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Topic: new progress
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-12-2006 10:38 AM
 
I did my engine bay. I have to say I am not a body guy. This was my first attempt. It did not come out badly but it did not come out as well as I thought it would. I did the sanding, primer, and paint thing. It looks a lot better than it was before.  What do you folks think? I did not take everything off the fire wall. For now it will do I guess. Next the new motor goes in.  Comments, suggestions for next time. Thanks. Richard. ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang
Ford Blue & white stripes
302 auto
Mustang ~ 04-05
SOON TO HAVE A NEWER '95 HO [This message has been edited by rmousir (edited 03-12-2006).]
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 03-12-2006 11:13 AM
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For now it will do I guess.[/B]
I would take care of any issues you may have right now before that pretty motor goes in. You don't want to have to paint around that motor.
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 03-12-2006 08:17 PM
I know it is 1000% better than it was before because the part you didn't do looks just like mine did! Like gmliebau said, if you are not 100% happy you better take care of it before that beautiful motor goes in. I gotta say that you have done the heavy lifting already. It is just a couple more hours to take off the hood, the hood hinges, the MC and finish up that corner and hood hinges/area. And, it ain't that tough or expensive to take care of that jelly jar MC while it's out for added safety.  Mine is not a very good pic as it has 9 months worth of dust on it and all the loose wires don't help. But it will be getting shined up so I can put a motor in next weekend, I hope. I'm pretty happy with mine but it is cr*p compared to what some guys do. If you're not happy I'm not happy. If you're happy, I'm happy. You're the one that counts. ------------------
Jerry Cooper
Candy Apple Red, 66' Coupe, Wide Ratio Toploader
9" 3.25 Traction Loc
302 Block on the Engine stand
Soon to be 300+ HP
15" Styled Steel Wheels
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 1258
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 03-13-2006 05:53 PM
Do it now and end the down the road problems.
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-13-2006 09:23 PM
I took another look at the engine bay and you guys are right. I did a good job but I can do better on the areas that I did not do well on. I will take another stab at the little things that I don't like. It raining and I am not in that big a hurry to drive it. Lets see what I can do Saturday. I am sure it will be worth it.Thanks for the encouragement folks.
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