1966 Mustang Coupe Restomod

[rusty428cj]

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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[dontlifttoshift]

If the unprimed inner structure made it 50 years, what will happen in the next few? Was the roof rotted so you were removing it anyways? Serious questions.

[xsboost90]

wow looks like my car- guess i need to post my project

[rusty428cj]

If the unprimed inner structure made it 50 years, what will happen in the next few? Was the roof rotted so you were removing it anyways? Serious questions.

We did not see any rust but we did find rust as you will see once we start the repair.

[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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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[Crestronwizard]

Hey Rusty! Good to see another Coupe project :). How have you been?

[rusty428cj]

Hey Rusty! Good to see another Coupe project :). How have you been?

We have been very busy and it is hard to find time to work on my projects.

[rusty428cj]

Ready for epoxy primer

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Two coats of SPI black epoxy primer

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[rusty428cj]

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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[dontlifttoshift]

Nice! Will there ever be a source for new coupe roof skins?

[rusty428cj]

Nice! Will there ever be a source for new coupe roof skins?

That is a new Dynacorn roof and NPD has one but it does not have the side panels

[dontlifttoshift]

Well shoot, Is that new? I had looked a while back and there wasn't anything readily available, glad it is now!

How does it fit?

[rusty428cj]

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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[andrewb70]

Man....what a labor of love.

Andrew

[rusty428cj]

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

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[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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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[wfo guy]

^^^ I hate it when that happens!

[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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

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[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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

[Motown 454]

I love seeing the work you guys do on these projects. Nice job.

[chunger]

So, you frenched the tail lights?

I assume there will be a box completed on the inside, otherwise wouldn't it let water in?

[rusty428cj]

Brian cut out the other side and test fit the taillights

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[rusty428cj]

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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[Z06killinSBF]

Totally awesome work, I too thought of frenching my tail lights in instead of the Camaro lights I have now.

[RaceFace]

Wow, nice work!! Keep the pics comin'!! Tail lights look great!!

[rusty428cj]

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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[cbpldc]

Those subtle touches are really bringing that design into a modern era. Very cool and it will look nice when finished.

Chris

[Fahrenschnell]

Wow. Amazing work.

[rusty428cj]

Brian is tack welding the last piece

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[xj220]

Love the fender flares. Although paint and body is down the road, I'm debating doing that or not. I just want a little more room and to get a more tucked look with the wheels. Can't wait to see what comes next!

[rusty428cj]

Brian finished the outside of the right quarter panel flare.

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[Bossed]

I'd love to learn welding tips from Brian. He makes it look so effortless, just top notch.

On a side note, is that a Vega I see hiding in the background ?

[JayinMI]

On a side note, is that a Vega I see hiding in the background ?

I was scrolling through the flare pics, and then stopped and went back when I saw that too. lol

Jay

[rusty428cj]

I'd love to learn welding tips from Brian. He makes it look so effortless, just top notch.

On a side note, is that a Vega I see hiding in the background ?

Yes it is we started the project at Brian's house and moved it to the shop to finish the bodywork and paint. It belongs to my next door neighbor at the shop.

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[Crestronwizard]

What size rear tire are you going to run?

[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

What size rear tire are you going to run?

Probably 275 17 on the rear

[cbpldc]

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.


Tell me more about this Mustang II. Perhaps its own thread. :)

Chris

[rhurley]

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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Are you going to be running a stock width rear end?? Whats the offset on the wheels. Very motivating thread!!!!

[rusty428cj]

Are you going to be running a stock width rear end?? Whats the offset on the wheels. Very motivating thread!!!!

The rear will be stock width. We are going with Rod & Custom coilover rear suspension. We need to get it installed and we can measure for the offset.

[rusty428cj]

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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[Mach1_Ron]

The rear will be stock width. We are going with Rod & Custom coilover rear suspension. We need to get it installed and we can measure for the offset.

Can't wait to see those pics. I run that suspension on the Mach1, still getting it dialed in. Love it so far.

[langleylad]

Your man sure knows what he's doing ! nice

[rusty428cj]

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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[rusty428cj]

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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[70vertstang]

Nice work!!

[xj220]

I never was really interested in putting flares on my car, but I've been changing over the last couple of months. I must say, those look exactly the way I'd do them if I do them. Can't wait to see them painted up on the finished car. How wide do you think you can go on the front?

[Crestronwizard]

Looking good. I sprayed bedliner on the inside of my fenders.

[rusty428cj]

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

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

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Installing the rear coilover shocks

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

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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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[rusty428cj]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/DSCN2208_zpshkvyb3li-1.jpg

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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[rusty428cj]

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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[cbpldc]

Oh that lower spoiler will look really cool! Subtle touches all the way around will make this car look it should have come this way from the factory. Well done!

Chris

[rusty428cj]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/12/DSCN2490_zpsp60nlakj-1.jpg

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

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[Bossed]

Rusty, looks fantastic, keep the updates coming.

[xsboost90]

and i thought i was unique in pondering sinking the taillights into the rear panel....should look cool
i once thought of putting some 69 firebird tails in my car- then chip foose did it...i should really work faster.

[funbnme]

This thread is making me think twice about limiting my project search to a fastback. Great looking mods you're doing.

[rusty428cj]

I epoxy primed the body

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/DSCN2602_zpssw0wl89n-1.jpg

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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[rusty428cj]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/DSCN2892_zps5oes1rxm-1.jpg

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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[wfo guy]

Removing shock towers sure makes life easier.

[rusty428cj]

Brian has the sheetmetal lined up.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/DSCN2962_zpsiofmu7u7-1.jpg

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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[Crestronwizard]

Nice progress.

[rusty428cj]

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

I block sanded the fiberglass hood

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/DSCN3037_zps2hopvzoa-1.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.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/DSCN3129_zpsuautgg5z-1.jpg

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

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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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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/DSCN3156_zpsrxzjgan5-1.jpg

[rusty428cj]

I epoxy primed the bumper and test fit

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/DSCN3170_zpspzqxcngx-1.jpg

It still needed a little bodywork

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Epoxy primed again

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/DSCN3203_zpstg5ie8wa-1.jpg

[rusty428cj]

This project will be on hold for a little while.

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[rusty428cj]

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.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/08/DSCN3509_zpsxbkocbyd-1.jpg

Front valance and rear bumper block sanded and epoxy primed

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Test fitting one more time

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[gswartz]

Nice custom touches. Those fender flairs are some of the best I have seen on a 64-66 mustang!

[rusty428cj]

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.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/DSCN3461_zpsgtyfqfon-1.jpg

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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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/DSCN3792_zpsgpi9lwis-1.jpg

[rusty428cj]

The back of the hood was sanded and epoxy primed

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/DSCN3876_zpsb7zckufo-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/DSCN3885_zpsqsbj8had-1.jpg

Block sanded the body and epoxy primed

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/DSCN3898_zpsguskonn0-1.jpg

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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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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/DSCN3941_zpsphpnjjhw-1.jpg

[rusty428cj]

Test fitting the Stang-Aholics upper and lower grille

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[rusty428cj]

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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[wfo guy]

Very good. :)

[rusty428cj]

Undercarriage sanded and epoxy primed

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Doors and fenders epoxy primed wet sanded and painted pepper gray

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[rusty428cj]

Final taping before paint

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Epoxy primed

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[HotRod47]

Love this project. Coming out very nice!

[wfo guy]

I can only imagine how nice it is to have a rotisserie to paint with. I'm surprised that someone hasn't made an electric drive for one so you could rotate to get everything to it's best possible angle to paint. Car is looking good.

[rusty428cj]

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.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/02/20170204_141517_resized_zpskghagsde-1.jpg

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[rusty428cj]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/02/DSCN4539_zpszvsuaotu-1.jpg

Yesterday I sprayed 3 coats of ProSpray pepper gray

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[jfreakofkorn]

interesting colour

[rusty428cj]

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.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/02/20170211_154211_resized_zpsaqkesigv-1.jpg

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[Wldtang]

What color stripes?

[wyattroa]

I am loving that color paint!

[rusty428cj]

What color stripes?

Black metallic

[rusty428cj]

Brian started laying out the stripes on the body

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/4612_zpsyckt2bcf-1.jpg

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Five coats of clear wet sanded and buffed

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[wfo guy]

That looks great. What's the story on the red, white and blue fastback?

[rusty428cj]

That looks great. What's the story on the red, white and blue fastback?

I raced it in SS/GA back in the 70's and set the NHRA record in 1971 and 1974. Won class at Pomona in 1972. Quit racing it after the 1974 season. Restored it close to the way it was raced in the 70's in 2005. At this time the engine is out being rebuilt to race in Stock.

[MSTSFabbed]

Hey Rusty,

I always enjoy following you builds. I've learned a ton from watching you and Brian work.

Can you help me understand your spray up order? Is there a benefit to spraying clear over the initial base, then stripes, then more clear? I've been working towards paint with a boss style hood/fender stripe and in my head base, stripe, then bury in clear made sense.

Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[rusty428cj]

Hey Rusty,

I always enjoy following you builds. I've learned a ton from watching you and Brian work.

Can you help me understand your spray up order? Is there a benefit to spraying clear over the initial base, then stripes, then more clear? I've been working towards paint with a boss style hood/fender stripe and in my head base, stripe, then bury in clear made sense.

Thanks! Keep up the good work!

When you remove the tape there is residue that needs to be cleaned but the big thing is Brian wants everything perfect and that requires a lot of measuring and pencil marks that need to be scuffed before you can clear. If you don't care that the stripes aren't 2" wide and have a 2" gap everywhere you might be able to get by without the clear over the base.

[MSTSFabbed]

When you remove the tape there is residue that needs to be cleaned but the big thing is Brian wants everything perfect and that requires a lot of measuring and pencil marks that need to be scuffed before you can clear. If you don't care that the stripes aren't 2" wide and have a 2" gap everywhere you might be able to get by without the clear over the base.

Oh ok, I can see that! Good points to consider, thank you.

Brian did a fantastic job, it looks incredible!

[rusty428cj]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/4669_zpsjpycjdt9-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/4672_zps7lxq81rj-1.jpg

Three coats of metallic black

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Ready for clear

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/4675_zpse7w6ag17-1.jpg

Five coats of clear

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[craigF]

Love your builds.
Gives me inspiration after frustration. If only i had half of the skills of you guys.
Looks great

[craigF]

Where are your parts sourced from. The parts we get in Australia are always bad. It's not a case of will this part fit it's always, I wonder how much i will have to reshape this part!!

[rusty428cj]

Where are your parts sourced from. The parts we get in Australia are always bad. It's not a case of will this part fit it's always, I wonder how much i will have to reshape this part!!

Dynacorn but they still usually need work to get the gaps right.

[Bossed]

Rusty, the paint job looks amazing !! You fellas never cease to impress, thanks for sharing.

[rusty428cj]

I painted the stripes on the rear bumper

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/4689_zpsyrsm1ihc-1.jpg

Brian wet sanded the body

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/4693_zpsfz0skhuj-1.jpg

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/4694_zpsulpqd8hl-1.jpg

[Z06killinSBF]

Looks great, Is it weird that I'm impressed with how tight you got the plastic sheets? haha

[rusty428cj]

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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[wfo guy]

Very nice! :)

[rusty428cj]

Brian installed the Rod & Custom front suspension

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He also installed Rod & Custom rear suspension

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[wfo guy]

Just lovely. :)

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

The car is looking really good.

[Bossed]

You fellas sure do top shelf work !!

[craigF]

Hi Rusty, love yours and Brian’s work in fact one of your builds inspired me to remove the roof on my 67 coupe to check for rust. Glad I did.
It’s about time to refill the sail panel joint and I was wondering if you guys re lead them or just use filler?
Filler has come a long way since 1967 and obviously easier to use.
Craig.

[rusty428cj]

Hi Rusty, love yours and Brian’s work in fact one of your builds inspired me to remove the roof on my 67 coupe to check for rust. Glad I did.
It’s about time to refill the sail panel joint and I was wondering if you guys re lead them or just use filler?
Filler has come a long way since 1967 and obviously easier to use.
Craig.

I'm glad I could help. Brian welds a patch panel over the joint so we don't have to use as much filler.

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[rusty428cj]

Dynamat

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Changed the wheels

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Power windows

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Painted the bumper and lined up

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Test fitting the battery and radiator

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Test fitting the Mustang to Fear console

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Amp mounted under the package tray

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We could not find a power brake booster that would clear the hydraulic clutch master cylinder so we went with the Hydratech Braking System.

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We still could not get the hydraulic clutch master cylinder to clear but found one from Modern Drive line that clears. Talked to Hydratech and they said have never had a problem but there was no way it would clear on our car. Looked at a couple of other 65 - 66 Mustangs in the shop and found that the aftermarket firewall on our project was not the same as the original one and that was our problem.

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It's a tight fit but clears

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[Motown 454]

Wow nice wok guys.

[wfo guy]

Every change may have a surprise. :) Looking good, guys.

[Bossed]

Car is going to look amazing when finished. Great job !!

[Crestronwizard]

Great progress!

[rusty428cj]

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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[andrewb70]

I like the red plug wires. It's always nice to have a pop of color in the engine bay. If you make everything just shades of black, white, gray, and shiny, it becomes monotone and a little boring.

Andrew

[HotRod47]

The car is looking really good!!

[wfo guy]

Is this your 1st sniper install? I'm curious if there's any reasons to buy that versus the Fitech. Cars looking real nice.

[rusty428cj]

Is this your 1st sniper install? I'm curious if there's any reasons to buy that versus the Fitech. Cars looking real nice.

Yes the owner bought it.

[craigF]

Hi Rusty. Love the work you do.
Hoping you could give me a little advice .
Have replace the quarters on my 67 Coupe and am wondering what to fill the seam with. Do you lead wipe them again as per the original style or use a filler material. If so what’s the best material to use.
Also does Brian fully weld the qtr seam or jus plug it.
Any advice would be a help
Thanks
Craig.

[rusty428cj]

Hi Rusty. Love the work you do.
Hoping you could give me a little advice .
Have replace the quarters on my 67 Coupe and am wondering what to fill the seam with. Do you lead wipe them again as per the original style or use a filler material. If so what’s the best material to use.
Also does Brian fully weld the qtr seam or jus plug it.
Any advice would be a help
Thanks
Craig.

Brian welds a patch over the seam. We use Duraglass first followed with 3m Platinum.

Fully welds only does a small weld at a time and cools with the air hose.

[rusty428cj]

Brian installed an electric E brake

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AC lines fabricated and installed

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[wfo guy]

Very nice. :)

[rusty428cj]

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

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[wfo guy]

Way cool, Rusty. :)

[rusty428cj]

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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[wfo guy]

I hope he lit'em up when he left. :)

[Bullitt67]

Great looking car! Been wanting to do a parking brake like that myself. Are you happy with it?

Also, what's it run to do a carpeted trunk like that? Been meaning to do it for a long time, but other priorities keep bumping it down the list...

[Z06killinSBF]

Great looking car! Been wanting to do a parking brake like that myself. Are you happy with it?

Also, what's it run to do a carpeted trunk like that? Been meaning to do it for a long time, but other priorities keep bumping it down the list...

TMI makes a carpet kit like that for these

[rusty428cj]

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


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