1965 Mustang Restomod Coupe

rusty428cj

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We have a new project that was dropped off at the shop before Christmas. This Mustang looks pretty good at first! It will need some rust repair before we start modifying the body, drive train and suspension. Mike and I started taking it apart.

 

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Plans?

 

rusty428cj

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Blueprint EFI 302 361 HP engine with a 5 speed.

 

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rusty428cj

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The radiator support has rust and of course the cowl needs to be replaced.

 

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Looking at the roof, was that originally a vinyl top car, or one that lived close to a papermill?

 

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Brian removed the glass and there is a little rust around the rear window.

 

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rusty428cj

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Engine and 5 speed trans removed.

 

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rusty428cj

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New Dynacorn sheet metal came in for the 1965 Restomod. We sand everything down to bare metal and spray 2 coats of SPI black epoxy.

 

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Nice to see you back Rusty .
I have found surface rust under that Ecoat and the weld through ,I like to remove it all as well.

 

rusty428cj

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Years ago before he heard about us he had the floor replaced. It was plug welded but where they had it screwed together it was never welded. The screws were removed and they just left the holes for us to fix. They forgot to weld in the seat brackets. He is going to upgrade the seats so we are lowering the seat risers.

 

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Every Mustang has a problem with the cowl. Rick said when he washed the car his feet got wet!

 

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Termites ,metal eating kind!

 

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rusty428cj

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Brian started the rust repair

 

rusty428cj

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Brian is repairing the rust in the A pillar, another common Mustang problem.

 

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