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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Default 1965 fast back with major rust

Hello all, I'm new here, and new to Mustangs. I have a '65 Mustang fastback that needs new quarters and a new floor from front to back, the whole thing! I see from reading other threads on here that there are some concerns about fit and thickness of the new replacement panels. Can anyone give me some advice on where I can get good replacement panels?

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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I recommend the Scott Drake stuff. I am sure there are others that are good. I don't have any experience with them.
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by OCHOHILL
I recommend the Scott Drake stuff. I am sure there are others that are good. I don't have any experience with them.
Did you ever use the doors? I'm trying to figure out if I should fight the battle to save my doors or replace them.
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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This is a repro door.

Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Yes Scott Drake is great. But seeif you can get original Ford Tooling Parts made in America and Will fit witrh out any modifications
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2+2GT
This is a repro door.

Could be a door off a Volkswagon and not tell from that distance.
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Man thats a Beautiful 66 GTH Clone
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by plainsman1876
Yes Scott Drake is great. But seeif you can get original Ford Tooling Parts made in America and Will fit witrh out any modifications
Do they advertise that? How would I know? What about Year One?
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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Any part you can get with ford tooling its worth the extra money.
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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I actually replaced a door with a real ford door and it still does not line up after hours and hours of work.
have not been able to correct the gaps and i think it may be twisted.



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