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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 16945858" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>I had to cut out a lot of metal on my 65. Not because of rust or patch panels, but because I wanted to remove the shock towers and convert to a Mustang II suspension. I wanted a cleaner engine bay and more room around the engine itself.</p><p></p><p>This was a ton of work. I took measurements and wrote everything down. I bought a laser level to make sure everything matched and lined up. I made sure everything was to spec when I put it back together. Before I painted it I installed my fenders and hood to make sure everything lined up and fit as it should. Needless to say that when it did I was VERY happy LOL.</p><p></p><p>I had never done this much metal work before, but took my time and learned as I moved forward. Welding is a GREAT skill to have and I'm glad I took the bull by the horns, so to speak. I'm also glad I did this myself instead of paying someone. I saved a ton of money and with the money I saved I was able to buy some tools that can help me with future projects or use on a daily basis (i.e. my compressor). I use my compressor all the time. It's great having air in your garage for tires, air tools, blowing off dust, blowing out your interior, all kinds of uses.</p><p></p><p>AND most of all when I'm asked who did this??? I can honestly say I did it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />...</p><p></p><p>Where I started</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805842[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805843[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Shock towers being cut out.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805844[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Removal of inner fender aprons to make room for Mustang II panels.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805845[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>All metal replaced. Cross member and front frame rail support installed. Firewall smoothed out. Frame rails smoothed out as well. Any holes I didn't need or want got patched/filled in.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805847[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Engine bay body worked.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805848[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Engine bay paint completed.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805849[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Outside of Engine bay complete with color matched Raptor liner and additional bracing. The tube coming off the support bar is where my wiring goes through. The plate hanging off the tube is where I mounted my horns. I wanted everything hidden as much as possible.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805850[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Completed project. Took me 2 years from start to finish.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1805852[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 16945858, member: 70025"] I had to cut out a lot of metal on my 65. Not because of rust or patch panels, but because I wanted to remove the shock towers and convert to a Mustang II suspension. I wanted a cleaner engine bay and more room around the engine itself. This was a ton of work. I took measurements and wrote everything down. I bought a laser level to make sure everything matched and lined up. I made sure everything was to spec when I put it back together. Before I painted it I installed my fenders and hood to make sure everything lined up and fit as it should. Needless to say that when it did I was VERY happy LOL. I had never done this much metal work before, but took my time and learned as I moved forward. Welding is a GREAT skill to have and I'm glad I took the bull by the horns, so to speak. I'm also glad I did this myself instead of paying someone. I saved a ton of money and with the money I saved I was able to buy some tools that can help me with future projects or use on a daily basis (i.e. my compressor). I use my compressor all the time. It's great having air in your garage for tires, air tools, blowing off dust, blowing out your interior, all kinds of uses. AND most of all when I'm asked who did this??? I can honestly say I did it :D... Where I started [ATTACH type="full"]1805842[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]1805843[/ATTACH] Shock towers being cut out. [ATTACH type="full"]1805844[/ATTACH] Removal of inner fender aprons to make room for Mustang II panels. [ATTACH type="full"]1805845[/ATTACH] All metal replaced. Cross member and front frame rail support installed. Firewall smoothed out. Frame rails smoothed out as well. Any holes I didn't need or want got patched/filled in. [ATTACH type="full"]1805847[/ATTACH] Engine bay body worked. [ATTACH type="full"]1805848[/ATTACH] Engine bay paint completed. [ATTACH type="full"]1805849[/ATTACH] Outside of Engine bay complete with color matched Raptor liner and additional bracing. The tube coming off the support bar is where my wiring goes through. The plate hanging off the tube is where I mounted my horns. I wanted everything hidden as much as possible. [ATTACH type="full"]1805850[/ATTACH] Completed project. Took me 2 years from start to finish. [ATTACH type="full"]1805852[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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