smoothing engine bay

[krisx125]

Im going to smooth out under my hood. Got a couple questions, 1. when you weld the holes up do you pit sheet metal behind the holes to weld to? Or do you just spot weld and fill them. 2. When all is welded and ground down can i just use bondo to fill? Thanks guys. And is there any threads of people step by steps?

 

[satanas]

Theres a lot of threads..look it up...Yes you can put bondo but eventually it will crack.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Heres a link to one of my engine bay i have done. As far as the holes? Depends how big they are? Either cut out sheetmetal and fill it that way or put a piece of brass or copper behind the hole and fill it that way.Or do like i did on this bay Heres the link
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/797630-my-new-project.html peace
















john

 

[hsean]

use copper from the back of the hole it will make it easier for you

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

Anyone see the new aprons 5.0resto is making? They are stock replacements that have no holes in them. Could make someones life alot easier in the long run!

79-93 Mustang Front Fender Apron Pair, Completely Smooth - No Holes! by 50resto at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

 

[Stever89]

These foxes are new to me (few months now) and I'm amazed at how many holes there are...

 

[91foxbod50]

Anyone see the new aprons 5.0resto is making? They are stock replacements that have no holes in them. Could make someones life alot easier in the long run!

79-93 Mustang Front Fender Apron Pair, Completely Smooth - No Holes! by 50resto at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

Hmm, im gonna have to go with this.

 

[old_blue]

seems a bit pricey when you just weld in a cover plate. I guess that would be more work then welding and grinding. But smokedya did it in a one car garage and it came out beautiful

 

[Lawbreaker5.0]

damn those aprons would have been nice, but the deed is done.

here's a pic of my coupe as it sits right now.

 

[krisx125]

If i do the apron's..what should i do behind them? To prevent moisture and rust...?

 

[SScott]

Anyone see the new aprons 5.0resto is making? They are stock replacements that have no holes in them. Could make someones life alot easier in the long run!

79-93 Mustang Front Fender Apron Pair, Completely Smooth - No Holes! by 50resto at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

MAN, why didn't I know about this 2 months ago? I may still do this later. Thx!

 

[old_blue]

If i do the apron's..what should i do behind them? To prevent moisture and rust...?

They may already have been taken care of. But if not then just a good paint on them would help out. If you get a lot of moisture where you are at then may por15 but that can get expensive. As long as you have a good barrier like paint then you shoud be good.

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

If i do the apron's..what should i do behind them? To prevent moisture and rust...?

What you do with those is completely replace the apron. Drill out the spot welds and plug weld the new panels where the old ones went. No need to cover up the old aprons!

 

[krisx125]

What you do with those is completely replace the apron. Drill out the spot welds and plug weld the new panels where the old ones went. No need to cover up the old aprons!

No way, you cut the old ones out?

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

yea think of it as a replacement panel. They are meant to just cover your aprons. Say you got in a accident and the apron got all mangled up, you would completely replace the apron. In your case, you are just replacing it to get rid of the holes. As a body man and have done three engine bays, I would highly recommend replacing the aprons to clean up the engine bay, it will save you so much time!

 

[krisx125]

yea think of it as a replacement panel. They are meant to just cover your aprons. Say you got in a accident and the apron got all mangled up, you would completely replace the apron. In your case, you are just replacing it to get rid of the holes. As a body man and have done three engine bays, I would highly recommend replacing the aprons to clean up the engine bay, it will save you so much time!

Well, ill take your word for it. Im gonna order them this week. Ill post pics to see what ya guys think. Talk to you later!

 

[92GreenGT]

Wow if they are really replacements and not just covers let me know. Be crazy to go through the work to weld all the holes when you can get those for $150 for both sides.

I'll be ordering mine asap if they are nice. Let us know if you don't care!!!

 

[MAC'n89Blckstng]

50resto says they are replacements so I'm assuming they are. Thats definatly a great idea!

 

[LRSjmac]

They are definately replacements! They are the same gauge metal as the OE ones & are black primed to prevent corrosion before installation. We have the completely hole-less smooth panels as well as correct replacment hole-filled ones.

79-93 Mustang Front Fender Apron Pair, Completely Smooth - No Holes! by 50resto at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

87-93 Mustang Front Fender Apron Pair, With Factory Holes by 50resto at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

 

[92GreenGT]

Thanks Jonathan,

Looks like again, Late Model delivers.