RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Oh, ok. I thought you had recently put new leafs on and the concern was if they were Cougar springs. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted January 9, 2013 I thought that was the problem but it is not the old leaf springs and new ones r the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Today I wanted to sell my mustang,throw it off a cliff and give up on it. I had to dislocate the driveshaft from the rear axle so I can push it farther into the tranny housing since my tires were not lining. It was a hard task to when your by your self so my dad come home later and he help me get it. The rear looks high in the pic because it was still on the jack stands.Quarter panel in the works now. Edited April 9, 2013 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Today was a nice day and I got to put on the driver side quarter panel which took all day but that ok it wasnt as bad as I thought since it was my first time doing. I also had to fab up a piece of metal for the bottom part of the B pillar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Keep up the good work. Looking good. I had to do the same thing with both sides of the lower "B" pillar on my Coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks mike I got the idea from ur thread lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Update on nightmare. Trunk area done, quarter panels almost done just need to weld the top part. I also had to make a patch panel for the rear the previous owner had a crappy pop rivet patch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Update on nightmare. Trunk area done, quarter panels almost done just need to weld the top part. I also had to make a patch panel for the rear the previous owner had a crappy pop rivet patch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Edited June 23, 2013 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Edited June 23, 2013 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) I have a question are cougar leaf springs the same length as mustang springs because my rear leaf spring looks out of place. I don't know if the springs could be wrong I got them from cj pony I don't think they would carried cougar springs. Edited June 23, 2013 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) I have a question are cougar leaf springs the same length as mustang springs because my rear leaf spring looks out of place. I don't know if the springs could be wrong I got them from cj pony I don't think they would carried cougar springs. Edited June 23, 2013 by 70Nightmare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Mike65 475 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Today was a nice day and I got to put on the driver side quarter panel which took all day but that ok it wasnt as bad as I thought since it was my first time doing. I also had to fab up a piece of metal for the bottom part of the B pillar. 70Nightmare, when you welded on the quarter panel skins it looks like you laid the new skin on top of the old quarter or did you flange the old quarter?.You used clecos to hold it in place & then welded it. Have you finished the seam yet?. Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Today was a nice day and I got to put on the driver side quarter panel which took all day but that ok it wasnt as bad as I thought since it was my first time doing. I also had to fab up a piece of metal for the bottom part of the B pillar. 70Nightmare, when you welded on the quarter panel skins it looks like you laid the new skin on top of the old quarter or did you flange the old quarter?.You used clecos to hold it in place & then welded it. Have you finished the seam yet?. Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Yes I just welded the skins over the old quarters I plan on cutting the exist off of the old panel from the inside. Yes I did use the clecos to hold it down they came in handy. No I haven't finished welding the steams yet. Hope that help if u haven more question or need some pic of things just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Yes I just welded the skins over the old quarters I plan on cutting the exist off of the old panel from the inside. Yes I did use the clecos to hold it down they came in handy. No I haven't finished welding the steams yet. Hope that help if u haven more question or need some pic of things just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Hey 70 Nightmare, call me at 661-380-5964 re some rear leaf springs and rubber bushings. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 Hey 70 Nightmare, call me at 661-380-5964 re some rear leaf springs and rubber bushings. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Well guys im thinking about selling my stang and starting fresh. Im just getting tired of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 It took me over 2 years to do my convertible..It was in the same shape..You are getting to the point where it is a car again and it changes up everything when you can see a light at the end of the tunnel..hang in there..when you are done everyone will be pleased...Cant wait to rip the quarters and floors out of my 70 fastback..I think this time i can do it faster... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Yea ur rite. Its just its a pita to redo those rear frame rails and trunk floors again but the work continues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 You did bite off a big chunk...take a break for a month or ..so ...i changed projects many times mid stream...clear your head ...it will still be there when you start back on it...trust me its worth it...but when most of the body work is done and running the light at the end is near...by the way I use 3m seam sealer...paintable and flexable... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 Keep it, like stated above take a break for a little while. I have been working on mine on & off for the last 10 years. Unfortunately more off then on, but in the last 3 1/2 years I have done more then the previous 6 1/2 years. When I get stressed I will take a break & then go back at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
