Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 Glad to see the progress so far, keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Glad to read that this story is leading down a better path. Looks like everything should work out just fine. Wish you all the best !! Keep up with the repair progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks you all. I really appreciate this community of fellow 69ers... Quite a unique bunch right here! ;-) Tomorrow should be a glorious day: body parts will be delivered from NPD around mid-morning. Then the serious stuff will start. Woohoo! While waiting for the delivery truck, I'll keep working on small improvements all around the car: - tidy up under the hood by adjusting new spark plug wires length (finally got the crimping tool and brackets for this). - put AN-6 fittings on my 3/8 fuel line, where braided hose runs through the torque box. A very sweet little upgrade. G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangBobby 28 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Where did you decide to have the work done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Frame shop is Baughn Alignment in Pensacola. I went there because locally, they have a guy (Rick) with an outstanding reputation when it comes to pull classics. And he deserves it! For the body work, I'm back with the guy who did the restoration (The Hot Rod Shop LLC in Gulf Breeze). We're friends now, so he lets me help and teaches me metal work as we go. Pretty cool. G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 That is rocket booster tight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Spark plug wires trim: I was able to get one side done when the delivery truck rang the bell. I am going to get a spacer for the air cleaner, as it interferes some with the distributor cap. We started on the driver side rear frame rail. Measuring before, during, after, to make sure nothing moves. More to follow during the next couple days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Lookin' good! Wish my work looked that nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Yeah, this is looking really nice and helps me cope with the insurance nonsense... The latest BS from USAA is their answer to the appraisal company who re-appraised the car at 45k: "We are in receipt of your appraisal, however [Mr G69] is not insured with USAA, therefore, does not have a policy/contract with USAA in which to invoke an appraisal clause." What the heck are they talking about? Of course I am not insured with USAA. The guy who hit me is, and he also happens to have acknowledged to be 100% responsible. Which is why USAA is supposed to handle his mess. I think you guys have a word for this... Ludicrous? Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Yeah, this is looking really nice and helps me cope with the insurance nonsense... The latest BS from USAA is their answer to the appraisal company who re-appraised the car at 45k: "We are in receipt of your appraisal, however [Mr G69] is not insured with USAA, therefore, does not have a policy/contract with USAA in which to invoke an appraisal clause." What the heck are they talking about? Of course I am not insured with USAA. The guy who hit me is, and he also happens to have acknowledged to be 100% responsible. Which is why USAA is supposed to handle his mess. I think you guys have a word for this... Ludicrous? Lol Nah. From where I come from, the word is BULLSHIT............but ludicrous works I suppose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Yeah, this is looking really nice and helps me cope with the insurance nonsense... The latest BS from USAA is their answer to the appraisal company who re-appraised the car at 45k: "We are in receipt of your appraisal, however [Mr G69] is not insured with USAA, therefore, does not have a policy/contract with USAA in which to invoke an appraisal clause." What the heck are they talking about? Of course I am not insured with USAA. The guy who hit me is, and he also happens to have acknowledged to be 100% responsible. Which is why USAA is supposed to handle his mess. I think you guys have a word for this... Ludicrous? Lol From my old infantry days, we would classify this as a Charlie Foxtrot.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 You see insurance companies !! This is what the hobby means to us .It is more than a hobby ...It's What brings us great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment ...It is not about money . Well done . 2 shaun071 and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 You see insurance companies !! This is what the hobby means to us .It is more than a hobby ...It's What brings us great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment ...It is not about money . Well done . Very well said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 You see insurance companies !! This is what the hobby means to us .It is more than a hobby ...It's What brings us great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment ...It is not about money . Well done . Amen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 This thread needs to be a sticky! I just thru the entire thread, what a wealth of information! I started following this thread when the shell was waiting in line to be blasted, but I never read the prior posts. I think the only areas not covered are top loader and 9 inch rebuild. Great pics and text. Even the $hitty ending has valuable info. Seeing that both you and my Mom's Mother were born in Paris, it for all intents and purposes makes us brothers. Eh, maybe not :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 Bob, I swear I am working my butt off to make this a happy ending. It's only a shitty phase. My Mother's Mom was born in Paris too! She passed away last January at the age of 93. G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 Adjusting fuel sender / fuel gauge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 Little cosmetics on fuel tank. Very minor damage there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 And last but not least, new trunk cross member welded in. That makes the whole rear strong again. It's square and measurements are spot on. We are through with the trunk floor. Now on to the Qpanel extensions and tail light panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 Moving fast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Yeah, I took the week off so that I could be in the shop every single day. We started last Saturday. Tomorrow, back to work, so things will go a little slower. I have exactly 8 weeks left before car gets in the container. So I have to keep things moving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 You might want to consider removing the dynamat insulation prior to welding in that area; I suspect it may be reasonably flammable. I'm glad, though, that you're fixing the car. Is this at the shop we went to when we adjusted your NSS? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Is it just me ,or is it pretty even damaged ? I think it would make a great sticky ,it should show every one that while the powers that be say it is totaled a true Mustanger knows better and should not give up . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
