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1965 Mustang Coupe Basketcase

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I picked up this 1965 coupe as a basketcase. The engine was out, and disassembled, the interior was removed, and the paint had been stripped. It then sat outside for several Colorado winters, until I picked it up. I installed an engine I had built (302), and kept it indoors for 10 more years, only running the engine. In 2000, We ended up moving to northern Nevada, and moved the Mustang, and other projects to my home here.This picture is the car as it was stored.
 

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If the surface rust is still about the same as in your pic it isn't to bad .Most of it will sand off with a DA sander ,metal conditioner will probably remove the rest. Is that a 67 GT hiding in the back ground ?
 
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Yes it is,It's a coupe, next in line. Here is what my '65 looks like now. Replaced the right front fender apron.
 
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Right front apron welded in.
 
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Welded in the floor patch
 
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Cut into the left rear quarter, going to install a quarter skin- View attachment 541992
 

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You will find it is easier to do a whole quarter than it is to splice one in ,there is a lot less welding and grinding and a lot less body work after .Get a Dynacorn quarter though they are a bit heavier gauge and fit better ,
 
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Already have the skin purchased....
 
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Built up the edge of the outer wheel house, and patched 1 small hole.
 
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