Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Just bought a car with title for parts, 69 Grande, but now having a hard time parting it out. Pretty much all there but mtr, 3514v. C4, ps, power disc brakes, 8" posi, tilt wheel, deluxe interior-no tach, and ac. Odometer says 16,300. Worth saving or part it out using the tilt on my Mach. Grande has some rust, but floors are shot. All orig glass and panels Would the tilt opt show up on the Marti report? Would changing the odometer increase the Vaule in my Mach sitting at 36,000. Current blue title list mirage unknown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Title states, mileage unknown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 a rusty 69 coupe is pretty much worthless where i live switching speedometers to reduce the mileage on your car to make someone believe it has less miles on it than it really does so you can sell it for more money is not something i would do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 I will be buried in my Mach, mileage would be for appraisal Vaule only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 If you plan to part out the 69 Coupe please pm me I would like to buy some parts from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Mike, pm was denied. Your box full Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 I will be buried in my Mach, mileage would be for appraisal Vaule only mileage is pretty much irrelevant on vintage car appraisals unless it is a documented 20,000 mile car etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 Good info, thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 I am interested in parts if you part it out. Looking for trim (AKA Molding) for the nose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 The question is what is the car worth verses the parts on the car. How fixable is the car and is someone going to buy it? If you want the tilt then grab it, you can always put your fixed Collumn in to sell the car. For that matter any parts you fob from the car can be replaced with your old part to sell the car. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 I agree with bob. The car may be worth more complete. Plus I always hate to see classic stangs go to scrap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 With the cost of paint and body work these days, would be way upside down putting it together and after piecing the 68 together that I built and sold....all the little parts add up quick. Will post parts as they eventually come off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhouse66 22 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 Also interested in parts from this car. Surprised a 351 Grande has an 8" rear....??? I am especially interested in the firewall pad when you get down that far. 1 manley reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 Save it! Once they are gone.....they are gone. Make your decision wise my young Jedi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 I want your lower steering column cover if the tabs are intact. Maybe the A-pillar trim as well. But then again, it never hurts to try to sell it whole. Hate seeing the cars go to scrap. Even a grande is worth saving to someone. I redid my coupe, but I also know I won't ever sell it, so I don't care how much money is in it. I just enjoy playing with it without feeling guilty for not staying pure, which is not how I would feel if I had a Mach 1 or something similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 Where in TX you located? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 Well guys, I'm back on fence, what to do??? I have a buddy coming over this weekend and will get his opinion and go from there. The other will be what the wife has to say about a 3rd car. Rule has been, if another one comes in, one must go. Won't get rid of my Mach and the convertible?? Not ready to let her go just yet, the wife either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 If you are going to sell or part the car then tell the wife that you are not keeping it, you just haven't sold it yet..... Bob 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 I just bought the car last weekend and brought it home, with the thought of parting it out. But after staring at it all week, well you know.......the hard part was done when she said ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 I just bought the car last weekend and brought it home, with the thought of parting it out. But after staring at it all week, well you know.......the hard part was done when she said ok 2 stacierb1 and stephanienl69 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 I just bought the car last weekend and brought it home, with the thought of parting it out. But after staring at it all week, well you know.......the hard part was done when she said ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 15, 2016 If you are going to sell or part the car then tell the wife that you are not keeping it, you just haven't sold it yet..... Bob What he said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted July 16, 2016 I just bought the car last weekend and brought it home, with the thought of parting it out. But after staring at it all week, well you know.......the hard part was done when she said ok Well ya know if she is OK with it then it isn't hurting anything sitting for a little while while you decide. When I got mine it took me about 3 month to decide what to do. Then came the cougar. It sat in the back yard for several months before I traded it for a 70 coupe that instantly became a doner car. It had been hit on the drivers side. the pillar was pushed in about a foot. I did what you are doing with my cougar. I could not make up my mind but I was looking for a roof for my 69 coupe and low and behold opportunity knocked. Replacing a roof is quite the learning experience. And I knew the cougar went to a good home. Coupes are not highly sought after obviously... but they can make great doners for fastbacks. Personally I like the coupes almost as much as the fastbacks. Since I started on mine several years ago the coupes have steadily gone up in value. In my neck of the woods. you cant find a decent coupe for less than 7 Grand. When I say decent I mean needs restoration but looks OK from 100 foot away. Usually the paint is worn and the interior has seen better days but the car is mostly there. Call it a 3 to 4 out of 10. There are no 10's around here. I have seen one 8 to 9 possibly. and maybe 3 fastbacks that were 7's. Most car shows in my area have 65 and 66 coupes. Like I said earlier I hate to see one go to scrap. They are getting harder to find. In the last few years the number of listings for these cars has diminished greatly. Sure you see the fastbacks that are rust buckets going for way too much money but all in all the number of restorable coupes and fastback has dropped off dramatically. Even the really nice finished one are getting more rare. Unless you count the ones that have been listed on eBay every month for the last 5 years. With the same outrageous price. I am sure a lot of us on here would love to get more parts for our builds but not at the cost of sacrificing a restorable stang... Can you post some pictures of it so we can see what you got. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 16, 2016 Here some pics. My buddy's came over tonight and thoughts are, take the majority of all the parts I need to upgrade and complete my Mach, shelve the parts, leave the Grande a roller, sand exterior down to metal and prime it. If time allows, before Mach comes home from paint, start bolt up fenders and doors (which all came with the car) then store it at my buddy's shop. When my Mach is finished, reevaluate all that's needed to restore the Grande, restore it or put the car up for sale. The car cost me 750.00, no motor or tranny. All the seat frames were rusted out and not salvageable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
