The Beauty is in the Details

Several years ago while diagnosing another issue, I came across several wires leading to the rear of the car.  After further investigation, I learned these wires were part of a harness for back up or reverse lights! Unfortunately when the car was put back together decades earlier, someone left them out and used the wrong valance.  Well, I am happy to report that the reverse lights are coming back!  Also, note the driver's side tail light that will be adjusted by about a quarter of an inch.  The painter and welder are nick picky on the details and I love it!  This car has never looked better!

Even Godzilla Was Once Just a Little Lizard...

How many spot welds does it take to hold a fastback together? A lot!  The right rear quarter panel is now secure as well as the passenger side rocker panel and the door has been hung!  Thank you Craig for all your help, this car has never been straighter.  Now it's time to clean up the spot welds and move on to the floor pans.

Who's afraid of the quarter panel now, Virginia Woolf?

Last week I received several emails and phone calls concerning the lack of a right rear quarter panel on the Mustang.  I am extremely happy to report that Shane the welder has been working overtime to get this mocked up and installed properly. Who knew that there are over nineteen key points that have to be aligned properly in order for the trunk, floorpans, rear glass, doors, etc to work and Shane nailed it! Yabba Dabba Doo!  More photos soon, but my painter has informed me I can't spend the night in the shop and have to go home!

Thank Goodness For Assembly Manuals!

Okay, I admit it, I have been a little lax on some of my sideline projects with all this 100 + degree heat! Although I may not remember where every little nut, bolt or screw goes, I have a complete set of assembly manuals with exploded diagrams to help along. Trust me, these manuals are invaluable!

Classic Mustang Dreaming on Such a Summer's Day!

This time of year is really hard for me. As the weather turns cooler (Thank goodness!), I long to be driving my old mustang.  But for now I will leave you with a photo from last year's race at Eagle's Canyon in Slidell.