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27 Years since my last Mustang ! - 72 Convertible Build Thread
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<blockquote data-quote="724me" data-source="post: 327955" data-attributes="member: 5881"><p>I wanted to thank everyone who sent a Welcome on the introduction page. </p><p></p><p>I bought my first Mustang around late 1983 (a 68 Coupe). I was 15 years old. Since then, I've had 3-4 mustangs that I've restored (to varying degrees). It's been about 27 years since my last Mustang. I got into Corvettes, 3rd Gen Camaro / Firebird and Buick Grand Nationals (as well as some other toys), so I've been away from Ford (Other than my '98 F-150 4.6 - 5-Speed Step Side) and I thought I'd post a few pics of my current project.</p><p></p><p>Sorry about the pics. The car is in an "odd spot" in my driveway, but as I move it into one of the garages and start work, I'll get some better pics. This 72 has been in storage since 1983 (In a horse stall !! How Appropriate for a Mustang!)...... and even though it's "aired out" over the last week or so, it sill has just a slight "scent of horse" lollerz</p><p></p><p>It's a very clean 49k original mile Convertible w/ 302 2v / Auto, Deluxe interior. It has had a little amount of bondo from years ago, but the body is in really nice shape considering how rotted out these cars can be. It still has the original exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers. The underside has a "super solid" front end / shock towers, aprons, cowls, ... everything is rust free. Front torque boxes are great. Slight rot on the INNER rockers and 1 small spot on the drivers side floor. Little rot on driver rear torque box and that's about it. Original A/C car, and A/C compressor still kicks on, does not squeal etc ! (I don't want to waste any R-12 on it at this point- but it looks like it's fully functional). Some minor rust on the taillight panel and a minimal amount on rear quarters / lower section. Some minor rust that was repaired and bondo'd around the fender flares.</p><p></p><p>Everything else is fantastic. I don't really "do bondo" and this car is worth new metal, so I'll be doing brand new sheet metal for the taillight panel, quarter panels. I don't normally like to patch rockers on unibody type cars, so I'll most likely do outer rockers as well. I have to admit, for the last 15-20 years, I've been "spoiled" with the c3 corvettes I've had (and still own), by just being able to lift the body off the frame and repair / fabricate anything I need to! Little more work on the Mustang "undersides"... (I have a few ideas in mind for the body / paint / wheels etc).</p><p></p><p>I "oiled up" the cylinders, installed new cap, rotor, points, fuel pump (Drained the tank and I'm running off a gas can to the pump inlet). Pulled distributor and primed the engine. I let it sit for a day or so, cranked great by hand. ...... And she fired right up - barely cranked. Idles good, no oil / coolant / other leaks. Back drums were seized up. Took me a few hours to get them removed with some gentle prying. Drivers side is still functional / cleaned up until everything gets replaced. Pass side, hardware corroded. Left drum off for now. Car moves and stops (kind of) in the driveway.</p><p></p><p>Convertible top works great !!</p><p></p><p>Going over it today / making list to order the sheet metal.... so more to follow:</p><p></p><p>Looking at a Mach-1 Hood (original) this weekend. A bit of a drive, but worth it.</p><p></p><p>I'll be posting in the classified section for the missing hood trim piece and missing passenger side fender piece. Hopefully I can find some fairly "cost effective" used ones (I'm going to paint body color).... before I have to buy new ones at some point. MORE TO COME.. In background: 1991 V-12 Jag XJ-S, 1979 Trans-Am, 1976 Corvette (under Cover)...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://ibb.co/bConjK" target="_blank"><img src="https://preview.ibb.co/jeLdrz/IMG_20181004_132417.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://ibb.co/d7mwde" target="_blank"><img src="https://preview.ibb.co/fn4SjK/IMG_20181004_132348.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://statewideinventory.org/subaru-0-60-times" target="_blank">subaru brz 0 60</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="724me, post: 327955, member: 5881"] I wanted to thank everyone who sent a Welcome on the introduction page. I bought my first Mustang around late 1983 (a 68 Coupe). I was 15 years old. Since then, I've had 3-4 mustangs that I've restored (to varying degrees). It's been about 27 years since my last Mustang. I got into Corvettes, 3rd Gen Camaro / Firebird and Buick Grand Nationals (as well as some other toys), so I've been away from Ford (Other than my '98 F-150 4.6 - 5-Speed Step Side) and I thought I'd post a few pics of my current project. Sorry about the pics. The car is in an "odd spot" in my driveway, but as I move it into one of the garages and start work, I'll get some better pics. This 72 has been in storage since 1983 (In a horse stall !! How Appropriate for a Mustang!)...... and even though it's "aired out" over the last week or so, it sill has just a slight "scent of horse" lollerz It's a very clean 49k original mile Convertible w/ 302 2v / Auto, Deluxe interior. It has had a little amount of bondo from years ago, but the body is in really nice shape considering how rotted out these cars can be. It still has the original exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers. The underside has a "super solid" front end / shock towers, aprons, cowls, ... everything is rust free. Front torque boxes are great. Slight rot on the INNER rockers and 1 small spot on the drivers side floor. Little rot on driver rear torque box and that's about it. Original A/C car, and A/C compressor still kicks on, does not squeal etc ! (I don't want to waste any R-12 on it at this point- but it looks like it's fully functional). Some minor rust on the taillight panel and a minimal amount on rear quarters / lower section. Some minor rust that was repaired and bondo'd around the fender flares. Everything else is fantastic. I don't really "do bondo" and this car is worth new metal, so I'll be doing brand new sheet metal for the taillight panel, quarter panels. I don't normally like to patch rockers on unibody type cars, so I'll most likely do outer rockers as well. I have to admit, for the last 15-20 years, I've been "spoiled" with the c3 corvettes I've had (and still own), by just being able to lift the body off the frame and repair / fabricate anything I need to! Little more work on the Mustang "undersides"... (I have a few ideas in mind for the body / paint / wheels etc). I "oiled up" the cylinders, installed new cap, rotor, points, fuel pump (Drained the tank and I'm running off a gas can to the pump inlet). Pulled distributor and primed the engine. I let it sit for a day or so, cranked great by hand. ...... And she fired right up - barely cranked. Idles good, no oil / coolant / other leaks. Back drums were seized up. Took me a few hours to get them removed with some gentle prying. Drivers side is still functional / cleaned up until everything gets replaced. Pass side, hardware corroded. Left drum off for now. Car moves and stops (kind of) in the driveway. Convertible top works great !! Going over it today / making list to order the sheet metal.... so more to follow: Looking at a Mach-1 Hood (original) this weekend. A bit of a drive, but worth it. I'll be posting in the classified section for the missing hood trim piece and missing passenger side fender piece. Hopefully I can find some fairly "cost effective" used ones (I'm going to paint body color).... before I have to buy new ones at some point. MORE TO COME.. In background: 1991 V-12 Jag XJ-S, 1979 Trans-Am, 1976 Corvette (under Cover)... [URL="https://ibb.co/bConjK"][IMG]https://preview.ibb.co/jeLdrz/IMG_20181004_132417.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="https://ibb.co/d7mwde"][IMG]https://preview.ibb.co/fn4SjK/IMG_20181004_132348.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="https://statewideinventory.org/subaru-0-60-times"]subaru brz 0 60[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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