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- 1973 Mustang Mach 1
Okay, I've got a rustbucket that I'm going to restore. The core support, right front apron, cowl, floors (both side front and back), rear seat extensions, trunk floor, drop offs, left outer wheelhouse, and tail light panel need to be replaced. The left inner wheelhouse needs patching along with the over axle intermediate panel. Both left and right rear quarters need repair, but at this point, I'm not sure if I can just do the skins or if I need to replace the whole panel. I'll be able to tell more after the paint and bondo are removed. Oh yes, then there is the moon roof that was cut in the roof.
So with that info, where would you suggest I start. It is stripped, and ready to be blasted. Should I do the panel replacement first, or should I get it blasted and then replace the sheet metal. And when I replace the sheet metal, where do I start? Core support? Trunk floor and tail light panel? Roof? Cowl?
I've got a bunch of new sheet metal from Don this last week, and realized I can't find my spot weld cutter, so have a new one on order.
I'd appreciate any ideas on how to proceed, and also comments on possible pitfalls and suggestions on how to avoid them.
So with that info, where would you suggest I start. It is stripped, and ready to be blasted. Should I do the panel replacement first, or should I get it blasted and then replace the sheet metal. And when I replace the sheet metal, where do I start? Core support? Trunk floor and tail light panel? Roof? Cowl?
I've got a bunch of new sheet metal from Don this last week, and realized I can't find my spot weld cutter, so have a new one on order.
I'd appreciate any ideas on how to proceed, and also comments on possible pitfalls and suggestions on how to avoid them.