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Sept '11 Sheet metal surgery

From 1970 Ford Mustang “Boss 302 Resto project (sold)” — documented by dannny haynnes.

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1970 Ford Mustang - After a year and a half halt in progress, I gave the Boss my full attention for 4 days before I left for Afghanistan. Floor pan installed,… 1970 Ford Mustang - you can see the rusted areas in the lower truck floor drop off. That has all been cut out and removed. This was a bad idea. My thought was… 1970 Ford Mustang - not much left back here. All the rust is gone. 1970 Ford Mustang - Transition piece cleeco'd in place. What do you call this piece? I have no idea what it's called. 1970 Ford Mustang - Rear end sheet metal all clamped in place and fitted 1970 Ford Mustang - Driver's Quarter hung. Just for looks. 1970 Ford Mustang - Passenger side was pretty good. Did not need to replace much. Just the lower portions in front and behind the wheel opening. 1970 Ford Mustang - Decided to try and use 3/4 of the replacement panel. If it doesn't work, can always buy another and start over. 1970 Ford Mustang - Rear end finish welded, 12 Sep '11 1970 Ford Mustang - new floor pan. The purists complain the ribbing is not correct. Doesn't bother me. Who is really ever going to know? Unlikely those complai… 1970 Ford Mustang - tried to save as much original sheet metal as possible. No real issues above this cut line. Those 3 small dents will be worked out with a h… 1970 Ford Mustang - Replicated the factory spot welds fairly well Pan fit well. Much better than splicing in two individual pans attached to the tunnel. 1970 Ford Mustang - tail light panel looks pretty good! no issues going in. 1970 Ford Mustang - Cleeco'd seat pan. fit nice with minimal trimming. 1970 Ford Mustang - best pic, apologies for the focus. Can't explain.