Project Car 1. 96. Mustang Convertible Floor Pans Torque Box Repair. In our first project car we will be completing some intermediate to advanced frame repair on a 1. Ford Mustang Convertible. This car was selected because it is a favorite of hobbyists that  enjoy performing classic car restoration and because it is one of the most common advanced projects that a mustang owner is likely to perform on their own. The first thing you should realize before you attempt such a project is that you will need skill, time and money to see this project to the end. When you find a classic mustang that is in need of floor pans you are likely to begin the project thinking that it will be a one weekend job. However once you get started and cut away the rust you may find that other parts including your frame, torque boxes or rocker panels need to be replaced. 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EHow Auto gets you on the fast track with repair, maintenance, and shopping advice. Whether youre jump starting a battery or insuring a new car, we can help. We dive into a cowl tank replacement on a 67 Mustang using parts from National Parts Depot and the skill of Mustang Centrals Gary Jackson. Mourinho Tactic Board. Home page. Personally I feel that projects like this can consume all of the profit from a restoration project. Even if you think you will keep the car for years it is important that you consider how much time and money you will invest before you get started. It may be in your best interest to find a vehicle that has had its metal work done and work on other parts of the vehicle even if it means you pay 3. So, lets get started evaluating the damage and repairing it. Evaluating the floor and frame for repairs. SklSkn2WamE/0.jpg' alt='How To Install Floor Pans In A 1966 Mustang' title='How To Install Floor Pans In A 1966 Mustang' />When you first get to look at a vehicle it may not be in a location where you can get a good look at all of the frame rails and floor pans. For this reason you never want to underestimate the amount of work that will be necessary once you get into the work. Before you begin you will need some paper to draw a diagram of where the rust is located on the car. You dont have to be an artist just show the location and list the part and area. You will need the list to order parts and decide on where work should begin. Prepare the car for disassembly and evaluation by cleaning it before you bring it into the work area. Although it may need a ton of work and many parts replaced the first thing you want to do is degrease as much of the car as you can. If you can get it up on jack stands or ramps you will want to hit the engine compartment and the underside with degreaser and let it sit for an hour before you pressure wash as much as you can get to. You want to make sure that you clean the inside of the fenders and wheel wells and remove as much built up grease from the suspension and drive train as you can. Now that the car is clean you can begin removing the interior. The front seats must be removed from under the vehicle through access holes. Any other interior parts including the rug should be removed and thrown away or stored. Remember to save any clips or screws. Once the interior is out shop vac the floor and start looking for rust. You want to take close notice to any area where water can pool and cause rust. Probe any rust with a screw driver. You should not be able to break through the steel with normal tapping. Look for rust at seams and spot welds. Rust at the point of a weld means you need to patch two parts or replace them. You can now begin on the trunk and you want to remove everything and get a good look at the inner wheel wells and trunk drop offs pockets on the rear quarter panel inside the trunk. Pull all four wheels and inspect the wheel wells and frame rails. Radeon 9600 Agp Driver. The lip of the outer wheel well where it is welded to the quarter panel is a problem area. Remove the front fenders and front and rear bumpers and splash pans. Look for rust on the inside of the fender in the light housings and rear frame. Inspect the front frame rails and torque boxes for rust. Inspect the inner area of the cowl and its drain ports. Inspect the hinge side of the door and the full door shell. The underside of the door shell where it is welded to the door skin is a problem area. Inspect the Hood and Deck Lid. Often attempts to repair these parts are less successful then replacing them. A very light amount of damage can be fixed but anything structural should really be replaced. Ordering or Building Parts. Because we are working on a very popular car there are still many parts that you can order. Aftermarket parts are available for most of the sheet metal and frame pieces. Most are relatively cheap but because they are aftermarket parts they normally need work before they will fit correctly. Unfortunately cost is not a real indicator as to which part will fit best. If you can save 5. One thing to keep in mind if you are thinking about building parts is that most body shops that specialize in restorations will use aftermarket parts to cut patches. So, if you have a small rust spot it may be easier to order the part and cut out the area you need. Remember that Time is Money even if you are doing the restoration for yourself. You dont want to spend hours hammering out a complex contour when you could have purchased a 3. If you need to replace a quarter panel many restoration shops only purchase full quarter panels that are welded at manufacture weld points over a half panel that will show the repair from inside the trunk but if you only need to restore the wheel well a small patch panel can be butt welded to completely hide the repair. In the end the amount you pay for parts will be much less then farming out the work to someone else but you should consider all your options and decide if patching panels might save you enough to add some parts to the engine or interior. This job will require the following parts. Left and Right front torque boxes. Left and Right full floor pans. Patches to the rear Torque Boxes. Left and Right inner and outer rocker panels. Patches to the front frame rails. Patches to the Firewall. Patches or replacement of the front seat riser. Work we will not be showing that must be completed. This project will not show the full completion of the mustang we are only looking at the rust repair that is necessary to restore the passenger compartment area. In addition to the work we will be completing here the full restoration of this vehicle will require the following Media Blasting of remaining sheet metal. A full interior. Convertible Top. A full suspension bushing kit and wheel bearing. Shocks and possibly springs. Full brake system replacement with possible change to four wheel disk breaks. Front Fenders. Hood. Quarter panel patches and outer rear wheel well patches. Bumpers. Rebuilt Power Steering. Full Engine Gasket Kit. Distributor. Alternator. Gas Tank. Transmission rebuild kit and new Torque Converter. Headers and dual exhaust. Full Paint and undercoating. It will also require a bunch of smaller items such as belts, hoses, lights, trim they all add up to quite a bit of money and must be accounted for before you decide to tackle this project. Not only cost but availability of parts and lead time you need for ordering. You can not sit on a completed car for weeks or months because you are waiting on a 1. Cost estimating and valuation of the project. The cost of completing these repairs is quite high and you must consider the completed value of the vehicle after you are finished. You should always cost estimate before making your purchase.