Restoration Saga of My '67 Stang

**Chip** · January 28th, 2007 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by woodfire

1) "alon" (uneven panel surface)
2) bubbles caused by too much putty in the quarter rear panels, hood, and trunk
3) a shade bit darker than the real spec of "apple candy red" color
4) uneven, and out-of-spec door alignment, hood alignment, and trunk alignment. It has to be perfect!!!
5) if observed closely, you can see some uneven paint spray particularly in the lower portion of the fenders and quarter panels
6) a lot of small things that add up ...

HOW WE OBSERVED IT: I bought a 150 watt halogen spot lamp with stand and closely observed the panels, hoods, under hood, underchassis, etc... While inspecting, a "punch list" is being recorded on all imperfections no matter how small it is.

Thanks for the tips, I now know what to watch out for. Great technique with the halogen lamp too

**Flagg** · January 29th, 2007 04:36 AM

Nice to see the muscle car threads alive and well... *hint hint mga mods*

Huwow, any imperfection noted, may spotlight pa... show car talaga sir woodfire!

Pansin ko lang parang gloss white ang ibang panels nyo... is that to see the imperfections? Kasi, experience ko lang, darker color ang gamit para lumabas... just wondering sir.

OT: Sir bwn: Sori for late reply, been busy e. Bandit is painted and looks good in the garage, kahit walang salamin... wahehehe...

Stop muna restoration kasi have to find budget somehow, biglang may mga unforeseen expenses in other areas of my life e... Nakow ang hirap kumita!

**Flagg** · January 29th, 2007 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by Chip

^ he is right, ako kasi yung alam ko lang tingnan na paint defects are mapping, bubbling and some orange peel. Who knows a site that can help? Ooops OT na

Chip my man, please use search button... keyword: Lemon Civic... :evillaugh :hysterical:

**Chip** · January 29th, 2007 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by flagg

Chip my man, please use search button... keyword: Lemon Civic... :evillaugh :hysterical:

thats a can of worms i don't wanna open hehehe

**midinite** · January 30th, 2007 01:54 PM

By the way, the one question as well is what about sourcing out of parts. How did you go about it? Any pitfalls? Did you source locally? From the guys you were dealing with in Bulacan? In pampanga? If so what was the quality and price like?

Did you import?

What is your general feedback on your experience with parts so we can have a better idea how to approach things.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

**Chip** · February 5th, 2007 08:27 PM

OT:
RE insurance, it was discussed in a previous thread that no insurance company would accept these cars. Which makes me wonder because our old w114 in the province is currently insured, of course that model's 10 years or so younger, so it may not apply to american muscle. I shudder to think of some careless jeep ramming into something you have spent so much time, effort and money on, only to have the erring jeepney driver scratch his head and say "wala akong pambayad, 8 po anak ko blah blah blah".

BTTT:
Any updates sir? Would love to see how alex restoration is faring

**woodfire** · February 8th, 2007 10:01 PM

Hi Chip,

The body work and prepping is all done. It's scheduled to be painted (apple candy red) this week until Saturday.

I reckon the interior work will start next week. I'll take pics this Saturday and post it here!

**midinite** · February 9th, 2007 11:28 AM

Hey Woodfire,

Did you source out any parts locally? where would you recommend and not recommend so we can inform our other fellow enthusiasts. for those that cant get all items from the U.S.

Your info will be greatly appreciated as you have experience here.

**woodfire** · February 9th, 2007 01:37 PM

Mustang replacement parts and new original parts - MUSTANGS UNLIMITED (Georgia) and MUSTANGS PLUS (California)

Aftermarket Parts - SUMMIT RACING

All of them have websites: mustangsunlimited.com mustangsplus.com summitracing.com

I consolidate the parts through my sister's home in Georgia and have it shipped to the Phils via balikbayan box.

Locally, well... there are those who offer but CAVEAT EMPTOR (buyer beware). Not recommended though unless you really know the seller very well.

**Chip** · February 9th, 2007 04:01 PM

A friend of mine gets their mustang parts from somewhere in binondo daw, ill have to ask her brother for specifics when I get back.

How about surplus shops? Is it worth it to take a trip there?

I guess you are right, we must be careful when dealing with sellers we dont know. Fortunately, all the people Ive dealt with so far have been very good to me