My new old coupe.

[DeckerEnt]

I bought a coupe!!! I bought a coupe!!! Picture me doing a happy dance.
I got the one from Kermit the coupe, Mark. Paid the asking price and am happy with what I got.:D
Here are a few pics.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Goodness I need a better camera. Well, It is in pretty good shape for an 81. Yes it is an 81. It has an 86 nose and fenders on it. Those will stay. The trunk lid is a whole nother story. It seems they put a GT wing on it and bondoed it smooth. It is cracked, and there is so much bondo in it, the trunk won't stay up. I am going to try to knock it off and sand it first but I may have to use the one from the vert. The underside is what has me a little worried. It is a little rusty. Most of it looks to be surface, but there are some holes here and there. I will post often when I get stuff done, I promise.
Keith
A couple more pics.

[5.0Greaser]

Hey looks like you got a solid coupe project.Congrats on that.Keep us updated and good luck.

[R825OH]

Sweeeet!! gotta love a notch:D I knew you wanted one! Scuff that rust,fix some holes, and then POR15 all the underneath.

[dedpedal]

Congrats Skinny k. A hell of alot better starting point than the pile.


BTW everyone, I saw the happy dance in person. Dont try to imagine it, its not pretty.

[DeckerEnt]

Can you blame me?? I have had this plan in my head since I stole the pile from you. Hee Hee. Transfer the drivetrain from the pile to the Hmmm What to call it. You all decide. Post up suggestions.
Keith

[dedpedal]

I still like "Second Movement".

[kennebellcobra]

Congrats:bigthumb Looks like a great winter project. You do have a title on this one;)

[Carl]

I still like "Second Movement".

Wouldn't that be a "pile"?:lol:

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

It's been my experience that once you own a coupe and drive one for a good amount of time, you pretty much don't want a hatch ever again :D

I would love to have a '93 Cobra or a Cobra clone, but aside from that or an SVO, i'm all coupe.

[mustangboy]

Congrats Keith!! Now get that list together of parts you need and come on over and clean my carpets.;)

[RACEME]

Check the underside for any place that is rotted enough to need replaced, and the POR15 the whole underside. That stuff can go on over rust and is like armor plating.

[DeckerEnt]

Armor plating sounds good. Where can I get por15 around here? Ky motors paint store or do I have to call Eastwood for it?
Keith

[RACEME]

I am not sure. I pretty much buy a case of quart cans every year at the columbus super swap. Make sure you where rubber gloves and don't get any of that stuff on you. It DOES NOT come off at all. Also put a peice of plastic wrap between the can and the lid if you don't use it all. You will never get the can back open if you don't. Also don't use it on external body parts. It is a bitch to sand.

[mustangboy]

I know the KOI paint store has Chassis Saver which I believe is very similar. That is what I used if you want to look at it when you come over. If no one local sells por15 I know they have a website they sell it at.

[bascom123]

PILE DRIVER

[92coupe]

Congrats Keith!

Looks like a good start to a sweet project.

[bobtsgt]

awesome Keith! did you get the title :lol:

[DeckerEnt]

Yes I wave the title for this one. I would not have it without one.
Keith

[bobtsgt]

cool. make sure to take plenty of pics. We just got a 83 and can't wait to tear into it

['92Stang]

Looks good:bigthumb Someday I'll have a coupe:( Your project should be "coupe de' hill"

[DeckerEnt]

I was just looking at my coupe tonight and saw that I am going to have to weld in some bracing under the hood. The front frame rails are ate up pretty bad and the strut towers could use some help too. Too bad Jesse and Rick took the front frame rails off the vert tonight. But seeing how much work it was just getting themoff, I am going to go the weld in patches and hope it helps. What guage metal should I use? I can get 2x3 sheets from tractor supply. I have a wire fed mig welder. Not the best but it is something.
I also glanced underneath again and am probably going to spend alot of time scraping, grinding, and sanding before a good thick coat of por15 or chassis saver. Then paint it black. The vert goes on wednsday so work will begin on the coupe wed night.
Keith
Almost forgot. In the clear coat is some sort of flake that changes color. I am going to call it mystic flake.

[NXcoupe]

I use 1/16 plate steel I buy up the street at a metal store. I had to fix a guy's 85 GT because the rails were really rusty. Just cut out the rust and then butt weld the plates in. Should look good if you grind the welds smooth.

[DeckerEnt]

I thinkI will get really good at welding with this car. I think also that por15 or chassis saver will be my best friend on this one. I want to do it right.
Keith

[ricks_85_gt]

Well if you need assistance in the coupe project give me or jesse a call and we will try and come down to help since you helped us out, o and Im still spitting metal out of my mouth hahaha!!

[DeckerEnt]

I crawled around under the coupe tonight. Man there is a lot of rust. A lot of it will be removed. Fuel lines, rear end, but some things need replaced. The floorboard where it meets the firewall is split pretty good. The rear frame rails need some bracing of some kind, the area for the emergency brake, brake lines, all that stuff needs some work.
My wire brush is doing a good job of identifying the bad parts. I have a wire wheel for my drill too. Will use that next time. The more I see, the lower my heart sinks into my chest. I see a whole lot of work a head of me.
Keith

[ricks_85_gt]

Hey i said the same thing when i got the capri but thanks to you its lookin up so hang in there it will be bad ass when you get done!!

[RACEME]

Keith, I use a wire wheel on an angle grinder. That works really well. They sell that stuff cheap at harbor freight if you need any of it.

[DeckerEnt]

I will look into one of those. Have the angle grinder so a wire wheel is a good addition to my tool box. I still have your struts. Are you going to QS&L on sunday? I could bring them?
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I got under the coupe tonight for a few. I used a drill and a wire wheel. To my suprise, the rust is mostly surface. I think once I go over the entire underside and find any holes, weld up some patch panels here and there, it will be ready for some por15 or chasis saver, then black paint. I really need to get the gas tank, lines, and rear end, control arms out. Plus all the wires and brake lines too. It is going to be a major project but one step at a time.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Oh and one more thing, Daummmm it is hot tonight.
Keith

[RACEME]

I got under the coupe tonight for a few. I used a drill and a wire wheel. To my suprise, the rust is mostly surface. I think once I go over the entire underside and find any holes, weld up some patch panels here and there, it will be ready for some por15 or chasis saver, then black paint. I really need to get the gas tank, lines, and rear end, control arms out. Plus all the wires and brake lines too. It is going to be a major project but one step at a time.
Keith

Por15 is pretty nice gloss black when it is cured. You probably won't need to paint over it.

[DeckerEnt]

For some reason, I thought it was orange.
Keith

[RACEME]

You can buy that stuff in colors, but usually only black and shades of grey. They may have other colors now, but I only buy the black stuff.

[DeckerEnt]

I will be at the shop tonight if anyone wants to stop down. Probably from 9:30 on.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, Got some stuff done and found out some stuff.
Got the old fuel lines and wires to the tank out. Grinded on some more areas under the beast. Found out that chasis saver is indeed black and costs 24-25 bucks a quart. The guy at Ky motors paint dept said I would probably need 3 so I will be getting 2 and going from there. Also I got a full face shield. From Ky motors paint shop for 18 bucks. Much better grinding now. Just have to keep it on my head while flat on my back. That statement is just wrong if it were anything but working under a car.
Most of the thick scale I am running over is coming right off and there is good metal under it. I think all I have to do is paint it all with a good coat of chasis saver and then move on to better more fun stuff.
More next time..
Keith

[bcoh5gt]

Keith if you need help with the welding I can help you out, and I'm close. Feel free to ask. I'll donate my time, not looking for money.

[DeckerEnt]

Cool. I will ask when I am ready. Gotta grind some more but thanks. I'll buy the beer. LOL
Keith

[bcoh5gt]

sounds good

[Stangman]

so how bad are the floors so far? I just came back in from taking out the transmission on my '88 and discovered a nice 8x8 square of rot up by the drivers front floor to the left of the frame rail on my car :(

And i found the common fox body floor crack on the passenger side... and damn is it long... guess my new welder will come in more handy than i thought... although my car had sat in a back yard for several years before it became Stangman_5's, Ricks_85_gt's, then mine, its suprisingly not that bad, i can still see the factory red... hope everything is going smoothly on the coupe thus far... dont get discouraged, thats the worst thing you can do, thats why my car is moving soo slow right now.

[DeckerEnt]

Well, I have some more elbow,knee,forehead room under the coupe now! I went to home depot and got 12 concrete pavers. Each is 2 inches thick. I put 3 under each jack stand. Damn that thing is in the air now but it will be so much easier to grind on.
If it wasn't so hot, I would be working on it right as I get off work around 4-6 or so. But my shop is like an oven when both work trucks are inside. Hot as hell in here.
Keith

[Stangman]

those concrete pavers are a good idea... i think i need to do that for my '88, as i am going to be doing the same thing on the underside of the car as you... how much were they?

[DeckerEnt]

1.48 each. I got 12 of them and it was less than 20.00.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am here at the shop. I just got the old gas tank out. Now I have a lot more rust to grind on. If any one is out and about tonight, stop down.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Damn I should have kept the vert for a few more weeks. I need a rear bumper and sheet metal for all the patching I need to do. It isn't bad, just alot of small areas.
Keith

[Xowner]

how much sheet metal do you need? and how much of the rear bumper my 88lx is going to the sheader monday morning what do you need ??

[DeckerEnt]

I love this site. I have people offering me stuff for my coupe. I just have to choose who to get my stuff from. This is so cool.
If anyone is bored some night, let me know. I am always open to meeting at my shop and getting more stuff done on my coupe. Just BSing while I work is a good thing. After I get my kids to bed, I am usually good to go after that.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I keep forgetting that I have the pile to get parts from. No rear bumper needed. Plus I can cut it up for patch panels too. That was the plan for the pile all along.
Keith

[Stangman]

That was the plan for the pile all along.
Keith

Bet it wasnt when ya first got the pile ;) j/k:)

[DeckerEnt]

Actually it was. The body has all sorts of problems so the drivetrain was worth the 100.00 I paid for it.
Keith

[Stangman]

sure is nice isnt it? so hows the mystic coupe coming?

[DeckerEnt]

I am working out a plan to do a rear end swap with the pile. Got to get the 7.5 out to access the rear frame. I figure on stripping the whole underside of everything that can come off and eventually replacing it all with new stuff.
Keith

[Stangman]

remember the whole brake line adapter problem when swapping rearends...

[DeckerEnt]

I will probably just run new lines front and rear. The ones on it look iffy.
Keith

[Stangman]

after bein in a barn for as long as you said, id say the same thing...

[DeckerEnt]

5 years does weird things to the underside of a car. Oh, I found a pint of corrolass from eastwood at my shop. It is a rust converter or something like that. I used it on my old Charger back in the day. This stuff has to be 10 years old. I have been shaking the can all day and will shake it all day tomorrow too. I opened it and it is real not thick like paint is supposed to be. I think if I shake it enough, it will thicken and I will use it on the underside of my coupe. Just a thought.
Keith

[92coupe]

Cmon Decker we need progress pics!

[DeckerEnt]

I have to steal the wife's camera and take a few good pics. Better than the cell phone pics. I will get that done soon.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Damn it's October and I haven't posted anything about the coupe. Well, not much to tell. Gonna work on it tonight maybe and start under the hood grinding away. I got a set of rims from Holly's house that may match the rears from the pile. Those are buried in the shed. Gotta get em out and see. If anything, these will go on front.
Keith

[92coupe]

I have to steal the wife's camera and take a few good pics. Better than the cell phone pics. I will get that done soon.
Keith

We need pics! Whore that coupe out!!!!:D

[DeckerEnt]

I will be at my shop tonight. Me and Kevin are going to work on the coupe. I think it is about time to tear it apart. We will be starting on the dash and wiring. Anyone care to join us, come on down.
Keith

[MrsAPE]

You go!! And yes, post up some damn pics!!
Oh wait, that wasn't nice. Considering I still have mine to post from my project.
Can't get any easier than honey does the work and I get to drive it! :)
I love projects in progress and I have no idea how I missed yours?! :blink:

[dedpedal]

Down to the firewall. I guess I was on a mission tonight. Its amazing what you can take apart with just a couple screwdrivers and a 1/4 inch socket set. Keith is gonna freak at how much is done.

[Stangman]

Ive gotten a different trunk lid for my coupe, like i had told ya i prolly would, a black one... if ya still want the old 'vert lid lemme know Keith...

[DeckerEnt]

I will let you know on that. Thanks..
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

The pile is almost ready to loose it's heart. Me and Kev have it almost ready to pull.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, did a little work on getting the motor for the coupe. I hopefully will be pulling it tonight. Just got the H pipe off. Got a cleaning job to go to but after that, I will be here at the shop. If anyone isn't busy, stop on down.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Happy day, the motor is out of the pile. Thanks to Kevin, Jeff, Jen, and Craig for stopping down. Now it is on to an engine stand and then the trans has to come out.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Now the trans is on the floor next to the pile. Need a rebuild now, then into the coupe.
Keith

[PonymanfiveO]

dude you need a camera

[DeckerEnt]

Kevin's camera had no battery power. I need to steal the wifes.
Well, I got alot done tonight. The pile is one step closer to the crusher.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

We got alot done on the cars last night. Kevin worked on the pile and I worked on the coupe. I got the crusty 7.5 rear out. That was a Bitch. All the bolts were rusted in place. I sprayed them all with penetrating oil weeks ago, many times but they were still stuck. A pry bar, an impact, and leverage finally broke them all loose. Now to put it in the pile so I can junk it.
About the pile. Remember I got it for 100.00. Well, we are finding all sorts of goodies in it. It had the good computer, a Ford Motorsports quadrant on the clutch pedal, mostly last model wiring, the upper and lower intakes are 93 Cobra peices which have been ported. The heads are bolted on with ARP bolts. Makes me wonder how the motor was built. I am not going to take the motor apart because it did not smoke and ran well when I did drive it. This is for Matt Johnson, the red door panels are for crank windows. Matt, stop down some evening and take them off before I crush it.
I keep promising to get pics and I think I have figured out how to post them so they will be coming soon.
I made a deal with my Bro to keep the coupe inside over the winter so from new years till easter I will have tons of time to geet it together.
That's all for now.
Keith

[Stangman]

so how far apart is the poor ole pile now?

[DeckerEnt]

Well, it still looks like a car. but under the skin it is getting empty. Still need to get a few things off but it is close to crushing time.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I have an idea for my exaust for the coupe. I was looking at my H pipe today and I think I am going to basically cut out the H part, and make it a box by welding pipe fore and aft, then cutting the inside of the pipes out, then welding plate steel on top and bottom. If I angle the welded in pipe halfs, I think the sound will be unique.
Keith

[Greg Seibert]

Great progress Keith. I'll stop over to distract you sometime.:cool1:
I remember a guy who fabricated his own Flowmasters.
They sounded different than the real ones', and roared pretty well.

[DeckerEnt]

I am gonna turn some wrenches tonight. I will post up what I get done.
Keith

[92coupe]

Dude you need to seriously take some of that hard earned cash and buy a fuggin camera!!

[PonymanfiveO]

dude you need a camera



:agree::wstupid::gotpics::thanks:

[92coupe]

:agree::wstupid::gotpics::thanks:


You calling me Stupid Boy?

[PonymanfiveO]

:fna: :Owned:


:kidding: :flipoff:

[92coupe]

:fna: :Owned:


:kidding: :flipoff:

It's all good! :cool1::flipoff:

On a serious note Keith needs to get a camera!

:postpix:

[DeckerEnt]

I know I know. I am gonna take some with my cell right now, email them to myself, post em on picturetrail and then try to post em up here so you all will get off my back.
Cool?? Keith

[DeckerEnt]

My pitcures (http://www.picturetrail.com/uid8357129" target="_blank"><B>My Pics</B></a>)
Check that out!!! Have to copy and paste. Damn picturetrail.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Ok. I see how you all are. I finally get my albums posted and sort of linked and you all go offline. I see how you all are. LOL Just copy and paste the link and view my stuff. I will add as my progress gets going.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Thanks Kev for the linkage fix.
Keith

[92coupe]

Progress looks good, Keep at it!

[DeckerEnt]

The rear end from the pile will be on the ground probably tomorrow night. I got the seats out of the pile too. It is probably getting crushed next week. Oh and I am selling the doors so they will have to get taken off.
And now that I have a place to post all my pics, I will.
Keith

[PonymanfiveO]

the trunk is looking good. :D

[DeckerEnt]

My goal is to have it running before we fill it. The maden voyage will be to go cash in the cans for mod money.
Keith

[Greg Seibert]

I need a vented hood! Got one?

[DeckerEnt]

I added a few pics to my picturetrail account, Check it out.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I added a few pics to my picturetrail account. Got some more work done on the pile. Dropped the rest of the exaust, got the 7.5 half way in, and found out there is fuel in the lines. Dripped a little when I popped off the filter. Had to open the garage door so the shop wouldn't explode. May work on it Monday night.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

My pitcures (http://www.picturetrail.com/uid8357129" target="_blank"><B>My Pics</B></a>)
Check that out!!!
Keith

I got some stuff done today. Only broke 1 bolt but got the lower control arms off the coupe and got the 7.5 hung under the pile. Springs and all. The coupe drew blood today. My pinky finger on my right hand was gushing a little. It is all better now.
I have to get the pile out of my shop tonight cause it looks to get down to freezing and I can't let my work truck get that cold. The pile will have to go on the trailer so all the stuff I need from it must come off soon. I would like to remove all the stuff while I still have a concrete floor and air tools. After tonight, I have to do it all outside. I will post some more pics tonight once the pile is on the trailer.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, the pile is now resting on the trailer on the side of the shop and both work trucks are safely inside. I still need some stuff from it like fuel lines and tank, and some minor stuff. Hopefully it is warm tomorrow so I can get that stuff off. Then it is off to the crusher. I will take some pics in the morning and post em to my picturetrail account soon. Now I can concentrate on the coupe!!
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Click on the link above. I added pics of the pile on the trailer. A sad sight too. Just need the gas tank and fuel lines and it is ready for the scrap yard. I am getting so busy with work though, need to find time to take it over.
Keith

[Stangman]

pull those GT mouldings off there for me Keith!!!

[R825OH]

Hey Keith you got any wheels? I'll call ya

[DeckerEnt]

I have 2 turbines that are mine, 4 10 holes that are mine, and 2 wide 15 inchers that were on the back of the pile when I got it and 2 5 spoke I got from Holly. Oh and the ones turning in my head but I need those.LOL. What do you need?
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Jesse, the GT moldings I think Kevin needs as well as the rear trim pieces. If he does not need them, they are yours.
Keith

[Stangman]

cool, lemme know... I still have that 'vert lid if you decide you need it back...

[DeckerEnt]

I think I am going to leave the body as is till I get it running good. It will be ugly but fast I hope. LOL
Keith

[Stangman]

I think I am going to leave the body as is till I get it running good. It will be ugly but fast I hope. LOL
Keith

Heck yeah! :bigthumb that will work... and it will be a sleeper!

[DeckerEnt]

If the exaust trick I am thinking of works, it should sound killer too.
Keith

[Stangman]

oh yeah? whats the plan there? or is it top secret?

[DeckerEnt]

I have a 2.5 inch H pipe and I am going to box it myself. Using half of pipes and sheet metal, the box will be bigger than a pro chamber and not square. Trying to make it sound different.
Keith

[Stangman]

that oughta sound neat... :bigthumb

[wes 89 gt]

I have a 2.5 inch H pipe and I am going to box it myself. Using half of pipes and sheet metal, the box will be bigger than a pro chamber and not square. Trying to make it sound different.
Keith

sounds cool... do you have a glove box in that pile?

[mustangboy]

Keith get rid of that damn trunk lid. I have a white one that that is in pretty decent shape I'll give you just to see that heavy ass chunk of bondo gone.;)

[DeckerEnt]

Deal. I'll clean an area rug or something for you. Thanks Kenny. How was the birthday?
Keith

[mustangboy]

Birthday was a day like any other. Just let me know when you want that lid. BTW if you wanna do a room my girls room acutally could be cleaned againg. Damn kids are always making a mess.:mad:

[DeckerEnt]

Just let me know when.
Keith

[mustangboy]

I'll be home all weekend if you wanna come get the lid. If you have time to clean thats fine if not we can do it another time.

[DeckerEnt]

Kevin got the trunk lid to me today. Thanks. No luggage rack too.
I am at the shop tonight finishing the stripping of the pile. Gonna put the trailer in the shop. It is just too cold outside. I will post pics later.
Keith

[R825OH]

Dude got ypur message was napping on the couch:D I'lll give ya a call

[DeckerEnt]

Don't remember the last nap I had. Oh well.
I got some more pics of the pile uploaded on my picturetrail account. There is a link so scroll up for it. I am so frustrated right now. I am working on the pile and have all but one f'n bolt out from the fuel lines. This one is bolted from inside and the nut is under. It is spinning the bolt and I am here alone with no one to hold the bolt. I am ready to get out the buzz box, not the keystone, and tack all the bolts in the car.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well the pile drew blood just now. My pointing finger on my right hand this time. Damn heater core hoses. Got all but the last bolt for the lines off the pile. Got the throttle cable, speedo cable, emergency brake cables off tonight. Bumped my head on the trailer too many times. I am done for tonight. I will get the last bolt and the tank out early this week and crush the thing soon.
Keith

[mustangboy]

I hope the trunk lid works out for you. I know its not perfect but its gotta be a ton better than the one on the car.

[DeckerEnt]

I will make it work. I just need to sand, prime the underside. Thanks a ton. I owe you a cleaning. I will let you know when I can make it.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

The pile is ready for the crusher. Got the fuel tank and lines out just now. Need to fill it with as much metal as I can and it is off. I will try to get video of it.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I added a pic to my picturetrail account under coupe. It is how it sits now. Tucked in the corner of my shop. A good winter project.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, I intended to take the pile to the crusher on Tuesday but time ran out. My little boy, 4.5 yrs old, had an MRI at Children's Hospital in the morning so I thought I would have time but I didn't so the pile will leave this earth as we know it sometime next week. It will be in little bitty peices before I leave the lot. It is all ready to go. Full of all the metal parts I could find laying around the shop. I still need to get the trunk lid off the coupe and add it to the pile but as of right now, it is ready to go. I will try to get video of the pile getting picked up off the trailer and dropped on the convayor to get chopped up. We got a new camcorder that taked digital video that I can put on my new laptop so it should be easy.
Till next post...
Keith

[Greg Seibert]

When you take the Coupes deck lid with all that Bondo in it Keith, they'll charge you!!:lol:

[DeckerEnt]

I took the pile to the crusher today. Got 107.00 for it. More than I paid for the whole car. Sweet for me. And I helped a few Bangerz along the way. I got it on video and as soon as I get home, I will find a way to put it on my puter and then link to it so you all can see what the loader dude did to it. It was pretty funny.
Look for a link soon.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am trying to upload my video to photobucket.com and it is taking sooo looooong. Is this normal? It is less than 2 minutes.
Keith

[Stangman]

alright! a 7 dollar profit!

[DeckerEnt]

I figured out why I can't post the vid. For some reason, a 1:45 sec vid on my cam is 370MB. All the sites have a limit of 100MB. Damn. Got to find out why it is 370.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I will be working on the coupe Monday night when I get done with work. Probably 6:00 or so. Anyone want to come down to my shop and lend a hand/ talk mustang stuff/ drink a few?
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, Kev, Jeff and Jen stopped by tonight. We didn't get anything done to the coupe but we got alot of stuff cleaned out around the coupe that will make it much easier to work on.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am tearing into the coupe tonight. I got the blue seats out and the tracks off of them. Also got the old carpet out. Only found one problem with the floor. The plug in the driver's rear floor. It is rusted out but only in the middle of the oval. Where can I get a new one? This is one thing I should have saved from the vert or the pile but who knew.
The floorboards are white. That is a good indication that it was an original white car. Maybe I will paint it white with some Platedesque grafics. Who knows about that. The color will probably change in my head a hundred times before it is time for that.
I found a ton of change. Mostly pennys. All green and corroded. I will put them in my case cleaner for an hour or so and see what I got.
Well, more later.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I will probably be down at my shop tonight working on my coupe. The goal is to clean my new carpet I got from c-bus, clean my 2 gray seats, and Kevin has some stuff that needs cleaning. After that, it is coupe time. Stop on down just to hang out or if you want to get your hands dirty, that would work too.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well I didn't get jack done last night. Didn't get out of my house till after 10:00 so no cleaning got done. Me and Kevin did make a to do list and I will follow it starting Tuesday.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I got some stuff done on my coupe today. Kevin and I with a little help from Jeff and Jen made some progress. We got alot of stuff moved into the shed and out of the way. Then I pressure washed under the hood and the trans tunnel. All that grease and oil is gone. Then I washed the car. The first time I actually washed it since I got it. It looks good now. Thanks Kevin for the keyrocks and the help with everything. Next is painting the underside with the chasis saver and some welding, Yo Matt, then it is wiring and assembly. I am reved up now. got some stuff done and going into winter with the temps at around 60+ today, I love this global warming stuff. Bring it on!!!
Keith.
Oh, I added 3 pics to my picturetrail account.
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[DeckerEnt]

Thanks to Kevin for showing me how to put a link in my Signature. Now you all can view my photos in my picturetrail account. I add pics all the time so check back often.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

My daughter and I cracked the first can of chasis saver tonight.Painted and talked for an hour and a half. Now I am at home tucking in the kids and will be back down to the shop shortly. That can of chasis paint is going to go a long way. I will try to take a few pics and post em up tonight or tomorrow.
Keith

[Maximus]

My daughter and I cracked the first can of chasis saver tonight.Painted and talked for an hour and a half. Now I am at home tucking in the kids and will be back down to the shop shortly. That can of chasis paint is going to go a long way. I will try to take a few pics and post em up tonight or tomorrow.
Keith

Thats AWESOME!! I cant wait till my daugther is old enough to work with me on a project. :bigthumb



Um wait, yes I can! I dont want her to grow up!!:lol:

[DeckerEnt]

She wants to come down here next time and help. She is 10. I am a proud papa right now. She is showing an intrest in what I am doing. This could be a step in the right direction.
On another note, follow the directions on the chasis saver and wear gloves. I had been using nitrile rubber gloves and it helped. Still got the stuff all over my face, fore arms and fingers. It doesn't want to come off. I got most of it off my face using the stuff from work to get oil and grease spots from carpet. My face will hurt tomorrow I am sure. Gojo hand cleaner has no effect on this stuff for my hands and fore arms. Wear long sleeves of a shirt you want to throw away and use a face shield if you want your face clean afterwards.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Man that stuff covers good. I looked at the subframe this morning and it looks like a new car. I can't wait till I get all the little missed spots done, finish the floorpans, and some welding. Then it is assembly time. I am getting reved up now. I hopefully will have more time to work on it now that we are into January. Oh, and I posted a few more pics. Click below.
Keith

[PonymanfiveO]

cool cant wait to see it!

[DeckerEnt]

You will see it Matt. No worries about that. Hopefully everyone will see it.:smile:
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, I warned you all and now I have done it. I fixed the digital camera that my mother in law dropped. It is going to the shop with me tomorrow and we will see how good it posts pics.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I trashed all my old paint brushes so I went to wally world and got 5 of em for less than 4 bucks. Gotta love China. I have plenty of rubber gloves and will wear a long sleeve sweatshirt this time. Maybe even a hat. I should get down here sometime this week to finish up painting the underside. I will post here when the day/night will be.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, I got a little more done on the coupe tonight. I cleared everything out of the trunk and found a few rust holes that need some patching. I may just cut some pieces, lay them over the holes, and chasis saver them from both sides to lock them in place forever. This stuff is killer. Didn't paint anything tonight though. I did get the last bit of wiring out from the trunk. I found something. The car is an 81 so to put 86 tail lights in it, the guy cut out the original panel to fit the electrics, and spot welded a new panel from the outside to mount the tail lights. It was done right as far as I can tell. I am leaving it alone. Also my back seat back and bottom seat are black and are perfect. So is the rear side molding panels. Just need a good cleaning.
That's all for tonight.
Keith
Oh, I posted a few more pics of the trunk on my PT acount. Check it out.

[DeckerEnt]

Me and Kevin went out to the u pull and pay junk yard near Cincy Speed today. Kevin found what he was looking for and I got a perfect cowl vent cover thing that hides the wiper stuff. That place is nice. Gravel and all the cars are up on rims so you can get under them easily. They only had 3 fox bodies there, all 4 cyl cars but one is a notch. We got a few things off that one. Another one has a perfect gray dash that Matt is looking for. I may be working on the coupe tonight. If I get my house ready for my daughter's B Day sleepover party, Then I will be here at my shop. I will post here when I am here. My cell is with my Dad this weekend so don't call it.
Keith

[R825OH]

The one over in Hebron has like 5 foxes 3 of which are verts got some hood hinges there the other day, guess I shoulda looked to see what else was good, but I was on my lunch hour

[DeckerEnt]

I should stop out at that one too. Just to see what's there.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Did a little grinding under the hood today. Found I need a little more welding than I first thought on the passenger side strut tower and framerail. I have some sheet steel so when I am ready I will cut patch panels to fit and weld it up.
More later..
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Some more progress tonight! Using a smaller paint brush, I got into all the nooks and crannies of the rear subframe and started on the floorboards with the chasis saver. I have a good first coat on most of it and the can is almost empty. I have a 2nd can so I will eventually do a 2nd coat. It is covering well and is hard as hell. This stuff is great.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Delved into the trunk tonight. There were small rust holes at the bottom of the spare tire well. I painted it heavy with the chassis saver and then cut pieces of sheet steel and placed them over the holes pounding them to fit just right. Then coated the pieces well. When it dries, I will pound them down better and paint them again from the top as well as the bottom. That should take care of all the rust issues in the trunk. I will seal up the plug in the driver's side floorboard the same way and then it is under hood welding time. Then I can start the re-assembly process. Can't wait. The puter at the shop was giving me a fit so I will post pics in the AM.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Posted to the picturetrail account. 5 new pics.
Keith

[Stangman]

Good job getting it all over your face Keith! LOL

Maaann That thing is looking good... I wish I didnt have the gloss Chassis Saver... Dingbat sold it to me instead of the satin stuff...

[DeckerEnt]

In the pics, it was still wet so it was shiny. Now since it dried most of the way, it is dull. I will probably fog it gray anyway.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Got some time to work on it tonight. Got the seats out, wire wheeled the floorboards, and chassis savered the interior. Only 2 small holes were rusted through. Made the patch panels and covered them then painted thick to seal them up. I uploaded the pics to my PT account so check out the link. I am so close to start wiring it up I can taste it, no that is all the rust dust. LOL More next time.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

It is the day of the Pinks party at MD and the snow just stopped. I have no work to do so I am working on the coupe. Found a few rust holes under the rear seat so it is patch panel and chassis saver time again. I will try to get a few more pics on my PT account later today. Later......
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Pics are uploaded. I made some good progress today. I have a normal trunk lid on it now!!!!!!!!! You are all welcome. LOL I chassis savered the floor under the rear seats cause of rust holes. And I bolted in the 8.8 rear end from the pile. Shocks and all. After lunch, I am going to put the dollys together, put wheels on the car, and see how easy it rolls and see if I can get it to the middle of the shop. If I can, it will make working on it much easier. More pics later.
Keith

[R825OH]

JUst don't let it roll out into the street:lol:

[dedpedal]

Looking good there Keith!

[DeckerEnt]

Just uploaded a few more pics. I got the lock assembly done on the trunk lid and got the car up on the dollies. If I had one more person down here, I could roll this thing into the middle of the shop. The dollies are going to be a huge help. Thanks go to Kenny for the trunk lid. No idea why it rusted because it has so much undercoating inside it. And it is still sticky. See you all at the party!!! I will bring my camera with the pics on it.
Keith

[dawsin94cobra]

their is a notch?!?!?! is it in descent condition?

[DeckerEnt]

It will be when I am done with it. I will try today to roll it into the middle of the shop and take a few pics of it.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Pics are posted. Got the coupe out in the middle of the shop today. The dollies work well. Moved the car by myself. Found some bad news under the hood. The rust in the passenger side frame is all the way through. I now must pull the K member out and weld up the frame rail. I have the sheet steel and my brother thinks as soon as I get the k member out and clean up the area, we both can weld it up. I am not looking forward to dropping the k member. Front springs are still in. I backed the car into place this time because the trunk is done enough now. Later...
Keith

[R825OH]

Thats nice to be able to move it around bummer about the frame rail tho

[DeckerEnt]

I may get some time tomorrow to start dropping the k member out. I have the rear tires still on the dollies and the front is resting on the jack stands as far as they will go. The ONLY good part I see in this part of the project is that I get to put all new stuff in the front end. Struts,spindles,bushings,ball joints,bearings,bigger brakes, and shore up the rust issues under the hood.
I may start a ned set of pics for this on the PT account. Stay tuned.
Keith

[mustangboy]

Keith it should take you less than an hour to drop the front stuff out. 2 nuts on the struts and and either 6 or 8 on the k-member, cant remember for sure, and the whole front is out. As for the springs I just usually take ratchet straps wrapped around the springs and down thru the a arm a couple times and then wratchet them snug. It is much easier than you probably realize.

[DeckerEnt]

I was thinking of just cutting them. One or two coils and they should just fall out on their own. I like the strap thing though.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well the bad news just keeps coming with the coupe. I posted a few pics in a new album. I will be dropping the K member to get to the rust areas. I think I will have to either get some 2X3 tube and weld that in place or go to a pick your part and cut sections from a car and weld that in. Either way, I need to get moving on this. I am going to be uploading pics from each day I work on it so stay tuned.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Anyone know where I can get 2 x 3 inch square tubing? I need about 6-7 feet to use for the frame rails in my coupe.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

My fear with the coil springs was all for nothing!!!! I poped them out this afternoon with no problems at all. You should have seen it though. I had the jack under the control arm, I was loosening the 3 bolts at the top of the strut tower one turn at a time thinking the car was going to buck off the jackstands. I had a towing strap looped through the coil spring like 3 times and wrapped tight around the lower control arm. The strut poped down, no bucking or movement at all, then I took a long pry bar and poped the spring off the lower perch. All that worry for nothing. Did the other side in a few minutes. All that is holding the kmember in is the 4 bolts above the coil spring area. I got em soaking in penetrating fluid. I will try to get those out after my next job. I am so relieved.
Keith

[Xowner]

i have to give you props for fixing this car i would have found that rust and junked it !!!

good luck

[DeckerEnt]

So far, this is the worst of it. The body is by no means perfect and will probably get a scuff and repaint, but it was cheap and a coupe which is hot right now. Can't wait to get this done so I can start re assembly.
Keith

[Stangman]

Now Keith... remember the hassle we had trying to get the K-member out of the Vert? LOL that sucked....

If you havent given up hope on finding a car to cut parts out of I might be able to get ahold of some people I know and come up with some metal out of another car... I will PM you my email address and you can send me pictures of the areas you need parts for... me and a buddy of mine are getting ready to chop up a little black coupe real soon.

[DeckerEnt]

I found 2x3 tube for cheap so the cutting will begin soon. Out with the rust and in with stronger metal. Woo Hoo!!!!
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Me and my Bro got 0ne side of the K member loose. The driver side 2 bolts are being difficult. They are soaking in penetrating oil and we will try again later.
Keith

[Stangman]

It's the Vert all over again! passenger side was easy... drivers side required an air chisel... good luck!

[DeckerEnt]

Well,my brother hot a wild hair up his butt saturday and decided to help me with the coupe. We cut the bolts on the driver's side k member and got it out of the car. Then he suprised me and started getting the fenders and nose off. The bumper as well. I had to leave so after I got out of there, he continued to work. He welded a brace from strut tower to strut tower to hold everything square while we cut out the frame rails. I am going to do one side at a time, take my time and do it right. I do not want to do this again.
Keith

[Stangman]

the coupe is starting to sound a lot like my hatchback.... completely torn apart, lol!

[DeckerEnt]

I just posted 10 more pics to the PT account. It looks worse than it really is. I am going to gring, cut, rip, tear out all the rusty stuff and replace it all with 2x3 steel tubing and sheet metal, then weld it all together. No spot welds here, solid as I can get it. No work on the interior till I get the fenders and nose back on. I can't wait to get this part of the project done. Re assembly should be happening soon.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Picked up the 2x3 tubing today from Ackerman Steel. That place has everything you would need as far as steel goes.
My plans have changed a little. I think I am going to cut out all the rust, cut the bottom of the frame rails off, and slide the new tubing inside the original frame rail and weld it all together,use sheet steel for the strut tower using a little thicker metal than factory, and weld all that together too.More later when I get more time to take pics and grind some more.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Harbor freight is awesome. Picked up some cut off disks and an arbor for my air powered die grinder whiz wheel. I practiced on a set of dynomax mufflers of Kevin's. cut the pipes off the mufflers. Kevin ground down the welds. I think I can cut a straight line so the rust and stuff should come out asy now. Hope to get some time next week and get some stuff done.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Did some cutting on the coupe today. I will take a few pics and post em in a few. I need a spot weld drill bit. Need to get all the frame rail out and I don't want to just cut the whole thing so spot welds have to go.
Worked on my K member today too. Got 3 of the 4 bolts out of the control arms. The last one is being a real bitch. I think I am going to have to cut the head off the bolt to get it off. I have a line on some stockers with poly bushings and new ball joints. Once I get the arms off, I am going to grind, scrape and paint mine. It is a stock k member so should I weld on it anywhere to make it stronger? It won't be going back in permanantly any time soon so I have time to play.
Keith

[mustangboy]

You could have it acid dipped to lighten it up.

[DeckerEnt]

Got any acid man???? Plated used acid to do the bug right? I wonder......
As far as lightening it, All the rust that is falling on the floor, this thing should be a feather weight.
Keith

[Stangman]

its already a coupe with a small block, how could you want it any lighter :bigthumb

[DeckerEnt]

Lighter is always better. Except in the snow but mine hopefully will never see snow. A few new pics posted.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

A quick update. My K member is bare, pressure washed and ready for grinding,sanding,and painting. I found a spot weld cutter. Ky Motors paint shop. 30.00 fricken dollars. I hope it lasts long enough to get the frame rails out. I will post pics later when I get some stuff done. Slow but sure.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Anyone want to stop by the shop tonight and give me a hand with the coupe? I have a spot weld cutter and I am going to find out how to use it. I also need to paint the rest of the k member. As soon as I get my little one to bed, I will be heading down. PM me if you can make it.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

That spot weld cutter works wonders. I was able to get rid of the rest of the frame rail to the firewall with almost no effort at all. I had to cut out a bunch more than I liked to forward of the k member attaching point but I got my 2x3 tubing in on the passenger side. I will cut sheet metal and join the strut tower with the tube after I get the k member bolted in square. I am so pleased with getting this part done. I got the k member painted too. Gun metal gray is going to be a killer color. Pics are posted. Check em out. Oh, no one showed up so I did this all on my own. LOL
Keith

[92coupe]

Looking good Keith!

[DeckerEnt]

I am trying. Next is tacking the new tube in place and bolting up the k member and getting it straight. Then I will do the driver's side. That one is no where near as bad but I will probably cut out just as much so it is as strong as the other side.
Keith

[dedpedal]

DAYUM! That looks easier than we talked about. Seeya later today.

[Timido]

wow Keith that is a crazy amount of work. It is looking good.

[Stangman]

I gotta hand it to ya keith, you stay motivated and do a whole lotta work even when no one is helping you! :bigthumb

[DeckerEnt]

Thanks guys. I just started drilling and cutting last night and when the smoke cleared, there was a new frame rail. The spot weld cutter made it easier. Now to get the other side done so I can start putting this thing back together.
Keith

[Stangman]

I wish my project was going as quickly

[DeckerEnt]

If you got the tools, go out and do something. Anything. I need a welder. A good one. Got a cheap buzz box but that will have to do. I will get everything tacked in place but the major stuff needs a gas welder.
Keith

[Stangman]

yeahhh... I have all the tools, and even a gas welder... its just the weather gets me discouraged quickly since I dont have a heated garage

[PonymanfiveO]

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1791/8357129/19151619/310741614.jpg


damn Keith, thats looking really good. looks like you been puttin some hours in it.

Guess I'll have to get down with the welder soon!

[DeckerEnt]

All the white ale you need will be in the fridge. Thanks Matt.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I got out the welder today and started tacking the frame rail in place. I will be heading down to the shop in a few to do some more. Leave me alone and I will probably get alot done. Come down and bug me and I will end up talking cars and guns all night. There is all that White Ale in the fridge........
Keith

[PonymanfiveO]

mmmmmmmm....beeeeeer.

[DeckerEnt]

I posted a few more pics. The welds are not pretty but this thing is at least tacked in. My welder is crap. I am really thinking on bolting the k member in and drilling some holes but I think I have to wait till it is welded up solid.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Posted a few more pics. Check em. I am going home. Gotta work in the morning. I know it is the morning so I am outta here.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am heading down to the shop again tonight. Gonna bolt the k member in and see how it is going to line up. If anyone is out and about, stop on in.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

As usual, no one showed up to help so I lifted the K member up to the frame. I loosly put bolts in the 4 rear mounting points and one in the front driver's side. I think it is lined up pretty straight. I posted 6 pics so check em out. I painted the K member the same as I will paint the car. Gunmetal Gray Metalic. I like it.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Got some Bling yesterday. Mac caster/camber plates. Thanks Craig for having them in stock. Good price too. Check that off the list.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

My Daughter, Lexi and I are down here tonight. I am getting ready to drill some holes in the new frame rail I put in. I have the k member lined up straight, have figured where the bolt needs to go, center punched it, and am getting ready to use a metal cutting hole saw. I am cutting a 7/8th inch hole. I will be using iron pipe that is 7/8th inch. I already test fitted it with wood. The pipe fits with very little wiggle room. I should be able to weld the pipe inside the 2x3 tube from the top and bottom. The bolt fits through the pipe with a little wiggle room. Wish me luck. I will take a few pics and post them later.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am down here again. Gonna get some stuff done tonight. My goal is to get the rest of what ever I can unbolt or cut out from under the hood. Then grind some on the driver's side. Find what needs to be cut out and maybe do that to. Last time, I put in the passenger side 2x3 tube. Who knows this time. I did have a rough day at work.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I got a little done tonight. I am just wiped out. I got the proportioning valve off, most of the old brake lines, the wiper motor, the old hood hinges, a few plastic clips here and there, and the old throttle cable. I then put the wire wheel on the drill and grinded on the firewall, and inner strut towers. I took a few pics so check them out. I am going to finish this Ice Cold Sam Adams White Ale and go home. Till next time.
Keith

[Maximus]

Whoa guy, moving right along.:bigthumb

No problem on the C&Cs, Thanks fo rsupporting us Local guys!!:bigthumb

[DeckerEnt]

Thanks Craig. I am not quite ready for them but I had the money so Had to get em.
Keith

[Maximus]

Thanks Craig. I am not quite ready for them but I had the money so Had to get em.
Keith

Well damn guy, we have layaway.:bigthumb

[DeckerEnt]

I will keep that in mind. I am going to be needing some stuff soon. I hope.
Keith

[92coupe]

I will keep that in mind. I am going to be needing some stuff soon. I hope.
Keith


You might as well go ahead and put that chp shortblock and turbo kit in layaway. :D

[DeckerEnt]

Yeah....right...in time.

[DeckerEnt]

Found a can of gunmetal spraypaint and just hit an area to see what it will look like. Just did from the seam up on the firewall. First BS coat just for shites and giggles. Posted them. Check it and tell me how it looks.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am down here at the shop. Kev went across the street to ogle boobies,and I am cutting metal and drilling spot welds. Maybe,like last time, there will be a new frame rail in place when I am done. I will post pics when I am done. I am having fun with this but ogling boobies is fun too.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I got some cutting done tonight. I am done. Heading home. I posted some pics. Check em out.
Keith

[dedpedal]

Looking good guy. And yes, the boobies were a plenty last night.

[DeckerEnt]

I picked up some front A arms today. Thanks Brandon. Poly bushings, almost new ball joints, need a little grinding, and paint but now I can pitch the old ones for good.
Keith

[Stangman]

I cant believe the progress you make on that thing Keith, that thing will be ready for the Concourse De Elegance before ya know it! :bigthumb

[Gearhead]

Damn, you're moving right along on that thing !! Looks good Keith !!

[DeckerEnt]

Thanks. I am really getting into a groove when I get down here. I just get to work and before I know it, wala , I did something. I will post some more pics tonight.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Just posted a few more pics. Got the rest of the frame rail out. Just need to notch the front side and cut the new tube. Drop it in, measure it, tack it in place and cut the holes for the tubes to support the bolts. I have alot of work ahead of me. But I am getting it done!!!
Horray me!!!!!
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

The new frame rail is in. Had to trim more than I wanted but it is in. Still have to tack it in, then drill the mounting holes for the K member. I posted up some pics. Check em and tell me what you think.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I really need a good welder. I can use my buzz box to tack stuff in place but I need a good welder. I am almost at the point of offering cash for someone to come down to my shop and weld on my car for a few hours. That is what is going to hold me up from re assembly.
Keith

[R825OH]

Nice Keith ! Got your call the other night we weere out Drinking w/ some peeps:drunk:

[DeckerEnt]

No problem. I'll give you a call sometime this week.
Keith

[Stangman]

Hey Keith, let me know when you get all your parts tacked into place just where you want them and I'll come down and run some nice beads with the gas mig :bigthumb

[DeckerEnt]

I have to cut the sheet panels. Once I get that done I will let you know. Thanks Jesse.
Keith

[Stangman]

no problem man

[DeckerEnt]

I think I went crazy tonight. I pulled the nose piece out of the coupe and sanded it down, then painted it. Gun metal gray is going to be a sweet color. I am not going to post any pics because it is not ready for that yet. I will have to touch up the fenders and hood before they go back on. All I can say is that the gray is sooooo much better than the white.
Keith

[Stangman]

All I can say is that the gray is sooooo much better than the white.
Keith

I'll agree with that! silver/gray metallic is always a nice color

[DeckerEnt]

Ok. I couldn't resist. I posted the pics of the nose. They are under the coupe.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Well, the nose piece didn't turn out as well as I thought. I sanded it with 80 grit to feather in the busted paint. Then I thought I smoothed it all with 320 grit. After I painted it, it looked good. Well it is dry now and looks like shit. I am going to get some high build primer, spray it, then sand it with 1200 grit, then spray it again with the gun metal. I will do the same with the white and silver on the hood and fenders. Gun metal into purple won't be too bad till I can get the whole car painted.
Keith

[PonymanfiveO]

80 is too course for a plastic bumper. Some good primer should cover 320 no problem.

[DeckerEnt]

I got a little done tonight. I got the driver's side new frame rail tacked in tight. I filled a few spot welds and ran a few small beads to make it solid. Still need to drill holes for the K member and have it all welded solid.I have a hook up for that. I can't wait to start re assembly..
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am down here again. And before 9:00 no less. Got a plan and am going to get something done tonight. If anyone is out and about, stop in.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I feel like I am in kindergarden again. I am cutting up paper for the sheet metal I need under the hood. Got all the pieces for the driver side, now am going to do the passenger side. I will let you all know how I cut it all out of sheet steel. That should be fun.
Keith

[Stangman]

I plan to use some sheet steel to make things smooth on the engine bay of my '88 as well, I am anxious to see how yours turns out

BTW Keith do you have an angle grinder?

[DeckerEnt]

Yes but I didn't use it. I had an air powered whiz wheel. Just like the one you and rick used. I got all the pieces cut out today. Now I have to form them all in place and tack them in. Progress is slow but still moving along.
Keith

[Stangman]

reason I ask, is if you do I wont need to bring mine when I come down to weld up everything

BTW if you didnt know or if you didnt have any already, the red triangle shaped magnets that Harbor Freight has are nice to hold pieces together while tacking parts ;)

[evil666stang]

I bought a coupe!!! I bought a coupe!!!

i got a fastback i got a fast back! lol

[DeckerEnt]

Cool!!!!
Keith

[evil666stang]

yea i wanted a hatch forever and got one and now ive had the urge for a coupe! my heavy ass t-top gt is getting old!

[DeckerEnt]

Then do something to it. Change the wheels, hop up the motor some more etc... Most Mustangs are a work in progress. There is always something to do to them to make them better, stronger, faster.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

I am headed down to the shop tonight. Any one out and about stop in for a few. If the lights are on, I am probably working on the coupe. Got some goals tonight. I want to center the K member and drill the holes in the frame rail on the driver's side, then weld the tubes in the holes. Then there is all the sheet metal that I need to form into place.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Got the tubes tacked in on the passenger side. Now to line up the K member and drill the driver's side holes.
Keith

[DeckerEnt]

Spent the last hour on the phone with a fellow Stangbanger. Hope I made his night. Gonna finish my last beer, do some more stuff to the coupe and head home. Happy Birthday Jesse.
Keith

[Stangman]

Thanks for un-boring me Keith, yesterday sucked, lol, sorry I held up your progress

[DeckerEnt]

I am working at the shop tonight on the coupe. Got some stuff done. I finally got the 2 holes drilled in the driver's side frame rail for the k member. I got the tubes tacked in as well. Next on my agenda is the patch panels get bent into place and tacked in. I will probably not get to that tonight. Maybe tomorrow. I posted 5 new pics. Check em out.
Keith