RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Been a member about a year and have asked many questions and gotten many answers. Thought I would share the progress with the forum readers. So here goes.... Bought the car in late 2013 from Chris Stage in Bedford, VA. Got it home and could not wipe the grin from my son's face!!! Had to record the moment of him removing the first bolt!!! I will add more posts to catch up to current state of car. 2 Miltonlob and Ronaldbaf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 The car needed complete body repair. We have installed new torque boxes, full 1 PC floor pan, shock towers, frame rails - front and back, floor supports, firewall, trunk pans, rear taillight panel, quarter panels and extensions, front fender apron, front fenders, doors, hood, front and rear valances, and various patch repairs Started by removing the rusty floor pans and tunnel. The torque boxes were completely gone and floor supports needed patching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Here is pic of car setting on lift in shop. Torque boxes and floor pan had been removed at this point. Initial fit of 1pc floor pan Pic of Alex and my younger son Mike under car on lift. Have also acquired another 69' Mach to restore with my younger son later when he gets older. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 That is great ,love to see the kids get interested in the old cars . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Torque box on passenger side install pics. Also notice rocker extension replacement. I have taught Alex to weld. Here he is completing the torque box install. Had to replace top cover plates of rear torque boxes Alex and dad after completing rear torque boxes. Another successful day in this long journey!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Added frame rail support tie bars between front and rear frame rails to improve handling. After all safety is what matters most in this car!!! Pics of firewall, side cowls, and main cowl removed from car. New firewall is shown being installed. New main cowl assy and side cowls installed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Car on body cart outside ready to be sandblasted. Export brace fitted ready to take out old massacred shock towers!!! New shock tower installed. New battery fender apron installed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Working on rear trunk area. Very rusted. Decided to replace both side trunk drop downs and side plates, rear cross panel, taillight panel, and quarter extensions. Alex welding a trunk panel I've got a trunk monkey!!! Trunk panels and outer wheel wells complete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Alex sandblasting the bottom of the car on the rotisserie. Finished welding in 1 PC floor pan Working on seat towers Cowl and interior all treated with rust inhibitor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Hanging new doors and aligning to old quarter panels. Removing quarter panel Quarter panel installed Attached front fenders and hood. Looking like a car again This catches us up to the current status of the car. We have 1 quarter panel left to install and will be sending to body shop for painting soon. Thanks for all of your nice comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Wow to everything! Kids participating, high level of work, shop and equipment. Kudos to you! Where do you call home? Welcome to the project thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 That's absolutely wonderful to see your son's be so genuinely interested and involved in such a big project. Only wish mine would appreciate or be involved in such an adventure. Looks like an outstanding job so far ! Such a nice shop on top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgriffin91 27 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 That's awesome your son is into that stuff. I am restoring my first car and going much slower than you two. I hope that having the car finished when I have kids will give them an appreciation for old cars and maybe give me the chance to do it again for my kids first car as you are. G ood work! Keep it up. Should be a nice ride once you are done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for all of the kind responses. We live in Forest, Va which is a suburb of Lynchburg, VA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 That young man needs his own shop ! He is going to be in high demand ! I can see him running a top notch restoration shop. Well done with the teaching Dad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Wow you all have done a great job so far. This is going to be a great looking car when you all get it finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 That's great to see, well done to the whole family! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Yeah that's just awesome, good luck guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparkyGT 26 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Good job, keep it up :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Pic of engine on stand. Has been completely rebuilt. Kept mostly stock. Did not need extra HP for my son. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Awesome work and great fab work. That is great that this is a family project and your son is so into it. That is really what helps keep our hobby going by passing it down generations. Great job!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Wanted to give a shout out to Chris Stage in Bedford VA where I got the car and various parts. Also, Terry at TJ Mustang in Salem, VA has been a great resource for parts and advice. On with the restoration. Here's Alex working on the last quarter this morning drilling spot weld holes. We painted the inside and structure of the car with rust inhibitor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Cool project. You guys get a lot done in no time. Keep it up! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 The last quarter has been finished. Also fitted the rear valence. It was very important to leave lower end of each quarter loose until fitting the valance. The rear of the car body work is complete. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 Very well done ! I used a Dynacorn valance on my 69 and had to extend the sides because it was a little bit short ,the quarters were not replaced so that was about the only option .It wasn't hard to do ,i just didn't like the idea of having to do it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
