1965 Fastback Mustang Project

[rusty428cj]

Brian has to make or patch the inner structure since it is not available.







Next epoxy before making another patch

[Speedy911]

A lot of hard work going into that car. Its coming along great.

[irregal83]

Amazing fabrication.. two thumbs up!! good to see such an awesome car being saved from the scrapyard.

[rusty428cj]

Since you cannot get this Brian had to patch the original

[rusty428cj]

Brian is replacing part of the left outer rocker



This is what was inside



He also cut a hole in the front so it could be cleaned out and epoxy primed

[85coupe50]

Great progress...

[rusty428cj]

Brian replaced the left rocker



Starting to repair the left quarter panel inner structure

[preston]

Does he prime (weld thru primer ?) the inside surfaces of the metal before welding ? Is any other rust prep done other than to paint with a primer ? As a home builder I usually just rattle can primer on bare metal, and need to start trying some weld thru primer for spaces that I can't reach. Just wondering how the pros do it differently.

[racedaddy]

Man that work is superb

[rusty428cj]

Does he prime (weld thru primer ?) the inside surfaces of the metal before welding ? Is any other rust prep done other than to paint with a primer ? As a home builder I usually just rattle can primer on bare metal, and need to start trying some weld thru primer for spaces that I can't reach. Just wondering how the pros do it differently.

We use SPI epoxy primer

[rusty428cj]

More rust repair

[ATOMonkey]

Is there going to be any original metal left on the car?

[dipren443]

The trans tunnel was good :P I will say this, when Chris first picked up the car, it didn't look that bad... I began to wonder when we were ripping the window trim off. I think I have a new nickname for the poor thing, Skeletor. Or Robostang maybe. :-)

[rusty428cj]

Test fitting the sheetmetal before welding in the rear package tray panel









Rear panel is welded





Marking the area that needs to be cut out for the Graverobber wheel wells

[dipren443]

Looks great Rusty, can't wait to see all of the tail welded in.

[Kennedy]

Getting really excited about the car. She will be a nice clean shell soon (with a few tweeks). Great work Rusty and Brian.

ATO: Not a ton of the original car is left. Trans tunnel, firewall, front clip, trunk and backseat floor, frame rails. I think they can salvage the roof skin.

[MrQuick]

rusty? Graverobber wheel wells? is that a descrition or a brand. LOL




great job, metal work galore.

[rusty428cj]

rusty? Graverobber wheel wells? is that a descrition or a brand. LOL


great job, metal work galore.

Goodmark makes them for Graverobber.

[rusty428cj]

The frame rail was notched and epoxy primed inside





Patch welded in place





Ready to install the right inner tub



Tack welded in place

[rusty428cj]

The outer wheelhouse did not match the inner. We had this same problem on the 65 coupe and the outer wheelhouse was from a different vendor. Brian cut it in two than test fit the front





He cut the rear section than welded it together



After taking the B pillar apart we found it was beyond repair.



They only make them for a coupe so he had to make a patch