Build a Mustang for Father's Day

This weekend in the US is Father's Day where American children are supposed to celebrate their fathers. FordFordUnited States of America, 1903 > present92 models
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is prmoting the idea that fathers and sons work together to build a classic MustangFord Mustang Gen.1United States of America, 1964 > 197337 versions
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from scratch, using all Ford parts of course. 

Ford now offers 95% of the parts necessary to build a 1964.5 to 1967 from scratch including the bare metal frame. It predicts that a father and son team could build the car in about two years if they are working on nights and weekends. So if they start this weekend for Father's Day, they should be able to present it on the Mustang's 50th anniversary on April 17, 2014.

Ford offers its restoration parts through Ford Restoration. It offers the bodies necessary to build a Mustang coupe from 1965 to 1970 and the 1965 and 1967 convertible bodies. The cars use modern production techniques and automotive-grade steel. If buyers have a frame already, Ford offers fenders, bumpers, door skins and other body parts for restoration.

After you have the body, maybe you want a car that performs better than the original Mustang. For that, buyers can visit Ford Racing and buy more powerful engines, modern suspensions and more.

“The costs add up quickly when you are cutting out and replacing damaged body panels. It may be more cost effective to start with a complete new body and use the engine, transmission, suspension and major trim from a donor car,” said Dennis Mondrach, Ford Restoration Parts licensing manager.

Ford says a reasonable budget for a complete car to $30,000 to $50,000, but it could be less depending on what a team want to do with the car. A completely original show car will cost significantly more than a weekend fun car.