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Topic: Fastback interior question
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 09-18-2006 07:10 PM
 
I took apart the interior rear vent extractor panels on my '65 fastback. I chipped away at the pressed pieces that hold the chrome vents in, filed down all of the chipped up pot metal, and repainted them. I'm going to take some 1000 grit sandpaper on a block to uncover the metal on the raised slots. Now when I finish cleaning them up and painting them, how do I get the chrome pieces to stay in? Make sense or am I just babbling.
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-18-2006 08:34 PM
When I did mine, I used a Dremel tool to grind the "melted" part of the chrome vent studs that held the vent to the fiberglass. I was careful to leave as much of the stud as possible. After reconditioning the chrome vents, I reinserted the studs through the fiberglass holes and applied some epoxy to the end of the studs. This has held the vents in place for five years now without any problems. One caution...while grinding on the studs, the Dremel got away from me and cut a nice, deep, 3" long gash across my bare hand (wear gloves). ------------------
66 Fastback restomod (12.8 @ 112mph)
85 GT (preserved)
2000 SVT CONTOUR
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-19-2006 07:39 AM
I used the 3M tape for holding emblems and moldings in place. I applied it to the rear of the metal vents and carefully cut away any that would be visible once assembled. I put these together over two years ago and have not had any problems.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 09-19-2006 02:07 PM
Interior rear vent extractor panels???I thought you had the 66 Shelby rear quarter windows in place?
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-19-2006 02:45 PM
Nope, I kept the vents. Look here, http://www.cardomain.com/ride/597572 Just couldn't bring my self to toss what I think is the best styling feature of the car. Correct, no, but it is my car after all.
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 09-19-2006 03:48 PM
Hey 66fastback...I'd like to get the specs on your wheel & tire combo. I like that look. Aah, and the Mass-Flo EFI system...Sweet!! I can't wait!Anyway, I've got the quarter windows in place, but don't want to order the Shelby interior panels. When I got the car, the panels were there but were quite nasty and warped up from the sun. I decided to paint the inside of the clear lexan and then use the stock parts inside.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 09-19-2006 04:02 PM
WOW! Jeff, that is one good looking Mustang. My hat's off to ya Bro, you don't do nothing half-assed when it comes to quality work.
EDIT: You're not the same guy who drives a Chevy on the weekend, #24 by chance are you???   ------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
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C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok [This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 09-19-2006).]
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-19-2006 05:24 PM
quote:
Originally posted by gmliebau:
Hey 66fastback...I'd like to get the specs on your wheel & tire combo. I like that look. Aah, and the Mass-Flo EFI system...Sweet!! I can't wait!Anyway, I've got the quarter windows in place, but don't want to order the Shelby interior panels. When I got the car, the panels were there but were quite nasty and warped up from the sun. I decided to paint the inside of the clear lexan and then use the stock parts inside.
Hey thanks, its nice to have people appriciate ones efforts.
The MassFlo system is great, the car can sit in the garage unused for weeks, a turn of the key and it fires right up. I can drive away without any issues whatever. The wheels are from Vintage Wheel works, the 50 series in a 16 x 8 size. I tried to squeeze 245/50 tires in the rear, but no way they were going to fit without major surgey. I have 225/50 all the way around. The fit of the interior panels was the main reason the vents remained on my car.No matter how hard one tries the fit of the interior panels just looks bad.
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-19-2006 05:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
WOW! Jeff, that is one good looking Mustang. My hat's off to ya Bro, you don't do nothing half-assed when it comes to quality work.
EDIT: You're not the same guy who drives a Chevy on the weekend, #24 by chance are you???
Nope, just the same name. Hey, thanks for the compliments about my car and workmanship. I get so much satisfaction from making all of the little details just right. In the end it is what makes the difference.
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 09-19-2006 07:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 66 fastback:
The wheels are from Vintage Wheel works, the 50 series in a 16 x 8 size. I tried to squeeze 245/50 tires in the rear, but no way they were going to fit without major surgey. I have 225/50 all the way around.
Thanks for the info. You're using stock A-arms right? Any issues with the 16" wheels rubbing your upper A-arm?
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-20-2006 07:29 AM
No, I have Global West upper and lower arms on the car. They actually recommend Vintage series wheels as being the best fit when using their parts.
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 09-20-2006 04:21 PM
So it looks like I'll need to stick with 15" or 17" wheels with my stock A-arms as has always been recommended. Thanks for the response.
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 1069
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-22-2006 05:42 PM
Hey Jeff,
Long time no see! Last time we spoke I was still working in Somerville. Now I'm workin out W Chester, pa Glad to see you got finished Sweet! Nice pic of the 2 hertz cars together.
Tom------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS engine RPM Air Gap 650 Holley DP Crane 1.7 roller rockers, Performer Nitrous, ceramic headers WC T5, cable clutch MagnaFlow SS kit W/X Pipe 3.89 9". SSBC 4 piston frdisc Clearwater Aqua, Vintage 40 series 16X8 215 front 255/50 drag radials 308 RWHP@5800rpm 300 tq NA 385rwhp 380 w 75 shot 13.11 @111mph 88 GT (FiveOfastback's ride)
347 Twisted wedge custom HYD roller 565 lift 282 duration Street Heat, BBK headers X pipe
G Force 353 RWHP 393 RWTQ Red/Silver Newest Project!
69 Boss 302 Acapulco Blue
65k original miles Matching number motor and trans
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-23-2006 11:26 AM
Hey Tom, I'm doing fine. It looks like your former employer has closed is doors, the place looks deserted. It was a rare chance to see and be able to get photos of an old and new next to one another. Pretty cool, the guy's wife arranged the rental for his on their anniversary. A Boss now? What a find that was, are you going to be building a special garage in order to hold all of these Mustangs?
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 09-30-2006 09:28 AM
Hi Jeff,
I was looking at the pics on Car Domain. What a beautiful job, How many years of work? We have a lot in common. A whole lot of the same performance suspension parts, front brakes, etc, etc. It took me 4 years to do the complete job.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/801279/1I have to ask what was the cost of the EFI system and where did you get it? I have a 750 Holley on mine and have been considering switching to EFI on my 408. ------------------
Red Fire Clearcoat 65 Fastback, 408W. AFR Heads, Hooker SuperComp Headers, 292H Cam. 750 Holley, 4 Speed, 9" Posi Rear End
Ekbeanctr@Hotmail.com
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/801279/1
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