Classic/Antique Car Repair/1967 mustang gt

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Expert: - 9/2/2008


Question
I just purchased a mustang w/o a trany and engine. I know the original engine was a 289. was wondering what it would cost to buy an engine and the trany ( new or rebuilt), and what would be a fair price at that. My step father is a retired mechanic so the labor wont be a problem. thanx jeff

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Jeff, I don't know anything about your car and the probable prices.  He sure helps that you have a mechanic in the family.  He would know more about this than me.  The prices have gone up on the muscle car parts in the past few years.  If you can find a ford car club near you, join it and let them help you.  They will have all the answers.  If not that, find a site on the net for mustangs and ask them.  Your engine and trans are out there.  You just have to find them.  
Sorry I can't help you.
good luck
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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