Average Joe Restoration

1. Selection and Planning

• Selecting and Purchasing a Classic Mustang

  Great tips for anyone considering purchasing a classic Mustang

  What is it that the seller has to offer?

  Determining what it is that you have or that you plan on purchasing isn’t too difficult, you just need a little knowledge. If you do not know a lot about the early Ford Mustang and the options available on the various models then you will want to pick up a “Pocket Size Data Plate Decoder”; this decoder book is nice to have along when you are out looking at any 1965-1973 Mustangs.

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• Preparing Your Work Space

  Before you get over ambitious and start tearing apart your Mustang you should evaluate your workspace. You are going to need some room to work on your classic Mustang.

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• Inventory and Condition Inspection

   Now that you have selected the Mustang to be restored and set up your workshop you need to start planning. Planning begins with building an inventory of parts that you can purchase new, then inspecting you Mustang to determine which parts will be replaced with new parts, which parts will be purchased used and which parts you will restore. Preparing an inventory worksheet will help keep you organized and provide a rough estimate of you budget requirements.

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