zeitgeist57 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/720336747/overview/ I've been emailing back-and-forth over the last day on this Mustang, as I'm looking for a whole donor car to swap the 5.0L/T5/EFI, etc... into my '95 BMW E36. The rear frame rails are totally rusted out, which the owner said is why the price is so cheap. He's sent me additional pics and the car is in very good shape otherwise. What do Mustang hoods, trunklids, doors, Pony wheels, etc go for on the used market? The car is located in Northern NJ so it would be a weekend trip just to grab it. I'm not shy of sharing the source, as I want to consider values before going through with this, or I'm not going to bother at all. Thanks, CR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I considered the same thing, but time is money. It's not really worth the few bucks you will make, not to mention all the extra labor and dealing with mouth breathers trying to offer you pocket link for parts. Just source a good deal on the motor and trans, and save yourself the headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 The red interior is pretty much worthless. Doors, hood, trunk as long as they are rust free worth maybe $500 total. Bumpers and ground effects, couple hundred. Top, top motor, quarter window motors, worth a few hundred. You might able to part it out and what you make would cover cost of the car and travel expense, giving you a free motor and trans. Might be worth it, but consider your time dismantling everythjng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1988 isn't MAF engine I don't think? Unless it was ever a Cali based car. Its been a long time since I had my '90, but I remember something about that being a pain....could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 You are right, 88 is a speed density car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I still think v8 swapping a rare, clean, e36 vert is a mcsteak. Even if the car isn't worth much money. Does the donor have to be OBD I? I see plenty of deals like this for explorer 5.0s: https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/d/2000-ford-50/6415612709.html $300 for a runner is pretty cheap - even if you still need to buy a computer and transmission. plus there are SN95 donors: https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/d/1996-ford-mustang-50-v8-motor/6406501438.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thanks to everyone’s suggestions. Yes, I think I’ll pass on this and piece together the parts I need over time. Kinda sad to realize I don’t have time for these sorts of serendipitous trips for vehicles and parts, but with my luck I’d put more into a donor car than I would just sourcing parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Clay, if you change your mind, I'd prolly take a bunch of those interior parts for mine depending on their condition. Got anymore pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just hit up the guy on Cars.com His name is Jesus, and while he isn’t the Son of God he does respond to text messages! He only gave me one other pic. Text me and I can send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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