1966 Mustang Coupe Restomod

[rusty428cj]

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





Fitting the shock tower panels



Welding finished just need to start grinding

[rusty428cj]

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

[rusty428cj]

Brian fit and welded the Global West subframe connectors.





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

[rusty428cj]

Epoxy primed the engine compartment and undercarriage





Started the bodywork on the fender aprons





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



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







One coat of SPI epoxy primer





Two coats of SPI Turbo urethane primer

[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.



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



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.



Test fitting the taillight



His new bracket tack welded in place





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





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

[rusty428cj]

Back side welded



This is how Brian filled in the gaps





Next he trimmed it and welded it solid



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

[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.





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



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





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



He will keep added sections until it is all filled in

[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

[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.

[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.