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89' GT resto back on the burner. It's a solid car except for the inner shock towers which are starting to rust through as a result of heat from headers that fried the paint and left the metal bare. I don't see where anyone makes replacement panels for that area, -anyone had this problem and had to make those pieces or swap in donor panels? Number two; the motor previously was gone over; .30 over with forged pistons, .498 lift cam and 3 angle valve job but has been sitting for a good ten years, Contemplating new heads and a freshening up with some top end goodies, etc. Suggestions? Should I be considering a crate motor vs, a teardown/rebuild expense-wise? The rust issue obviously must be dwelt with before the motor issue.
 

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A few vendors make parts for those. You kinda need to dissect the towers and see what portions you need to repair.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-FRRH880/1979-93-Mustang-RH-Oe-Style-Frame-Rail

Mustang OE Style Frame Rail, LH (79-93) - LMR.com

Replace your rusted, or damaged 1979-1993 Mustang Frame rails with these 5.0 Resto OEM Style replacements!
lmr.com


I did repair one of my towers using a donor piece. Other side i used a Scott Rod tower kit.
 
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denis216 said:
89' GT resto back on the burner. It's a solid car except for the inner shock towers which are starting to rust through as a result of heat from headers that fried the paint and left the metal bare. I don't see where anyone makes replacement panels for that area, -anyone had this problem and had to make those pieces or swap in donor panels? Number two; the motor previously was gone over; .30 over with forged pistons, .498 lift cam and 3 angle valve job but has been sitting for a good ten years, Contemplating new heads and a freshening up with some top end goodies, etc. Suggestions? Should I be considering a crate motor vs, a teardown/rebuild expense-wise? The rust issue obviously must be dwelt with before the motor issue.
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Good luck with the resto!
 
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