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Old 08-14-2010, 06:54 PM
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Is there any info or sites out there showing 71-73 specific body repair?
I want to do all my own work but am needing info on rear quarter removal and will be replacing the entire front section... firewall to rad support as well as the floor pans and rear quarters due to rust. The 'Stang I am restoring was involved in a big time front right hit
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Old 08-14-2010, 09:47 PM
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There's nothing significantly different about the repair of the 71-73, unless you need to replace the A or B crossmembers.
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:09 AM
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Look for manuals for the car most mustang part houses online sell them.Only site i know that might help is http://429mustangcougarinfo.50megs.com/ And http://www.ve3sy.com/scj/index.htm They did a amazing job restoring that car.
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Old 08-15-2010, 05:38 PM
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Thanks for the replys!
I have found some info on general 1st & 2nd gen Mustang construction and appreciate your posts!
I am a dent pounder but not by trade and have limited experience in in-depth panel replacement. I am probably in over my head but really want to tackle this myself. I am not in a hurry so have no problem in learning a new skill.
This is a all time Arizona car so rust is limited to and the good news is I think I may not have to replace the front frame rails as the accident damage was primarily to the upper sheet metal (fenders,aprons and shock tower). The hood and rad support rolled back so I may have to repair the front frame snouts but the majority of the rails are solid and not tweaked from initial inspection though the truth will be known after tear down (fingers crossed).
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Old 08-15-2010, 09:27 PM
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Might want to pick up Kevin Tetz dvd (series of dvds is called paintucation)

"BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT" demonstrates clear procedures for replacing sheet metal on your modern or vintage vehicle. This double DVD set includes Full Quarter PAnel Replacement, Leading & Body Solder Techniques, Door Skin Replacement, Welded Partial Quarter Panels and Modern Panel Bonding Adhesives

I've got his whole series--bought it from eastwood--very very informative. The body panel one ought to give you some confidence to do yours. Dont do any cutting until you have the new panels--far as I know you still cant get full rear quarters like every other year--only quarter skins--they wont wrap.

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