67 Front fender

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

SteveT - 21 Mar 2005 02:34 GMT

Hey I was waonder to take off the front fenders on a 67 stang do I need to
fully remove the front grill and headlights first?

Thanks for any help!
Steve

Reply to this Message

Mark C. - 21 Mar 2005 17:42 GMT

Yes. While you've got the fenders off, it's a good idea to reseal the seams
where the cowl attaches to the body. It's a common source of leaks that are
sometimes falsely blamed on a leaking windshield.

Signature

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who once said, "I drank
what?".

> Hey I was waonder to take off the front fenders on a 67 stang do I need to
> fully remove the front grill and headlights first?
>
> Thanks for any help!
> Steve

Reply to this Message

Wound Up - 22 Mar 2005 00:00 GMT

> Yes. While you've got the fenders off, it's a good idea to reseal the seams
> where the cowl attaches to the body. It's a common source of leaks that are
> sometimes falsely blamed on a leaking windshield.

Good suggestion. Hit every body seam possible with a quality seam
sealer; it's very much worth doing while you're in there.

This is the single weakest spot on these cars. It is responsible for
many of their deaths. Don't be afraid to dig out some of the old crud,
clean the surfaces up, and apply a thick bead of new seam sealer....

Good luck

Signature

Wound Up
ThunderSnake #65

Reply to this Message

SteveT - 22 Mar 2005 02:06 GMT

Actually I'm doing a full cowl repaire, I have replacement panels, Pulling
windshiled out, I'm drilling out the 160 spot welds, the works, Has anyone
been through this before any tips along the way would be a great help.

Cheers,
Steve

>> Yes. While you've got the fenders off, it's a good idea to reseal the
>> seams where the cowl attaches to the body. It's a common source of leaks
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> Good luck

Reply to this Message

Spike - 22 Mar 2005 06:50 GMT

Make darn sure ya go to church and ask forgiveness for all them cuss
words, etc.... And I'll be praying for ya.

Seriously... one of the back issues of Mustang Monthly (or might have
been Mustang and Fords) had a pictorial on that very task. It's a lot
of work. Best take your time and do it right the first time through.
You know.... measure twice, cut once kinda thing.

Good Luck, for "you're a better man than I am, Gunga Din." : )

>Actually I'm doing a full cowl repaire, I have replacement panels, Pulling
>windshiled out, I'm drilling out the 160 spot welds, the works, Has anyone
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>>
>> Good luck

Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Reply to this Message

Wound Up - 22 Mar 2005 06:56 GMT

Yes. My advice often ends in the following, but for this undertaking, I
must reiterate - TAKE YOUR TIME.

There is literally no single undertaking in terms of restoration/repair
that is as important with a 64 1/2 - 68 1/2 Mustang as this one. Take a
month if need be; for God's sake, the car is 38 years old now, it can
wait that long. Expect 100+ hours of work.

Best of luck; please keep us apprised of your progress.

> Make darn sure ya go to church and ask forgiveness for all them cuss
> words, etc.... And I'll be praying for ya.
[quoted text clipped - 31 lines]
> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Signature

Wound Up
ThunderSnake #65

Reply to this Message

Mark C. - 22 Mar 2005 18:22 GMT

Treat and coat the entire inside cowl area while you're in there. POR-15 is
good for this.

Signature

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who once said, "I drank
what?".

> Yes. My advice often ends in the following, but for this undertaking, I
> must reiterate - TAKE YOUR TIME.
[quoted text clipped - 40 lines]
>> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
>> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Reply to this Message

SteveT - 22 Mar 2005 23:33 GMT

I appreciate your input, I will be one with the Zen gods and take it easy!
I've been using por on almost all my applications for rust prevention,
Excellent stuff!! I'll keep you guys updated...

Regards,
Steve

> Treat and coat the entire inside cowl area while you're in there. POR-15
> is good for this.
[quoted text clipped - 43 lines]
>>> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
>>> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Reply to this Message

Mark C. - 23 Mar 2005 03:36 GMT

I've heard Eastwood makes a good spotweld drill bit. You may need two for
this project.

Signature

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who once said, "I drank
what?".

>I appreciate your input, I will be one with the Zen gods and take it easy!
>I've been using por on almost all my applications for rust prevention,
[quoted text clipped - 51 lines]
>>>> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
>>>> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Reply to this Message

GateGod - 04 Jun 2005 02:33 GMT

----> Hello Everybody!

I bought my step-son a '67 and he wants nothing to do with restoring it.
Any suggestions on the best way or place to try and recoup my investment
now? Thank in advance for you help.

Dale :O)

> I've heard Eastwood makes a good spotweld drill bit. You may need two for
> this project.
[quoted text clipped - 54 lines]
>>>>> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
>>>>> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Reply to this Message

Kathy and Erich Coiner - 04 Jun 2005 03:50 GMT

Auto trader or Ebay.

Good luck

Erich

> ----> Hello Everybody!
>
[quoted text clipped - 78 lines]
> >>>> Wound Up
> >>>> ThunderSnake #65

Reply to this Message

Gill - 04 Jun 2005 03:56 GMT

> ----> Hello Everybody!
>
[quoted text clipped - 62 lines]
>>>>>>Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
>>>>>>w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

If he's 18 just kick him out? :-/

Signature

Tropic Green Y2K 5 Speed Mustang GT
With Bits and Pieces
http://tinyurl.com/3w3sv

Reply to this Message

GateGod - 04 Jun 2005 21:15 GMT

>> ----> Hello Everybody!
>>
[quoted text clipped - 65 lines]
>>
> If he's 18 just kick him out? :-/

----> He's only 16. Will be 17 in August. I'm hoping he moves back to his
real dad soon. heh

Dale :O)

Reply to this Message

SVTKate - 05 Jun 2005 04:58 GMT

"GateGod" <gategod@REMOVEhotmailME.com> wrote |

| ----> He's only 16. Will be 17 in August. I'm hoping he moves back to his
| real dad soon. heh
|
| Dale :O)

Hey Dale,
I'm not trying to be mean here, seriously.
I openly admit that I don't know you or the boy BUT
has it occured to you that it might not be that he isn't interested in
building the car but more that he senses that you feel this way and thus
does not to build it with YOU ??

My youngest daughter is like that when it comes to working with her dad.
He seems to think that she should know everything and treats her like a
dumbass so she just avoids doing things with him

She's been that way since she was about 12, she's 21 now.

Anyway my .02 worth.

I emailed you, check your email and please shoot me some pics.
I might be interested in the car.

Kate

PS: I also realize that they boy may be just an ungrateful pain in the a.s.

Reply to this Message

pony67 - 04 Jun 2005 12:49 GMT

> ----> Hello Everybody!
>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Dale :O)

List it here. As long as you do not post repeatedly, the group here should
be fine with it. Where is it located?

Bob

Reply to this Message

GateGod - 04 Jun 2005 21:15 GMT

>> ----> Hello Everybody!
>>
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> Bob

----> It is located in Gilberton, Pa. (17934) It has everything to build it.
I think there might even be a few doubles. It is sitting in my back yard
with a cover over it. The motor is a 6cyl. with a auto-transmission. I have
pics of it, but I didn't want to post the binaries here. If anyone has any
questions on it, please feel free to email directly at GateGod @ hotmail .
com I will try to answer any questions that I may know. Thanks for the help!

Dale :O)

Reply to this Message