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Kennedy
03-28-2009, 07:41 PM
All,

I have enjoyed this site and the wealth of information on it. From reading the forums it really seems that people are on here to help and support each other.

I just picked up a 1965 Mustang Fastback which has always been a dream of mine. The sheet metal is original and while I will need to do some patches, I will not have to replace panels. The car is partially stripped and I am trying to move quickly to do the metal work, strip the underside, engine bay, interior etc and then epoxy prime. The exposed metal worries me.

My debate is do I pay a shop to media blast and prime or buy a compressor, DA, paint gun and DIY. I don't have tons of time to work on the car so I am hoping periodic coats of OSPHO until I can spray the whole car will keep the metal in good shape. I live in Florida and we are heading into the rainy season (humid!!!).

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1E8Okhq77q1lzx2h26LuDw?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0-YlO4sFOD0XN_xDLHwnRQ?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1E8Okhq77q1lzx2h26LuDw?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HhHK7gYFANlddHHzpkbk6w?feat=directlink

I appreciate any input you can offer.

Thanks,
Chris
redzula
03-28-2009, 08:11 PM
looks like a good start.
NOT A TA
03-28-2009, 08:34 PM
Welcome Chris! Nice project you've got there! My 66 is in the same condition (bare metal body parts) in FL so I've gotta get moving on it also.
1971CHEVELLE
03-28-2009, 10:08 PM
Welcome to the site
icebird84
03-28-2009, 10:57 PM
Welcome to the forum
Fesler built
03-28-2009, 10:58 PM
Looks like a fun project, keep the pics coming
kmcanally
03-29-2009, 04:45 AM
Welcome...looking forward to seeing your build.
6'9"Witha69
03-29-2009, 08:57 AM
Welcome to the site. I still have a soft spot for 1st gen Mustangs. My first car was a '66 coupe.
fastback
03-29-2009, 10:24 AM
That looks like a damned good starting point. Have you taken a good look at the cowl? Is it solid?

As to your question, I would send it out to media blast and then put it in a couple good coats of epoxy primer.

For comparison, here's my starting point...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

The only things we were able to save were the dash and the roof. Every thing else is new...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
67SSDan
03-29-2009, 12:09 PM
Welcome to the site! Looks like you've got a good starting point.

As to your debate; if you don't have a lot of time... seems like you've answered your own question. ;) Pay someone else. I'm in the same boat.
Ralph LoGrasso
03-29-2009, 12:21 PM
Welcome to pro-touring.com, Chris. Good luck with your project.
Kennedy
03-29-2009, 02:56 PM
Thanks all. I do feel lucky to have a good starting point.

To answer the question, I need to check out the cowl next. It seems like they are a typical problem area.

We will see about having it media blasted or not. I am going to give myself until 1 Jun. If the car isn't stripped and primed by then, I will pay someone.

Chris
dipren443
03-29-2009, 05:18 PM
Thanks all. I do feel lucky to have a good starting point.

To answer the question, I need to check out the cowl next. It seems like they are a typical problem area.

We will see about having it media blasted or not. I am going to give myself until 1 Jun. If the car isn't stripped and primed by then, I will pay someone.

Chris

Huge!!!

Looks good bro. Definitely a good starting point. Look forward to getting down there and giving you a hand.

Nick
Kennedy
03-30-2009, 05:58 PM
After talking to a shop today, I think I am leaning that way. My schedule for Apr and May just stacked up and I would love to have a clean primed shell.

Chris
BossaNova
03-31-2009, 08:49 AM
Glad to hear that.
You got a good looking car. Take your time and do it right!


After talking to a shop today, I think I am leaning that way. My schedule for Apr and May just stacked up and I would love to have a clean primed shell.

Chris
wicked68
03-31-2009, 10:10 AM
welcome fellow classic fastback owner!

great forum here.

take it and get it media blasted - but only by someone that has good experience with classics - dont try it yourself - its really easy to heat up the sheet and ripple it or actually blow a hole in it.
you will cost yourself more money
hivewax
04-01-2009, 09:31 AM
we need more Mustangs on this forum. nice car... i have one just like it.:1st:
Kennedy
04-01-2009, 06:10 PM
Thanks for all the compliments guys. I will try and keep the ball rolling on this project. After I locate a cart to put the car on, it is going to the media blaster. I also need to let my bank account recover from the purchase.

Hivewax your car looks great! I agree, we need more Mustangs!