68 Mustang Notchback
Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
Congratulations. I saw the car at Auto Nouveau and it looked beautiful.
I am also busy with a 68 Coupe, and I have two questions.
First,
Were the rear corner extensions removed when the car was painted?
I ask because you need to remove the corner extensions to bolt the corner trim on and then fit the corner extensions.
The panel beater that painted our car, painted the body without removing the corner extensions. Because I cannot unbolt the corner extensions, this leaves me with no access to bolt the trim on as designed, so I will have to attach the trim using automotive trim adhesive.
Second,
What boot rubber are you using.
I ordered a complete rubber kit from CJ Pony Parts and the boot rubber does not cover the rear section. It also does not clip over the lip of the boot opening and seems like it needs to be glued on. With a seal that does not cover the perimeter of the boot opening, I am sure this will cause leaks.
I am also busy with a 68 Coupe, and I have two questions.
First,
Were the rear corner extensions removed when the car was painted?
I ask because you need to remove the corner extensions to bolt the corner trim on and then fit the corner extensions.
The panel beater that painted our car, painted the body without removing the corner extensions. Because I cannot unbolt the corner extensions, this leaves me with no access to bolt the trim on as designed, so I will have to attach the trim using automotive trim adhesive.
Second,
What boot rubber are you using.
I ordered a complete rubber kit from CJ Pony Parts and the boot rubber does not cover the rear section. It also does not clip over the lip of the boot opening and seems like it needs to be glued on. With a seal that does not cover the perimeter of the boot opening, I am sure this will cause leaks.
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
Hi JMVV
Yeah, we removed the quarter panel extensions as well as the front fender extensions and painted them separately. There is also a seal that goes between the extension and the quarter panel - the Quarter Panel Extension Seal. It obviously makes fitting the trim a lot easier but I think automotive trim adhesive should also do the trick. I notice that the decals are also now available with adhesive and not with studs.
Secondly - I am so glad I am not the only one flummoxed by that flippen bootlid seal!
I used the one from Mustangs Unlimited and had exactly the same problem as you. After lots of head scratching I eventually referred back to the first rule of sukkeling - "Read the F*&king Manual!"
Nice website - "Average Joe Restoration". Turned out the seal needs to be glued onto the bootlid itself and not fitted over the ridge on the body.
Hope this helps!
Yeah, we removed the quarter panel extensions as well as the front fender extensions and painted them separately. There is also a seal that goes between the extension and the quarter panel - the Quarter Panel Extension Seal. It obviously makes fitting the trim a lot easier but I think automotive trim adhesive should also do the trick. I notice that the decals are also now available with adhesive and not with studs.
Secondly - I am so glad I am not the only one flummoxed by that flippen bootlid seal!
I used the one from Mustangs Unlimited and had exactly the same problem as you. After lots of head scratching I eventually referred back to the first rule of sukkeling - "Read the F*&king Manual!"
Nice website - "Average Joe Restoration". Turned out the seal needs to be glued onto the bootlid itself and not fitted over the ridge on the body.
Hope this helps!
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
68 Mustang Coupe RHD
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
68 Mustang Coupe RHD
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
looking good !
i see you have not got boot rubber on yet ? have you figured it out, you right its a pain !
i see you have not got boot rubber on yet ? have you figured it out, you right its a pain !
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
Boot rubber lying in wait.
So much nicer to do the easy bolt-on stuff. Finding all sorts of excuses to postpone the gluing exercise!
So much nicer to do the easy bolt-on stuff. Finding all sorts of excuses to postpone the gluing exercise!
68 Mustang Coupe RHD
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
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62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
68 Mustang Coupe RHD
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
That is so sexy, you must be very proud of the progress.
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
Been quiet for a while but now moving again.
Had quite a problem with the dash because of the Right Hand drive conversion but managed to source some RHD trim and with a bit of head scratching managed to get the Dakota Digital gauges to fit.
Very chuffed that we managed to get the new Aircon unit to work with the original sliding controls.
Had quite a problem with the dash because of the Right Hand drive conversion but managed to source some RHD trim and with a bit of head scratching managed to get the Dakota Digital gauges to fit.
Very chuffed that we managed to get the new Aircon unit to work with the original sliding controls.
68 Mustang Coupe RHD
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
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62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
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Re: 68 Mustang Notchback
Been a while since updating - the devil's in the detail and always takes longer than anticipated!
Some pics on where we are now:
Fuel pressure guage in and working.
Some pics on where we are now:
Fuel pressure guage in and working.
68 Mustang Coupe RHD
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
Hi, my name is Neels and I have a problem...
62 Corvette
67 Dodge Monaco
52 Chevy 3100 496 project
356 Replica
76 AMC Hornet
62 Mk2 Convertible Jag project
73 Mk3 Cortina V6
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