My first Mustang 73.

[AndyMan_Tx]

Lots of grinding.. having a good bit of fun

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

The welding is much much better today. I will be getting the passenger pan finalized and the seat platform prepped to put in later in the week. Truth is the darn heat is kicking my butt. I had to mow the yard before the HOA goes full Karen on me .. that used up a lot of the cooler hrs.. (excuses.... )

 

[Paul Schmidt]

I got this 73 Grande about 10 days ago. The last time it was on the road was in 2022. The engine is a 351 Cleveland. The floorpans are rotten and I am going to replace them.

This first year will be about structure and safety. No real hot rod stuff at first.

I have been a BMW guy most of my life, bit this thing really caught my eye.

I live outside Dallas TX.

Hope Yall are having fun.

Andy

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Great looking ride, an ditto on the block ingenuity. Good luck with the build, I just started a restore on a '72.

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

It is STILL evil hot in Texas.. but I think I have gotten more of the knack for this welding down

 

[detritusmaximus]

Both sides have som Swiss Cheese to them. You can see from the rear of the torque boxes back. Sorry if the description isn't that good..

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I thought I had replied again. There are big holes in this car, so those parts are shot.

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I thought I had replied again. There are big holes in this car, so those parts are shot.

Yup, I patched the ones I have in.

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

Seat platform is in, just a bit more to stitch in

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

Stitching in Drivers side pan. The heat has finally backed off a bit.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Stitching in Drivers side pan. The heat has finally backed off a bit.
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Your welding is getting better all the time.

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

Your welding is getting better all the time.

Thanks for the encouragement. I ran outta shielding gas last weekend. I am all set for today's work (mo gas). I am enjoying this more...

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

It was a good morning's work

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

Since it is almost October
. The temps are lower here. I put the car on some skates and moved it about for the next stage... plus made room in the garage..