Looking to Buy A 1969 MUSTANG Want input.

Hello Correct Craft Fans, I am looking at buying this 1969 Mustang. I don't know much about these boats. So I am wondering what you guys think she might be worth and what problems to look for. I will try and attach photo's. This will be my first Inboard boat. I have only had outboars in the past. Thanks for any advice you have for me.
A newbie! I put like 10 pics but they came out so BIG! And only a few show up? What do you advise?
Thanks,
Brice
Michigan, USA

Brice, you can search the Diaries section and put in a year range search to get an idea. I do not know much about the Mustang but that looks like it is in good shape.
Also search for the forums for buying a used Correct Craft and you will find a list of things to check before buying.

Thats all I got for you... other than good luck.

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the input so far. Looks like all the pics showed up this morning :) p/allen Asked about cracks in the gel coat. I don't see any at all. Does it look original do you think?
I will check out those Diaries you suggested critter.
Thanks,
Brice

Well the speedos are bad ass even if not original. If its an original reverse rotation running engine makes a big deal on price as well as if it is original salvageable gel coat under one of those two tones. It can still be a nice boat if painted for sure but IMHO a boat with original gel has more value. A nice looking boat from what we see though.
-Joe.

Steve, The Mustang with the 318 would have the wood upholstered box. Same one as the Barracuda with the 318. Not too sure about the style on the vinyl though. I think it's been recovered with the fake pleats.

Brice, go for it but if the stringers haven't been worked on since new, then do expect some issues with rot. We'll get you through it if needed!

Steve, we had a 67 Barracuda that had a wood motor box. I've never seen a Mustang in person with a wood box, but have seen them on the site(GaryS) and that one looks like a Correct Craft wood box to me.

Ahhhhh, theres that Yucatan Yellow... man I love that!

btw Pete, why does the 318 fit under a cuda's glass cover?

Pete,
I have the old polyhead/wide 318 in my 66 'cuda SS and it has a 'glass cover....

When we get this figured out ..Ive got another "why" question.

62 wood wrote: Pete, I have the old polyhead/wide 318 in my 66 'cuda SS and it has a 'glass cover.... When we get this figured out ..Ive got another "why" question.

Looks like a exhaust manifold change was made around 1967.

Here's a 66 318 with a fiberglass box.



Here's a 69 318 with the plywood box.



The newer and higher manifolds sure do make the engine wider.

Reid, where are you??

Pete,

The pic of the 66 motor you posted looks kinda familiar, thats because it's the cuda I bought last fall in NC!

My 66 has the poly/wide 318(also called an "A" block).

I bet the 67 is the "new" 318 (or an "LA" block).

62 wood wrote: Pete, The pic of the 66 motor you posted looks kinda familiar, thats because it's the cuda I bought last fall in NC!

Wow! It wasn't intentional but funny how I just happened to pick the picture.

Gary S wrote: Does anyone know why you got a certain motor? Mine came with 3" exhaust also,so some planning had to be done while building.

Gary, I think it was kinda like cars. Each boat had a standard engine, but could be optioned with an upgrade. Heres a price sheet out of the 66 Reference section showing different models with optional motors.

I'm not even sure what year mine is,the info Correct Craft gave me is that it was shipped from the factory in December of 68.Reid seemed to think it's a '69,but CC sent me a copy of the '68 literature so I'll have to get back to them and check. Anyway if you look at the above pic's you'll see the transom has the raised area in the middle of it,the same as Marshall's where as mine is smooth.
Brice,last fall Reid found in the Boat Trader what looked like a real nice one in Minnesota for I think under 4K,so you'll have to look this one over close.

My 70 H/M cuda had the flat top glass box. The identical sister to that boat which is still on the lake had the glass box too. Gary, Is there any indication that your boat has ever had a engine swap? Besides establishing that there was a manifold change making the later 318 version wider, I think this may be another case of "what do we have in the shop to put a boat together today problem"

By the way, both my 70 cuda and it's sister both came in from the factory with the matching seat pads on the flat top box. It's why I went and had the pad made for the Tique. I've gone through our diaries and only find a hand full of the pads. I have a feeling that it was the original intent of designing the flat top into the glass box.

62 wood wrote: Sorry for the "sidetrack" in your post Brice. (That seems to happen a lot around here.) Have you looked anymore at the Mustang?

Wow!!! Did you guys ever!
wa wa wa
I plan on looking at her again Saturday (Today) I was thinking of checking things like engine oil pressure and compression. And told by a neighbor to especially check for cracks on manifolds which he says are like $500 to replace. Hmmm...
I am thinking of stuff like that to make sure it is a viable engine. Not wether it has a wood or fiberglass box lol! U guys crack me up! :) You all must be retired to have time for those discussions! lol!

Ok Now on to some of my more "practical" questions:
?'s #1- How do I check the stringers? I guess look from around motor cover area?
The guy is asking under 4k so I guess that is good . :)

#2- Pardon my ignorance but why does it have 2 speedometers? I am guessing for accuracy when skiing?

#3 - Why is there a clear glass window in the stern top right above the fuel sending unit? Was there a guage in there at one time I am guessing.

#4- It says to run leaded fuel on the motor. Should that be a concern when fueling her up?

#5- The drive shaft is disconnected. Guess for storage?

#6 - She has brass prop and rudder. Was that common? I bet those will look gouragous when polished up. Any tips on polishing them? They are brown right now. Will get some more pics for you today.

Ok Thanks so much for the input and laughs!
Have a grea day!
Brice