Author Topic: My 70 coupe after paint (Read 2011 times)

Jonk67 · « **Reply #25 on:** September, 29, 2009, 09:07:42 AM »

That looks really sharp, look forward to seeing pics in the sun.
I plan to have my '67 painted CandyApple red (original color) and will have to find an '09 GT near me to look at. I didn't realize it was an available mustang color again.
I'm jealous, hope to be at that stage some time next spring...
Jon

70 StangMan · « **Reply #26 on:** September, 29, 2009, 02:37:12 PM »

Quote from: Ricks 70 stang on September, 22, 2009, 06:32:53 PM

I haven't decided on the door panels. Deluxe or standard?

Rick

Just curious ,what did it come with Dlx. or Std.??

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #27 on:** September, 29, 2009, 02:53:26 PM »

Quote from: 70 StangMan on September, 29, 2009, 02:37:12 PM

Just curious ,what did it come with Dlx. or Std.??

They are standard door panels. But they aren't and good. They are in really bad shape.
The price of deluxe panels and all the extras. Just not for sure which way I will go.

70 StangMan · « **Reply #28 on:** September, 29, 2009, 05:38:15 PM »

Quote from: Ricks 70 stang on September, 29, 2009, 02:53:26 PM

They are standard door panels. But they aren't and good. They are in really bad shape.
The price of deluxe panels and all the extras. Just not for sure which way I will go.

Bad shape as in broke and busted or just worn and faded?? Re-dyeing does wonders if it's just the latter.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #29 on:** September, 29, 2009, 05:43:10 PM »

Quote from: 70 StangMan on September, 29, 2009, 05:38:15 PM

Bad shape as in broke and busted or just worn and faded?? Re-dyeing does wonders if it's just the latter.

Allot of the clip are broken out. The vinyl is coming off. Just 40 years of ware.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #30 on:** November, 23, 2009, 02:52:45 PM »

I've made a little more progress to the coupe.

Sluggo · « **Reply #31 on:** November, 23, 2009, 04:19:58 PM »

That thing is lookin' good!

Hurry up and get it finished so we can see more pics :craz

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #32 on:** November, 23, 2009, 04:54:08 PM »

Quote from: Sluggo on November, 23, 2009, 04:19:58 PM

That thing is lookin' good!

Hurry up and get it finished so we can see more pics :craz

I am working on it every chance I get. I need to order bumpers and door panels. I drove it around the back paved roads. I live in the country. I was having an issue with fuel in the oil. I changed the fuel pump last Saturday and took the demon carburetor off and put a 750 Holley that I rebuilt. So far so good. It runs a little rich but not too bad. The original motor was a 302 and I put a 351w in and I have 3.50 gears in the 9 inch rear. Pretty peppy. Probably allot to do with the gear change from 2.78 to 3.50.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #33 on:** November, 24, 2009, 05:54:33 AM »

Hey Rick, you have any other parts that you are needing? I have a box full of new parts that I either over bought, or just didn't use on my 70. Let me know what you need and I'll take a look.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #34 on:** November, 24, 2009, 02:36:15 PM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on November, 24, 2009, 05:54:33 AM

Hey Rick, you have any other parts that you are needing? I have a box full of new parts that I either over bought, or just didn't use on my 70. Let me know what you need and I'll take a look.

Not sure yet Jeremy. I'm in need of bumpers, the chrome trim that goes at bottom of quarter windows (lost them during storage) door panels, the black plastic door jamb vents (I messed mine up) 69 doesn't have this piece 70 thru 73 do. That is all that I can think of right now.

68EFIvert · « **Reply #35 on:** November, 24, 2009, 10:14:01 PM »

That is looking great! Have you decided on door panels yet?

Dne' · « **Reply #36 on:** November, 25, 2009, 05:35:35 AM »

I can't get over how shiny the paint is! it's beautiful! Way to go!!
dne'

tarafied1 · « **Reply #37 on:** November, 25, 2009, 08:20:43 AM »

WOW, way to represent for the coupes! Love that color.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #38 on:** November, 25, 2009, 01:14:59 PM »

Quote from: 68EFIvert on November, 24, 2009, 10:14:01 PM

That is looking great! Have you decided on door panels yet?

Thanks. Not yet. Leaning toward standard panels because of price.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #39 on:** November, 25, 2009, 01:18:19 PM »

Quote from: Dne' on November, 25, 2009, 05:35:35 AM

I can't get over how shiny the paint is! it's beautiful! Way to go!!
dne'

Quote from: tarafied1 on November, 25, 2009, 08:20:43 AM

WOW, way to represent for the coupes! Love that color.

Thanks to all for the compliments
Rick

abrahamfh · « **Reply #40 on:** November, 25, 2009, 03:17:07 PM »

Looks great Rick, sweet paint job. It is always nice to see another coupe, glad to have you with us.

One day I hope to be part of both families, a 65 Coupe and a 65 2+2 in the same garage sounds like a nice family with some serious sibling rivalry thrown in the mix.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #41 on:** November, 25, 2009, 03:32:20 PM »

Quote from: abrahamfh on November, 25, 2009, 03:17:07 PM

Looks great Rick, sweet paint job. It is always nice to see another coupe, glad to have you with us.

One day I hope to be part of both families, a 65 Coupe and a 65 2+2 in the same garage sounds like a nice family with some serious sibling rivalry thrown in the mix.

Yes I really like the 65 2+2. My brother had one in California, but he sold it many years ago. Somebody asked me the other day what I was going to do when I got done with the Stang. I said get another. The problem is my wife was standing there. She says I don't think so. I'm sure she'll give in some day.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #42 on:** December, 09, 2009, 08:47:27 AM »

Well i got the Bumpers and windows in the doors. Now come the rest of the interior and rubber seals. The big hold up is the headliner. Does the headliner go under the windshield on a 70? I think I will take it to a shop to do this.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #43 on:** December, 15, 2009, 07:30:46 AM »

The front of the headliner gets glued to the inside face of the inner/upper windshield area. It does not wrap around to the outside, as the windshield gets glued there. It is "easier" to install and stretch the headliner with the windshield not installed though. But it's not impossible to do with the windshield in, thought the results may not be as good. I.E. - nice, tightly stretched liner.

Also, I would install the headliner before installing the roof rail weatherstrip channels. Easier to slice off the extra headliner material that is pulled tight over that pinch weld once the windlace is installed.

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #44 on:** December, 15, 2009, 02:43:20 PM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on December, 15, 2009, 07:30:46 AM

The front of the headliner gets glued to the inside face of the inner/upper windshield area. It does not wrap around to the outside, as the windshield gets glued there. It is "easier" to install and stretch the headliner with the windshield not installed though. But it's not impossible to do with the windshield in, thought the results may not be as good. I.E. - nice, tightly stretched liner.

Also, I would install the headliner before installing the roof rail weatherstrip channels. Easier to slice off the extra headliner material that is pulled tight over that pinch weld once the windlace is installed.

Thanks for the information. I talked to guy about installing the headliner. He quoted me 150.00. Does this sound about right?

Fast68back · « **Reply #45 on:** December, 15, 2009, 02:55:20 PM »

Thats probably about right, but I could see that kinda money going towards something you cant do yourself. Headliner is not that hard. Here is a GREAT how to article.
http://home.together.net/~groovygreen2/page12/LE600_12.htm

Ricks 70 stang · « **Reply #46 on:** December, 15, 2009, 03:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Fast68back on December, 15, 2009, 02:55:20 PM

Thats probably about right, but I could see that kinda money going towards something you cant do yourself. Headliner is not that hard. Here is a GREAT how to article.
http://home.together.net/~groovygreen2/page12/LE600_12.htm

Thanks for the information. They sure make sound easy. I may try to do it myself.