This is the last in a series of tech articles on a Mustang convertible. If you've grown up in New York State, then it will come as no surprise that road salt can take its toll. This is a 34 year old New York car and the chassis and sheet metal condition verify it. There are numerous structural failures and cosmetic deformities. We'll repair them one by one and bring it back to its once youthful beauty and structurally sound state.
It's done, well sort of. I guess they're never really done but this one's done for now. It's been two years in the making and there's been some starts and stops along the way but we're ready to wrap this one up. I need to pick up the grille trim and a few small interior pieces but nothing that would stop you from driving it.
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| As luck would have it my wife was away on a business trip last week and I had an opportunity to surprise her when she got home. I hustled to get the car done and I had it parked in the house garage with the garage door closed and when she open the door, there it was with the big bow on the windshield ready to go. | |
| As I look back on the project there's nothing I would do differently. The activity is a complete success and my thanks to everyone that contributed to the finished product. John Chrzan from J&L Pony Express was the sheet metal, new and used parts and hardware supplier. Willie Harris did the convertible top and Greg Zuch did the seats and interior trim. My son-in-law Noah Yousey for the hundred hours or so he committed to the car. I lied to him and told him he could drive it when it was done. |  |
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That's it. Look for a new tech series on a 1971 Mach I 429CJ. That's the next challenge and I mean challenge. Hey, if it was easy, anybody could do it.
Joe Quaranto