Guest jpurdy2003 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 I am currently entertaining the idea of buying a 1979 Mustang with a 302 in it. My questions to you are: 1. When I go to look at this car, what are things that I should check the condition of that are specific to this car? 2. What are the most common mechanical issues on these cars? 3. Assuming it's original, what are the stock HP/torque specs on this car, and MPG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 1. RUST. And lots of it. Look under each door, where the door skin mates to the frame on the very bottom. Look at the edges of the trunk lid or hatch, esp underneath where it sits on top of the tail lights. Look on the rocker pannels all the way down the car. Those are the biggest rust spots. 2. Rear main seal leak. Look ALL over the underside of the motor for oil. Don't be alarmed if there is a few drops, they all do it. But if there is a LOT of coating or significant puddle under the car, that's bad. 3. You have the weakest 302 Ford ever made. IIRC it's something like 145HP and 175TQ but someone who knows for sure can chime in. It's carbed which sucks donkey balls. MPG? If you have to ask, don't buy the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 check the drivers seat mounts on the floor pan. The seat has a ten. to break the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacecaptan Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 check where the control arms mount to the torque boxes in the rear. alot of modified stangs do alot of damage to the torque boxes and rust would contribute to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 If it is a hatchback check the hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 The rear bumper had a flaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 yeah should jsut not by the car. one of the worst production mustangs ever built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicktcfcsb Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Not the worst platform ever? I mean its according to what hes going to do to it, its its got a hot motor and all upgraded stuff it could be really sweet, I have seen some killer 79s I would love a Pace car like you wouldnt believe even though its not fast its just a car I really like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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