Mustang RestorationMustang Restoration. Are you having fun yet? I am and I hope you are with your restoration project. My own restoration project is under way and as time goes on, you'll not only see its progress, but we'll cover some of the issues that come up and whats being done to fix them.
My 1965 Mustang restorationThis is my little 1965 Ford Mustang coupe, clearly at this point, a work in progress. Restoration SectionsPart 1 - Mustang RestorationPart 2 -Resurfacing Minor Irregularities Part 3 - Rear quarter panel repairs Part 4 - Inner Fender Refinishing and Repair Part 5 - Mustang floor pan replacement Part 6 - Floor Pan Replacement Continued Part 7 - Headliner Replacement Part 7A - Mustang Headliner replacement part 2 Part 8 - Mustang Dash Restoration Part 9 - Trunk rust repair Part 10 - Priming and Painting your Mustang Part-1 Part 11 - Gas Tank Restoration Part 12 - Color Sanding Part 13 - Mustang gas tank Installation Part 14 - Mustang gas tank Restoration Used Mustang Parts ?Yep. Not everything is going to be restored using new parts. So far, I've sourced many used auto parts for the front and rear bumpers, front valence, grille, horse and corral.And I know, I know, I see the rust too.... That's what happens when your shop gets flooded and then didn't drain for a few months in the winter... new rust on what was clean steel.... So, everything must again be sanded down to bare metal, before the restoration of the body begins. New Classic Mustang PartsWhen I found this car, it was a long ago started and abandoned restoration project. Most of the major parts were there, but a lot of the little stuff was missing, like hardware, front valance bolts, the grille bracket and more.Restoration TemplateI wish I could say that these few restoration parts are all I need, but this is really just the start of all the new parts that it will take to put this coupe back on the road.I'd also like to say that there's a template that you can use, to decide the order that you do things, but the reality is that it depends on what you see when you buy your mustang, and sometimes, what you are waiting to receive or parts that you've had to send out for cleaning or repairs. We'll jump into some of the bodywork and autobody repairs that need to be done on my
Mustang's restoration in part 2.
Interior RestorationRestoring the interior of your classic car is just as important as the exterior and mechanicals, so I've included a separate section with lots of how-to articles on Mustang interior restoration.Alternator Removal and ReplacementHere's how to replace or remove the alternator on a V-Belt or serpentine belt equipped Ford Mustang.Still looking? Use the search box to find more information.
Your Mustang Restoration ProjectWhether it's finished or just started - we'd like to see and hear about it. Links to Other's Restoration ProjectsClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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