Rotter Resto (82 GT T-Tops)

[magnum517]

Looks great Joe!!!


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[homer302]

Looking good. I guess I've never paid attention because I don't remember ever seeing a 1 piece rear seat fold down.

I would guess like most things Ford did, that was probably a "running change" but 1984 was the first official year for that. 79-83 got the 1 piece.

[JTurbo]

Man Joe! it's looking really nice!

Thanks Dave!

+1 Great job!

Thank you Rod

Looking good. I guess I've never paid attention because I don't remember ever seeing a 1 piece rear seat fold down.

Yes - my 79 Indy Pace Car also has the single rear fold-down seat.

Looks great Joe!!!

Thanks Bill

I would guess like most things Ford did, that was probably a "running change" but 1984 was the first official year for that. 79-83 got the 1 piece.

Good to know. I know the 84 SVO had the split rear seat, but was never sure when they changed over...

[JTurbo]

Finished up the console today, tested it:

[JTurbo]

Also installed both the hatch molding clips and windshield clips:


This is the top of the drivers side a-pillar, where I ended up rebuilding the metal due to rot. So I had to pop-rivet the clips (used seam sealer to keep it water tight):

[JTurbo]

Last thing I did was get a sliver sharpie. Never tried this before, but it worked great. Here is the "GT" emblem that goes on the pass side dash bezel:

Oh, and the usual in-garage photo

[82GTforME]

I found that using some polish and a fine cloth helped with the usual swirls on things like the instrument lens and the warning center. That console looks like new!

Last thing I did was get a sliver sharpie. Never tried this before, but it worked great. Here is the "GT" emblem that goes on the pass side dash bezel:

I used the Sharpie also and liked it. One day I will look at the chrome tape to see what it's about but would do this again. Looking great Joe!

[JTurbo]

Ok, today was glass day! Local company came to the house to do the install. I pulled both the front and rear glass a while ago and had them stored in my basement. Now they're finally one with the car again.....



I've kept the inspection sticker just for fun....

In talking with the glass guy, this is the (or maybe an) original windshield, W-900 p/n

[JTurbo]

And the rear is in as well.



Now I can get busy with the wet sanding and buffing and then work on installing the trim / moldings.

[dznj]

And the rear is in as well.



Now I can get busy with the wet sanding and buffing and then work on installing the trim / moldings.

Andy Reardon from A&R FTW! Nice Job!

[JTurbo]

Andy Reardon from A&R FTW! Nice Job!

Yup that's him and his helper. He's a great guy to deal with

[JTurbo]

delete - dup post....

[homer302]

Man that thing is getting so close to done you have to be going crazy thinking about DRIVING it. Looks great

[84StangSVT]

Sweet! So close finally! I imagine it's going to be weird to have it finished after this many years.

[forgotn]

Looking good!! And a rear windshield wiper to boot. Awesome!!

[JTurbo]

Man that thing is getting so close to done you have to be going crazy thinking about DRIVING it. Looks great

Actually, not really. I'll just be happy to have it complete. I have the SVO, Pace Car, and Vert to drive....

Sweet! So close finally! I imagine it's going to be weird to have it finished after this many years.

Yeah, I"m in the home stretch but there is still a pretty good list of small things that needs to be completed.

Looking good!! And a rear windshield wiper to boot. Awesome!!

Thanks. That will go back on once the wet sanding and buffing is complete.

[JTurbo]

And this is for Jeff / Capriman86 (oh the peer pressure)....

[Fearnot]

And this is for Jeff / Capriman86 (oh the peer pressure)....
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[JTurbo]

This link is not working for me?

Ok, I fixed it....

[STL79Coupe]

What color is that? also did you do a base coat clear coat, or single stage?

[JTurbo]

What color is that? also did you do a base coat clear coat, or single stage?

It is the factory color called medium red (color code = 24) - sprayed in base coat / clear coat.

Wet sanding has commenced....

[STL79Coupe]

I thought it was medium red 24, but it looks darker to me for some reason. That's color I want when I find a good 82 to restore. Nice work by the way!

[JTurbo]

I thought it was medium red 24, but it looks darker to me for some reason. That's color I want when I find a good 82 to restore. Nice work by the way!

Thanks. Started wet sanding today. Cold outside (same last weekend), but cranked up the heater and got to work.

[Davedacarpainter]

Ahhhhhhh the fun of cutting and buffing. Your car will look so nice when you're done though. I like the buffing part, seeing your hard work start to shine.

What compound system are you using to rub your car?

[fredzilla]

Once again Joe outstanding job on another amazing transformation. WOW !