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Spi Viper Red 1965 Mustang Painted 9 Years Ago

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  • Start date Start date Jun 18, 2016

rusty428cj

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We are going to be changing the front nose and getting rid of the large spoiler





We will also modify the rear bumper to get a better fit and paint body color.

 

rusty428cj

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This is the first test fit of the customer supplied Stangaholics front apron. I had to do a lot of fiberglass grinding to clear the electric fan. It still needs to go down on the right side and up on the drivers side.



 

tray694

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WOW! Love the red.
 

rusty428cj

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To get the front end to line up better Brian had to adjust the fenders.









I had to add a little filler to match the fenders



Epoxy primed

 
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rusty428cj

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Brian cut the ends off the bumper and lined up the center



Since the bumper was narrow we had an old bumper that he cut out a section and welded to the back



Reshaping the end



Now he can screw it together to test fit



After a lot of welding and grinding





Epoxy primed. Next week I will do a little bodywork

 
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rusty428cj

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Test fitting the bumper after a little bodywork



Epoxy primed

 
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Looking good,Very sharp
 

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I added a couple of L brackets that will bolt to the radiator support



SPI white epoxy





I wet sanded lightly with 600 and sprayed 3 coats of SPI Viper Red yesterday and today sprayed SPI Universal clear



 

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Front end is finished now have to put it back together

 

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The owner is waiting for the Stang-aholics upper grille and surround to come in



 
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rusty428cj

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A few more photos of the front end





Finished the rear bumper



 

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Nicely done Rusty!
 

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Paul picked up the car Saturday and fit the new grille when he got home. He is still waiting for the black surround.





 
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That's a nice looking pony
 
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