SPI Viper Red 1965 Mustang painted 9 years ago

[GPR]

We are going to be changing the front nose and getting rid of the large spoiler

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3260_zps9mwyf8uh.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3258_zpsmsklrll8.jpg

We will also modify the rear bumper to get a better fit and paint body color.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3263_zpsbuj04fhs.jpg

[waynieZ]

It still looks great.

[GPR]

This is the first test fit of the customer supplied Stangaholics front apron. I had to do a lot of fiberglass grinding to clear the electric fan. It still needs to go down on the right side and up on the drivers side.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3284_zps9dndivx1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3288_zpsf5evz1nb.jpg

[GPR]

To get the front end to line up better Brian had to adjust the fenders.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3291_zpsvmxmzkjm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3300_zps6ghoottn.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3303_zpsvj8japo3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3306_zpsbxlna3ux.jpg

I had to add a little filler to match the fenders

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3313_zpszigbqbmp.jpg

Epoxy primed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3318_zpswbszwjiz.jpg

[GPR]

Brian cut the ends off the bumper and lined up the center

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3286_zpspdbbxaac.jpg

Since the bumper was narrow we had an old bumper that he cut out a section and welded to the back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3293_zpsxjhb0eya.jpg

Reshaping the end

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3296_zpsaoahl39g.jpg

Now he can screw it together to test fit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3298_zpsymq6et4p.jpg

After a lot of welding and grinding

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3308_zpsl28qywld.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3328_zpsxox8ydww.jpg

Epoxy primed. Next week I will do a little bodywork

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3331_zps1zw6txx9.jpg

[GPR]

Test fitting the bumper after a little bodywork

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3344_zpsntdnuntn.jpg

Epoxy primed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3360_zpsrvwfvalv.jpg

[Centerforce]

The bumper came out looking flawless! What else do you have planned besides the front end changes?

[GPR]

The bumper came out looking flawless! What else do you have planned besides the front end changes?

That's all we are doing and it goes back to the owner.

[GPR]

I added a couple of L brackets that will bolt to the radiator support

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3390_zpsgy5wsuju.jpg

SPI white epoxy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3420_zpsy8xgfvps.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3421_zpsnusuot6g.jpg

I wet sanded lightly with 600 and sprayed 3 coats of SPI Viper Red yesterday and today sprayed SPI Universal clear

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3431_zps20yivuxs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/DSCN3434_zpsdrhpooqa.jpg

[WSSix]

I like the changes. Makes for a more complete and smooth appearance.

[preston]

The tucking is nice but I do prefer a chrome bumper on these cars. Owner's choice though, and defnitely cheaper than rechroming ! My local chromer starts at $850 for a bumper.

[GPR]

Getting closer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/front%20end_zps4l3wk4ef.jpg

[SBDave]

Looks great! I don't comment on your builds often but I love the work you guys do and appreciate the effort you put into documenting and sharing it, thank you!

Dave

[GPR]

The owner is waiting for the Stang-aholics upper grille and surround to come in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/front%20end%202_zpsrjaemeag.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/front%20end%201_zpsrsau6lcf.jpg

[FaBrycation]

Good looking car. The new bumpers look way better

[GPR]

A few more photos of the front end

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/IMG_20160713_104600684_zpsa0q9fqfx.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/IMG_20160713_104605909_zpsp3qmwevl.jpg

Finished the rear bumper

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/rear%20bumper_zpsvssevllm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/IMG_20160713_101739654_zpsaulunlfp.jpg

[GPR]

Paul picked up the car Saturday and fit the new grille when he got home. He is still waiting for the black surround.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/going%20home_zpsxp9w4tz8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/Pauls%20front%20end%202_zpsxfjytf9s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/rusty428cj/Paul%201965%20fastback/Pauls%20front%20end%201_zpsg7efqkes.jpg

[WSSix]

Came out looking nice. Good job guys!