1968 Ford Mustang

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Q: What is the value of a 1968 Ford Mustang shell?
The car is a shell with no rust. It has no engine, no transmission, no rear end, no hood, no trunk, no fenders, no interior except the instrument panel. What is the approximate value? The car is a coupe.

A: you left out one very important detail, which one, notch-back, fastback or convertible? a coupe isn't worth much, $500 to $1000, but the other two can be worth thousands !!!

Q: How much would it cost to fix a "rod knock" on a 1968 ford mustang?
the owner is selling it for 2900 and its just perfect except he says it has a rod knock it is a newer 5.0 engine all i need is an estimate

A: I would try to put it back to original. Try to find a 1968 block and get it rebuilt from there. If you typed in 1968 correctly and it has a good body, it will be well worth it. It will cost a lot, but if you're scared of the cost I'll buy it from you(depending on condition, of course).

Q: Where can I find a 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 for sale?
Yes, the one from Bullitt. Looked but most are outrageously priced...

A: All 1st generation Mustangs are going to be very expensive, especially fastback models. Try looking in a publication that lists muscle cars for sale in your area. Also Mustang clubs and owners of classic Mustangs might know of somebody who has one for sale. I don't want to ruin your dreams of owning a Bullitt Mustang, but all early V8 powered fastbacks are worth over $20,000 and that's in less than perfect condition, so your not going to find one cheap.

Q: How much would a 1968 Ford Mustang V8 engine cost?


A: An original v8 engine or rebuilt or crate motor? Ford made alot of v8's, 289, 302, 351w, 390,etc..... Im assuming you're talking about a 289,302 or 351w, basically all in the same family or close. You can easily still find original ford v8's in junkyards. But BE WARNED, there was ALOT of problems with Scoared cylinder walls.(deep gashes and defects on the cylinder walls) That's a real concern when buying an older motor, even to rebuild it. You never know the exact condition of it until you rip it open. Your better off just going with any 80's or early 90's 302 v8. Or just buy a simple crate motor, which usually cost around $2000-4000.

Q: How much would it cost to get a 1968 mustang GT coupe painted for lime green to lipstick red?
I bought a 1968 Ford Mustang GT coupe and I want It to be painted from lime green to lipstick red. It has no rust or scratches and I'll only drive it in the summer. I can remove all the trim myself for painting and put it back on, in canadian dollars please.

A: Well you are asking a question about dollars and sense. It doesn't make sense to spend all your dollars if you don't have to, am I right? Well then, keeping that in mind, I will tell you that there are two way's you can paint a car. There is the right way, obviously, and the wrong way, also obvious. The right way is to get the car looking like Ford actually painted it that color back in 1968. A correct and true color change will include the entire engine bay, the door jams, the interior and the the entire underside. The wrong way to paint it would be to cut corners just to save money. This includes NOT removing all trim/windows/lights/engine/trans./suspension components/brake lines/fuel lines/etc. The right way to "color change" a vehicle will easily cost you upwards of $10,000 Canadian. The wrong way can leave you with a fatter wallet but a smaller ego. The wrong way can still cost 1,2,3 maybe even $4,000 if you are a sucker. My suggestion, if you truly want to do this, is to entirely dismantle the whole car on your own, put it on a rotiserrie, have it towed to a shop that does acid dipping and sand blasting and then take it to whomever is painting it for you. This will allow them(the painter) to do their work and not worry about prep./overspray/etc. A real color change is an expensive, time consuming process. I hope I have helped, good luck!

Q: What parts i need besides T-5 transmission to covert into my 1968 ford mustang coupe?


A: you can get a kit to do it... Modern Driveline - 5 speed Transmission Swap - T5 and TREMEC TKO ... Modern DriveLine is about five speed transmission repairs and conversions. We offer complete easy to install T5 conversion kits for early model swaps in Mustangs, ... http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/classic_swaps.htm

Q: Would it be cheaper to strip a 1968 mustang and paint the entire car or only paint the outside?
I have a 1968 ford mustang and was wondering if i should take everything out of the car and only leave the wheels to roll it on, then have everything painted (door jams, doors, interior metal...) or only paint the outside shell of the car. Which would be cheaper and which would be more necessary? Also the price. (not much body work needs to be done)

A: If you are keeping the car the same color, painting only the outside will suffice and cost A LOT less. If you are doing a full color change, I suggest painting the WHOLE car, otherwise it will look cheap. Hope this helps, Good Luck!

Q: 1968 Ford Mustang...Parts and Work Pricing?
My dad and I have recently started restoring a 1968 Ford Mustang and I was wondering about some approximate pricing for the following items: (Assume anything that is 'choice' specific is aimed at middle of the road {but I would appreciate a low-ball and middle price}) -Have the interior redone (upholstery; including carpeting and seating) -Paint job -Brake swap to disc brakes -Anything else that you would fancy mentioning (including things within the engine compartment {has a 302 in it}) Thanks in advance for any help.

A: all depends on what you want to spend.silver pony looks good and try powerblocktv.com for some shows rebuiding great cars trucks 4x4 etc. have fun.take lots of pics....

Q: 1968 ford mustang 8 cylinder vehicle parts / customization ideas?
i was wondering if anyone has a website that have parts for the car also websites that offer customization ideas as well as parts for the interior

A: You can find some ideas in this answer: Paint your car with cool designs, as if it was hot rodded. It should have flames in front of a solid background. Add a hood scoop or turbo, which will bring more power to the engine. Add rims that look like they are made for muscle cars, with oversized tires. For the inside, a racing driver's seat (made by sparco or bride or any brand you can find), gear shift with eyeball design on the shift lever, and upgraded steering wheel. Hope that these are good ideas for customization of your mustang!

Q: 1965-1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, 1964-1966 Plymouth Barracuda, or 1970 Challenger?
Which of these ponies is easier on the wallet in both the maintenance and long term costs? How much is it for one in fairly good condition but still needs cosmetic/interior work? And finally, how common are restoration parts for the cars?

A: You can build a Mustang practically from scratch these days, everything is available for the early models. The early Barracudas aren't very popular, but since they're basically fastback Valiants they would be cheap to buy and own. There seems to be more reproduction parts for the Challenger all the time, but the E body Mopars (70-74 Cuda and challenger) have become so popular lately that even really sorry examples can be expensive to buy. Personally I would choose the Challenger, because I miss my 72 more than I miss my 65 Mustang.