I know kiddo is older now...I hope he didn't start block sanding paint on your other vehicles that didn't need it lol.
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~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Originally posted by Tiggie View PostI wanted a one-piece pan. They had just came out and were expensive at the time - like $600, compared to about $80 in patch panels. I think it would have been easier to go the full route and would have certainly looked better from underneath. I do wonder how they work if the car has been twerked a little in an accident and the rockers aren't square. Times were lean back then and $600 just wasn't gonna happen!—John
1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS (POTM March 2017 & May 2019 - gone, but not forgotten)
1995 Mustang SVT Cobra coupe (cream puff)
1966 Mustang coupe (restoration in-progress)
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Neat project; '67-'68 Mustangs are in my opinion one of the best looking cars ever built, especially the fastbacks. You've definitely bought the farm on this one; here's to many years of enjoyment when its complete!
I had a '65 coupe that I sold at the end of last summer; it was a good solid car, and the older Portuguese gent that bought it from me has done a beautiful job on it thus far. There is, however, discussion of him fitting it with a 2JZ engine!**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
**1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck Duties
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There is, however, discussion of him fitting it with a 2JZ engine!
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2022 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Etorque, Built to Serve Edition, (Granite Crystal / Black)
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1989 Grand Marquis LS (Cabernet/Grey), 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS (White/Blue), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate (White/Black)
Originally posted by Lincolnmania
if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble
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no2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum (Ice White / Blonde)
2022 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Etorque, Built to Serve Edition, (Granite Crystal / Black)
Past Panthers
1989 Grand Marquis LS (Cabernet/Grey), 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS (White/Blue), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate (White/Black)
Originally posted by Lincolnmania
if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble
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Originally posted by P72Ford View PostNeat project; '67-'68 Mustangs are in my opinion one of the best looking cars ever built, especially the fastbacks. You've definitely bought the farm on this one; here's to many years of enjoyment when its complete!
I had a '65 coupe that I sold at the end of last summer; it was a good solid car, and the older Portuguese gent that bought it from me has done a beautiful job on it thus far. There is, however, discussion of him fitting it with a 2JZ engine!
I don't remember where I left off... But basically needed to finish body work. The front fenders had lower patch panels put in and some massaging in needed areas. The left door also had accident damage but I managed to beat it out, get the resulting bumpy tin can effect out by cutting and welding, and making it all smooth with some filler. Those guys that do all metal builds are magicians.
Finally got some color and clear down on the bottom sides of the decklid and hood. This was last summer.
1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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Also last year, I painted the rest.
Gray is SPI epoxy mixed as a sealer. Then three coats of Nason base in Presidential Blue, a 1968 color (Nixon was elected I think). Followed by three coats of SPI universal clear. I wanted a better base coat, but they couldn't mix it in a better base and get the color right. The Nason did fine, but it really needed the three coats. Used about two gallons of base mixed, and almost two gallons of clear mixed.
This was my first time spraying anything that mattered. It isn't perfect but I am pleased since I did it myself and minus a paint booth.
The rear axle got detailed. All the markings are replicated as discovered. I don't know what any of them mean. It is a 2.79 gear open 8". I resealed it but didn't do anything else. It was quiet running so I saw no need to mess with it. This will eventfully mate to a 1995 T5 from a 3.8L car which has a little different gear set that will match well with the 2.79 for a great cruiser. Hopefully.
Finally rolled it into the daylight around Thanksgiving this past year.
This brings me up to current time. Expect a running car in about 4 years. Which will make it TEN years under the knife.1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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There is nothing like doing this type of work yourself. It is satisfying and cost saving at the same time. You learn and you have fun...sometimes not so much. It is always nice to say I did this or I painted that.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Originally posted by 87gtVIC View PostThere is nothing like doing this type of work yourself. It is satisfying and cost saving at the same time. You learn and you have fun...sometimes not so much. It is always nice to say I did this or I painted that.
I decided then that I would be the only one working on my stuff if at all possible. If I mess it up, I can blame me and live with it. But if someone else screws up, then I still have broken stuff, less money in my pocket, and less knowledge in my head!1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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Updates are now in real time! Finally got the front suspension and steering back together. This has been a project since last August. Other crap got in the way.
It’s on four wheels now for the first time in a long time!
Had an oops moment and installed the spring perched backwards. Luckily I didn’t die but it certainly looked scary.
Better:
Brake lines are mostly back on. I need to get a rebuild kit for the proportioning valve to finish that up. Yes that’s the tiny sway bar and I honestly think it’s bent. May upgrade in the future. Also drum brakes. That may get upgraded too. They worked okay before though.
I really am not sure where to go next. I don’t want to get the motor ready yet since it would be sitting in the garage unused for who knows how long. I think I’ll try to get some glass and weatherstrip back in it as the next big project. I don’t want water in the car while I am water sanding and buffing a few trouble areas. Assembling and adjusting the door guts will certainly be thrilling...
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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Being a moderate perfectionist, this interior is driving me crazy.
The car originally came with an off white interior called parchment. The the trim and carpet are black with this and I really like the contrast.
That said, the reproduction interior vinyl is too dark. At least from TMI. Distinctive Industries hasn’t sent me samples.
Top is my original door panel. Top right is the original material from SMS but they sell material only that an upholstery shop has to put together ($$$). Bottom right is the TMI parchment. Yuck. And left is the TMI white. Closer.
Distinctive kind of has me held up. If their parchment is right, I’ll do that. If their white is closer, I will do that. I need to paint some interior surfaces that are seen and want to get an exact match. I’m stuck right now!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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The ($$$) one looks the closest.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Originally posted by 87gtVIC View PostThe ($$$) one looks the closest.
Originally posted by massacre View PostNice restoration, good job!
Man those floors were in rough shape dang.1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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