Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 Yes, I consider that, I think all black is a good look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 Got my power amp, subwoofer, and PWM fan controller final mounting and wiring done today. 2 RPM and Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 22, 2023 Finally got my black doorhandles on. Had to use a different actuator to get the doorhandles to fit and work properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 23, 2023 Next step here is to take the door, lock out, and somehow painted, or coat it back. Actually have a set of door lock cylinders from late 1980s Mustang, that are black from the factory, I’m gonna try to install those. Not sure if they fit. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 23, 2023 I had both the main dash and the driver side panels finished and painted in body color. I just put it together. I have the VHX silver face gauges, with blue backlight. It should be a great look when installed. 3 Mike65, RPM and RogerC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 23, 2023 Outstanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 24, 2023 Thanks...the body shop guys thought I was crazy... but it came out pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted November 25, 2023 Cool look Vic. Are you doing the r/s dash panel also to match? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 25, 2023 Hi Mike. Yes 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 25, 2023 Continued my Dynamat installation on the rear of the car. I also sourced some 1/2' inch high density foam on Amazon to use as a pad for where the convertible top sits on top of the wheel well. The installation manuals show this, but mine was long gone by the time I got my car. It is a nice product, with very strong peel-and-stick adhesive. I may use it elsewhere on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 25, 2023 This is it installed on the top of the fender well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/23/2023 at 11:00 AM, Vicfreg said: I had both the main dash and the driver side panels finished and painted in body color. I just put it together. I have the VHX silver face gauges, with blue backlight. It should be a great look when installed. Love that look. I did the door inserts in the same silver as my gauge bezels. 1 kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 26, 2023 Yes, great minds think alike. I got some inserts from Mustangs to Fear, and had them painted at the same time. They are like an ABS plastic, and I have to use panel bond to attach the to the door. I really like the vertical piece of molding with the Mustang Horse emblem. What kind of molding is that? Also see the bent metal trim that goes around the door handle. Did you make all of this? Very cool. I have a Moto-Lita wheel like yours in my '68. I love the look but I find it very thin for my hands. For my '70 I am using a Billet Specialties type wheel that is much thicker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Vicfreg said: Yes, great minds think alike. I got some inserts from Mustangs to Fear, and had them painted at the same time. They are like an ABS plastic, and I have to use panel bond to attach the to the door. I really like the vertical piece of molding with the Mustang Horse emblem. What kind of molding is that? Also see the bent metal trim that goes around the door handle. Did you make all of this? Very cool. I have a Moto-Lita wheel like yours in my '68. I love the look but I find it very thin for my hands. For my '70 I am using a Billet Specialties type wheel that is much thicker. Thanks. The horizontal molding is handmade by my son, cuz there were a couple of holes in there that needed covered. He also made the entire door trim panel, as the arm rest came too far inward for my door bars to clear. The lower trim around the door handle is also handmade from aluminum. I do need to get a pull handle on it. Thinking about using one from a 67-68 Mustang. He thought the Mustang emblem would fit right in, which I think it does. He has a pretty good eye, and can weld like nobody's business. Ya, that steering wheel ring is too narrow for me also. And it gets slick with just a bit of sweat on your hands. I plan on getting a leather cover from Wheelskins. A fellow Mustanger has one, and they are a quality product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 26, 2023 Yes, he did a nice job. I have a ‘68 coupe. The door handles are not compatible with the ‘69-‘70 mechanism. They are not a “pull” type, they flip up so you can rotate the lever up to open the door. The wheelskins are nice, but need to be sewn/stitched on. My skill level for needle and thread is pretty low…… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 26, 2023 Oops, I was referring to the pull strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted November 26, 2023 OK, that makes sense Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 Installed my VHX Dash LED dimmer control. This goes into the VHX box, and allows you to dim your dash lights and clock light at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 Installing my kick panel and vent mounted speakers 2 RPM and Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 7, 2023 Installed my black door locks. Originally tried some knock-off locks to see if they fit. Then sourced some Ford Service Parts from '80s Vintage Mustang. Really high quality parts. The Ford parts are really solid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 7, 2023 Also got my passenger side dash panel attached, final item was to install the screws to attach the panel to the map light assembly. Used 1-1/2" #6 SS Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws with #6 SS washers, so it would not damage the paint. Came out good. Installed my "Mustang" emblem on the dash. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted December 8, 2023 Looking good Vic. I used the same dash panel light & Mustang name plate on mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 10, 2023 Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 10, 2023 Finally got my visors, windlass, and A-Pillar trim installed on the convertible. Trimmed the windlass best I could to match the angle of the visor bracket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 773 Report post Posted December 10, 2023 Also ran the wire for my hands-free microphone under the A-pillar trim up to the visor. That will hook into my audio head unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
