1968 Mustang Fastback

[hivewax]

That metal work on the drip rail makes me want to get in the garage right now. I've read some, who shave those off, would reinforce that drip rail area w/a thicker metal strip running along the drip rail. Did you think about this?

[rusty428cj]

That metal work on the drip rail makes me want to get in the garage right now. I've read some, who shave those off, would reinforce that drip rail area w/a thicker metal strip running along the drip rail. Did you think about this?

No I did not and don't see where you would need to after it is welded solid.

[1968joel]

Man you guys do great work i love seeing this one and the coupe come together!! Keep it up!

[Dalamar]

We did away with the drip rails and welded a patch at the body seam area where the factory had lead.

That is a great idea cutting out the lead seam.
I'd like to do the same on my 67.
Also need to cut off the drip rails, they're pretty rusted.

[Restomod]

Great job!! Did you actually remove the flanges from the lead seam or just weld the filler over them??

[rusty428cj]

Great job!! Did you actually remove the flanges from the lead seam or just weld the filler over them??

I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean by flanges

[Restomod]

The original edge of the quarter and roof are flanged where they meet. IE they have a drop-down so they can be filled with lead .

[rusty428cj]

All the original metal was left on the new quarter panels and roof panel. Brian made a patch that he welded flush so we used very little bondo after he ground the welds.

[rusty428cj]

This is what it looked like before Brian made the patch

[aussiebj]

nice

[4sfed]

Love early Mustangs.... fantastic work, Sir!

[Rols574]

how are you adjusting the chrome on the inside of the window after cutting the drip rails or are you completely doing away with the chrome?

[rusty428cj]

This project has been put on hold for awhile and I'm not sure yet what we will be doing. There was so much rust in the drip rails that we had to cut them off and I like the smooth look.

[craigs73]

im guessing someone else dont like the smooth look if its on hold lol

[66rusty]

Rusty and is son Brian do exellent work. I have seen some of the others cars he has done on a other web site. They take cars that most people would send to the crusher and bring them back to life. Pure works of art.

Dustin

[rusty428cj]

im guessing someone else dont like the smooth look if its on hold lol

It's my project and it's about 4th on the list

[themusclecargym]

This is cool, but I see your '68 coupe in the back ground there. What's up with it?

[nacnac]

What size tires are you going to fit in the rear after the mini tub? I mini tubbed my 68 fb too but haven't got around to seeing what will fit yet.

[mikey]

What manufacturer are your 1/4s from? I need some for a friends 68 fastback

[rusty428cj]

What manufacturer are your 1/4s from? I need some for a friends 68 fastback

We got those years ago but I believe they are Dynacorn.