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1965 Mustang Restoration: Body Disassembly and Prep Work begins on the '65 Mustang with removal of some body parts for greater access to work areas. From "Classic Car Restoration" episode DCR-501

In this early phase of the project, Steve and Allen Shepley discuss the "resto-mod" type restoration plan for the Mustang and begin disassembly of the car. The basic steps and tips for disassembly are outlined below.

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	Steve, Allen and antique car restoration expert Keller Wallace begin disassembly on the '65 Mustang.

Tools and materials:

In addition to standard auto-mechanic's tools (wrenches, ratchets, extenders, screwdrivers, nut-drivers, torque wrench, etc.), some of the tools required for this project include:

power drill
magnetic tray for small parts
re-sealable plastic bags
lubricating oil
tape

Safety Alert: Always wear eye protection and follow proper safety precautions when working with power tools or pneumatic tools. Also wear eye protection any time you are working underneath a vehicle.

Safety Alert: As a standard safety precaution, don't rely solely on a jack to support the weight of a vehicle. When using a jack to access or work beneath a vehicle, always use jack stands for support. Make sure that the jack and stands that you use are rated for the weight and type of your vehicle.

Figure A

Steps:

• Start the dismantling of the car so you can have good access to parts and systems (figure A).

• It is always good to have some extra hands for this part of the project.
  
  
• It's a good idea to spray old fasteners with lubricating oil to loosen them up.
  

• Remove the bumper (figure B).

• Removing the fenders will open the front end up and make it easier to work on the front end and suspension (figure C).

  Figure B

  Figure C

  
  

• Remove the doors (figures D and E) and the exterior mirrors.

  Figure D

  Figure F

  
  

  Figure E

• Remove he door sill kick-plate (figure F), and the seats.

• Remove the tail light trim, and lenses along with the tail light fixture.

• Remove the wheels and tires.

RESOURCES :

Special resources for DIY's Classic Car Restoration 500 series: 1965 Mustang

Mustang Club of America
www.mustang.org

Mustang Central
vintage Mustang parts
www.mustangcentral.com

Motorbooks Publishing
www.motorbooks.com

Class-Tech-Cars
www.class-tech-cars.com

Holley Performance Products
www.holley.com

Flowmaster Exhaust Products
www.flowmastermufflers.com

Genuine Hot Rod Hardware
www.genuinehotrod.com

Revelation Racing Supply
www.rrs-online.com

National Parts Depot
www.npdlink.com

Classic Auto Air
www.classicautoair.com

Pertronix Performance Products
www.pertronix.com

Stainless Steel Brake Corp.
www.ssbrakes.com

Painless Performance Products
www.painlessperformance.com

Loctite Products
www.henkel.com

Paintucation
www.paintucation.com

Dupli-Color Paints
www.duplicolor.com

Norton Abrasives
www.nortonabrasives.com

Dremel Tools
www.dremel.com

Classic High Performance Audio
Product: audio equipment

Direct Source
www.the-direct-source.com
Product: stereo electronic equipment

Dakota Digital Instruments
www.dakotadigital.com
Product: digital dashboard

Mustang Project
www.mustangproject.com
Product: LED sequential taillight system

Bend-Pak Inc.
www.bendpak.com
Bend-Pak manufactures automotive hydraulic-lift equipment and other specialized automotive equipment.

Dual master brake cylinder from JMC Motorsports
www.jmcmotorsports.com