Progress Thread Pearl To White - Paint Time

Fri Guy · Jun 1, 2022

I was able to get it pretty straight, not 100% but way better. Used a C-Clamp and the receiver on my truck to bend it back. I'm going to clean up the whole bracket and give it a coat of paint with some rattle cans. Debating if I should just stick with black or would it better to use white to blend in with the paint? Can't remember if any of the bracket can be seeing with the fig lights installed. Any of you guys know?

General karthief · Jun 1, 2022

You really can't see it but to really make it disappear paint it flat black, remember paint don't stick to bare metal, use etching primer first.

Fri Guy · Jun 1, 2022

Thanks. The bottom of front bumper cover does attach to this bracket correct? If so, does it attach with a bolt and nut or something else? Mine had been zip tied for the longest time ever so want to make sure I get the correct hardware to attach it correctly.

General karthief · Jun 1, 2022

Yes 4 bolts

5/8" long , 5/16 socket fits the head, mine also has a slot that a large flat screw driver will fit.

Fri Guy · Jun 1, 2022

Was looking at this kit but don’t see that hardware in it.

General karthief · Jun 1, 2022

I can't speak for that kit, I have to take a closer look at mine, do you need all that stuff?

Fri Guy · Jun 1, 2022

I need the brackets for sure and probably some of the hardware due to mine not being the correct stuff or missing. Not sure what all the rivets are for though.

7991LXnSHO · Jun 1, 2022

Fri Guy said:
I need the brackets for sure and probably some of the hardware due to mine not being the correct stuff or missing. Not sure what all the rivets are for though.

I’m sure I drilled those rivets out and loosened everything in the picture removing a GT fascia to get to a headlight panel and fiberglass bumper thing.

General karthief · Jun 1, 2022

I know my rear bumper cover has rivets on the bottom, there are four bolts with nut clips in the pic that likely would work.

Fri Guy · Jun 1, 2022

This is as best as I can get the bracket straightened out. Have to test it out on the car.

Fri Guy · Jul 27, 2022

Car has been a slow process due to the body shop insurance jobs taking priority which I am perfectible fine with and the body guy being out of work with covid.. I picked up a project Polaris Ranger for almost free ($150) from buddy of mine that needed some work and had the room in my garage to get it back onto the road. Was in a rush to get the Ranger fixed and sold before my car came back and just sold it on Monday. So now just waiting for the car to be done.

I stopped by the shop yesterday to check on some things and they had it in the booth getting it ready to block sand. The fenders and doors already block sanded and primed. I need new clips for the trim pieces on the front and back windshield. Anyone know where I can purchase them from or know of the part numbers for them?

General karthief · Jul 27, 2022

Clipandfasteners.com

Fri Guy · Jul 27, 2022

General karthief said:
Clipandfasteners.com

I found the part number for the front ones but no luck with the rear ones.

Guess I can just purchase this kit.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/window-molding-clip-front-rear-kit-mustang-hatchback-1979-1993/p/HW2152/

General karthief · Jul 27, 2022

Pm me I have a set of rear window molding clips

Fri Guy · Jul 28, 2022

Is there a reason why only a portion of the door jamb is painted trim black and not all the way around to towards the front fender?

limp · Jul 28, 2022

7991LXnSHO said:
my dad straightened out an old Keystone rim for me by hand, and it did not wobble or vibrate when he was done.

Masters like that are amazing how they can " talk " to the metal....
My old friend who can do this got started when he worked at a Dodge dealer in the early 70's and watched a body guy straighten out a ripply hood on a new car with a metal slapper paddle without disturbing the paint.....

Fri Guy · Feb 10, 2023

Finally getting some paint sprayed on. It's been a good while with my car just sitting there getting worked on between insurance jobs but it seems like they want it gone already so should hopefully have it done within the next couple of weeks or so if they stay on track with it.

Fri Guy · Feb 21, 2023

Body is finally got painted. Stopped by yesterday and he was wet sanding and cutting/buffing it. I purchased some SEM trim black paint so he can paint all the black to match.

Fri Guy · Feb 24, 2023

What car covers do you guys recommend? My car will be garaged kept but I'd still like to keep it covered and protected.

General karthief · Feb 24, 2023

Best outdoor car covers

Any opinions on the best outdoor covers

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