Bringing Back an Early Mustang

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January 9, 2018 at 1:01 am #12006
realmongo
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So figuring I’m not getting any younger and that I could be retired in another 3 years, I made the decision it’s time to start do something with the old iron in the yard. This led me to decide to go with the 1964-1/2 Mustang (a former Y/SA with blistering 1/4 mile times in the 19 second bracket back when it wore its original orange paint) which has sat stagnant since about 1980, or the 1965 (originally light blue) which has been lingering off the road for about 25 years itself. Since the ’65 was in much better condition having spent a good chunk of its life in California, Pam and I decided to go with that one since it gave us a better chance to see it through.

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January 10, 2018 at 10:58 pm #46342
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Based on the recommendation from Mustang Monthly Magazine, I bought the Auto Twirler Mustang Body cart from Summit Racing. Now to have the bare steel framework zinc and powder-coated in Ford Red to get it ready to mount the ’65 on once the front and rear suspension is removed.

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January 12, 2018 at 12:09 am #46344
realmongo
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The Mustang Body Cart back from the powder coater.
I use Connecticut Central Coatings in East Hartford.
Gene has been taking good care of me there for several years now.
I chose Ford Red as a test for a future project on the Ford Tractors we have.

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January 12, 2018 at 10:06 pm #46349
realmongo
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Tail lights, gas tank, rear bumper, and rear valance removed.
These Auto Dollies under the wheels are great!

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January 13, 2018 at 1:46 pm #46352
realmongo
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Interior and dashboard are just about out.
Floor pans are not too bad other than some fiberglass cloth and resin patches.

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January 13, 2018 at 2:21 pm #46353
vbob
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HEY

Give her hell!!!!!

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January 14, 2018 at 7:58 pm #46363
realmongo
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Engine, transmission, and radiator removed.
Body still looking pretty solid, but suffering from the dreaded Mustang Cowl Leaks Disease.

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January 15, 2018 at 11:14 pm #46367
realmongo
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Okay, in this photo, the Grille, Headlights, Front Valance, Front Bumper, and all Wiring has been removed.

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January 16, 2018 at 11:07 pm #46370
realmongo
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Trunk Lid off.

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January 17, 2018 at 11:49 pm #46382
realmongo
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Hood and fenders are off.

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January 26, 2018 at 1:47 am #46408
tomatohead
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Nice ❗ ❗ you putting a v-8 in it ❓ 🙄 ENJOY ❗
February 4, 2018 at 11:02 pm #46482
realmongo
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quote Tomatohead:

Nice ❗ ❗ you putting a v-8 in it ❓ 🙄 ENJOY ❗

Sure am! 😉
February 4, 2018 at 11:06 pm #46483
realmongo
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Rear and leaf springs dropped out.
These won’t be going back in.

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February 5, 2018 at 11:47 pm #46486
realmongo
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Time to remove the coil springs and front suspension.
This new coil spring tool made for Ford compact and intermediate models is great!

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February 6, 2018 at 3:21 pm #46487
dino
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You said in beginning …”a former Y/SA with blistering 1/4 mile times in the 19 second bracket back when” Where & when was this ?
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