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Topic: Daily Driver question
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Warhorse
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: Greenwood,SC
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-31-2002 06:16 PM
  
I am looking for another mustang since I totaled 99 GT this past Sunday. What are the pro's and con's of having a 65-66 mustang as a daily driver?------------------
65 mustang
drag car, 302, Elderbrok torker intake, Holley 650 double pumper, Comp cams .592 lift, 289 heads w/ 351 valves, longtube headers, narrowed 9 in. rearend w/ 5.86 gear, 31 spline axles, c-4 w/ Hurst shifter, ladder bar suspension, 31x13x15 slicks, 6 point cage
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Cruzer
Gearhead Posts: 244
From: Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-31-2002 06:22 PM
As long as you can do most of the work yourself, which by your info at the bottom of your post I see you can, there's not many. My 66 is my dailydriver & it's very dependable.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30261
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-31-2002 06:22 PM
Pros:
They're cool
Parts are cheapCons:
Easy to steal and break into
Parking lot damage
37 year old cars usually need daily repairs
They ride like 37 year old cars
People will want to talk about it even when you're in a hurry
Terrible in snow
Non-car-people will think you are poor ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30261
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-31-2002 06:24 PM
Sorry to hear about your GT, by the way.  ------------------
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 6749
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-31-2002 06:41 PM
Shop around. There are still plenty of mustangs available in your area. Use the net to find them on line. Know what you are willing to pay and don't buy one that is going to nickle and dime you to death.  Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 317
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-31-2002 10:49 PM
The thing I like about buying an 66 or so stang is its like a investment.If you pay 5,000 for one it is worth 5,000 tomorrow.And as the years go by it worth more.I have to work on my daily driver all the time but they are easy to work on and like what was said in earlier post the parts are cheap.I used to buy a 4,000 or 5,000 dollar car to drive to work and when the car was paid for in 4 years it was wore out and worth 1,000 dollars.Then 6 years ago I thought why not buy a 66 mustang for 5,000 and not lose any money.Its like money in the bank.I have been offered 12,000 and turned it down.------------------
http://ourworld.cs.com/blagintony/myhomepage/auto.html
86-302 HO bored .030 over crank .010 under
B-303 cam ,harland sharp roller rockers
performer rpm intake, 625 carter
66-289 heads, ported with 160-194 valves, 3 angle valve job
4 speed toploader
pony seats
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2441
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-31-2002 11:10 PM
In South Carolina, I don't see anythng wrong with using a 65-66 as a daily driver. The first thing I would do is to drop in a 5.0 drivetrain with fuel injection with an AOD or 5-speed, comfortable seats, and intermittent wipers. Then have fun with it.  Mike
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 01-01-2003 12:16 AM
As has already been mentioned. As long as you are willing to work on it a lot, it'll be fine. I drive mine, but I have a trunk full of tools and parts.------------------
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 397
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 01-01-2003 05:16 PM
I think it depends on what you buy. A ratty cheap car might be hassle and although it wont depreciate if you keep fixing it you will spend beaucoupe money on parts (you also might have trouble stopping yourself from buying upgrades for it)My car was bought as a daily driver and it is in very good condition (I paid 7k). All i have to do is keep it good and it will be worth what I paid for it much later. Its costing me almost nothing to keep on the road although I like to tinker with power upgrades. Park it away from other cars so you dont get door dings. If it gets stolen... well thats what insurance is for so make sure its well covered. Which brings me to 2 other Pros of driving these cars...
1) Insurance is very cheap...
2) In Indina at least the cost of license plate tags is based on the new cost of the vehicle, so each year they only ask for about $20, compared to over $200 for a newer car. The con not mentioned above is gas mileage is poor compared to any newer car with fuel injection. so if you drove 30,000 miles a year or more that could hurt.
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Warhorse
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: Greenwood,SC
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-01-2003 08:03 PM
Thanks for the information everyone. I am hoping the adjuster will come this week and look at my car. Then I will know how much money I will have to spend on the car. I want to find a car with a good body so I can build the motor up. As far as having to work on the car regulary that dosen't bother me. I am 20 years old and I would love to have a car that I can work on.James ------------------
65 mustang
drag car, 302, Elderbrok torker intake, Holley 650 double pumper, Comp cams .592 lift, 289 heads w/ 351 valves, longtube headers, narrowed 9 in. rearend w/ 5.86 gear, 31 spline axles, c-4 w/ Hurst shifter, ladder bar suspension, 31x13x15 slicks, 6 point cage
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8610
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-02-2003 01:45 AM
Sorry about your GT, I think a 65-66 would make a great every day car.
They are fun to drive,easy to work on(for the most).You can buy just about any part for them.Lot of them around,and lots have already been up graded.So if you shop around and can spend around 5-8,000 then you'll find a great daily car.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2070
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2003 12:49 PM
I drove my '66 for years as a daily driver. Here's my thoughts:Pros: Looks awesome
turns heads
Fun
Accessible spare parts inventory Cons:
easy to break into (actually happened to me)
HVAC system is not up to today's standards
Need to upgrade from stock radio/speaker
Questionable stock suspension
safety (no air bags/shoulder belt (some)/impact crumple zones, etc.)
There are many items that are questionable. I have upgraded my suspension and found that it is much more road worthy now. I highly recommend much wider tires also. I have always found the '66 seats quite comfortable, but some would argue. Over the years, I have had some very quirky problems, but all were eventually solved. You just can't expect new car reliability from a car this old. They are a blast to drive and will always turn heads, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a backup ride just in case. And yes....they suck in snow! 
Mine has now graduated to garage life/weekend warrior and my '93 GT took over as daily driver.
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 190
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-02-2003 02:19 PM
Everyone's got an opinion so I've got one too! I own '65 2+2 (Motorsport-T5Z) and I enjoy having it immensely. It does not replace my '98 V6 automatic daily driver. The '98 is far superior for commuting, has better economy by 3-4 mpg. While I could drive my '65 daily, I don't for two main reasons:a. insurance costs are very low using the car as an occasional driven. b. the chances of accidents ruining my classic car are reduced by virtue of low mileage and exposure to traffic. This helps to control wear and tear and to maintain my investment in it as a classic car. My advice is to replace your GT with a new GT while interest costs are near zero. If you want a classic, buy one as an investment that you can drive once in a while.
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 349
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-02-2003 02:56 PM
I had to take my stang as a daily driver here (as my company car was being repaired) for over a month (2500 miles) in super heavy traffic, rain, tight streets & parking, rough roads............. you name it. I must admit that after that I was kinda mustanged-out for a while. (+ mine is reallllly loud too !)
I think that if you are planning on building a daily driver you should read the article in Mustang & Ford of june 2002 (I can scan it for you if you want). They spell out all the details that you need to think about when building it that could really turn out annoying after a while such as:
Seat comfort,engine loudness, Sound insulation, sound system, 5th gear, 3 points seat belt, power steering, etc......
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