1966 Mustang Coupe Restomod

[GPR]

This is what we are starting with. There is not a lot of rust but since Ford did not prime a lot of the inner structure we will be removing all the sheetmetal do any needed rust repair and epoxy priming. The plans are to install Rod & Custom front and rear suspension, Wilwood brakes, Currie 9", AOD and a 347. The body mods will be fender flares, drip rails removed, cowl vents filled in and maybe a few other things as we go.

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One of the first things we did after bracing the body was to remove the cowl

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The quarter panels were removed

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The roof was also removed and there was only surface rust but in a few years it will get worse if it is not cleaned up now

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[GPR]

I'm sure a lot of you are wondering why do we remove all the sheetmetal. The quarters were replaced at one time and we did not trust the workmanship and once they were removed we found rust in the outer wheelhouse. The roof was removed because Mustangs are known to rust in the inner structure in the front by the top of the A pillar. In this case we were lucky and only had surface rust but over time would became holes. The other area on coupes is the sail panel inner structure and we did find rust. A little rust on the left side but the right side had a few small rust holes starting.

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[tones2SS]

Will be following.
Keep us posted.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

That's a lot of cut and paste work, but I bet will be killer when done

[GPR]

New firewall and cowl was sanded and epoxy primed

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The cowl side panels and A pillars needed to be replaced

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Test fitting

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[GPR]

Ready for epoxy primer

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Two coats of SPI black epoxy primer

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[GPR]

Lower cowl welded in place

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The welds were ground down and epoxy was brushed on

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Upper cowl fit and welded

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Fender apron to cowl extensions welded in place and started to test fit the roof after it was sanded and the back side epoxy primed

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[DBasher]

Looks great Rusty, thanks for the step by step pictures!

Whose sheet metal do you use for all the replacement panels?

[GPR]

Looks great Rusty, thanks for the step by step pictures!

Whose sheet metal do you use for all the replacement panels?

I'm a dealer for Dynacorn.

[GPR]

Brian has done a lot of work since I last posted

The rear frame rails had a little rust and needed to be replaced

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Test fitting the trunk floor and gas tank

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Plug welding the trunk drop offs

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Fitting the rear package tray and sail panels

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The quarter panels were shaped wrong and had to be modified

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Fitting the taillight panel and end caps

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Left outer wheelhouse welded in place

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The right side was to long and had to be modified

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Starting to weld the sail panels

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Rear panel welded in place along with the sail panels

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[OLDFLM]

No fastback conversion on this one Rusty?

[GPR]

No fastback conversion on this one Rusty?

No he has all new interior and a Mustang to Fear one piece headliner for a coupe.

[WSSix]

You guys are moving fast. It's amazing looking compared to what it started out as.

[GPR]

The quarter panels, roof, rear deck panel and taillight panel lined up and welded in place

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[Justin@EntropyRad]

Gotta love fresh sheet metal

[GPR]

The drip rails were removed and welded

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Welds ground

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We still have more work to do inside the car but to stop the surface Brian sanded it down to bare metal

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I sprayed two coats of SPI black epoxy and it is back in the fab shop

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[GPR]

Brian is welding the rear floor and modifying the inner wheelhouse for more tire clearance.

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Rear bulkhead panel welded in place

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Welds ground and interior sanded and ready for SPI epoxy

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[GPR]

We had a major set back. Brian lined up the doors but when he went to line up the fenders and hood he found a major problem. A former employee welded the front end on wrong even though he measured and remeasured before welding. There was very little gap on the left door and a large gap on the right side so the front end had to be cut off. After working on this about two weeks at my expense Brian is satisfied with how it lines up and we should be able to start charging the customer again early next week.

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The replacement outer torque box had to be modified to get it to fit.

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[GPR]

The repair is finished and a little epoxy was brushed on to stop the surface rust on the weld

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Fitting the shock tower panels

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Welding finished just need to start grinding

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[GPR]

After Brian finished the front end repair we sent if out to get the engine compartment and undercarriage sand blasted

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[jarhead]

Nice work!

I really like the drip rail shave :D

Joe

[GPR]

Brian fit and welded the Global West subframe connectors.

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Brian did not like how the torque boxes fit in the rear so he fixed that.

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[WSSix]

That looks much better.

[GPR]

Epoxy primed the engine compartment and undercarriage

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Started the bodywork on the fender aprons

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The extra holes in the firewall were patched and the engine compartment epoxy primed

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I still wasn't happy with the fender aprons and we did a little bodywork on the firewall

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One coat of SPI epoxy primer

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Two coats of SPI Turbo urethane primer

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[Sonar Chief]

I admire your attention to detail ... reminds me of someone I know :rolleyes:

Been following your build ethics and steps for a perfect paint job, keep up the great work!

Michael

[jarhead]

Looks great and gave me some ideas for mine :-)

[GPR]

I never have liked the way Ford just stuck the taillights on the outside of the taillight panel and the owner agreed. He wanted to install 67 taillights but the taillight panel is to small so we are recessing the taillights. He ordered a set of billet bezels from Eddie Motorsports.

The first step was to get the taillights to fit the new taillight panel and trace around it.

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Brian decided to make a new inner bracket out of thicker metal.

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This was his first attempt but it was a little to small so he had to make another one out of an old seat riser.

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Test fitting the taillight

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His new bracket tack welded in place

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The top piece is just to hold it in place and will be trimmed.

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The next step will be to make the filler pieces

[waynieZ]

Nice idea its going to look great.

[GPR]

Brian cut out the other side and test fit the taillights

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[Boss 5.0]

Nice job!! I like that as well, I think the Eddie's bezel's are too chunky looking. Maybe a better work os bulky looking? But with them recessed it takes care of that issue.

Looks great!

[GPR]

Back side welded

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This is how Brian filled in the gaps

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Next he trimmed it and welded it solid

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Brian isn't finished yet but after grinding it will look like something like this.

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[WSSix]

Good idea on recessing the tail lights!

[GPR]

The flares are to small on the early Mustangs so Brian is going to make a little larger flare.

The first thing is to mark where he is going to make his cut and start cutting.

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He left it attached at the bottom and brought it out 1 1/4" at the top.

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Next he made a pattern out of poster board and taped it on.

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Next he transferred the pattern to metal and had to make it in sections to get the shape he wanted and started tacking in place

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He will keep added sections until it is all filled in

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[ADiCarlo]

Fender flares and fat tires. I'm in for the finished product! Great work!


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[GPR]

Brian is tack welding the last piece

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[GPR]

Brian finished the outside of the right quarter panel flare.

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[jarhead]

Cool!

Brian never posts sell tell him we love his work :king:

[waynieZ]

I agree great fab work. I always look forward to seeing what you guys do next.

[GPR]

Round 2. The black line is where Brian will be cutting

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Welds ground

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[Boss 5.0]

Really nice job on the flairs

[syborg tt]

Just read this entire thread. Your teams attention to detail is fantastic. I am really looking forward to seeing this car completed.


Marty-mj
www.garagescene.net www.syborgtwinturbo.com www.2ndcamaro.com

[GPR]

Brian wanted to see how 275 x 18's fit so he borrowed these from another project car

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This is the owners original 255 x 17's that are now to narrow and will be going on my Mustang II restomod under construction.

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[GPR]

Sprayed a little epoxy to keep it from getting any surface rust

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Brian is starting on the other side. Bolted on the stone guard and front valance to keep everything lined up.

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Left side

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Welds ground

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[GPR]

Rod & Custom coilover rear suspension

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Currie 9" with Wilwood brakes

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Test fitting the rear suspension

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[GPR]

The original front fender flare has to be cut out

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The fenders were sanded to bare metal and epoxy primed

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We did a little bodywork on the inside of the fenders and epoxy primed

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[GregWeld]

Got time to flare my Mustang like that? But might want to go even wider....

[GPR]

Got time to flare my Mustang like that? But might want to go even wider....

We could do it but it would be about 6 months before we could get it in the shop.

[OLDFLM]

I'll "store" it for you until Rusty is ready for it my friend! :innocent:

[GPR]

I have the second Rod & Custom rear suspension kit sold on my 1968 Coupe and it fit great. We can get the car real low if we want. The kit has been redesigned and it is a little harder to install and you cannot get it as low as my car.

The upper shock mount now has heim joints because I'm sure not all early Mustangs have the same distance between the frame rails. Tack welded in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN2137_zpskfkmzk3h.jpg

Upper control arm crossmember and rear end brackets tack welded in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN2149_zpsfnjlciqm.jpg

Installing the rear coilover shocks

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Everything was installed according to the directions and this is the lowest it would go.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN2171_zpsb3quy3bu.jpg

After talking to Rod & Custom they said to turn the lower shock mount over

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This is the ride height now with no weight in the car

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[GPR]

With weight in the car I think the ride height will be about right

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Welded the rear valance in place

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Welds ground

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We wanted to do something different for the exhaust. We cut the exhaust outlets from a 1967 valance but had to make it a little larger to fit our tail pipes

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Welds ground

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[WSSix]

So many little touches on this car that will make it look great. I'm glad you're showing them since I don't know Mustangs well enough to pick them out on my own.

[GPR]

Fixing the trunk gap

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The owner wanted a spoiler but did not like how tall it was so we lowered the Mustangs to Fear spoiler and end caps about 1". It will be straight with the top of the quarter

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Spoiler cut and test fitting

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[crestronwizard]

Looking good , Rusty.

[GPR]

The end caps were bolted, bonded and fiberglass mat added to the quarter panel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN2490_zpsp60nlakj.jpg

The spoiler was bonded to the deck lid and fiberglass mat added

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[GPR]

I epoxy primed the body

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Block sanded and a little more bodywork

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One coat of SPI epoxy primer

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Two coats of SPI Turbo primer

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[GPR]

We took the body off the rotisserie and mounted it on a cart so I could finish the taillight panel and rear valance. I block sanded one more time

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Epoxy primed

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We want to test fit everything before paint. Starting installing the Rod & Custom suspension

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Back on the ground

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Getting ready to install the 347 engine and TKO transmission. Those hoses got to go.

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Engine and trans installed

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Ididit steering column with a Billet Specialties wheel

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A few more photos

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[GPR]

Brian has the sheetmetal lined up.

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Test fitting the new Stang-Aholics front valance

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The gas filler will have to be moved down a little because the cap hits the deck lid.

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[Kcrain]

Could you cut a little half moon in the lip of the deck lid to go around the gas cap? Kind of like the cut outs over the tail lights?

[GPR]

Could you cut a little half moon in the lip of the deck lid to go around the gas cap? Kind of like the cut outs over the tail lights?

That is what Brian said but I want to see if we can lower the filler neck first.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking good!

[waynieZ]

It looks nice Rusty.

[GPR]

I have been busy working in the shop and I need to update

I block sanded the fiberglass hood

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN3037_zps2hopvzoa.jpg

Sprayed one coat of SPI black epoxy

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Two Coats of SPI Turbo primer

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Block sanded again

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Two coats of SPI epoxy

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The fiberglass bumper did not fit our car. The center section did not line up with the lower valance and the bumper was to narrow.
I cut the center out of the bumper and had to modify the holes in the taillight panel to get the bumper lowered.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN3129_zpsuautgg5z.jpg

I used Duraglass to attach the brackets to the bumper. Later I added a couple layers of fiberglass to hold them in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN3131_zps0jucjpuo.jpg

This shows you have much I need to add to the left side

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I added fiberglass to the top to hold it in place

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I clamped it to a long piece of angle and added fiberglass on the back side.

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I removed the braces and clamps and finished adding fiberglass to both sides and this is how it looks now. I still have to work on the gaps.

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[WSSix]

Good job, Rusty! Looks a lot better now

[GPR]

I epoxy primed the bumper and test fit

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It still needed a little bodywork

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Epoxy primed again

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[GPR]

This project will be on hold for a little while.

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[GPR]

We are back working on this project. I had to do a little bodywork on the front of the fenders to get them to line up to the new front valance and epoxy primed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN3509_zpsxbkocbyd.jpg

Front valance and rear bumper block sanded and epoxy primed

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Test fitting one more time

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[GPR]

We have been working on this doing a lot of little things to make it look right. The hood did not line up with the headlight buckets so I had to add fiberglass to the end of the hood.

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Brian test fit all the door glass, vent windows, quarter windows, windshield and back glass moldings

This area needed a little work

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I worked on the body lines

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As you can see in this photo the front valance was a little high and the fender had a low spot that needed bodywork

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In the middle of a lot of block sanding and looking for any imperfections

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[kttrucks]

Rusty, This is going to be a great car! Very nice work! You guys always kick out great craftsmanship and this car is certainly no exception! Can't wait to see it finished.
KT

[gofastwclass]

Excellent fabrication work and attention to detail. Thank you for sharing.

[GPR]

The back of the hood was sanded and epoxy primed

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Block sanded the body and epoxy primed

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The trunk was sanded and epoxy primed

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The engine compartment was sanded and epoxy primed

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[GPR]

Test fitting the Stang-Aholics upper and lower grille

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[NLPed]

Fantastic work so far. The owner will be proud for sure.


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[GPR]

I need to get you caught up on the progress we have made. The body is back on the rotisserie getting ready for paint.

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Epoxy primed the fenders and hood

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Sanding the interior getting it ready for Lizard Skin

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Epoxy primed

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Sanded the back of the hood and deck lid, epoxy primed, sprayed 3 coats of Pepper Gray and the next day 3 coats of SPI Universal Clear

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I painted the headlight buckets

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[WSSix]

Nice color. Keep up the good work!

[GPR]

Undercarriage sanded and epoxy primed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Chads%201966%20Coupe/DSCN4259_zpspfdavaxf.jpg

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Doors and fenders epoxy primed wet sanded and painted pepper gray

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[Dave Pratt]

That's just a flat-out beautiful car...great choice in paint it really fits the car!

[GPR]

Final taping before paint

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Epoxy primed

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[1badsc]

wow that car has came a long way really dig the color too keep up the great work you guys have more patience than me lol

[GPR]

After sanding we found a couple of small imperfections I wasn't happy with so I fixed them and epoxy primed again. It will be ready for paint after a little wet sanding with 600.

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[DBasher]

Always impressed with your work, that color is going to look great!

:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Stellar!



I need to send my Mustang to you for some flares! LOL If I could ever grow a big enough set that would allow me to put some wider tires on the old girl....

[clill]

You don't even have a Mustang, just a Avatar.:smiley_smack:

[GregWeld]

You don't even have a Mustang, just a Avatar.:smiley_smack:




Probably rusted clapped out and full of water......

[crestronwizard]

That color looks familiar :). Looking great.

[GPR]

Brian covering the engine compartment the other day getting it ready for pepper gray.

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Yesterday I sprayed 3 coats of ProSpray pepper gray

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[Mikael A]

Now thats really nice!

[GPR]

Today I sprayed a couple of coats of SPI Universal clear. The next step will be to wet sand and lay out the stripes and spray more clear.

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[Sonar Chief]

Looking good! I don't know what's prettier the paint job or the masking job, lol!

[GPR]

Brian started laying out the stripes on the body

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Five coats of clear wet sanded and buffed

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[GregWeld]

Better than sex!




Great job - just WOW!

[GPR]

We finally sprayed the stripes on the body after Brian did a lot of taping

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Three coats of metallic black

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Ready for clear

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Five coats of clear

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[melman109]

Looks Sweet!!! :thumbsup:

[GPR]

I painted the stripes on the rear bumper

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Brian wet sanded the body

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We are going to put it out in the sun for a few days to get all the solvents out.

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[GPR]

The undercarriage was sprayed with Lizard Skin and the next day I sprayed a couple coats of SPI black epoxy

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Brian finished buffing

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[WSSix]

Man, what a finish you guys have laid down. Gorgeous!

[98ssnova]

That looks really good.

[waynieZ]

I love the work you guys do, beautiful!

[GPR]

Brian installed the Rod & Custom front suspension

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He also installed Rod & Custom rear suspension

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[gofastwclass]

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The smile in the reflection says it all, that is a finish to be proud of. Nice job guys. :D

[PonchoJohn]

Wow!! What a great build!

[MSTSFabbed]

Absolutely beautiful Rusty! You and Brian are killing it.

[GPR]

I fabricated the brake lines.

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Almost ready to install the engine

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The 347 engine was started on a test stand with a carburetor to check for any leaks or problems

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Installing the engine

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We still have to install the transmission

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Holley Sniper EFI and JBA headers. The plug wires will be changed to black Ford Racing

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[WSSix]

Gorgeous. I'm really liking the paint choice and the fact that you painted the engine bay the same color.

[GPR]

Brian installed an electric E brake

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AC lines fabricated and installed

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[Ripped]

Liking the routing of the a/c lines and the Estopp bracket

[GPR]

We finished this a few months ago and I forgot to update.

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[Boss 5.0]

The car looks spectacular. Very nice job....

[sls1025]

Spectacular build. My son has a 65 coupe and just read your thread start to end as well.

[GPR]

I heard this rumble go by the house and I was surprised to find out it was Chad with his 66 Mustang. I haven't heard from him since he picked it up and he has driven it over 500 miles and is very happy. He had the windows tinted and the trunk finished.

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[WSSix]

The car turned out great, Rusty. Congrats!

[Goosesdad]

Awesome!!

[GPR]

Chad's Mustang is featured in the December issue of Mustang Times

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[SSLance]

Nice!!