1968 Mustang Coupe - Page 6 - Lateral-g Forums

67XR7 · #51 11-14-2011, 08:18 AM

looks great so far!

GPR · #52 11-26-2011, 01:47 PM

It is hard to tell in this picture but the nose is to wide at the top so I cut off both sides

Another problem is the bottom brackets hung down over an 1" from the frame rail so I cut them off and bolted them to the frame

Next I used fiberglass mat and resin to reattach. When this sets up I will take it off and add more to the other side.

GPR · #53 12-06-2011, 01:16 PM

I got a package today from UPS and I was surprised to find these in the box. I can't wait to install these great looking hinges.

cjperry81 · #54 12-10-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GPR

The headlight buckets were bolted and also bonded with Nortons panel adhesive as were the end caps. The rear valance was welded.

Will the panel adhesive keep the seam from cracking? I am doing a 65 coupe right now and the person I bought the shell from bondo'ed the end caps to the quarters and I havent even started the real body work and the seams are already cracking from their past work. So will that adhesive help that if i take them off and redo them?

cjperry81 · #55 12-10-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GPR

As you can see in this photo the bottom of the deck lid sticks out past the quarter and on the bottom it doesn't line up with the taillight panel

I added material to the back and sanded the front

What type of work did you do with the bumper. Is that a steel bumper that you tucked? Or is that a fiberglass bumper? Do they come tucked if so?

GPR · #56 12-10-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cjperry81

What type of work did you do with the bumper. Is that a steel bumper that you tucked? Or is that a fiberglass bumper? Do they come tucked if so?

It's fiberglass I cut it in 3 pieces to narrow it than added material on the ends to get it closer to the end caps. The end caps were bonded on with panel adhesive. I did a 1965 Fastback and painted it 4 years ago and no cracks.

GPR · #57 12-10-2011, 04:05 PM

Making new fiberglass ends for the front end.

I taped a piece of aluminum on there for a pattern than added two pieces of fiberglass mat

The next day I carefully removed the aluminum

I added more material to the back side than sanded a little and this is the first test fit. It's getting closer to what I want. I still need to reshape the spoiler.

**waynieZ** · #58 12-10-2011, 09:11 PM

Looks good Rusty.

GPR · #59 12-11-2011, 02:18 PM

I spent today adding fiberglass to the ends of the front end so it will mount to the holes in the fender where the stock valance bolts. It is now held in place with 8 bolts in the original holes.

**GregWeld** · #60 12-11-2011, 03:38 PM

Love the build Rusty!

Two questions --

Can you post up a big picture of what appears to be your "old" race car? The one you're using for your Avatar?

Why did you paint the hood and deck lid at this point in the build? I'm not being critical - I was just wondering.