TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 5, 2012 I was able to start this morning by evicting the rodents and tearing down their homes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Adding a few Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 I was also able to evaluate some rust issues.I want to try to do the metal work my self.It will be the first for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior2561 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Wow...im interested to see this one progresses. Looks like a lot of work ahead of you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Secz 26 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Wow, I didn't know they pulled up the Titanic! But seriously, I sure hope you know what you are getting yourself into. My first Mustang was a '66 coupe that wasn't quite this bad off and I too thought I'd do the metal work myself. After two years and not even getting half of the metal work done I cut my losses and sold it. There is a ton of work there and a ton of money in replacement metal. Don't get too over zealous and be sure to pace yourself so you don't get burnt out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 I am certain that more care was used building the Titanic than was used in the construction of our beloved Mustangs.I thank you guys for your input.This isnt a TV show so there is NO fictional deadline to adhere to.I just feel that if I take my time and stick to the fundamentals it is a task that I can do.I have gotten a pretty good deal on the repair panels as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves69Coupe 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 good luck man.Nice to see you taking on this and not just buying the car and sending it off to a shop to be built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 I sent my Talladega to a shop to have the metal/paint work done and I did the mechanicals but I wanted to try to accomplish more of the car myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Looks like a big project. Post your progress pics! :yes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bossed 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Awesome, I love seeing these cars brought back to life. Good luck with your project. Bossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted May 6, 2012 was this a factory special order paint car or is it your own personal paint choice? where did you find the car at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 7, 2012 This car was sold at the dealership that I was able to make a living at,in the parts department for 19 yrs.It was ordered as a stock unit,with a load of options.Shaker,AC,PS,PB,351w AT.Buckeye,while I am not a fan of your college choice,I am a Georgia guy,you do have metal/bodywork talents that I wish I had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted May 7, 2012 I neglected to answer the other question in your post.It was sold in the upstate of SC.To my knowledge it has spent its entire life here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_the_coupe 10 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 Got to see my first pastel grey Mach 1 earlier this year at the Carl Casper Custom Auto show here in Louisville. Here are the pics I took of it. Sorry they are kind of dark but it shows the how reflective the stripes are. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30141210@N08/7354495048/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/30141210@N08/7169282467/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/30141210@N08/7169281105/in/photostream/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SELLERSRODSHOP 13 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 I neglected to answer the other question in your post.It was sold in the upstate of SC.To my knowledge it has spent its entire life here. i bought mine out of northern sc. the dso was charlotte & from what i found, the car was always registered within about 50 mi. of there until i got it. wonder if our cars ever winked headlights at each other on the road in the past??? oh, since were talking colleges too, GO GATORS!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 I am in the process of cutting the 1/4 off of my Mach 1.I found more damage.I borrowed this pic from BUCKEYEDEMON( i hope he doesnt mind). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 I am in the process of cutting the 1/4 off of my Mach 1.I found more damage.I borrowed this pic from BUCKEYEDEMON( i hope he doesnt mind). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christineB 10 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Rebuilding a classic car takes a lot of effort and also a lot of money. However, the pay-off could be huge from getting a heap of rust to showroom condition from the ground up. Classic Mustang followers are in good fortune, as a business called Ford Restoration Parts has sourced 95 percent of the original parts for early models of the classic pony vehicle. Ford Restoration Parts offering classic Mustang kits with virtually all parts is a big deal. Legions of people commit annually to restoring a classic car in varying states of disrepair to showroom condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Is that Spam that is relative to a restoration? Not golf, purses or stock picks?? Wow! Got any picks from your own camera yet Talladegejonny? :tongue: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stang1969 10 Report post Posted June 22, 2012 This should be an interesting one...I wish you luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted July 5, 2012 Work is progressing on my 69 I have the 1/4 off(pics to follow)I also will need to replace the outer wheelhouse and the rocker.My ? is.Shouldn't theLF apron have the VIN # on it?The front sheet metal appears to be original. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach427 10 Report post Posted July 6, 2012 My 69 has the VIN at the top of both shock towers. Keep up the good fight :2guns: looking forward to those pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALLADEGEJONNY 10 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 I was able to make a little progress today.I keep thinking of the old adage that "Its gotta get worse before it gets better."I seems to just snowball.I almost have the RH rocker completely removed.I take the RF fender off and find the the outer cowl panel is destroyed,so there is something else to replace!!!I am in need of a good set of A and B pillars if anyone has a set let me know.I will add a few pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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