Can now buy new, licensed 1965 Mustang body

From TTAC:

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/10/ford-would-like-to-sell-you-a-1965-mustang/

WANT

Cool, but I question the cost when I see things like this:

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/2627856296.html

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/2663578999.html

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/2656099041.html

Now, a fastback body makes more sense because they are reaching very high prices.

-Rob

Neato! I wish they did this with things like... the Datsun 510 coupe

You know, I've often wondered when they would move to Japanese cars. Every 240Z on the planet is rusting, so that's a good place to start.

You've been able to buy complete shells for Minis and MGs for years.

That's a lot of money... I guess some of those cars are starting to fetch a lot on the used market, and getting a "cheap" one can run into a lot of bodywork money. Then add in the time saved on a large build for not having a bodywork phase...

I guess I can see where the niche is, but unfortunately I have to look up to do so...

rob_lewis wrote: Now, a fastback body makes more sense because they are reaching very high prices. -Rob

Looks like they already have those out.

I’ve been in a few races with Faessler and having that thing blow by my Neon is like being personally reprimanded by Zeus.

I LOLed.

Repop shells have been around for awhile now.

http://www.dynacornclassicbodies.com/classic2.html

Only a '67-70 Mustange, tho... and although a Mopar mag did an article about new E-bodies, there seems to be no mention of them on the Dynacorn site.

If it cost enough money to make the body that nice, then it's pretty easy to see that this could help restorers quite a bit. Sure takes out a lot of restoration time, that's for sure.

rob_lewis wrote:

You in ATX? Me too.

Seems reasonable for a 0 mile body. Look at the cost of a New mustang. Sure your not getting interior and drivetrain. But 15K for the parts to make a 0 mile mustang is pretty sweet. Drivetrains, interior, etc. are all available NOS or brand new and you could go restomod on it and have a 0 mile brand new 65 mustang with the new Coyote motor. Zing!

...not to mention the upgraded welding treatment and higher quality steel...Id say $15k is in the ballpark of correct for anyone seriously wanting a perfect '64.5.

I have restored several early Mustangs and that is a bargain.

Once, I was a purist, but now I embrace this. I'm surprised that this didn't happen 20 years ago.

That being said, even a '65 Mustang that is built to that period's absolute standard is a miserable thing to drive around in. I would have no problem installing coilovers, a rack and pinion, fuel injection and IRS in one of these new shells.

The "Good Old Days" are today.

4cylndrfury wrote: ...not to mention the upgraded welding treatment and higher quality steel...Id say $15k is in the ballpark of correct for anyone seriously wanting a perfect '64.5.

If they dipped the chassis in modern primer before delivery, than ZING- what a choices.

20k for the full body 7K engine tranny 4k rolling/stopping bits 7k paint 4k interior and top 10k for the bits I cant even think of like chrome and wires ect 800 hours of your life.

52k for a "new" car.

Sounds like a lot of money.

However

I assure you people spend a lot more on restorations.

LOL

TTAC said: It’s a proven fact that simply showing your fifteen-year-old son this picture will cause him to wipe the goth lipstick off his face and delete “Glee” from his TiVO settings. It’s that strong.

http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/2640266409.html
"i aint no machinist"

I want a 1965 Mustang that handles like a 2011 Mustang.

Just check British Motor Heritage for MG Midget shells.... they want $9200 at current exchange rates. I thought that was outrageous until I saw this. I'm sure I could get it shipped for that too, since one wouldn't have to pay VAT.

So far I've got about 300 hours into my old triumph's body - and maybe another 150 to go before the shell is done. If my spare time was worth anything, $15k would be a very fair price for a fresh shell that I could just start bolting up the fun stuff to.

I really think a lot of you are lowballing the value of your labor.

for a complete body, new steel, proper welds, $15k is a bargin. Moreso if it's dipped in a modern manner in modern electric charged primer.

Snowdoggie wrote: I want a 1965 Mustang that handles like a heavy-ish Lotus 7.

FTFY

ransom wrote:

Snowdoggie wrote: I want a 1965 Mustang that handles like a heavy-ish Lotus 7.

FTFY

I've got a bridge to sell you.

I don't see any reason that an LS powered tube chassis could not be fitted to that body and out-handle a solid axle Seven. If someone would like me to prove it - just pay for the body and I'll take care of the rest