Classic Mustang Convertible Restoral



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4/18/05 - Installed PETRONIX solid state ignition, this got rid of points...a real breeze to install and only $65 to never install points again!

Got dash pad cover (black) put it in place but didn't install it, looks great.

Lubed and got front window regulators working free. They were VERY hard to turn, now smooth as silk.

Sanded down to bear metal some of the body rust. Was just surface rust, use navel jelly and then primed, leveled and painted.

Replaced missing spring on Passenger door latch. Adjusted and lubed both door lock/opening mechinisms. Works like new now.

Drivers door before and after photos


Front of engine off


 

 

As you can see from the damaged area I wisely decided that would be the last time I drove the car for a while. It was at this point I had to make a decision was I really ready to tear the car apart and take this task on or not......after a day or two I decided I was going to save this car. After looking at it from a numbers point of view I think I can fix it and when it is done I will be able to sell it for more than I have into it, but that is not the goal, I want a 69 convertible, my son may well inherit this car....he is 11 and already asked for it!

 

Work Completed May 2005

Removed Alternator
Removed Power stearing pump
Removed oil sending unit
Removed water pump
Disconnected all engine wiring, Linkages
Removed Radiator
Removed Power stearing pump
Removed oil sending unit
Removed Engine and Tranny!!!

Here are engine and tranny as I pulled them out


Engine and tranny on the floor


Empty engine compartment!


Previous updates and progress

Engine removal.

Front end disasembly

Frame removal

Drivers front frame installation

Drivers seat pan, frame installation, inner rocker panel

Drivers inner rocker panel and outer rocker extension

Drivers inner rocker panel and outer rocker extension

Finished Passenger side frame, engine area

Passenger side inner rocker, seat pan removal, engine area finished

Passenger side inner rocker, seat pan install, Coils/shocks, engine work

Engine/Tranny install, Drive car for first time

Driving car, carpet install, paint prep

Painting, Door welding, and Hinge pin replacement

 

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This is what I hope to wind up with when I am done.


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