Color finally 😍

[Sheriff41]

It has come a long way! Looks great, too!

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Sweet looking! Any general estimate when she'll be "on the road" 70cobrascj?

 

[70cobrascj]

Sweet looking! Any general estimate when she'll be "on the road" 70cobrascj?

Thanks I’d say in about 2 weeks
I plan to bring it home Tuesday when it’s in the 60’s I have to bed line the trunk then start putting it back together which shouldn’t take too long.
Oh and clean clean clean before I can put stuff back together.

 

[70cobrascj]

I’d like to supply some info for people thinking of using this stencil and its placement.
If you put it too far back like I did it makes the sides too small where the raised snorkels taper down towards the front.
Not to noticeable especially if you don’t know about these cars. Moving it an inch forward would have widened that area.

https://graphic-express.com/products/1971-73-mustang-mach-1-nasa-naca-hood-paint-stencil-kit

 

[woodstang]

Thanks appreciate it
I am pretty happy with it I think it came out pretty nice considering I have never done bodywork before but that’s just me.
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Like your driveway... same as mine.

 

[Idaho Chris]

It’s like a big sticker it’s three pieces the front piece and the sides are separate. They give you one extra side piece.
Then you mask off the rest of the sides.

I definitely do not want to highjack this thread, but as others have asked about the stencil I figured I'd put my experience here as well. I used the same stencil from Graphic Express for mine. It is a quality product and I'd use it again.

The stencil looked a tad narrow to me when I first laid it out. A couple of members here with original survivor cars were kind enough to provide precise measurements of their hood paint dimensions. I used David's (Carolina Mountain Mustangs) measurements to lay out the stencil. Turns out I had to modify the stencil to add an inch +/- of width on each side, all the way front to back.



Now, back on topic. Beautiful paint job! I sure wish my paint looked as good as yours!

 

[Cleveland Crush]

I’d like to supply some info for people thinking of using this stencil and its placement.
If you put it too far back like I did it makes the sides too small where the raised snorkels taper down towards the front.
Not to noticeable especially if you don’t know about these cars. Moving it an inch forward would have widened that area.

https://graphic-express.com/products/1971-73-mustang-mach-1-nasa-naca-hood-paint-stencil-kit

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My Mach1 did not have the factory hood stencil paint option. But as far as it's exact placement....the Ford production line usually got it somewhat close but not exact most of the time. After 50+ years there continues to be many opinions and debate as to what is "correct" on our cars. Fact is, no two 71,72,73 Stangs rolled off the assembly line put together EXACTLY the same way or "Perfect" to book spec.
Even though today's factory newly built 2025 cars are far closer to engineering spec then the 1970's, they are still far from exactly to book specs.
My opinion boys.

 

[Bill Perkins]

It does indeed look nice! I am reluctant to give this feedback since it is so nice, and it certainly doesn't matter if you are happy. But if you are super concerned about originality...

I think you may have your hood blackout set too far back on the hood. From the factory it was positioned a couple inches farther forward:

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Nice job

 

[70cobrascj]

My Mach1 did not have the factory hood stencil paint option. But as far as it's exact placement....the Ford production line usually got it somewhat close but not exact most of the time. After 50+ years there continues to be many opinions and debate as to what is "correct" on our cars. Fact is, no two 71,72,73 Stangs rolled off the assembly line put together EXACTLY the same way or "Perfect" to book spec.
Even though today's factory newly built 2025 cars are far closer to engineering spec then the 1970's, they are still far from exactly to book specs.
My opinion boys.

Totally agree that’s why it doesn’t bother me enough to worry about it.
Thanks

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Totally agree that’s why it doesn’t bother me enough to worry about it.
Thanks

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[70cobrascj]

It’s home let the fun begin

 

[Sheriff41]

Congrats! It'll be cool seeing you finish it up.

 

[Moderator73]

Wow...that's beautiful! Congratulations on a masterpiece. I love the Ivy Glow (or Dodge F8 metallic) color in the natural light, very well done. I'm soooo envious.
Bob

 

[Idaho Chris]

I like that you have decided to go black stripes instead of argent.

 

[70cobrascj]

 

[mach71351c]

Looks awesome! congrats on a job well done.

 

[70cobrascj]

A wee bit closer.
Interior is 99 percent done just have to install dash pad screws.
Finish installing stripes.
Install door seals.
Glue trunk seal, waiting to do that after I leave the trunk closed for a few days to smash down the seal and form it better to the shape.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

A wee bit closer.
Interior is 99 percent done just have to install dash pad screws.
Finish installing stripes.
Install door seals.
Glue trunk seal, waiting to do that after I leave the trunk closed for a few days to smash down the seal and form it better to the shape. View attachment 98021

Car is looking sweet 70cobrascj. FWIW, there is no real need to glue the trunk water strip. I keep mine "unglued". Since this weather strip channel is a known rust area on our cars it's a good idea to occasionally pull the rubber a bit for inspection. Just my opinion.

 

[Sheriff41]

A wee bit closer.
Interior is 99 percent done just have to install dash pad screws.
Finish installing stripes.
Install door seals.
Glue trunk seal, waiting to do that after I leave the trunk closed for a few days to smash down the seal and form it better to the shape. View attachment 98021

You're moving right along with it! Looks great! What size Magnum (7" or 8") and tires do you have on the back?