Time to (UPDATED 3/1/2014) contribute some pics

Ok guys I've collected some pics of our project and I figured its time to post some Pics. Just a re cap on the history of this car. It was my first car purchased in 1982, I was just about 16 years.My Oldest brother has a body shop and he would take me to work on weekends and summers as a kid. I worked for him about 5 years after High school. I actually did a 1 year tech program at a local tech school in Auto body. Front clip was badly rusted. aprons, towers, cowl, radiator, support, you all know the drill. I purchased this clip from a cougar savage place in oregon. Its in pretty good shape. I'm sandblasting at the present time and hope to Rust bullet and blackshell with in the week. This is a family project and 2 of my three sons are in a couple pics. My oldest son is helping as well. He had a malignant brain tumor removed in November so this is extra special when he gets to help. He has pushed me to get this project going because he loves the mustang. Im going to post with tiny pic so I hope they all come through ok. Please feel free to comment as I know some of you have done similar project. I learn everyday and I have already learned a few tricks from some of you guys.



Mustang coming Home



Into the Garage



On the frame Jig



another jig and rust pic



New clip



Say hello to my new little friend.. Love it



Addition Frame jig supports



more jig supports



Frame measurements thanks to Markmel/aka Marks73 (I Think)



My Oldest Ethan doing a little cutting before we remove the clip







Thought you might like to see the T-shirts we made up for Team Ethan after his brain tumor was removed. Don't tell the suits from Ford they will probably sue for copy right infringement. Im the guy in the back with glasses. The rest of the team is my family and Mallory's (Ethans wife) Family. Just so happens My #2 son dates Mallory's Sister. And that families name.. you ready.... Cleaveland yes My nick name for Jenna the sister is 351.



Ethan and Jonah(son #3) getting ready for removal



old clip off



car after removal



Old rust clip



New clip prep spot weld drilling and etc



more prep



chassis prep for clip install

Ok they you go I'll try to post some more pics next year sometime

WOW that a lot of work ::goodjob::

Good pics, great documentation, and amazing story. Here's to hoping that Ethan makes a full recovery. I know it's not easy, my Mom just got done with 2 years of chemo.

very inspiring story. I wish my surname was Cleveland! Did Ford ever call an engine "Niki"? Damn...

Great project for the family to participate in. Keep the updates coming, personal as well as on the Mach 1!

Now THAT'S how you replace a front clip! Makes me think I did mine all wrong now.

Best wishes for Ethan - tell him we're all pulling for him.

Best wishes for Ethan and your family. Nice work. Makes me feel lazy for only mixing up 500 pounds of concrete and setting a few posts tonight after work.

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

WOW - one just never knows what is really taking place around you!

Great work on the Mach 1.

All the best to Ethan and to the whole family. As I am sure you know patience (Ro. 5:4) is cheerful endurance. Now why wouldn't anyone want that!

I have a vert that someone else started and I think they welded the inner rockers wrong and the body is belly down a little so I have to do the same jig to fix it...dread all that work but it will be worth t in the end

Great story keep us posted.

Thanks for sharing!! my cousins best freind come down with a bad brain tumor..They cant operate on it...Gave him only a few months to live....So my cousin helped get his old road runner on the road for him..Too keep his mind off what was going on with him....They got it runing good...440 with 415 hp at the rear tire in a 1970 road runner..Its a beast....15 years later he is still going!! He has some bad days...But the doctors keep saying its impossible he is alive still...Well..Never count how how tuff a person is...God will take you when your ready....I think the car and alot of the project kept him going in a way.

Btw Are you keeping the mustang a red head... Or do you got plans to change the color? And what code was she?

Thanks for sharing your story and pics. Looks like Ethan is doing well judging from his use of the cutting wheel.

WOW - one just never knows what is really taking place around you!

Great work on the Mach 1.

All the best to Ethan and to the whole family. As I am sure you know patience (Ro. 5:4) is cheerful endurance. Now why wouldn't anyone want that!

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That is Ethan's personal verse he selected before the surgery. Mallory's dad is a pastor in Ft Wayne IN. As for patience I cant wait to get it

Thanks for sharing your story and pics. Looks like Ethan is doing well judging from his use of the cutting wheel.

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He is doing well. He was able to continue his education and finished up his degree at IPFW in Mechanical Engineering Technology on May 9th. He is doing some type of therapy called Avastin, just started Wednesday. He has a slight inflamed area in the resected area and Cleveland clinic is using the avastin to clear it up. Thought I would get a little technical with you because of your background. Its all greek to me, I just smile and Pray hard and enjoy little things this life bring.

Thanks for sharing!! my cousins best freind come down with a bad brain tumor..They cant operate on it...Gave him only a few months to live....So my cousin helped get his old road runner on the road for him..Too keep his mind off what was going on with him....They got it runing good...440 with 415 hp at the rear tire in a 1970 road runner..Its a beast....15 years later he is still going!! He has some bad days...But the doctors keep saying its impossible he is alive still...Well..Never count how how tuff a person is...God will take you when your ready....I think the car and alot of the project kept him going in a way.

Btw Are you keeping the mustang a red head... Or do you got plans to change the color? And what code was she?

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Thanks for the encouragement, When I purchased the car it was light pewter metalic. My brother has a thing for candy apple red . When we repainted it in 82 he convinced me to paint it Candy Apple red. That was the color it was when I was in high school so thats what it will be. all my memories were made in a red car. Its a 63R Mach 1 with and H code. It will not be concourse correct. Upgrades planned for motor,Trans and suspension and interior.

"He is doing well. He was able to continue his education and finished up his degree at IPFW in Mechanical Engineering Technology on May 9th. He is doing some type of therapy called Avastin, just started Wednesday. He has a slight inflamed area in the resected area and Cleveland clinic is using the avastin to clear it up. Thought I would get a little technical with you because of your background. Its all greek to me, I just smile and Pray hard and enjoy little things this life bring."

I salute you, GoTime. With your permission, I'd like to allow some of the prayer groups that I know pray for Ethan's continued improvement.

"He is doing well. He was able to continue his education and finished up his degree at IPFW in Mechanical Engineering Technology on May 9th. He is doing some type of therapy called Avastin, just started Wednesday. He has a slight inflamed area in the resected area and Cleveland clinic is using the avastin to clear it up. Thought I would get a little technical with you because of your background. Its all greek to me, I just smile and Pray hard and enjoy little things this life bring."

I salute you, GoTime. With your permission, I'd like to allow some of the prayer groups that I know pray for Ethan's continued improvement.

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That would be greatly appreciated Thank you

You're welcome, Dennis. Now back to admiring your work on your 'Stang.

Great story and awesome work, keep it up.

Here are some more Pics from the last few weeks.

Same old cowl rot you all know about





Patch installed



Blasting the clip









Sanded with 80 Grit on the DA, Wax and grease remover, Rust Bullet Metal Blast and then Rust Bullet Automotive- 2 coats. Black shell tomorrow evening