Progress Thread '93 Kenne Bell Notch

Davedacarpainter · Apr 20, 2019

James V said:
@Davedacarpainter so I think I want to patch those holes in the bumper cover and I wanted to get your opinion on the best option to do it? I already have fiberglass mats, resin, and bondo available if those are good options.

Don't use the fiberglass repair. it'll be to brittle for the plastic and will eventually break away.

I'll look up on my thread my favorite way to patch holes and repair plastics.

I'll edit this posts in a few minutes with a paste from it.

Ok, this is from my Cliff Notes thread. It starts on page three and is done on page four.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/83-t-top-coupe-cliff-notes-edition.900362/page-3

A little farther in the thread is where I repaired my interior kick panels that had speaker holes in them. That might even be a more useful repair that you could use for your repair.

The Panel Bomding Adhesive is some incredibly strong stuff.

James V · Apr 20, 2019

Davedacarpainter said:
Don't use the fiberglass repair. it'll be to brittle for the plastic and will eventually break away.

I'll look up on my thread my favorite way to patch holes and repair plastics.

I'll edit this posts in a few minutes with a paste from it.

Ok, this is from my Cliff Notes thread. It starts on page three and is done on page four.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/83-t-top-coupe-cliff-notes-edition.900362/page-3

A little farther in the thread is where I repaired my interior kick panels that had speaker holes in them. That might even be a more useful repair that you could use for your repair.

The Panel Bomding Adhesive is some incredibly strong stuff.

Thanks! I'll check the link out in a little bit

James V · Apr 20, 2019

Davedacarpainter said:
Don't use the fiberglass repair. it'll be to brittle for the plastic and will eventually break away.

I'll look up on my thread my favorite way to patch holes and repair plastics.

I'll edit this posts in a few minutes with a paste from it.

Ok, this is from my Cliff Notes thread. It starts on page three and is done on page four.

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/83-t-top-coupe-cliff-notes-edition.900362/page-3

A little farther in the thread is where I repaired my interior kick panels that had speaker holes in them. That might even be a more useful repair that you could use for your repair.

The Panel Bomding Adhesive is some incredibly strong stuff.

You were referring to that polyflex stuff you used right? I'll have to see if I can get some of that at home depot today. That came out amazing. I never worked with that, but I'm assuming I put down the mat and layer the adhesive over it? And then sand?

General karthief · Apr 20, 2019

If you have a hole saw and a cordless drill visit a junk yard and cut out some pucks the same size from another bumper cover and panel bond them into yours, easy peasy.

James V · Apr 20, 2019

General karthief said:
If you have a hole saw and a cordless drill visit a junk yard and cut out some pucks the same size from another bumper cover and panel bond them into yours, easy peasy.

I still have my old bumper cover, maybe I'll do that. That doesnt sound like a bad idea.

Davedacarpainter · Apr 20, 2019

James V said:
You were referring to that polyflex stuff you used right? I'll have to see if I can get some of that at home depot today. That came out amazing. I never worked with that, but I'm assuming I put down the mat and layer the adhesive over it? And then sand?

Nah, not the polyflex. Use panel bonding adhesive, some drywall mesh and a few round pieces out of your old bumper.

Read my link, you'll see what i did. It'll hold forever.

General karthief · Apr 20, 2019

Just the ramblings of a crazy man.

James V · Apr 20, 2019

I see what you were talking about now @Davedacarpainter thanks for the advice! I'm going to cut the whole rectangular piece that says "mustang" out of my old front bumper cover and transplant it into my new one. Thank you @General karthief as well! Incoming progress posts.

BlakeusMaximus · Apr 20, 2019

Yeah man, I think it might be easier and cleaner to cut a rectangle out and mold one piece in than 4 individual pieces. That’s what I would do.

James V · Apr 20, 2019

Part 1 done. Think I did a pretty clean job cutting it out. My original bumper cover was in rough shape as you can tell. I cut it out with a dremel, I'm going to pick up a new bit tomorrow and start on the other bumper cover in the next couple days.

James V · Apr 21, 2019

Update. I found this almost perfect cover for $100 so I'm going to sell the one I just bought for $40 and buy this one, instead of going through the process of patching the current one.

James V · Apr 21, 2019

And there she is..

James V · Apr 21, 2019

Anyone else make a lot of impulse buys? I now have 2 different hoods, 2 bumper covers, 2 extra doors, extra fenders, etc.

James V · Apr 21, 2019

Kind of frustrated now. I have a coolant leak somewhere. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the thermostat housing, which I'm dreading taking it off again. I might rent something to do a pressure test to be 100% sure where it's coming from.

BlakeusMaximus · Apr 21, 2019

James V said:
Update. I found this almost perfect cover for $100 so I'm going to sell the one I just bought for $40 and buy this one, instead of going through the process of patching the current one.

There you go James, that’s your best bet.

BlakeusMaximus · Apr 21, 2019

James V said:
Anyone else make a lot of impulse buys? I now have 2 different hoods, 2 bumper covers, 2 extra doors, extra fenders, etc.

Post that stuff, someone will buy it. Well, maybe. I’ve been trying to sell some almost new LX taillamp lenses and a BBK CAI for like 6 months. Anyone interested?

Mstng93SSP · Apr 22, 2019

James V said:
Anyone else make a lot of impulse buys? I now have 2 different hoods, 2 bumper covers, 2 extra doors, extra fenders, etc.

Why yes we do.....https://stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/anyone-else-buy-stuff-you-dont-need.900461/

James V · Apr 22, 2019

Rdub6 · Apr 22, 2019

James V said:
Anyone else make a lot of impulse buys? I now have 2 different hoods, 2 bumper covers, 2 extra doors, extra fenders, etc.

Every time I see your hood latches, I want to make the impulse buy. I definitely don’t need them, but they are cool!!!

James V · Apr 22, 2019

Rdub6 said:
Every time I see your hood latches, I want to make the impulse buy. I definitely don’t need them, but they are cool!!!

Thanks! I had hood pins on my previous hood, but I like the latches even more.

Progress Thread '93 Kenne Bell Notch

Davedacarpainter

Chicks can make things hard if they’re inspired...

James V

James V

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

James V

Davedacarpainter

Chicks can make things hard if they’re inspired...

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

James V

BlakeusMaximus

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

James V

James V

James V

James V

James V

BlakeusMaximus

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

BlakeusMaximus

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

James V

Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

James V

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So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

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