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  1. oboebrian

    Where Is Everybody???

    I'm busy with work, school, and riasing / training assistance dogs. My day usually entails getting up at $:30 am to leave by 5 am and i Usually get home or done with the daily work around 1 am. Stangnet goes through slow cycles.
  2. oboebrian

    Major Paint Screwup

    Well... you run the risk of it really absorbing into the filler and cause the paint to bubble when applied. If the spots were just roughly shaped in I'd say sand it and try it. But if the areas were close to being done and about 1/16 to 1/8" thick, then Id' say sand it down and start over...
  3. oboebrian

    OT Website Info Needed

    To run a forum such as Vintage-Mustang forum costs Bob about $12-$14k a year. Stangnet is considerablly larger, especially if you consider the parts site, i'm guessing more like $20-$25k a year. Mike would definitely know, but he's a really busy guy, so someone else in the office may help you...
  4. oboebrian

    bahhh nothing goes right...

    Why would he want to blow up the car? :shrug:
  5. oboebrian

    67-68 door shells

    A guy on VMF just got a great deal on a pallet of 67 door shells for FB's an coupes: http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1301638&an=0&page=0#1301638
  6. oboebrian

    65-66 Side Window Removal Steps

    It depends on what you need. A write-up on door shell replacements is: http://www.desertmustangs.com/1972coupe/Door_skin_repair/72-Door-skin.htm Or you can patch it similar to my floor pan patch panels write-up...
  7. oboebrian

    65-66 Side Window Removal Steps

    I posted these with the large pictures so you could easily see everything in the picture without it becomming pixelized. I must have my resolution set a lot higher than you guys. I have a 15" monitor on my laptop and the pcitures show up on the entire window without scrolling.
  8. oboebrian

    Arrrggghhh!!! Lead!!

    I haven't had that issue. I would leave the lead areas alone as much as possible. It's a better base than body putty.
  9. oboebrian

    Mystery hose

    most of them get hardened sdue to heat and crack or break off. It's a common issue
  10. oboebrian

    65-66 Side Window Removal Steps

    15) This punch-out in the window frame is the reason why most restorers get frustrated when they cannot get the back part of the window out of the door frame. 16) The rear quarter windows are easy to take out. Again, remove all the window stops, guide, or bumpers. 17) Remove...
  11. oboebrian

    65-66 Side Window Removal Steps

    7) After removing the felt strip, roll up the side window to allow access to retaining bolts and rollers. 8) Next, remove all window stops, definitely remember to remove this stop at the front of the window (believe me I forgot it initially) 9) Again using a bladed screwdriver...
  12. oboebrian

    65-66 Side Window Removal Steps

    65-66 Side Window Removal I finally found the picture that accompanied a step-by-step side window removal. It is a little bit tricky to do the first couple times, especially if you don’t know why the window won’t come out. 1) Remove all window stops, bumpers, guides, and...
  13. oboebrian

    Need help on price of a 66 Mustang.

    I agree, a stang that is twisted, rusted, in need of total restoration is hard to price. Could you pull the VIN # and post some pictures so that we can give you a better estimate?
  14. oboebrian

    Door Panel Replacement

    If you have the Mach 1/Delux door panels, they are still expensive. If you have the standard door panels their a lot cheaper. Mach 1/Delux Door panels = $319.95 Standard Panels = $79.95 Of course there are other colors availible check here...
  15. oboebrian

    To Spoiler or not to Spoiler

    Here's some more picts of TFOB (some after his fuel pump break down) Car before Rear spoiler and roll bar: I hope this helps!
  16. oboebrian

    To Spoiler or not to Spoiler

    here's a pict.. the rest of his site is down.
  17. oboebrian

    To Spoiler or not to Spoiler

    Do it... I agonized over it for months for my coupe.. I'm definitely glad I did it (make sure you get the original style pedestal mounts that are cast and don't get the cheap ones made of plastic. They break really easy!)
  18. oboebrian

    Not that OT. Can somebody tell me about Mormoms?

    I'm going to stay out of this one.... just becareful what you guys say..
  19. oboebrian

    Need an Opinion- Classic Car Storage Facility

    In my capstone class for Business, we were assigned to develop a full business plan for a storage facility. During the resulting slew of ideas, one of the two concepts we focused on was a self & full service storage facility for classic & high end cars. One part of the facility would cater...