Lots of people have asked what did it all cost so here it is. I did not include the price of the car as you will have to see what you can get a car for in your area. The basic prices for the parts are all the same, convertible, fastback, notchback, etc. These are the actual prices I paid for my parts.

Restoration cost as of 2/9/06

Sheet-metal/Frame work
Item	Cost
Labor	0
2 Seat pan rails	40
2 Shock towers	269
2 front full frame rails	250
2 front aprons (engine aera)	80
2 full floor pans	130
2 Torque boxes	80
2 Inner rocker	180
Battery tray	10
MIG Welding wire	20
Misc. Bolts, rags, cleaners, masking tape, cutting blades , grinder replacements etc.	100
2 Toe boards	60
Paint/undercoating	70
Engine Lift Rental	40
2 front shocks	38
2 front coil springs	65
SUB TOTAL	1432

Other

Other
Item	Cost
Labor	0
Brake master cylinder	20
Front brake lines	35
Headlights	30
Rust Remover	35
Pertronix igintion	65
Mirrors	20
Trunk Mat	20
New really cool steering wheel	90
Welding supplies	40
Dash Pad Cover	90
SUB TOTAL	400

TOTAL = $1842

I still have to buy
Engine and tranny that will run about $2000
Carpet $160
Paint $200

Final estimated total for restoration this year
$4500



So this spring I will have a nice stang but next winter I intend to continue and replace the cowl vents, and maybe the rear frame supports and other stuff I am sure.

Sooooo am I in the red or did would I be ahead if I sold the car?
Here is the NADA used car prices for this car:
Original MSRP: $2,954

		Low Retail		Average Retail		High Retail
Base Price
		$11,550		$19,200		$31,600
TOTAL PRICE		$11,550		$19,200*		$31,600

You be the Judge as to the quality of the car, I have obviously hid nothing. Is it Low retail? They define that as: Mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable "as-is". They Define average as: Could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A "20-footer". High is defined as: Excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. Well the answer is even if it is valued at low retail I am well ahead. Of course this does not take into account the cost of my labor. I have seen estimates on other web sites that put the cost for the work I have done in the $10,000-$20,000 range. If I had to pay for labor and was doing this to make money I would not be a happy man, but I did the labor and I am not doing it for the money so I guess I am a happy man!   Links to other Mustang sites This is what I hope to wind up with when I am done. Email Comments/Questions Custom Search Copyright © 2008 KnowledgeOrb.com. All rights reserved. Reader may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale or in any way exploit any of the content of this site, in whole or in part, without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder.