Roof looks like cracked seam sealer. When I did my '65 I dug it all out and put new in, looks like they decided to skip that part. The rest looks solid. The cowl rusts at the bottom behind the dash panel where it meets the air vent (drivers side) and heater box (passenger side).
i see surface rust, no holes. those torque boxes look great. Early, V8, stick, air, solid undercarriage. 3 years ago I would have guessed $8k as-is, $12-15k as a runner / driver. Now you might be looking at $5-10k above those numbers.
Pour a glass or two of water into the cowl and see if the carpet gets wet where your feet would be.
In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
Washed it tonight. No water on the floorboards. I'll pour the water tomorrow morning.
In reply to Caprigrip :
Dry carpets are a good sign.
That's not rusty. That car would sell fast here in the east. AngryCorvair's valuation is pretty much spot on. If you could make it run and drive it's probably a $10-$12 grand car. As-is it would probably go for around $8000. Those are "sell it today" prices, not shooting for the maximum return prices. Parts for those are super cheap, though quality varies. Check the VIN here to see if it's anything weird or extra-valuable. You never know.
There is also a data plate on the jamb of the driver's door that details more information such as interior trim, transmission, rear end ratio and build plant (assuming the door hasn't been replaced over the years). The VIN on the door tag should match the one on the driver's side fender apron under the hood. https://classicponycars.com/65data.html
641/2 has a few different codes:
That looks pretty awesome, even with the overspray and '67 or so hub caps. All of the cowls leak--don't even worry about that.
thank you everyone for the help so far. Cleaned it up last night. Paint job isn't the best at all but probably a good 10 footer. Here is the VIN.
I did add the grille back on and that makes the front look much more finished. Motor is an unknown. Has receipt for rebuild in 1985 in his book.
If anyone cares , the Boss has a 1968 Mustang coupe with a 6 banger ,
California car and red , he wants $7500 for it......
I would rather have an earlier car !
Caprigrip said:
I did add the grille back on and that makes the front look much more finished. Motor is an unknown. Has receipt for rebuild in 1985 in his book.
See if you can determine from that receipt if it was a rebuild of the original block or if a rebuilt engine was swapped in.
1964 1/2 and early 1965 V8s had a different bolt pattern for the bell housing and that might complicate a potential 5 speed swap.
Looks like an original Texas car, Dallas DSO.
Originally silver smoke gray with a black interior. I've never seen that color. It's a shame they all get painted red at some point.
In reply to Caprigrip :
i was gonna say "install the front end trim and bumper plus whatever you can do to easily make it look more car and less parts"
i'd also look up how to verify dates on big parts like block, heads, trans, and rear
that looks like a nice solid example, even if the paint jerb was hastily done
In reply to mblommel :wow that silver was awesome I've never seen that in person either A real shame
In reply to mblommel :
Wow, I never even knew that that color was offered.
If they get a cheap repaint, they always wind up red.
I won't buy a red one. There is a '66 beached in some dude's driveway a few miles from me. I haven't bothered to ask about it because it's got a Resale Red paint job on it. I'm so over red cars.
It cleaned up nice but man oh man did they cheap out on this paint job.
Caprigrip said:
It cleaned up nice but man oh man did they cheap out on this paint job.
I think that even throwing a set of used '65 hubcaps on there would help a bit. Get rid of those '67s.
And fill those fender holes with some 260 emblems.
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