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Hey guys, my name is Jeff. I just recently got a 68 cougar in hopes of restoring it. Got a great deal on it but the more i started tearing into it the more it seemed that rust had just really ate this car apart. The uni body would require an intense amount of work to repair properly due to rust.
I currently have it listed to part out because with my initial research it appeared it would cost me way to much to repair all the rust correctly. I would be interested in getting your guys thoughts on whether i should attempt to restore this one or just part it out and find another one and start fresh. i will list the pros and cons of it.
Pro's
starts and drives
electrical all works
interior is in great shape other than having brown front seats and everything else white
new tires (which i could always hold onto for the next one i pick up if i go that route.)
glass all good
bumpers all look nice and straight
Have pretty much all the parts needed to restore it(some needs re chroming)
cons
sub frame rusted pretty bad
needs both rear quarters to be fixed right(was fixed very half assed by previous owner)
hood is starting to rust out on the underside but the top of it is still all solid
needs lots of dings and dents filled
needs new front seats
pretty much needs new floor boards all throughout and in the trunk
needs a radiator
needs all new exhaust
My biggest worry is that i will get into this and find stuff is so rotted that it is just beyond repair, well at least beyond being able to repair it within a reasonable budget.
So what do you guys think, should i try to find one from the south that basically rust free and start with that platform or stick with what i have?
I currently have it listed to part out because with my initial research it appeared it would cost me way to much to repair all the rust correctly. I would be interested in getting your guys thoughts on whether i should attempt to restore this one or just part it out and find another one and start fresh. i will list the pros and cons of it.
Pro's
starts and drives
electrical all works
interior is in great shape other than having brown front seats and everything else white
new tires (which i could always hold onto for the next one i pick up if i go that route.)
glass all good
bumpers all look nice and straight
Have pretty much all the parts needed to restore it(some needs re chroming)
cons
sub frame rusted pretty bad
needs both rear quarters to be fixed right(was fixed very half assed by previous owner)
hood is starting to rust out on the underside but the top of it is still all solid
needs lots of dings and dents filled
needs new front seats
pretty much needs new floor boards all throughout and in the trunk
needs a radiator
needs all new exhaust
My biggest worry is that i will get into this and find stuff is so rotted that it is just beyond repair, well at least beyond being able to repair it within a reasonable budget.
So what do you guys think, should i try to find one from the south that basically rust free and start with that platform or stick with what i have?