70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 The funny thing is when I measure I got 43in. When I got work on it tomorrow im going to take a pic of how it seats with the rear trunk brace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 The rear trunk brace does line up with the frame rails it just needed alittle bend. I cut out the passengerside outer rocker panel. I guess a mouse had a home in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 One thing I will never understand is why would peopel put bondo on good metal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 On my 69 Coupe I had to replace the rear gas tank support panel that runs from the back of the l/s frame rail to the r/s one that the lower part of the tail light panel welds to & I didnt have to bend it. I also had what looked like a mouse nest in the l/s rocker panel when I removed the l/s outer wheel house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 I thought on the rear trunk brace you have to weld the buttom part also where the rear seats in on the brace. If its just the back that get welded like in mike65 pic then mines do line up. Here is what i was talking about about. On the first pic you can see alittle gap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas mustang 10 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 jeez I have a full shop and would not take on a project of this size my hats off to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Trust me I have thought of giving up but I can`t the 5.0 sounds to nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 Its been awhile since I did a update. I havent work on the stang in awhile with bad weather and being discourage. Today I work on it all day and got the passenger side rocker welded on what a pain it was but it came out good.I plan on redoing my rear frame rails I didnt like how they set. Im also working on get the outer wheel well welded up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbennett 10 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 Hey nightmare , how bad were your front fenders? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 They were bad and both had bondo on top of rust and had holes in them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbennett 10 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 all the rust at the bottom rear of the panels? Im looking for a passenger wheel arch and the bottom portion of the DS from the arch to the door . Lower bolts to about 8 inches up around that lower body line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 I dont have the fender anymore sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbennett 10 Report post Posted September 11, 2012 it's cool thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Today I felt lazy so I didnt really do much just finished up the passengerside and started on the drive which easnt as bad as the passengerside. I still got to grind down the welds. This coming week I plan to finish the driver and start putting the back together. Im going to redo my rear frames too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bossed 10 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 I just wanted to offer some words of encouragement, keep up the good work, it'll be worthit!! Love seein these cars saved :thumbup1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the support. We all need that sometimes Edited September 18, 2012 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Today I got the passengerside done. I got to clean up some grease off from under the rear floor pans before I get back to the more body work. I will be working on her some more tomorrow. It feels good to see alot more panels on the car then off the car. Edited September 20, 2012 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted September 20, 2012 That is a great feeling, to see new sheet metal going on in place of the rusted out old metal. Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted September 20, 2012 very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted September 21, 2012 Today I finish the cleaning the back end of the trunk and I also redid my rear frame rails. They look better,straight and also the trunk floor pans fit alot better. I also did some inner wheel house patches two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) Here is a little update. Today i only put up the left trunk corner and put brace in the inner rear frame rails. I need some help with installing the rear front trunk floor does that go from the buttom or the top. It seems to fit better when I put it on underneath the old trunk floor if anybody has done this tips are welcome. Edited October 2, 2012 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 No no no! You're doing it all wrong! Just kidding obviously. No tips from me but I applaud you for tackling such a difficult task. Nice work so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 No no no! You're doing it all wrong! Just kidding obviously. No tips from me but I applaud you for tackling such a difficult task. Nice work so far. lol. Thanks for the encouragement I found this like on Boss 302 build http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2012/02/tail-light-panel-and-trunk-floor-part.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted October 2, 2012 Ho-Lee-COW! You have gone right to her guts on those repairs and it looks like you are gettin it done! Bravo on tackling this level of repair. Not for the faint of heart! Keep that motivation high and keep the updates coming! All the best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted October 3, 2012 Ho-Lee-COW! You have gone right to her guts on those repairs and it looks like you are gettin it done! Bravo on tackling this level of repair. Not for the faint of heart! Keep that motivation high and keep the updates coming! All the best! Thanks i can say the same about ur project good job.:thumbup1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
