dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 I'm sure you already know but you'll definitely need to take the hood off of the car to get the best access to where you have to cut. I figured that would be the best way to do it... but... but... do I have to?! :pinch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 I'm sure you already know but you'll definitely need to take the hood off of the car to get the best access to where you have to cut. I figured that would be the best way to do it... but... but... do I have to?! :pinch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 When I cut the holes in the hood for the hood scoop turn signsl lights I left the hood on my Coupe, it was a PITA with the hood on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 When I cut the holes in the hood for the hood scoop turn signsl lights I left the hood on my Coupe, it was a PITA with the hood on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Looking great! I'd be a little nervous too, but hey, they have touch up paint .. just in case! Take a deep breath and dive in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Looking great! I'd be a little nervous too, but hey, they have touch up paint .. just in case! Take a deep breath and dive in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 I put the back end together this last weekend... that wasn't terribly difficult! Reproduction parts fit rather well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 I put the back end together this last weekend... that wasn't terribly difficult! Reproduction parts fit rather well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 The front end has been a completely different story. The chrome molding reproduction parts that go around the headlight buckets/hood have been terrible. I broke one of them trying to get it to hug the bucket. These are just going to take time... they don't respond well to pressure :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 The front end has been a completely different story. The chrome molding reproduction parts that go around the headlight buckets/hood have been terrible. I broke one of them trying to get it to hug the bucket. These are just going to take time... they don't respond well to pressure :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 wookie your Vert is looking great. What is that blue called & who is it made by? I had a 2000 Ford Ranger that looked the exact same shade blue & it was called bright island blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 wookie your Vert is looking great. What is that blue called & who is it made by? I had a 2000 Ford Ranger that looked the exact same shade blue & it was called bright island blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 wookie your Vert is looking great. What is that blue called & who is it made by? I had a 2000 Ford Ranger that looked the exact same shade blue & it was called bright island blue. It's called grabber blue. I believe it was "J code" on the 1970 mustang. It wasn't available in '69... but hey, it looks great and that's why I went with it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 wookie your Vert is looking great. What is that blue called & who is it made by? I had a 2000 Ford Ranger that looked the exact same shade blue & it was called bright island blue. It's called grabber blue. I believe it was "J code" on the 1970 mustang. It wasn't available in '69... but hey, it looks great and that's why I went with it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the info, I didnt know if it was the grabber blue or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the info, I didnt know if it was the grabber blue or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 I ended up making an aluminum support to sit on top of the upper screws in each of the molding pieces. It drew them both closer to the bucket, but it's still not perfect. I think I'm going to settle with this for now and see what it looks like after sitting out in the sun when the weather is right. It might form a little better. I finally got the replacement piece in for the drivers side molding in, so here are a few pic updates! I hope to have the rest of the front end together this weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 I ended up making an aluminum support to sit on top of the upper screws in each of the molding pieces. It drew them both closer to the bucket, but it's still not perfect. I think I'm going to settle with this for now and see what it looks like after sitting out in the sun when the weather is right. It might form a little better. I finally got the replacement piece in for the drivers side molding in, so here are a few pic updates! I hope to have the rest of the front end together this weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Front end back together... decided to take her for a spin. She is driving great! Would any of you guys who have the front lower scoop/air dam comment on how it's attached? The kit I bought came with a dozen screws and 3 large bolts that go through the factory connections to the valence. I have the larger bolts attached through the valance... it just seems odd to use the small screws they included too. Thanks! Edited February 26, 2012 by dpuwookie79 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Front end back together... decided to take her for a spin. She is driving great! Would any of you guys who have the front lower scoop/air dam comment on how it's attached? The kit I bought came with a dozen screws and 3 large bolts that go through the factory connections to the valence. I have the larger bolts attached through the valance... it just seems odd to use the small screws they included too. Thanks! Edited February 26, 2012 by dpuwookie79 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Looks awesome! :cool2: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Looks awesome! :cool2: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 woo hooo!! looking good.. i bet it feels good to take it for a ride... even if the top is up!:rockon: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 woo hooo!! looking good.. i bet it feels good to take it for a ride... even if the top is up!:rockon: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpuwookie79 11 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 woo hooo!! looking good.. i bet it feels good to take it for a ride... even if the top is up!:rockon: Haha... yeah it was a very brisk ride. Windows are still not in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
