RPM 1,247 Report post Posted June 3, 2023 You got skeelz bro. 2 Grabber70Mach and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted June 3, 2023 Yup........I'm in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted June 4, 2023 All of the original hardware works on the trap door ,but i cant find my hinges . Drilling and taping those 4 little screws for the latch i kind of scary ,snap off that 3/16 tap and your screwed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted June 4, 2023 Very cool! Did you do bonded/laminated metal bulkhead plates where all of the tapped holes are required? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted June 5, 2023 Yes ,laminated 3/16 plate inside ,only needed it in the latch area as the hinges and prop rod use1/4 inch fender clips 2 SWPruett and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 Hey Folks! Just jumping on this thread before the next bandwidth collapse to show my appreciation and HUGE tip-of-the-hat to Jim and these astounding quality interior panels he's made! My set showed up in perfect order with a new set a hockey stick trim and they all fit perfectly! SO much better quality than the old factory parts! Thanks for (another) awesome set of parts Jim! 4 bigmal, Ridge Runner, Sulphur2 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 I told you he has skills. 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copb8 101 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 Ridge Runner, do you have a facebook page or website you sell your pieces on? Do your rear side panels work on a 70 Mach 1? Have you determined pricing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted September 2, 2023 No sale page ,i just make them . They are made from 69 panels but the only difference is where the little cover is where the windlace meets the top of the panel ,with the little cover in place they work on 69 and 70 . Message me . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted September 4, 2023 Copb8, They will fit any version of fastback 69-70. There are very slight differences between 69-70 versions but they are easily accommodated. The graining is different than the originals but that was no big deal for me as they look outstanding and a matte interior finish color makes that hard to detect as well. The quality of these parts in comparison to even pristine original panels is night and day! I simply could not be happier with the purchase! On 9/2/2023 at 6:03 AM, copb8 said: Ridge Runner, do you have a facebook page or website you sell your pieces on? Do your rear side panels work on a 70 Mach 1? Have you determined pricing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted September 9, 2023 WOW! That is some incredible work there, Ridge Runner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sulphur2 2 Report post Posted October 8, 2023 My sail panels finally got to Adelaide a couple of weeks ago - Thanks Jim. Great job! Would you be interested in looking at the 69 Fastback front seat back. I believe they were fiberglass? TMI have repos so I could get them sent to you to use - I'm sure yours will be so much better with the texture, etc Cheers, Jon 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted October 8, 2023 They are actually plastic ,i may have a set here somewhere. .i found a pretty nice set of windshield pillar trim i would like to make in fiberglass 1 Sulphur2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted October 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: They are actually plastic ,i may have a set here somewhere. .i found a pretty nice set of windshield pillar trim i would like to make in fiberglass I'll be your first paying customer for a set of those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 272 Report post Posted October 8, 2023 I'll be the second. My Black 69 Pillar trim pieces; Right C9ZB-6303598 and Left C9ZB-6303599. Are the 69-70 the same? Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted October 8, 2023 Same pieces both years ,they are so brittle you can break them just handling them 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sulphur2 2 Report post Posted October 17, 2023 I'll have to be the third one then Jim! What do you recommend to prime the white gel coat on the sail panels? I'm getting ready to paint my original panels (DarkRed) with acrylic so wondering what primer to use. Locals say use a plastic prep as used on bumpers followed by normal primer or an epoxy primer. Trying to keep the texture too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted October 17, 2023 For the stock interior trim pieces I used SEM plastic prep and their paint without issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted October 17, 2023 What RPM said ! There is a plastic primer you can get at your local automotive paint supplier also but i cant remember the name of it . Scuff with a green scotch brite first 2 RPM and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sulphur2 2 Report post Posted October 19, 2023 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted October 19, 2023 Hmm, gel coat is a polyester resin, and Sem has at least half a dozen products, but they are for plastic or vinyl, so what would you pick? 39362 Sem Soap 38343 Vinyl Prep 38353 Plastic & Leather Prep 38363 Sand Free- if type of plastic is unknown 39863 Plastic Adhesion Promoter 77723XXX Adhesion Promoter Here is a SEM video: SEM plastic paint prep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,247 Report post Posted October 19, 2023 This is the only product I had to choose from my shop. 2 TexasEd and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted October 19, 2023 That one works great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted October 19, 2023 Since the Likey button doesn't work for us special people, Thanks Bob and Ridge 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted October 21, 2023 This is the primer i have been using ,it works on plastics and also aluminum ,the guys at the paint shop swear by it ,i painted a 2005 front bumper with it and it turned out great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
