65 Mustang Convertible project

**midinite** · March 11th, 2007 04:14 PM

These are more like the after shots. will post the during. Still work in progress as we are doing wiring as well as the brakes and details. plan is to change upholstery as well as the top.

**midinite** · March 11th, 2007 04:29 PM

some shots as we tore the 'vert apart in the backyard. lots of hidden rot. someone was playing a naughty trick we spotted. plus better to take apart so we can see all that needed to be done.

tsk tsk what some buy and sell people will do to cover up to try to get a better price. we saw some spot welding on the door and gobs of masilya to cover up an amateurish body work job.

well. dont have loads to spend on for the restoration so worked with what we had to get a "driver" going. Yet a solid one that wouldnt fall apart.

parts like interior and weatherstrip and hard to find bits came from various sources both local and in North America (kasi got some snaps and other items as far of as canada).

**midinite** · March 11th, 2007 04:38 PM

some more shots of the work as we took it apart. making sure the insides were all clean is essential.rust is car cancer and all steps must be taken to remove and prevent it. and the best way is to take apart and replace panels as need be.

http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com/index.php?act=idx

cant wait to get her on the road soon!

**midinite** · March 11th, 2007 05:10 PM

hoping this 6month long project gets rolling soon!

**midinite** · March 11th, 2007 06:04 PM

its all in the details they say. a mustang coupe and a convertible dont have the same windows. it isn't even noticeable but if you know it is glaringly obvious. there is a slight even negligible curve at the edge for convertibles. as opposed to a right angle for a coupe. so a pair had to be imported from outside. good thing they arrived unscathed. whew.

and while they were in transit much prep was goin on to get body prepped. it was tedious process as itwas taken to metal. primed. painted. checked for undulations on the surface. sanded down again as close to metal.primed.painted. repeat.

**Chip** · March 12th, 2007 12:17 PM

malapit nang matapos midnite

kelan unveiling nito?

**midinite** · April 23rd, 2007 05:10 PM

test drive revealed power loss from the torque converter. As a consequence had to replace and will test drive again this week. now in as far as brakes and engine are concerned it is doing quite well.with the exception of cooling. old radiators were meant for a different era. so will replace with new tech asap.

but before that a bit of testing around the metro is in order.

will try to attach pics of the wayward tranny.

but if you want to check...its uploaded here: http://musclecarsph.1.forumer.com/in...=75&#entry1306

**alord_27** · May 12th, 2007 08:06 PM

sir,saan nyo po ginawa ang restoration?tnx and congrats..:congrats:

**midinite** · May 16th, 2007 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by alord_27

sir,saan nyo po ginawa ang restoration?tnx and congrats..:congrats:

thanks. yung team na gumawa sa bulacan were very good. it is just a couple of guys sa guigiunto na mahilig sa cars.

**midinite** · April 25th, 2007 12:15 PM

glad to report that she is running fine with the exception of a cooling glitch.that i intend to modernize in manila anyway with a set-up that should enhance cooling.

this is not the end because as we know restored cars are always work in progress. more updates aswe continue to work on sally...

but for now we will ride around a bit to stretch her new legs.