Teardown progress on the Mustang - Lateral-g Forums

two68s · #1 03-25-2007, 10:23 PM

I was able to make some progress on my fastback recently. I'm still doing some exploratory surgery, but so far so good. So far, the only major rust is under what used to be the battery tray. Most of the problem spots for mustangs are in great shape:

The cowl side panels look great, I'm still gonna cut the top panel off just to check down inside:

I still have to disassemble the doors, remove the wiring harness, fuel/brake lines, and a few misc. parts then she'll be ready for media blasting.

race-rodz · #2 03-25-2007, 11:26 PM

i think thats the 1st 68 i have EVER seen with 4 lug...other than that looks like a great starting point

two68s · #3 03-26-2007, 07:07 AM

Yeah, it was originally a 200ci six cylinder w/ a C4 and an 8" rear. A 427w with a Keisler TKO600 and a Currie 9" are replacing it.

two68s · #4 03-30-2007, 03:49 PM

well, are there any ford guys on this forum

Dodgenut64 · #5 03-31-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by two68s

well, are there any ford guys on this forum

You may be right to worry, there isn't many ford or mopar guys on this site. You would have gotten more replies if you would've titled your post "Check out my 69 Camaro project"...just kidding. Im a Mopar guy, but i like seeing all kinds of other car makes and models. Im in the process of taking my car apart and have recently taken out my front and rear suspension on my 64 dart GT convertible. Looks like you've been as bizzy as i have. Your car looks pretty solid, what are you gonna do with it?

gearheads78 · #6 03-31-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by two68s

well, are there any ford guys on this forum

LOL I not a "Ford" guy but I am a car guy and can appretiate anything built right. Good luck with the project.

kmcanally · #7 04-01-2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by two68s

well, are there any ford guys on this forum

There are a few but we are definitely out numbered thats for sure. Although I am a Ford kinda guy I can really appreciate any bad ass car. Here is my Mustang...

ProdigyCustoms · #8 04-01-2007, 09:16 AM

Wow what a nice body. those cars are notorious for beng rusty. You did very well.

05classic · #9 04-02-2007, 03:07 AM

NIce stang. I can't wait to see the progress.

two68s · #10 04-03-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

Wow what a nice body. those cars are notorious for beng rusty. You did very well.

I think you'd be surprised. Mustangs tend to hold up pretty well, although they do have problem areas. F-bodies are probably the worst I've seen. A lot of Camaro guys on here replace a lot of metal!