Author Topic: My 1965 Factory GT Restoration (Read 41137 times)

Ron Mexico · « **on:** June 11, 2013, 01:47:22 pm »

Hi all,

Thought I would start a thread on the restoration of my 1965 Mustang Factory GT a-code.
All original shell. No rust. Dry. Everything in tact. San Jose built may 1965.

She was originally Wimbledon White, with a blue interior but that's going to change.

Bare metal restoration. Ground up build. still needs further stripping and some body work, then will be primed and painted.

Ready for the tow truck to take it to the restorers:

The plan: Rebuilt 4v 289 Windsor with holly 600 carb, extractors. New twin exhaust to suit.
4 speed manual top loader gearbox. Power steering etc

Will be fitted with an entire new pony interior (see pics), new roof lining, dash, exterior painted candy apple red, all new chrome throughout (wherever required) and all factory GT trims and emblems. Polished American racing wheels

New Hood:

The end result I am after is this:

Exterior (without hood scoop)

Dash:

Seats:

carpets, roof lining, kicks panels in black also.

Let the fun begin, if all goes well, within 3 months I will be cruising in this beauty.

66 Hertz · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2013, 02:08:49 pm »

THREE MONTHS..................big job, great to see another build thread, keep us all up to date with your progress

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2013, 01:55:31 pm »

yep its a big job, but I have outsourced it to a company specialising in US muscle car restorations. Im a big fan of outsourcing...

66 Hertz · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2013, 03:37:23 pm »

Good luck

with your 3 month deadline.........once it is outsourced your history, you have no control on your deadline then.

blackthunder1970 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2013, 05:08:45 pm »

cool that should good watching a coupe change in to a fastback

best of luck with the resto
cheers
barry

mwizz · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:55:57 pm »

Will watch with interest

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2013, 11:11:18 am »

Here is an update (2 weeks into the project)

the whole car has been stripped, sand blasted, brakes and suspension rebuilt, painted in 2-pack candy apple red (not polished yet), dash and steering column in black 2-pack, black satin engine bay, under car has been sealed.

here are some pics:

does anyone have any experience with the RetroSound Model 2? im thinking about putting that one in with a set of kick panel moulded speakers. something basic to be suffice to listen to some tunes.

66 Hertz · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2013, 12:11:14 pm »

looking great

, keep the updates coming

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2013, 10:02:15 am »

Will do.

Can't wait till its on the road.

mwizz · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2013, 12:02:44 pm »

Good work, looking good

68Coupe · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2013, 12:20:59 pm »

Looks great - they got a lot done in just 2 weeks!

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2013, 01:46:27 pm »

Very impressed so far. Dylan and Richard don't muck around. Pro job. They restored the mustang Equip2000 bought from them.

birdman · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2013, 05:15:25 pm »

It's great to see another 65 Factory GT Coupe...looking good

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2013, 02:50:05 pm »

Its been a week since the last update so its time for another.

The crew (Dylan and Richard) over at US Classic Muscle Cars are doing an awesome job.

The car is being put back together - a lot of rewiring has been done, the dash is nearly together (the original knobs and heater controls came out like new when polished), the floor has been sound deadened, the seats are currently being reupholstered, a power booster for the front disc brakes and rear drums has been installed and a new fuel tank is in.

The engine rebuild will start next week and will be painted black and finished with an edelbrock dress up kit.

The only mods to the running gear will be extractors and a performance cam.

happy days...

here are some pics

68Coupe · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2013, 03:46:43 pm »

Impressive progress - looks great.

66 Hertz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2013, 03:46:56 pm »

looking great, what are you doing with the inside of the doors, they doont look fully painted?

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2013, 03:48:24 pm »

the inside of the doors will be painted satin black and will install red door trim to match the red seats.
the carpet, roof lining, rear qtr panel trim, rear shelf will be black.

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2013, 04:05:07 pm »

im also keeping the sound system in the car minimalistic.

putting in a Retrosound Model 2 and some Retrosound moulded kickpanels and 6.5" speakers

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2013, 04:07:15 pm »

Quote from: Ron Mexico on June 28, 2013, 03:48:24 pm

the inside of the doors will be painted satin black and will install red door trim to match the red seats.
the carpet, roof lining, rear qtr panel trim, rear shelf will be black.

satin black as per the paint job on the dash

66 Hertz · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2013, 04:29:14 pm »

Quote from: Ron Mexico on June 28, 2013, 04:07:15 pm

satin black as per the paint job on the dash

Sounds awesome

rocket · « **Reply #20 on:** June 28, 2013, 09:22:37 pm »

Yes... Awesome work for sure

You guys don`t muck about!

Rocket.

birdman · « **Reply #21 on:** June 28, 2013, 10:45:53 pm »

Yes...very nice indeed

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2013, 10:00:30 am »

Quote from: thebirdman68 on June 28, 2013, 10:45:53 pm

Yes...very nice indeed

Quote from: rocket on June 28, 2013, 09:22:37 pm

Yes... Awesome work for sure

You guys don`t muck about!

Rocket.

Quote from: 68Coupe on June 28, 2013, 03:46:43 pm

Impressive progress - looks great.

thanks guys, I cant wait till I get this beauty on the road.

Does anyone is VIC have their car regod with the new USA plates vicroads now have available? how do they look on the vehicle?

Ron Mexico · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2013, 12:52:17 pm »

Quick update

Last week was spent on getting electrics sorted.

I won't be able to post an update for 3-4 weeks as ill be oversees but when I get back ill post heaps of pics as work will continue on the car during this time. Hopefully close to running.

Cheers
R

mwizz · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2013, 10:42:44 pm »

Looking great and coming together fast

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