newstang

I agree, I did the one pc. on the Mach1, but on the vert it would be the only way, there would be nothing left in and around it to mount to the floor. Besides, for the cost of the floor, Ill have every panel.

this seems to happen often, it seems we can find anything for earlier stangs, but once we get to 69 certain items arent made

I dont think there will be much left other than the top and the rear seat support

yea, i was thinking of doing it that way. Id make a jig to keep it all where it should be and hopefully, it all comes together.

Got in one of those moods today and decided to lighten the ass of the car a bit, now i may be able to get in there and do some floor/frame work. In the scrap bin is almost half a mustang

The more I look at all that needs to be replaced, I need to convince myself that it is still cheaper than trying to find one in great condition. So it looks like ill need about 3k in all new sheet metal, which I guess isn't too bad to make this whole again. It's just that there is SO much rust to remove and keeping this from falling apart will be challenging.

can I assume that bracing it like this will prevent the rear from dropping backward when i cut out the floors?

Is it possible that these quarter end pieces are not made? i looked on Dynacorn, cj, and others and dont see them available.

Sure have, I used it on the Mach1 and it is a really nice and time saving. problem is i need to do this on the cheaper side and the full floor would be a waste because i would have to cut off the floor sides which have the inner rocker for a coupe/ fastback only

I also intend to use the one piece trunk floor, so i would also have to remove that rear seat support. Im on the Dynacorn site and cant find torque boxes for a 69-70 vert, but i do find the 67-68, anyone know if these are pretty close?

In short, how to keep the entire ass of the car from dropping off. Obviously the lack of a roof keeps me from doing it how i have done it on other mustangs. The only good part about this car are the rockers are solid. its my only support platform

This is great, thx The only thing confusing me is that everything in the rear is rotted, floors, frame, etc. there is nothing really to mount anything to. then once i begin removing anything there will be nothing there to support anything else/

It should not be called a Mach1, maybe a Must-rius ( Prius)

Cool, any Idea where i can find them? thx

Thanks , I may just go through with it after all. I will have to do bracing like yours.

Yep, I saw that too yesterday, but thats no big deal. I can fab up that stuff.

I agree, and the problem is not so much the rust, ive done full metal on the other mustang, the main thing is the fact that this will sag in the center and have no real way of staging it. even if i built up a jig, i dont see how i would be able to restore floor, frame, and all else. The other problem is there is no such thing as a good mustang in the NE. honestly im not sure that a convertible anywhere is without rust. So, ill plug away at it until i realize its time to cut it up. My friend has a bunch of metal from a cougar, ill give it a valiant effort for the moment.

I can not stress enough how i love for my forklift. Pulled out engine and tranny in minutes after everything was unbolted and cut. now I can see, that this will need the usual everything.

my suggestion is dont mess with the trap door. it rattles and looks bad. Ive used an infinity bass-link mounted in the trunk off to the side. this unit is discontinued, but there are other similar units out there. for the speakers i put them in the quarter side panels in molded housings. Did them on the front doors too, but have since regretted that, your leg will sit against it. In short, it sounds awesome, especially with Metallica playing !

BTW, as most of you know I cant leave well enough alone. I cant stand the quarters and those "vents" so i am definitely going with mach1 full quarters with scoops on this one. cant remember where i found this pic, but this is what I want. the quarter extensions should be same as fastback, but not sure what trunk lid was used, modified?

Thanks guys! the strange thing is the inner and outer are intact ( replaced at one point) so im not sure why it would sag at the doors. I can only assume it is rear frame rails and the lack of wheel wells.

Its pretty dumb of me to start on this one while the Coyote Mach isn't finished yet, but i got tired of leaving it outside on my trailer. Plus I needed the fender for the Mach. So, going through this, its a typical New England Rustang. A bit of Bondo and its al set :-) Although its everything I stand against, to save a fortune, I may just restore this to KINDA stock. So far i'm into the Mach for 38k. So this one will be on the less expensive. This is my first convertible, so any advice on what should be done first and where to support the car to keep it from drooping is appreciated.

thats OK, ours aren't any better

a few more, I removed the cover under the battery area.

You Californi-ians have it so damn easy finding cars that aren't crap !! Now, if you could only fix your politicians :-)