might buy a 67 stang

[SxRxRr]

Hey all, im a new poster to this side of the automotiveforums realm, and just thought id ask you guys a few questions.

Well first off i am deffinetly thinking about buying this red 67 stang. It has a 302, split bench seats, mag wheels, and some other things. It looks very nice aesthetically, it doesnt have any major dings or scratches, the paint looks "OK", but could use a fresh coat, and i noticed that on the exhaust tips there was some red paint from over-spray, i dont know if this is because one of the previous owners spray painted it, or what..but it doesnt really look like a rattle can job. The interior is extremely nice.

The owner right now doesnt know if it will pass emissions since he has not driven the car in a little while. so i will have him check that out for me.

Some of the questions i have are :

1) What are some problems that i should look for with this car..any problems that seem to plague these vehicles?
2) What are some other good forums to get help on this year mustang?
3) what are some good sites to find performance parts for this year stang?

(PS: the guy is asking 5,500 obo....but with some of the things that i have seen i would offer about 3,500 or so.. too low, high?)

thank you all for your help.

[Tony H]

67 is my favorite year, and also what I own. Its not the origional motor, 302s came out in 68. Its hard to saw without seeing it, but offering 3500 might be good, might wind up paying 4 or 4.5.

1) RUST!!!!! worst area is the cowl, Ford didn't paint inside pour water over the cowl area and check for a wet carpet.
2)I don't know of any forums that specialize in the 67, but Stangnet has a classic section. You'll be able to find help here too.
3)National Parts Depot has some good performance stuff.

[flex339]

check under the car for frame damage and ask about body work thats been done to the car. Being so old most old mustangs have had some body work done. Stand near the front of the car a glare down the side of the body. This helps show waves and imperfections in the body work. A magnet run all a long the car helps to find thick bondo. Put a thin cloth on napkin between the magnet and car. Look for bubbles in the paint. If it's a vinyl top beware. Rust and vinyl tops tend to go hand and hand. National Parts Depot is probably the best source for old mustang parts. Mustang Plus has some nice stuff, but they are over-priced most of the time.