Haley's '80 Mustang...aka The Pumpkin

[catchmeblue70]

Then Bryan is your guy

Yep! And in 41 days he's legally mine

[BBR]

I want it as fast as I can get it for as cheap as I can get it lol. Geez, that sounds bad too!

Then stick a big block in it because if a goof like me can bolt one together and go fast in a fox body, dang near anyone can.

[BangShift McT]

Then Bryan is your guy

[Deaf Bob]

Yep! And in 41 days he's legally mine

Dang... Thought it was already a done deal! No wonder my attempt at poking fun fell on angry ears!

[Scott Liggett]

I'd replace the fake convert top with a vinyl top since you have all the trim pieces. Since there is fiberglass under the convertible material, it's unlikely that it's rusted out. A vinyl top would give it an unique look.

I used to degrease the underside of my car every spring. Yeah, I was anal. Not anymore.

[catchmeblue70]

It's actually already vinyl. The problem is its turning brittle and just breaking off, so I don't know about salvaging any of the trim.

[STINEY]

I'm voting Rhino-lining instead of vinyl. Cheap, won't blow off, sorta looks like vinyl.

I'm curious what the metal looks like under the fiberglass though. Chances are good its in fine shape, course chances are also good its pitted.

Either way, Rhino-line the fiberglass, or toss the fiberglass and Rhino-line the metal part.

And if you get lucky and the metal is in good shape, sand-mask-and-paint.

More pictures of the weirdo fiberglass thing where the trim line is would be cool?

[milner351]

I have to say I've never seen one of these tops - interesting. I would pull it off and keep it - you just don't know what will be collectible in 20 years.

Stiney as we already know - is brilliant - yes 100 times yes on the rhino lined roof if you have pitting issues.... if the roof is saveable in nice metal - paint it white and put the trim pieces back on - it will be a very unique and cool "old school" look for a notch.

Then when the wedding financial hangover is done, remove and sell the 255 and begin the build of an aluminum headed 331 roller smallblock.

[catchmeblue70]

John, I don't know if it would survive being taken off. The seam in the picture snapped apart in my hand. It's like that all the way around the car and the trim isn't any better. If the metal is good I might just have it painted because the ridges should be in the fiberglass (hopefully).



My goal right now is to figure out if anything besides the valve covers are leaking. I'd love to ditch the 255 for anything else, but nothing can be done till spring, especially since it won't be driven this winter.

[milner351]

I'm not speaking about saving the vinyl over the fiberglass - just the fiberglass itself, but if it comes apart in your hands (old 'glass has a way of getting brittle) Selavi - get out the 80 grit and the power sander - take it down to metal - self etch primer, and you're good against rust for a while at least, for some time and about $25 in paper and spray cans.

[Scott Liggett]

I'm not speaking about saving the vinyl over the fiberglass - just the fiberglass itself, but if it comes apart in your hands (old 'glass has a way of getting brittle) Selavi - get out the 80 grit and the power sander - take it down to metal - self etch primer, and you're good against rust for a while at least, for some time and about $25 in paper and spray cans.

Selavi? It took a minute to figure out that one. Thank goodness I remember one thing from HS french. It's c'est la vie. Such is life.

[STINEY]

Selavi is just the Italian derivative...........

I love the stash the fiberglass piece for future sale idea John. That weird stuff almost always appreciates.

[milner351]

indeed, ask a guy 20 years (or more) your senior if he ever thought such and such vehicle would be valuable .... My Dad - now 82, would have never believed a chevy II, nova, dart, duster, falcon, fairlane, vega, or any of the other "Grocery getters" of thier time would be worth anything....

[Deaf Bob]

indeed, ask a guy 20 years (or more) your senior if he ever thought such and such vehicle would be valuable .... My Dad - now 82, would have never believed a chevy II, nova, dart, duster, falcon, fairlane, vega, or any of the other "Grocery getters" of thier time would be worth anything....

Used to be able to buy running/driving tri-5's for $50.. Belaires for $150...

[catchmeblue70]

I need to find some little old lady with a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 that's been sitting in the barn for the last 30+ years...