Some questions about rust repair.
Forums at Modded Mustangs
Home Register FAQ Members List Calendar Blogs Garage Gallery Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Insurance


Go Back   Forums at Modded Mustangs > Mustang Forums > Classic Mustangs

ModdedMustangs.com is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. Registered Users do not see the above ads.
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old December 4th, 2010, 03:41 AM   #1
Enthusiast
 
Countryboy_99's Avatar
 
'95 GT
Was probably faster before I got it.
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posts: 861
Countryboy_99 is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

Some questions about rust repair.


So, I've got a guy trying to sell me a '65 Mustang (original A code coupe) that has some rust issues. The floor pans have some rust, the rear quarters are fairly rusted, and the passenger side rear torque box has some rust. This last place concerns me some, but everything else with the car appears solid. Now my question for all you knowledgeable folk out there are; Who/which manufacturer do you use for you replacement panels? Can I get a replacement piece for the aforementioned torque box? And finally, what else can/should be done about the torque box if their isn't a replacement part available for it?

I'm just trying to size up my options and the cost to fix the rust, before I commit myself to buying it. He's selling the car at a fairly reasonable price (for what it is), and I'm fairly certain he'll go lower on it.
__________________
Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?
  Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old December 4th, 2010, 03:56 AM   #2
Enthusiast
 
Countryboy_99's Avatar
 
'95 GT
Was probably faster before I got it.
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posts: 861
Countryboy_99 is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

Edit: I meant to say it is an original C code car not an A code. It's bone stock and I'd be the second owner.
__________________
Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?
  Reply With Quote
Old December 4th, 2010, 10:19 AM   #3
Regular
 
1967 Coupe
20 @ 80mph?
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Overton, NV
Posts: 81
mrtleavitt is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via ICQ to mrtleavitt
Default

I just bought a bunch of replacement parts for my '67 coupe from mustangs plus. They had good prices and so far I have been very happy with their products. I've bought things such as rear torque boxes, front torque box, frame rails, fender panels, floor pans, etc. I restored a '69 F100 and had to make a lot of body panels but for these mustangs you can get any little piece you want.
  Reply With Quote
Old December 4th, 2010, 10:41 PM   #4
Hardcore Enthusiast
 
BA Mustang's Avatar
 
2001 GT
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 1,892
BA Mustang will become famous soon enoughBA Mustang will become famous soon enough
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

My grandfather has replaced his floor pans and a couple other things, and he ordered from multiple places. He told me and my dad that it seemed like every place got their sheet metal parts from the same manufacturer.
__________________
  Reply With Quote
Old December 5th, 2010, 11:52 PM   #5
Enthusiast
 
Countryboy_99's Avatar
 
'95 GT
Was probably faster before I got it.
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posts: 861
Countryboy_99 is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

Would still like to know who you all prefer for your replacement panels and such. Who has the best fit, and that kind of thing.
__________________
Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?
  Reply With Quote
Old December 7th, 2010, 03:37 PM   #6
Newbie
 
1966 Mustang Convertible
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 24
RagHead is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

As BA said above, all of the sheet metal seems to be made by the same manufacture, just shop around for the best prices. An, there are replacement torque boxes made for both sides if you need them.
__________________
Dare to Differ: STAY INLINE

1966 Mustang convertible, candyapple red, black power top, black interior, auto trans, autolite 1100 carb, Pertronix Ignitor, Scarebird 4 lug disc brake conversion, duel master cylinder.

1976 Cobra II
  Reply With Quote
Old December 8th, 2010, 01:14 AM   #7
Enthusiast
 
Countryboy_99's Avatar
 
'95 GT
Was probably faster before I got it.
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posts: 861
Countryboy_99 is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

Ok, I was just curious because I've heard people mention having fitment problems after ordering from one place and then having to get a better piece from somewhere else.
__________________
Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?
  Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Thread Tools


Threads Similar to: Some questions about rust repair.
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Rot and rust repair 1FastNotchback 5.0 Mustangs 6 August 29th, 2010 09:43 AM
Rust Repair Blackbeauty v601 V6 Mustangs 1 November 13th, 2007 10:20 AM
Quick Body/ Paint / Rust questions Speedstang302 5.0 Mustangs 3 September 14th, 2007 11:44 PM
Repair Questions wilburgtwoot Visual 2 February 22nd, 2007 01:12 PM
rust repair!!!! urgent!!!! GotBoost232 V6 Mustangs 4 January 10th, 2007 11:34 PM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:07 PM.
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company.
Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.

powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd.