I knew it was bad but not this bad

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08-12-2007, 06:21 PM

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solidGas

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RE: I knew it was bad but not this bad

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My radio was hacked up too. Having the dash restored was a priority since it a key line-of site area. Too me, the radio is one on of the signature design elements of the 65/66 Mustang.

I had the dash restored to "as new" condition. This required cutting out the butchered section a replacing it with a repro metal piece with the proper radio cut outs. This was welded into place while the entire dash was taken down to bare metal and repainted.

The cost was over $1,000 (plus the cost of the Custom AutoSOund USA 66 radio). I know is seems crazy but I do not regret it for a moment. Each time I drive my car I take great pleasue in the dash design which is unique to the classic Musatng.

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Nice Job. That is what I am going for, but that is too much money right now.

Thanks for all the advice. I have a friend who can weld maybe I can get him to help me out (Hey Jack want some cold ones. I'll be right over.). Seems simple enough.

08-12-2007, 06:44 PM

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dcohen

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RE: I knew it was bad but not this bad

yea, i got some work to do on mine, i got a parts car that imma get the patch panel out of

the didnt hack mine much, just enough to make it where it cant be fixed

08-12-2007, 06:51 PM

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RE: I knew it was bad but not this bad

Thanks Jim. Most newcomers don't realize the massive amount of information I have gathered that will answer just about every question, but if it doesn't, we are here to help.

08-12-2007, 06:52 PM

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RE: I knew it was bad but not this bad

Factory AM radio FTW!!! Keepin it real since 1966...[sm=icon_rock.gif]

08-12-2007, 09:45 PM

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NoWhrMn

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RE: I knew it was bad but not this bad

My '66 has the orignal AM 8-track radio in the dash. Is the hole that is in the dash for those the same size as all others or is it bigger? I was considering removing the old radio and storing it and putting in one of the Custom Auto Sound 66s but if the cut out size is different then I will have to go a different route.

08-12-2007, 09:53 PM

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RE: I knew it was bad but not this bad

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If you don't want to tackle welding in the new metal repair panel, then follow Jeff's advice and get the plastic one and bondo it in, sand, prime and paint.

FWIW Glen, I used the metal repair panel. To the original poster, the repair takes less skill than you think. I did it when I was 19 and had no fabrication or body repair skills to my name. I'd have welded it if I had one but the JB weld and rivets worked great and was still holding up just fine when I sold the car 18 years later. Once you get the plate in there, your biggest hurdle is to blend in the seams. Grind the edges as good as you can with a flap wheel, slap in the bondo and sand it by hand until it looks good. Paint it and you're done. I can guarantee you that it will look better than what you have now. Even if you totally screw it up (you won't), you can take it to a repair shop and you'll only be out the $15 you paid for the metal panel.

Go for it!!!!
Jeff