Paint/Bodywork Question

[Ares67Coupe]

Ok, well I am at a crossroads here, do I have the original door damage repaired or do I just replace the door. I have a door, but I don't really feel like transferring all the internals to the new door, and I would have to paint match the interior door paint which is a custom color, so it wouldn't really be possible. I included some shots of the door, what would you guys recommend?

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[67GTA-FB429]

From what little I could see (I did not join the website), I would say fix it...but find a reputable shop (specializing in Mustangs is a start) and be prepared to pay.

 

[Ares67Coupe]

I don't think it is that bad, but it is right on the curve for the door, which would be hard to replicate and bring back to looking clean and straight. I would have posted them straight up however I don't have a server to drop them on. The first server I had them posted on doesn't support StangNet.

 

[HyYoSilver]

I'd replace that door, especially since you already have one. It will take a lot of time to fix the dents, and probably wouldn't look as straight as the original formed metal. The crease would be hard to take out, because of where it's at.

 

[Ares67Coupe]

The only problem is I have custom paint in the car. A 84 Corvette Metallic Grey and I would have to repaint in the interior. That is my dilema, fix the door, and not be straight, or replace the door and paint the interior.

 

[66nightMARE]

Is the interior ****ed up or just the door shell? Wouldnt you be able to just replace the shell itself without having to mess with the interior?

 

[Ares67Coupe]

The interior is perfect. Everything is perfect, with the exception of one small rip in the vinyl on the drivers seat. Perfect carpet, perfect headliner etc. The door shell is the only piece that is ****ed up. Who sells the door shell? I have only seen the 65 - 66 door shells. If I can replace the door shell that would be great.

 

[66nightMARE]

Is this what you're looking for? http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy01.asp?T1=70124+01&Category=Body&CatKey=EMUSTANG

 

[67GTA-FB429]

I had the exact same dent in my left front fender. I found a Mustang only shop, and you cannot see it anymore...they fixed it up good as new. (probably better). The trick is having a template to work to. The guys I went to have lots of cars in so they make cardboard templates. Also, you could always have the door reskinned.

 

[66nightMARE]

www.mustangsunlimited.com has both shells and skins. its a great site and has just about anything you need. easy to navigate too. hope that helps

 

[oboebrian]

Just reskin the oustide of the door. It's not too hard. But you do have to take out all the internals. Refer to the door skin writupe on my 72 coupe:

http://www.desertmustangs.com/1972coupe/Door_skin_repair/72-Door-skin.htm

 

[Ares67Coupe]

I would rather do a skin if possible just because of the custom interior paint. I really don't have the money to rip everything out have the paint redone and put it all back.

 

[Platonic Solid]

The only way to fix this on the cheap is to do your own body work.

Reskining (sp?) the door vs. using the extra door you have depends on the condition and fit of the doors. Your current door looks to fit nicely. Unfortunately, the only way to check fit is to try it. Door alignment can be a real challenge and requires the removal of the fender. Reskining the door will damage the paint on the jamb of the existing door (if that matters to you.)

Matching custom paint colors is not that big a deal. Many paint suppliers and body shops have hand held color analyzers that will accurately define the necessary mix.

If you’re paying for labor, I’d expect reskining to be the most expensive option. Even more than color matching your spare door.

Again, assuming you’re paying for all labor, I think your lowest cost option is to have a body shop fix your current door skin. If you can’t afford that, then leave it alone until you can.