65 Mustang Convertible project

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These are more like the after shots. will post the during. Still work in progress as we are doing wiring as well as the brakes and details. plan is to change upholstery as well as the top.

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some shots as we tore the 'vert apart in the backyard. lots of hidden rot. someone was playing a naughty trick we spotted. plus better to take apart so we can see all that needed to be done.

tsk tsk what some buy and sell people will do to cover up to try to get a better price. we saw some spot welding on the door and gobs of masilya to cover up an amateurish body work job.

well. dont have loads to spend on for the restoration so worked with what we had to get a "driver" going. Yet a solid one that wouldnt fall apart.

parts like interior and weatherstrip and hard to find bits came from various sources both local and in North America (kasi got some snaps and other items as far of as canada).

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some more shots of the work as we took it apart. making sure the insides were all clean is essential.rust is car cancer and all steps must be taken to remove and prevent it. and the best way is to take apart and replace panels as need be.

http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com/index.php?act=idx

cant wait to get her on the road soon!

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hoping this 6month long project gets rolling soon!

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its all in the details they say. a mustang coupe and a convertible dont have the same windows. it isn't even noticeable but if you know it is glaringly obvious. there is a slight even negligible curve at the edge for convertibles. as opposed to a right angle for a coupe. so a pair had to be imported from outside. good thing they arrived unscathed. whew.

and while they were in transit much prep was goin on to get body prepped. it was tedious process as itwas taken to metal. primed. painted. checked for undulations on the surface. sanded down again as close to metal.primed.painted. repeat.

[Chip]

malapit nang matapos midnite

kelan unveiling nito?

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test drive revealed power loss from the torque converter. As a consequence had to replace and will test drive again this week. now in as far as brakes and engine are concerned it is doing quite well.with the exception of cooling. old radiators were meant for a different era. so will replace with new tech asap.

but before that a bit of testing around the metro is in order.

will try to attach pics of the wayward tranny.

but if you want to check...its uploaded here: http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com/in...=75&#entry1306

[alord_27]

sir,saan nyo po ginawa ang restoration?tnx and congrats..:congrats:

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sir,saan nyo po ginawa ang restoration?tnx and congrats..:congrats:

thanks. yung team na gumawa sa bulacan were very good. it is just a couple of guys sa guigiunto na mahilig sa cars.

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glad to report that she is running fine with the exception of a cooling glitch.that i intend to modernize in manila anyway with a set-up that should enhance cooling.

this is not the end because as we know restored cars are always work in progress. more updates aswe continue to work on sally...

but for now we will ride around a bit to stretch her new legs.

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wish i had the money to shoehorn this into the project...

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Just drove her home this weekend. Had the top down sa NLEX to EDSA to makati...

check out her progress thread below
http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com/in...topic=11&st=75

and her being placed in the stable

by the way thanks to cherrybomber for coming to the house to take pics.

[KennyR]

Nice work.. Need to change the cheap Apholstery works and upgrade it with complete Pony Interior. door Siding is missing chrome trim, looks good for daily driver.

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Nice work.. Need to change the cheap Apholstery works and upgrade it with complete Pony Interior. door Siding is missing chrome trim, looks good for daily driver.

yup still work in progress but have entire interior already brought in. just need to sched the guy who does interior. current one is b-a-d.

and ditto it is for daily driving. which she already does. until rainy season hits.

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OT: Hi all, for those interested in old school rides from japanese to euro to american there is a new forum specific to this that needs members to help it grow.

please check it out

http://oldskul.30.forumer.com/

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in a week or so we will sched the 65 vert's makeover.

for updates check "Sally's makeover" at

http://oldskul.30.forumer.com/

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Went on a cruise around the fort yesterday with a friend and his fastback. was good since it helped me isolate some of issues and address. it was a dream to drive around the quiet streets of the Fort and stretch her legs.

some pics also around buendia and ayala. was nice on the ramp coming out of the fort up to buendia.