Be proud of your work.......Its awesome and when its all done......Wow you will love that car and enjoy it.....great progress!
Be proud of your work.......Its awesome and when its all done......Wow you will love that car and enjoy it.....great progress!
Nothing better than doing it yourself! Excellent job!
What product did you use on the bottoms of the doors?
Im gonna have to come check it out, im 20mins away!
1968 mustang, 1986 mustang gt... One done, one still slow.
Looking good!!! Can't wait to see it finished
Amy MCA #81079 3rd generation gold card judge, 1993 Ford Probe GT
1979 Cobra
1979 Ghia coupe
1979 5.0 coupe
1980 turbo coupe
1990 7 up
1993 Yellow /black feature convertible 14k miles
1993Yellow/black feature convertible AC delete
1995 Cobra hardtop convertible
1998 GT convertible
nice work ... is that new fender a Ford or a repop? i am replacing a 1/4,door and fender on the 84 i am working on ...i have factory pieces for the 1/4 and door,but i was thinking of just getting a after market one...
thanks for any info ...
I Used SEM 2 part Epoxy seam sealer on the bottom of the doors Stormy.
[I]'m way closer than you realize. I actually Live in Saint Clair Shores now.
11 and Jefferson area
I'm still working at the Ford Engine Laboratory in Dearborn though.
You are welcome to come take a look, just let me know.
Fenders are Repops from National Parts Depot.
I had to do some minor work to make them fit perfect, but now they fit great.
I have Three original fenders in good shape, but by the time I strip them, prime them and prep them a $65.00 repop seems like a deal.
The originals are a little heavier so I guess I'll throw them in the attic and hang on to them.
I used NOS full 1/4 panels and certainly don't regret that. Used Sherman Rocker panels, but i wouldn't use those again.
The Sherman floor pans were very good, but kind of pricey compared to some that are out now.
I used a NOS front fender apron (from Green Sales) in the battery area. You just can't beat NOS. If you can get NOS it's always worth the cost.
Everything Else was fabricated by hand.
I forgot to mention the Nos outter wheel housings From NPD.
What else can I say. NOS
Okay lets see if these flikr photos are any better.
If you guys like them let me know and I will try to keep them coming.
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Excellent! I'll bring a few beverages and check out your work.. i will pm you my number.
Don't finish it till i get there!
1968 mustang, 1986 mustang gt... One done, one still slow.
Wow man, you're doing an outstanding job on the Cobra! I feel guilty for never having to start with anything with that much rust. I understand you bought this car new? That's crazy cool. Keep up the great work and keep the updates coming. Let us know if there's anything you need from the southland.
Rich
88 Turbo Coupe auto
88 Turbo Coupe 5spd
79 Fairmont Futura 4.6
79 Capri RS - 2.3/5spd restomod
80 Capri 5.0/5spd project
79 Zephyr Z7 factory 5.0 sunroof
79 Pace Car 5.0/5spd project
85 LTD LX factory 5spd?(not documented)
86 GT conv 5.0/5spd
79 Pace Car 2.3/4spd - needs new home
Yes Fearnot, I bought it new in April 1979.
As for parts, The only thing I have been looking for is a Pace Car hood.
I am planning on putting a 351W with a dual plane intake in it, and I don't believe it will fit under the cobra hood.
I'm not sure so I am looking into what will work.
Kirk
Cool thread to follow for sure! You've got your work cut out for you but with the skills you've already showed off, there's no doubt in my mind that you'll reach the finish line. As an original owner, do you have any pic's of it from when you bought it?
Pete Slaney
1979 Mustang Cobra
347/T-5/4.30's
420 rwhp/380 rwt (New Motor)
11.49 @ 121.86
306/T-5/4.30's (Old Motor)
307 rwhp/278 rwt
12.38 @ 111.38
1979 Mustang Cobra 5.0
2P Red and 1C Black
Stock never goes out of style
MCA #70281 - 79-93 MCA Concours Judge
Proverbs 3:5-6
My Mustang Story
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...71#post1688371
I'm sure I have some photos from the old days.
If I come across some I will try to post a few.
This could take a while because they would all be old film photos.
We are talking pre digital. Before the internet even.
She came to me in black dress with green stripes on the moldings. Matching green cobra decals on the doors. No hood decal.
Smokey and the Bandit was a hit and Firebirds where the rage until the Cobras showed up in 79. Then the pace cars.
I first saw her sitting on the showroom floor at Roy Obrien Ford in St. Clair Shores Mi. and it was love at first sight.
She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I knew I had to make her mine.
My wife (girlfriend at the time) was jealous of all the time I spent dotting on that car back then.
She is still jealous of all the time I spend working on it now.
No woman likes a mistress.
Loved her then.
Love her now.
Shes coming along nicely.
95 Taurus SHO MTX-Sold. 92 Capri XR2 1.6 Turbo-Sold. 86 Mustang GT 5.0-Sold. 01 Focus ZX3-Sold.16 Focus SE 1.0L Ecoboost 6 Speed Manual-Daily 1978 Ford Fairmont I6 - Family Cruiser
Pete Slaney
1979 Mustang Cobra
347/T-5/4.30's
420 rwhp/380 rwt (New Motor)
11.49 @ 121.86
306/T-5/4.30's (Old Motor)
307 rwhp/278 rwt
12.38 @ 111.38
"At Roy O'Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores Mi."
Bought mine there too. Dunno if it made the showroom. Said it was a demo (had 24k on it).
First sight they were washing it outside at the used car garage, morning of July 8, 1980.
A long solo test drive sold me on it. Never get tired of driving it.
Keeping a car so long enables one to monitor and manage repairs over a longer period of time.
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I remember they didn't want to sell me the floor model.
They wanted me to take one off the lot.
I told them to order me one just like it.
Instead of ordering me one, they gave in and sold me the floor model.
Keep the pics coming.
Need them for the same future body repairs here.
Viewing under the skin structure parts helps a lot.
As does successful thorough repair procedures.
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I have many more pics gr79 I will help supply the ones you need.
Just ask when you need them.
I am currently getting ready for paint.
Prepping the garage to convert it into a paint booth.
I am going to paint a lot of the pieces off the car, to help control some of the over spray.
I went up in the garage attic and pulled out the front and rear bumper covers so I could paint them when the time comes.
I was a little worried what the heat and cold may have done to them.
The front cover looked ok. I had a NOS one up there in a box that I bought back in 2006.
The box was tattered when I got it down.
I was surprised, when I opened the box it still looked perfect .
The rear cover is deformed and needs to be replaced. I think it was pretty bad when I put it up there.
So now I have to find a good 79 rear bumper cover. I have been looking all over the place. looked on CL but have not been able to locate one yet.
If anyone has a leed on one it would be appreciated.
How is the rear deformed? These rear bumper covers are getting harder and harder to find. I have a "new" one for my car but it needs a lot of work.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
There is a 80 notch ghia in regals u pull and save here in Howell mi. Iv been there many times and that car has rear cover on it. Its been a few weeks since I've been there last I'll have to check if its good and still there. If your still looking
Adam
I gave Regals U Pull a call and they said they have one in decent condition for $55.00.
I'll head over to that side of town tomorrow morning and pull it off.
Thanks for the tip Adam. I really appreciate it. This saves me hours of Craigs List BS.
The old one was not only deformed it had a 3" tear in the right lower corner.
The metal support piece is completely rusted out as well.
When are they finally going to start making some of these older bumper covers and rubber stick on moldings.
Us 4 o-o ed guys need parts too.
Kirk
I can't believe how many fixable bumpers I threw away in the past because you could still buy them new for reasonable prices. Makes me sick. For $55 if it is good you just scored a great deal.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
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