Adding upholstery vinyl to the package tray 71 72 73 mustang fastback | Upholstering the package tray how to
I added the vinyl upholstery to the base package tray of the 72 Mustang Fastback. This makes for a much cleaner appearance and adds a hint of texture to the rear area of the Mustang fastback. In my previous post, I talked about where I obtained the new package tray board and checked for dry fitment. I took a trip […]
Mustang Fastback A Pillar Trim Arrives 71 72 73 Pillar Post
Mustang Fastback A Pillar Trim Arrives 71 72 73 Pillar Post. Quite possibly one of the hardest parts to find for the interior of the 71-73 Mustang is the “A” Pillar posts. These are not re-manufactured as of yet. I am very happy to say that my pair has finally arrived! I purchased them from […]
Head light switch bezel retaining nut and washer | Fitting a 70 mustang switch bezel on a 71 72 or 73 Ford Mustang
Headlight switch bezel retaining nut and washer | Fitting a 70 mustang switch bezel on a 71 72 or 73 Ford Mustang. This seems to be a topic affecting a lot of fellow Mustang restorers out there. Currently, the aftermarket does not remanufacture switch bezels for the 71-73 Mustangs. The do however make them for the […]
Installing Wiper Switch Bezel 71 72 73 Mustang
Installing Wiper Switch Bezel 71 72 73 Mustang. To the best of my knowledge, the aftermarket does not specifically manufacture the dash bezel trim for the 71-73 Mustang. Instead, they manufacture it for a 1970 model. The bezels you see on my website are specifically for the 70 Mustang, but they will work on a […]
Bringing back the appearance of chrome to the A/C vents
Bringing back the appearance of chrome to the A/C vents. A few weeks ago I saw a friend do a post on his YouTube channel showing how to revive a dashboard panel with a $5.00 paint pen. You can see Tyler’s video here. I have to give credit to “whosaidtyler” for this tip. Anyhoo… I ordered […]
Air Conditioning Heater Control Switch Assembly 71 72 73 Classic Ford Mustang
Air Conditioning Heater Control Switch Anatomy 71 72 73 Classic Ford Mustang. Today I am restoring and cleaning up the old air conditioning controls. These controls are very common in earlier Ford vehicles and tend to bind up and become corroded. In my restoration, I fully disassembled the unit and cleaned, sanded, and painted the […]
Installing FatMat Sound Deadener In Mustang Classic Car
Installing FatMat Sound Deadener In Mustang Classic Car. The old 72 Mustang was in need of a fresh carpet installation. I decided to prepare the floor with a sound deadening material. I made the choice of using FatMat over Dynamat for two reasons. One, was the price and two, the FatMat had just as many […]