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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Someone came at me with a pretty nice trade for a 68 cougar. Not a xr7 but is pretty well put together. Some features most of ya'll wont like..lol. Has Candy paint, 20in Zeniths with Vogues a few lil engine upgrades, shaved handles with poppers a lil beat. (took me back to 91-92 all over again)

I am still mulling it over. I am on the fence about the trade. But it would be cool for the wife and I to have matching 68 cougs. Every since I sold my root beer brown one I have wanted another one and this one is already candy'd out. Plus if I get this one, the wife can paint hers the fruity color she wanted. But its a hard decision for the cobra.... Plus if I did it, I would have to get AC put into the wifes. She cannot live without AC in her cars.

[ July 15, 2009, 11:33 AM: Message edited by: N8 ]
 

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Posted by 86- 50 (Member # 4723) on :
 
Do it, from the sound of it your a cougar guy, and it sounds like a win win situation, a clean cougar, and you can fix one for the wife(its always better when there involved in your car hobby) The cougars worth more and will probably be worth way more than the cobra in a couple years. Then you'll have an excuse to buy another mustang for you son
 

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Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :
 
He will not sale it to you out right ?
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
He will not sale it to you out right ?

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Well I am thinking I can, but it is complicated. The dude I am dealing with is actually the brother to the guy who owns the coug. He is cutting his bro a special deal to allow him to trade. I think for the common folk he was asking like 7k for the coug. But yea I could buy it. I took a pic of it with my phone I'll see if I can post a pic.
 

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Posted by cummins (Member # 5931) on :
 
I love cougars!!! I had my first one when I was 22 she was 41 and I been hooked ever since. Never mind that hittin them cougars is like thrusting it into an old leather catchers mitt. Instead its how they treat you compared to young ones. The cougars treat you like kings and you get SERVED! I say do it!
 

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Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :
 
If you can afford to keep the cobra and buy the cougnut do it
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
If you can afford to keep the cobra and buy the cougnut do it

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Originally posted by cummins:
I love cougars!!! I had my first one when I was 22 she was 41 and I been hooked ever since. Never mind that hittin them cougars is like thrusting it into an old leather catchers mitt. Instead its how they treat you compared to young ones. The cougars treat you like kings and you get SERVED! I say do it!

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Very well said.... Gotta love them cougars! Lmfao
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Here is a pic of it....nm the small wheel up front, we put that on the to check something. The big wheels were rubbing. The pic does the paint no justice. The paint job is off the hook and is painted the same color inside.

Oh and the Zeniths would be going on the 67 New Yorker, I may opt for 20 in newer wheels for the Coug.



Oh yea and nm the dirt. We are doing some landscaping and I am pulling up rose bushes.

[ July 15, 2009, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]
 

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Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Do it nate. Then get rid of the wheels. If all else fails sell it. It's worth more than a 94 cobra
 

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Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :
 
Ye it is a hard one but like 86-50 stated the cougnut would be worth more fixed up in the long run I personally love both of the cars cobra and cougnut
 

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Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :
 
car is nice so is the color, but ya rims aint for me....but fuck it if u like it do it just think about it first and make sure u wont regret trading the snake.....only cars i'd trade my snake for are a E55 benz AMG or a new 03/04 cobra but sure as hell that wont happen lol
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by SPTVENM:
car is nice so is the color, but ya rims aint for me....but fuck it if u like it do it just think about it first and make sure u wont regret trading the snake.....only cars i'd trade my snake for are a E55 benz AMG or a new 03/04 cobra but sure as hell that wont happen lol

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Originally posted by N8:
Here is a pic of it....nm the small wheel up front, we put that on the to check something. The big wheels were rubbing. The pic does the paint no justice. The paint job is off the hook and is painted the same color inside.

Oh and the Zeniths would be going on the 67 New Yorker, I may opt for 20 in newer wheels for the Coug.



Oh yea and nm the dirt. We are doing some landscaping and I am pulling up rose bushes.

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Do it that thing looks so SEXY just put some nice rims on it
 

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Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
you can get black plates now


Year of Manufacture license plates. This new law expands the “Year of Manufacture” license plate program to authorize the owner of a automobile, motorcycle or trailer that is a 1969 or older model year vehicle, or the owner of a commercial vehicle or pickup truck that is 1972 or older model year, to utilize Year of Manufacture license plates, and would increase the original application fee from $35 to $45. The $10 annual renewal fee, $20 plate retention fee, and $12 plate transfer fee remain the same.

The new law would require the inclusion of two active license plate series into the Year of Manufacture program:

Black background with yellow characters – issued 1963 - 1969;
Blue background with yellow characters – issued 1970 - 1990.
To qualify for use, plate configuration cannot have a current record on DMV files. The year sticker displayed on the plates must coincide with the year model of the vehicle being registered with the exception of 1963 year model vehicles.

Black and gold plates without a year sticker can be used for 1963 vehicles as no validating year stickers were issued in 1963. Plates for 1964 through 1972 must be presented with a sticker that matches the year model of the vehicle the plates will be used on. For example, a 1966 Chevy Nomad Wagon will require that a set of black and yellow plates with a 1966 sticker issued by DMV in that year be presented for use.

Additional information on both laws can be found at www.dmv.ca.gov.

[ July 15, 2009, 12:14 PM: Message edited by: Jdub07 ]
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jdub07:
you can get black plates now

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Just isnt the same though...but yea. Dammit this is a rough decision.
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
Do it! I'd do it in a second, SN95's are dime a dozen and clean old Cougars are rare. A friend of mine has a red 68 Cougar convertible he might sell me super cheap, if it comes up I'll figure out a way to get it for sure. I'd ditch the wheels like you said but I think 20's would make it too donkish, run with some 18's or something along those lines and make a restomod out of it.
 

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Posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT (Member # 8722) on :
 
It also depends on what 20s . Like some 20" bullets would look real nice
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by 427 StRoKeR 94 GT:
It also depends on what 20s . Like some 20" bullets would look real nice

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Yea I am thinking something not so flamboyant. Something kinda race inspired yet big. And maybe wide.
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Do this, but in black.

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/2/large/1968-mercury-cougar-3d-rendering-by-vizualtech_2.jpg
 

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Posted by Tony Montana (Member # 8288) on :
 
Do it and keep the mustard and mayonnaise. I dont know call it what u want but i still think some vogues on some spokes go hard on a coughnut or stang gotta be a 67-68. When im done with my stang ill definitely have a set just to stunt it out. Candy paint peanut butter gold thangs got me shinin for the summer.
 

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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
sick!!

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/2/large/1968-mercury-cougar-3d-rendering-by-vizualtech_4.jpg
 

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Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
N8 make sure that cougar is rust free... You don't want to buy other peoples problems. Look around all the windows, bottom of the fenders and floor boards
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
get the cougar...still in the mustang "family" (kinda). It looks clean in the picture and i bet would look 10x better with some better wheels. I'd do it if I were you
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 

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Originally posted by 87droptop50:
N8 make sure that cougar is rust free... You don't want to buy other peoples problems. Look around all the windows, bottom of the fenders and floor boards

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+1000!
Check for rust( floor pans, inside trunk, rear wheels, check the sub frame) you can bring a magnet and check the rear quarter panels for hella bondo! See if the top has any kind of high spots or rust under the top. Oh and you already know interior parts can be a mofo to get so look it over and see what shape it's in.
 

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Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 
Its all about being happy!!! What ever will make you happy do it!! But stangs do come a dime a dozen so you can always get another 1 anytime but question? If the cougar is worth more, Why would he just trade it for a lower valued car?? Something might be wrong!! Do your homework on the car first!!
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
ill give y ou 3200 for the cobra
 

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Posted by N93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :
 

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Originally posted by N8:
Here is a pic of it....nm the small wheel up front, we put that on the to check something. The big wheels were rubbing. The pic does the paint no justice. The paint job is off the hook and is painted the same color inside.

Oh and the Zeniths would be going on the 67 New Yorker, I may opt for 20 in newer wheels for the Coug.



Oh yea and nm the dirt. We are doing some landscaping and I am pulling up rose bushes.

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If it were me I'd do it looks like it's a great trade. That Cougar looks fu*kin sick I've always wanted one in a sick ass green like lime because when I was about 7 I had a hotwheel car and I loved the way it looked so I bought 2 more

So I say DO IT
 

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Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :
 
I have the same car, Its just sitting no time for it, But its 67 also has real zeniths 14" with vogues original black plates candy green
Owned for years alot of TLC problems but no biggie. Nice car man get it and keep it.
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
If you get it put some real nice 26"s on it and make sure you put 26" emblems on the front quarter panels so we all know the size your rollin'. Just kidding, looks pretty clean from the pics but I hope you don't make a regretful decision
 

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Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :
 
Keep the Cobra!
 

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Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
Wait till you see the felony motorsports coug... that one's next. z's n v'z go clean on a coug, if they're in good shape rollem! I'd get the cougnut.

oh yea and make sure you get in it and yoke suffa. hit a couple donuts for cafords.

[ July 15, 2009, 06:14 PM: Message edited by: 166 Merlot ]
 

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Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 

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Originally posted by cummins:
I love cougars!!! I had my first one when I was 22 she was 41 and I been hooked ever since. Never mind that hittin them cougars is like thrusting it into an old leather catchers mitt. Instead its how they treat you compared to young ones. The cougars treat you like kings and you get SERVED! I say do it!

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LMFAO!!! I like that one haha
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 

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Originally posted by cummins:
I love cougars!!! I had my first one when I was 22 she was 41 and I been hooked ever since. Never mind that hittin them cougars is like thrusting it into an old leather catchers mitt. Instead its how they treat you compared to young ones. The cougars treat you like kings and you get SERVED! I say do it!

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LMFAO!!! I like that one haha

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I bet cummin loves stiflers mom
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by HaulinAss Motorsports:
Keep the Cobra!

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Originally posted by N8:

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Originally posted by HaulinAss Motorsports:
Keep the Cobra!

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Believe it or not I am leaning that way....But I do not know why...lol

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8



 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8

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He came over with some tools, but on some areas you could press it and tell.

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They have special tools to detect rust under paint?

Damn that's crazy. Good thing you took your boy out to check it out. Otherwise you would be one uphappy camper.

Does this mean they painted over rust?
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8

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A lot of times you can spot rust because it will bubble up under the paint...
 

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Posted by scoop510 (Member # 8726) on :
 
DONT DO THE DAM THING N8!!! that COBRA is sick

[ July 15, 2009, 11:58 PM: Message edited by: scoop510 ]
 

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Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 

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DO THE DAM THING N8!!! that coug is sick

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Lol read like four posts above yours then edit
 

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Posted by scoop510 (Member # 8726) on :
 

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Originally posted by scoop510:
DO THE DAM THING N8!!! that coug is sick

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Lol read like four posts above yours then edit

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WATCHU TALKIN BOUT WILLIS
 

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Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 

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Originally posted by scoop510:
DO THE DAM THING N8!!! that coug is sick

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Lol read like four posts above yours then edit

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WATCHU TALKIN BOUT WILLIS

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LMAO


 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8

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He came over with some tools, but on some areas you could press it and tell.

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They have special tools to detect rust under paint?

Damn that's crazy. Good thing you took your boy out to check it out. Otherwise you would be one uphappy camper.

Does this mean they painted over rust?

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8

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He came over with some tools, but on some areas you could press it and tell.

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They have special tools to detect rust under paint?

Damn that's crazy. Good thing you took your boy out to check it out. Otherwise you would be one uphappy camper.

Does this mean they painted over rust?

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I think that is actually what it does, it was some inspector gadget electronic thing that detects rust. I think it is like a sonar thing. Shit I dunno, but he said there was cancer in some areas under the paint and I believe him

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Originally posted by N8:
well cobra stays.....I bought my homie over that does my heavy wrenching and he spotted way too many issues. Car was really nice. But not worth my Cobra. A few things were:\

Burning lots of oil
Very low pressure
Signs of cancer in areas under paint and new top
missing weather stripping (not sure how I missed that).

Plus other misc stuff

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Yo, how can you tell there is rust under the paint? Does the paint start lifting or chipping?

Just asking for future reference.

Spanks N8

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He came over with some tools, but on some areas you could press it and tell.

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They have special tools to detect rust under paint?

Damn that's crazy. Good thing you took your boy out to check it out. Otherwise you would be one uphappy camper.

Does this mean they painted over rust?

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I think that is actually what it does, it was some inspector gadget electronic thing that detects rust. I think it is like a sonar thing. Shit I dunno, but he said there was cancer in some areas under the paint and I believe him

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Good info to know, Thanks!

One day in my life I'll be buying an old school mustang.....one day far far from now
 

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Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
I'm glad you found the problems before making the trade....did they cover up the side marker lights when they painted it? It looks like a 67 from the rear without the side markers...
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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I'm glad you found the problems before making the trade....did they cover up the side marker lights when they painted it? It looks like a 67 from the rear without the side markers...

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Originally posted by BULLITTMAN:
I'm glad you found the problems before making the trade....did they cover up the side marker lights when they painted it? It looks like a 67 from the rear without the side markers...

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Actually they did a fine job of shaving handles, marker lights and antenna hole. And the cancer was not terrible but it was there. Man overall the car was tight. Just not for my Cobra which is in top running shape, new tires, clutch, tune-up...blah blah. Slow as hell, but yea. I wanted to trade if it was a get in and just go type deal. Or if he put cash on top.

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