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Alright, so I have come across an immaculant 66' mustang with a 289 sitting on my grandfather's property. I am planning on doing some engine work for him, and in return he said he would give it to me. This is truly a barnyard special, so I wanted to see what you guys thought. Any suggestions on what I should do after I've got it would be great too!

[heavy metal]

A big congrats to you!

[andrewmp6]

If its still got the door tag decode it here Classic Mustang Dataplate Decoder if its sat a long time you need to change all the fluids the gas and the fuel filter.Clean and or rebuild the carb.Also check the wiring on the car the brakes etc etc good luck post some pictures when you can.

[Mustangman66]

I want pictures! I need them now! What color? Interior? Give us the details man! Congratulations to you!

[Cobra6]

I found my '65 after it had been in a barn for 23 years.
I had to replace all the weatherstripping - the windshield leaked, and I had to pull the front and back glass and replace the gaskets.

Like Andrew said, The carb will be a casualty. After I rebuilt the engine, I had exhaust fumes coming in through the trunk where that gasket was dried and cracked.

If there has not been anything done to the fuel system, you may want to replace the gas tank and the fue line for starters. Make sure some critter has not chewed the wiring harness anywhere.

Good Luck!
We need some pics!

[1mach1]

Congrats! Coupe, vert, fastback? Post some pics soon!!

[rpmcarter]

Congrats Dude!......but tell me HOW do you just "RUN ACROSS" a classic that you didn't know existed at your own grandfathers????? HECK I gotta go to grandads!!!!! LOL

WHAR's them pic's????

[quikmcw]

Congrads!!! Let's see some pictures!