Ford : Mustang Coupe

1964. 5 Ford Mustang Coupe

It is very hard to find an early Mustang that you can easily restore yourself.  Up for sale is that car. a 1964 1/2 Mustang. This car was produced only a week after the first Mustang was sold. This car is a D code. which is a 289 topped off with a 4bbl carburetor. It doesn't get much better than that from the factory!

This car can be purchased now and restored before summer. Most. if not all. of the remaining items can be completed in your garage! You can customize this car to your liking! This is the perfect project car that can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Now is your chance to own a prime example of one of the early Mustangs that started it all!  

 

I do not have the door tag for the car. but some sleuthing shows the following details:

-The build date is approximately April 23. 1964. The nearest preceeding coupe in the Mustang Production Guide shows a build date of April 23. 1964.

-The car was red when I received it. no signs of any other colors (inside trunk. under dash. inside quarters. cowl area. etc. ) so it is my assumption this is an original red car.

-The car was originally an automatic as the "knockout" for the clutch rod in the firewall is still in place. no nuts for the equilizer bar mount. as well as the car coming with an auto brake pedal assembly.

-The car originally had power steering. as the nuts for the power steering ram bracket are in the frame as well as an Eaton power steering pump assembly in the trunk.

-It was an original drum brake car as the pedal assembly was set up for manual brakes as well as correctly date coded drum brakes on the car.

 

 

Sheetmetal
This is a solid car!   The previous owner did all the rust repair on the car. so I started off with a solid foundation.

3 of the 4 aprons in the engine bay are original with the vin still stamped in them.

The battery apron and radiator support have been changed. The radiator support must be off another 64. 5 as it has the large louvers to cool off the battery of the early generator cars. To the best of my knowledge these are not being reproduced.

 

Paint
The car has been painted a beautiful Red with DuPont base coat and quality clear!

The interior of the car was wire wheeled and coated with POR-15.

Interior of floorpans also undercoated for added protection  

Underside   painted with single stage urethane black.  Undercoating was “freshened” up where needed.  

Engine   bay painted with semi-gloss black urethane    

          

Drivetrain

The car sounds and runs really good!  Check out the video to hear the car running.

The engine in the car was rebuilt when I purchased it. It had never been ran since being rebuilt. It had sat for a number of years. I took it apart and put it back together and freshened up the assembly lube and double checked all the gaskets and replaced them where necessary.

It is an early 5 bolt style 289 with date code 4F19.

The intake is a 1965 4bbl intake. Casting number C5AE-9425-M with a date code of 4K21.

Water pump appeared to be new as it was installed on the rebuilt engine.

The exhaust manifolds were sandblasted and coated with Eastwood's exhaust manifold coating. Exhaust system is a new Thrush dual exhaust with a new H-pipe

New distributor. wires (concourse correct wires). spark plugs. and yellow top coil.

New starter. alternator and Carter fuel pump.

Carburetor is a rebuilt Holly 600cfm with vacuum secondary and electric choke.

Valve covers were sandblasted and painted.

New air filter assembly with gold colored bottom.

New radiator hoses and cap. Radiator is not new but doesn't leak.

I purchased a 5 bolt style bellhousing and spacer plate to adapt to a 1965 C4 transmission (I have not driven the car and my recommendation would be to have the transmission rebuilt).

The car has its driveshaft and original rear end in place

I purchased an "underhood" bolt kit as well as OEM style bolts for the water pump. alternator. oil pan.

New washer pump and bag (remaing parts of kit will be included).

 

Steering and brakes
I will include the Eaton power steering pump with the vehicle. I have what I believe is the correct center link to the vehicle as well as the power steering valve and cylinder.

I recommend replacing the steering and suspension to components to make this car handle really well!  You could even install a rack and pinion steering system if this is going to be a driver!

I have installed a pair of Granada disk brake spindles on the car as I was planning on disk brakes. I will also include the original drum spindles if you are planning on returning this car to original.

The foundation for good brakes is all there.  

The steering box feels smooth and there is an original style steering wheel.

 

Fuel System

I would plan on a new gas tank or fuel cell (for safety).

 

Interior

The interior has been painted semi-gloss back so you can easily pick up where we left off.

The seats need to be recovered with the covers of your choice (black. red. Pony. etc. )

The headliner is new as are the front and rear window seals.

The driver's side front seat was broken beyond repair. I am including the red one (unless I can find a nicer one in the coming days) as it is structurally sound although not the prettiest.

The instrument cluster looks to be in good condition. just a little rust on the fuel gauge. although appears to be very useable. Most of the other interior parts will be replaced with new as they are readily available and reasonably priced (instrument bezel. glove box door. dash pad. etc. ).

 

Exterior
New rubber seals on front and rear windows. New trunk seal.

New windshield and OEM rear glass.  OEM door glass. quarter windows. and vent wings included.

Quarter window regulators are included but door regulators will need to be purchased new (after 50 years of use. most original ones are junk anyway)

New exterior door handles.  I have included both door latches. but you would probably be better off purchasing new as after 50 years of use. they can become unreliable.  

Used front and rear bumpers but all bumper brackets are included  

Used grille emblem but a billet grille panel could be installed if desired.

Good original hood hinges    

 

Wheels

This car deserves new rims and tires.  The existing tires hold air.  Also. I do have a set of 14" steel wheels but they do not clear the Granada spindles. This is one of the easiest ways to change the looks of this car!

 

Electrical
New headlights

I have included the original underdash wiring harness which appears to be in really good condition. I didn't notice any splices or cut wires.

A new headlight harness will be needed. but these are very reasonably priced.

 

Vin
3 original aprons have the vin stamped on them.

I have a clean title in my name.

The door tag is available from Marti. if desired

If you haven't finished one of these cars before. don't worry I have.  I can help you get started off in the right direction for a successful restoration.

Please remember this is a project vehicle.  The car is not driveable as it does not have operational brakes.  It will need to be shipped as such.  All questions regarding the condition of the vehicle will need to be asked before the end of the auction.  I will also accept a bank transfer.  I will not let the car leave until all funds have cleared through my bank.

 

   

 

 

 

 

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