1965 Mustang

Submitted by Cbgimse on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 17:43

I have a 1965 Mustang that is identical to the one in advertisement. It is in rough shape. All the chrome is damaged. The frame needs to be repainted. 

 

Im going to powder coat the frame and fix it up with new offshore parts as the costs to totally restore it wouldn't be worth it. 

 

If anyone needs parts let me know. 

 

 

8 Comments

Submitted by Cbgimse on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 17:51.

Photos

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Submitted by bleedingfingers on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 02:13.

I' m sure there are guys on this site that can sell you the parts you need .

To bad about the chrome on those wheels  usually all that needs is some wd-40 and steel wool  

but they look to far gone in the photos  .

The hubs are probably salvagable  .

What about the rest of the chrome  cranks seatpost sissy bar   handlebars  if that stuff is as bad as the wheels 

you might be better off buying a whole bike from someone .

Submitted by Cbgimse on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 12:01.

The sissy post would need to be rechromed. About the only items that i can reuse is the cranks, seat post, chainring and chain guard. They are cleaning up well enough. 

 

The troxel seat looks okay but is coming apart at one of the seams and has rust staining where the sissybar bolts on. Its terribly uncomfortable as all the padding seems packed out. Okay for show but not practical. 

Submitted by Cbgimse on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 12:27.

I also have a question about the handlebars. They measure 30 inches wide which seems pretty wide. Were they actually that big from the factory or are these from a different bike?

Submitted by nycet3 on Sun, 09/04/2016 - 16:53.

Where are you located?

Submitted by Cbgimse on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 13:17.

Victoria BC Canada

Submitted by ccmusclebikes on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 20:50.

The handle bars sound correct. The 1965 and 1966 Mustangs had wider bars, as did a lot of other manufacturers banana seat bikes prior to the 70s.

 

Submitted by Cbgimse on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 13:14.

Well, i need a replacement set of handlebars that are about 30" wide