Sorry for the lack of posts...

Sorry for the hiatus, but the Mustang Coupe took a lot longer than I expected after several unanticipated setbacks. But, it is done and sold, so back to the wagon. In case you were interested, a couple shots of the '65 Mustang Coupe below!





We had some unseasonably warm weather, so I got out on the driveway to continue work on the body. I'm now using a products recommended by the shop that painted my Mustang: UPOL. This filler does have fiberglass in it, and seems to be harder to sand than Bondo, or the Eastwood filler I have previously used. On the plus side, it doesn't tend to build up on the sandpaper like the other fillers did, and I like the way it finishes a little better.

With a little luck with the weather, and available time, I hope to get this into primer shortly. More posts as time permits!

Seat covers are in!

Pictures to follow shortly. Going to be a little bit before I will have time to get them on the frames. I have a bit of prep work that needs to be done first. Probably won't get much done over the next several weeks as I try to get the restoration on the '65 Mustang coupe project wrapped up. I will post as time permits.

Another Quick Update...

Just catching up on a few items....

1) Roof is stripped (yeah!). And I thought the quarter panels were long!
2) Repairs to passenger's fender are nearly complete. Small amount of body work left.
3) "New" driver's fender is stripped and needs a small amount of work for dings while it was stored for the past 47+ years.
4) Started work on tailgate. Uncovered some small dents and a couple of pinholes. Started addressing them...
5) Starting to have upholstery made for the '67 bucket seats, as stated in previous post.
6) Completed put together a complete NOS factory Ford air ride assist kit! More on this later...

That's all for now!

Sketch Is Finally Done...

Finally finished the sketch of the buckets. I have been preoccupied with a 1965 Mustang Coupe with a 302 and 4-speed that I am restoring to resell and pay for my bucket seat upholstery. Anyone looking to buy an early Mustang? =-)

The old covers are off to the upholsterer, and hopefully in a few weeks, new ones will be on the way...

Another Set of Bucket Seats...

As much as I like the '68 Galaxie buckets I have already completed, I like the '67s even more. And, they are the right year for my car, even if they never were in my wagon in the first place. The good news for me is I picked up a set of '67 Galaxie buckets some time back, so I won't have to try to chase a set down. Here is a picture of what they look like:

These have a stamped steel skirt that runs around the base, and a stamped steel seat back that covers the entire back of the seat giving it an almost bowl-like shape. They don't have as much in the way of bolstering as the '68s do, but they are still very cool.

After a quick call to the upholsterer on Friday, it sounds like they will be affordable as well.

Now I just need to sketch up what they will look like...