1968 Mustang - Progress 15

May 10, 2008

Here are a few more pics.  I painted the deck hinges and trunk gutter area black after I repaired the rust in taillight area.  Used a light green self etching primer as I ran out of gray and they were out at the local store, but I followed it with some sandable gray primer.  I bought new hood hinges and springs from Mustangs Unlimited, but am having trouble with the LH hinge.  It is way too stiff and has less travel than the RH.  I think they are from different manufacturers, and have sent an email off to MU to ask how they want to handle.  I installed the hinges and bought a new hood from Mustang Plus aka Mustang Resto-Parts.  I also stripped the paint off the windshield washer fluid dispenser tubes.  I'll reattach them for painting.  I cleaned up the grill and painted it also. You may also notice that I sprayed the board in the trunk with undercoating.  I didn't like the silver color I used before.  I think I might cut a single larger board to cover more of trunk area.  There is about 8 inches in the back that isn't covered and I like the undercoating look.  I may also make some boards for both quarter trunk areas to make that space usable.  I'm pretty certain I'm going to take it to Maaco.  I've heard the good and the bad, but the local company has a decent reputation for the cost and the MCC did a so-so job of just sanding or media blasting the parts and priming.  I had to prime several places on many pieces I took to them.  So I'll give Maaco a shot.   I've only got the cowl and door handle areas left and I'm pretty sure I will just leave that to Maaco.  If I can't get the hood and trunk right, I'll have them do that also... I'm ready to get it on the road and the little it would cost me is well worth it rather than just keep putting it off.  Besides, my son is about to go off to college at UNC and wants to drive it a little before he goes and my girls are both reaching 16 and it would be easier to learn to drive this car than my van or truck.

 

keiken01@comcast.net
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