SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 It's not mine and it's not a '69 but it is a classic Stang.. I got it for my wife because she always wanted a 65 coupe. I got it for $1500 and drove it home. It has a good running 302, C4 and a 9 inch rear out of a '69 Mach 1 (I'm stealing that for my car!). We have took it apart and I'm in the process of welding in new floorpans and fixing other rust. Plans call for Black paint with silver stripes, 17" '98 Mustang GT wheels and black interior. Stay tuned and I will post pics as we progress. 1 Xde4hewkew reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 You gots the feeva now boy. Good luck, I hope she enjoys it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 I'm glad she's got the feeva. Now that she has a old Mustang she lets me spend more money on mine because now she understands why I want to spend money all the time on my car. It's all part of my plan and so far it has worked perfect.:shifty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnrulySchoolboy 10 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Muhahahaha it's all going according to plan... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Yep. Just hope she don't read this thread and catch on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 only problem i see with your logic is that she will soon figure out that she wants to spend money on her car also and then the bags will need to come out for the guilt trip. but honey, i want to spend this month's car allowance on my car....after all you've been spending money on your car for years, i think it's my turn now. don't say i didn't warn you when it happens, buddy. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnrulySchoolboy 10 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 yeah he's right, sorry bud but your screwed. cue funeral music Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Yea your right, but at least it may work for a while ( I Hope). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Making some progress and have been doing a heck ofalota welding. Got the floors done and the quarter replaced. I probably should have put this thread in the project forum but too late now. Next we start on the body work. This car has awesome frame rails & towers and that's the main reason I bought it, just had all the usual floor and quarter rust. Even the cowl is good on this one. Anybody have any 65 parts? I need a automatic brake pedal and support. This car has a C4 but still has the clutch pedals. I would trade them for the automatic pedal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Still working the body and it has gone well with some good help. Been working the doors and fenders. All the major body work is done sans hood and that is next< then lots of block sanding and primer coats. I will pull it outside soon and take some better pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 If you are going to use Child labor to build this car might as well save more money and use the chinese parts too. :tongue_smilie: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Yea I'm cheap like that. I'll work anyone regardles of age or legal status as a US citizen. You where going to China right? Pick me up some parts while your there:biggrin:. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Last coat of primer is on and ready for final block wet sanding. I'm going to paint inside the doors, trunk, ect in a couple of weeks before I start wet sanding. I may go ahead and do some mechanic work before I start spraying. To be honest I am tired of body work and need a break. I plan on lowering the car about 2" all the way around and I'm going to put the C4 out of my car in this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 i would recommend against it, because any grease just from hand prints will ruin a paint job, undercarriage grease will on the primer will cause you to have to strip that panel bare again in most cases. hate to be a downer just wanted to let you know before got started so you could at least take it into consideration Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted August 30, 2008 Yea, I know but I have already pulled the transmission and hope to get the other one in tomorrow. I just will be very careful and I may wait to do the suspension after it's painted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Well it's painted. I used Dupont Nason acrylic enamel. Bodywork looks awesome but it has some dirt in it. I knew that was going to hapen with my small garage/shop despite trying to be as clean as possible. I have painted a few cars in here before and it's no fancy paint booth for sure. My 70 Mach turned out about the same and after a good buffing it looked real good. Next I'm painting lemans stripes in pewter metallic. I'm going to wet sand and buff in a few days. Edited November 28, 2008 by SlimeGold 69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkskinsfan 19 Report post Posted November 29, 2008 Looking good, Slime Gold. Can't wait to see it after you get it all back together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks and I hope to have it done by spring. The bigest things left are getting the seats covered, dash pad, exhaust and a new front bumper. I will have about 5 grand plus many hours of labor in it when done. I was lucky the P.O. had rebuilt the engine and purchased some new parts that where on the car. Funny thing is it had ten coats of paint that was cracked all over the place down to the metal, the floors where "repaired" using roofing tin and screwed into place and the doors where falling off. It had new pony door panels, carpet, rear bumper, mirrors and tailights. So that saved me some money I guess. I also have it running/driving again so it's coming along good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) I'm sure stripes on a 65 is something everyone has seen but it was my first try at painting them. They turned out pretty darn good If I must say so myself. I sprayed them on yesterday after my daughter and I spent about 6 hours taping it up. Still got some light overspray on a few places but it will come off when I buff. Both the base and stripes are single stage so there is that slight edge you can feel on the stripes but I'm not building a show car here, just a nice driver. I could clear it but I'm happy with how it looks. Edited December 7, 2008 by SlimeGold 69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD IN NC 21 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 It Look GREAT! Congrats! Wife better be happy with this one.... BTW just in time for X-mas I see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfrozen1969 11 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 The car looks really good, I look forward to seeing photos of the finished product. Unfortunately I can't do any work here, it is too damn cold -25C (-10F), Brrr. Bill from Ottawa, Canada 1 Xde4hewkew reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys. She loves it and we plan on driving it alot when Summer gets here. Yea this cold weather sucks. Must be all that global warming they keep talking about. Edited December 8, 2008 by SlimeGold 69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlimeGold 69 15 Report post Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) Outside for the first time since paint. About 75% done. Edited December 23, 2008 by SlimeGold 69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
