Getting tired of the stock profile of the ’67 Mustang, I decided to give it a new face.
After getting rid of the bumper guards things got cleaner. Next step was to cut open the valance, following the general look of a ’67 Shelby.
I took the car to a friend's house and we cut away. My buddy rolled the lip to give it strength as we lost 2 mounting points in the process.
You can see in this shot the mockup, before smoothing out the metal work and repainting.
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Here, the panel is ready for primer and a fresh coat of Wimbledon White...
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And lastly, we have a whole new look!
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After getting rid of the bumper guards things got cleaner. Next step was to cut open the valance, following the general look of a ’67 Shelby.
I took the car to a friend's house and we cut away. My buddy rolled the lip to give it strength as we lost 2 mounting points in the process.
You can see in this shot the mockup, before smoothing out the metal work and repainting.
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Here, the panel is ready for primer and a fresh coat of Wimbledon White...
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And lastly, we have a whole new look!
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