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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #25 on: September 14, 2013, 11:13:30 pm »
If you are talking about the stainless around the drip rails, there is no easy way to do this. You can try making a hook to release them from the bottom first, then they should fold off. They will bend on you easily. I would order new ones and tear the old ones off. They are not structural, only cosmetic. When you put the new one on, clip the top over starting from a curved part and use the heal of your hand to thump them on. Nothing else or your will mark them. You with get a bruise on your hand I guarantee it.
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #26 on: September 15, 2013, 06:19:05 pm »
The stainless steel trim is just riveted on and is easily removed, you will then be left with the metal drip rail which is attached to the roof, you do not need to remove this part for media blasting.

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #27 on: September 16, 2013, 12:09:58 am »
Mind if i ask roughly how much 'idealsteamcleaners' charged for the paint removal? and did they have the option to prime it straight after?

Only just seen this post.
Was about $600 I think and included etch primer.
Good progress so far  :thumb:
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #28 on: September 18, 2013, 07:01:15 pm »
cheers guys, it's been a while since i looked at the drip rail, hadn't realised it was separate to the stainless moulding! I'll just carefully remove the stainless.

...in regards to Adelaide Regency final inspection, whats the max size original steel wheel look i can get away with, 15inch??? or is 14" the max and the width if anyone could help out?

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2013, 08:20:11 pm »
very grateful that a kind family member sold me all these goodies today for only $180 :)

entire original grill which was missing..
door weatherstrip
original radio
original old stock headlight surround still in box from 65 but never used
and a holley carby which i chose quite quickly out of a choice of about 20 so may or may not be the correct one will need to research more!

all in all a good deal and a couple of steps closer to having all the parts needed :pepper:

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #30 on: March 21, 2015, 09:57:51 pm »
After a year and a half of sitting untouched in storage, I finally have my Mustang in a workshop on a spit and ready to tackle this project! I am basically assisting alongside my resto guy and learning as I go, so I will be updating regularly and hopefully life does not get in the way of completing this!

Have purchased a full floor pan, cut out existing rusty floor, prepped and knocked out any dents in front frame rails, and uncovered a few more areas that need some attention before the new floor gets dropped in later this week.
The floor came with new torque box replacements so we have decided to do these at the same time and clean up beneath them...

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #31 on: March 21, 2015, 09:59:06 pm »
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #32 on: March 21, 2015, 10:01:00 pm »
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #33 on: March 22, 2015, 06:46:47 am »
Good to see ur still going.
Looking forward to more progress pics.
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #34 on: March 27, 2015, 08:51:23 am »
Front RH rocker panel had a nasty rust hole where the bottom of firewall meets.
Have cut out bottom of firewall where it was rusted out and have patched this section accordingly. A few more areas to address before floor goes in probably over the easter weekend.

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #35 on: March 27, 2015, 09:04:45 am »
Well done so far, don't forget to come down on Easter Sunday for a look at the Nationals..............will be great incentive and you might get some great ideas too......... :thumb:
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #36 on: April 01, 2015, 10:51:15 am »
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #37 on: April 05, 2015, 03:30:45 pm »
RH firewall patch finished...

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #38 on: April 05, 2015, 03:36:25 pm »
Floor still isn't in but making progress!
Had to cut out three sections of the rear trunk lip area where the front floor overlaps, I manufactured these new pieces to fit perfectly, having lots of fun! :smash:

Checked out the Nationals today, very motivating!

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #39 on: April 09, 2015, 09:15:33 pm »
While cutting the torque box out something started smouldering away within from the sparks, turned out to be a nest made of carpet and weeds, no idea how any mouse got through those tiny holes!
Torque box areas have been strip wheeled and re-galved and the bad reproduction box's are ready to be manipulated on!
Front LH firewall patch is not far from finished.

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #40 on: April 12, 2015, 10:46:51 am »
Patching the rear frame rails while the floors out
and one more section to finish off the firewall

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #41 on: April 16, 2015, 08:38:43 pm »
floor is finally in! such a long time coming as I've owned this car for over 3 years now! plenty of spot welds to clean up then the seat risers and rear seat brackets can go in...

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #42 on: April 18, 2015, 06:16:17 pm »
seat risers done, spot welds cleaned up and galved.
Next project, the trunk floor and rear frame rails!

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #43 on: April 23, 2015, 10:08:43 pm »
Have been tidying up the side of the firewall and beneath cowl before we take the car off the jack stands to do the trunk floor as it was quite rusted out and needed a bit more stability.

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #44 on: April 23, 2015, 10:11:25 pm »
Here is a pic of the seat brackets and interior piece brackets finished off after the new floor installation...

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #45 on: April 23, 2015, 10:33:23 pm »
Awesome, coming along nicely. You should throw some front torque boxes at it while you are at it, help to stiffen up the front.

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #46 on: May 16, 2015, 05:40:51 pm »
LH and RH cowl side drop off's are finished, found and patched some rust underneath the LH cowl but have now found quite extensive rust at the top of the cowl and I am contemplating a new one piece cowl. It's so damn crusty in there anyhow and I am worried about being able to get a nice paint job beneath the vent, so at this stage we are going to leave the cowl alone until I make a decision.

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #47 on: May 16, 2015, 05:42:30 pm »
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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #48 on: May 16, 2015, 05:50:08 pm »
Dropped the rear of the car on some jack stands today and got rid of the rear part of the rotisserie, have cut out the trunk drop offs and one of the rear frame rails and will replace one side at a time to keep some structural integrity. Check out the state of this frame rail !...

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Re: 65 Fastback 4speed 289 Resto
« Reply #49 on: May 20, 2015, 11:55:38 am »
luckily the tail light panel is in pretty good nick, but it needs some patching where the frame rails attach.
cutting the trunk drop off out underneath the trap door area proved time consuming but I got there in the end!