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Project Family Affair

Just be thankful they haven't invented smell-avision yet. Here is part 2 of removing the headliner.

 
The last video update from this past weekend, is a short video, unbolting things at the back of the car.

 
FYI, the bows are not all the same so be sure to keep them in the order removed and mark the holes each were in as there are multiple positions on some. If I recall correctly, the rear bow is for sure different than all the rest (at least in a fastback!). Also when you were ripping out the headliner I think I heard you say something about some wires were hanging off the last bow. There should be two and don't lose them either. Those are used to maintain the position of that last bow against he tension of the liner when installed. Like most re-pop parts originals are better so save and reuse whatever you can and bows certainly fall into the save category.
 
FYI, the bows are not all the same so be sure to keep them in the order removed and mark the holes each were in as there are multiple positions on some. If I recall correctly, the rear bow is for sure different than all the rest (at least in a fastback!). Also when you were ripping out the headliner I think I heard you say something about some wires were hanging off the last bow. There should be two and don't lose them either. Those are used to maintain the position of that last bow against he tension of the liner when installed. Like most re-pop parts originals are better so save and reuse whatever you can and bows certainly fall into the save category.
Terry - Thanks for the heads up on saving the 2 wires that held that rear on in place. I haven't made my mind up on a factory style replacement headliner or an ABS plastic one from MTF yet, so I will keep everything (minus the stinky, mouse poop covered liner itself) just in case.
 
Terry - Thanks for the heads up on saving the 2 wires that held that rear on in place. I haven't made my mind up on a factory style replacement headliner or an ABS plastic one from MTF yet, so I will keep everything (minus the stinky, mouse poop covered liner itself) just in case.
If you're tall, you'll appreciate the MTF plastic headliner. I'm 6'5" and now my head doesn't rub on the headliner.
 
factory headliner is not fun to put it but can be done. The plastic ones weren't available when I did mine. I would have liked that option I think.
Another piece of advice, don't put it in until after you have painted the car. We had to do it twice because when we painted the car we stripped it all down (removed windows, engine, everything!)June06 138.jpg June06 142.jpg June06 143.jpg console.JPG
 
I will preface this post by admitting I am bias but the look of the factory headliner can't be beat. The bow seams, etc. just add to the look. If someone is dead set on using a "one-piece" unit I would at least cover it in the period correct material. I get the problem (irritation) some very tall guys have with it but you can always lower the seat pans. My son is 6' 4" and he fits in mine without his head/hair touching. The really low Fiero seats help too. My two cents.
 
What...I disagree with Terry? I am a huge fan of the one piece headliner for a restomod car. Sure it doesn't have that "classic" look, but let's face it the rest of my car is far from classic. The simple, clean look of the one piece, even in as delivered condition is a big improvement over the old cloth/bow style headliners. There is a reason those are now longer used in today's cars. As for the height, I never imagined at 5'-8" that I would have an issue with roof height so we left the stock seat pans in. With Procar Elite seats, my head just clears the roof by a few fractions of an inch. If I hit a bump, I can touch the headliner with my head. Had we gone with the stock style, I would be bent over while driving.
 
And the normal Fix derail continues...

There is a reason those are now longer used in today's cars.
And that reason is surely cost. Ease of assembly with the modern one piece formed stuff. It can also act as sound deadening and heat insulation. I get that in a restomod that modern look can be appealing. I even understand the need/desire for added head clearance. BUT you can't beat the old school beauty of the stock liner. To each their own but as Ken surely knows...my way is always better. :p
 
OK, after a little "Drinko De Mayo" action, I pulled my gas tank. Now this is hopefully more of me detailing what I found than anything else, but figured it might be worth sharing.

 
The splits on the trunk drop-off panels are not factory, nor is the seal on the back of the gas tank ledge.
 
I was just looking at that trunk brace piece today when I went to a warehouse that sells various dynacorn panels. They had a whole corner of just various Mustang pieces. I was picking up new seat risers and floor pans for the coupe.
 
I was just looking at that trunk brace piece today when I went to a warehouse that sells various dynacorn panels. They had a whole corner of just various Mustang pieces. I was picking up new seat risers and floor pans for the coupe.
So, am I correct? Is that rear trunk brace supposed to go behind the frame rail on the drive side like It does on the passenger side?

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So, am I correct? Is that rear trunk brace supposed to go behind the frame rail on the drive side like It does on the passenger side?

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I have no idea, I looked at it and saw what it was but didn't really "look" at it because I didn't need it. Sorry man.
 
Get a copy of this manual... https://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Sealant-Reprint-Assembly-Manual/dp/B00435K8SM

It has all sorts of views showing how all the sheetmetal is attached. With all the metal replacement you are going to be doing, it will be well worth having.
+1
It was suggested earlier after one of your posts by someone to get the full set of Osborn manuals and I wholeheartedly concur. The answers to a lot of your questions will be revealed if you do. Best $100 or so you will spend in the restoration.
I would also get the original shop manual. Lots of good detail about all kinds of tasks you will end up doing.
 
That part does go all the way across. I couldn't find a good picture of mine but it does connect all the way across.
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