metal to it)

    * suspension springs (front ones had white paint stripe)

    * hole for choke cable

    * rear floor reinforcements for dual exhaust

    * tailpipe hangars for Arvinode or transverse


    Because I was planning to convert the existing 289 to hipo, I have purchased a harmonic balancer, "hatchet" weight, service replacement mechanical distributor, Boss 302 rods, Mexican 302 main caps, reproduction exhaust manifolds, reproduction engine dress-up kit.

  • Known history of the car and misc info:


    I bought the car in 1989. At that time it had 4 new quarter panels. I also have the original front quarters for them in a different location than the car. Willing to sell them separately or with the car.


    I drove the car from 1989 to 1996. At that point there were enough mechanical needs that I stopped driving it. I have disassembled the front suspension and body, and the engine compartment except for the shortblock. I have purchased new suspension bushings and upper arm shaft kits.


    Previous owner did some patching which I intended to re-do. The outer firewalls and various portions of the floor need work. Right rear framerail is rotted. Front framerail where the bumper support attaches was replaced on the right side by previous owner. I've started work on the left side one as it was rusted. Needs new arm for that side.


    At some point in the car's history, the right rear quarter was replaced. I believe some work was also done on the right front corner of the car so may have been in an accident.


    Doors have had some bodywork done previously. It appears that at one time there were 2 speakers in each door, but the hole for the lower one near the kick panel was repaired and re-textured. The trap door to the trunk has a speaker hole cut in it.

  • I have purchased a few things such as refurbished original emblems for "2+2 Mustang" and "289". Also have repro early style brake & clutch pedal pads, repro hood bumpers with the screwhead (I still have the originals), and a few decals and misc items.


    I am asking $6000 for it. Purchaser would have to provide transport from Elk River, MN. If purchasing the original front fenders, they are in Tracy, MN.


    I will be posting photos. Since I am at the coffee shop to use their internet, if I don't post them today it may take a couple of days. Our home internet is supposed to be back up on Tuesday.


    Lyle

  • Z-Ray, please be patient. I'm trying to provide as much info as I can and it takes a while to compose these posts. Also very emotional for me to sell this car.

  • Just remembered a couple of other things:


    Someone replaced half of the taillight panel. I planned to replace the whole thing.


    The original shipping tiedowns are still with the car. I can't remember if I've taken them off or not - will have to look.

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    Z-Ray, please be patient. I'm trying to provide as much info as I can and it takes a while to compose these posts. Also very emotional for me to sell this car.


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    not trying to be hard on anybody. just wanted to see a price.


    I've been un and under-employed for over two years as well, so I have an idea what you are going thru. Hope you are younger than me, as once you approach 60 it becomes that much harder to find a job whether in your field or not. I wish you all the luck


    Z. Ray

  • SOLD to the gentleman from Nebraska, pending completion of the transaction.


    Now if I can find a buyer for my '77 T-bird... It has a great body, good cloth seat upholstery, and a fairly new short block but needs electrical work and carb rebuild. $1500 would take it. A/C even works.

  • Well, really sad to be selling. But it will be less sad if I can see it on the road again. I was digging through the big containers of parts and surprised at how many small things I acquired for the project over the years.

  • Oh...I see how its gonna be, have a transportation issue one time, and no one forgets it....LOL! Is this sorta like one aw-crap wipes out 10 adda-boys! <img src=images/icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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  • Builder,

    Make sure you have a police escort during transport. She may get lost on the way back to the den.


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