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    11/04/2019 12:48 PM  #1

    Ramses
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    From: Dallas,Tx
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    Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Been a while since I last posted, seems like forever, but im still around, doing what I do that makes me happy and keeps me entertained. Brief story of what you are about to see below- A good friend of mine purchased this car with the intention of restoring it for his son. Limited to his personal skill and craft, this car was BEYOND repair, but it was doable, with motivation and setting a goal. So I stepped in...

    The pictures do not do justice to what all had to be done on this car, but literally every thing that was metal on the car was rusted and needed to be replaced, with the exception of the roof, which required minimal work. Ill admit, I nearly felt like giving up on this project many, many, MANY times! But when you commit to something, you got to stick to your guns. This is my "second" paint job I did out of my garage. My first was my own 66 coupe. This one turned out even better.

    I took on this job to not only help a friend, but to hopefully encourage someone to keep the passion of these cars going which makes us get in the garage every day, get our hands dirty, and have nothing but fun. 

    I think he and his son will be beyond happy at the outcome. Will reveal the car this weekend after it is assembled, buffed out and polished.

    Next up, 68 Coupe..

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    11/04/2019 1:41 PM  #2

    flamingpony
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    From: El Dorado AR.
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Can't wait to see it all together you did some great body work and the paint job is great your friend should be very proud of this car. 

    A bad day working on your mustang beats a good day at work anytime
     

    11/04/2019 1:58 PM  #3

    Gaba
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    From: Van Alstyne Texas
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Ramses..... man I need your help... I need to learn how to paint and paint my driver side fender... let me know if I can be involved..

    If it aint broke, I have'nt tried to "Fix" it yet!
     

    11/04/2019 6:32 PM  #4

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    From: Surfside Beach,SC
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Good to see you back Ramses!!!  Hope you come to the beach this year for the bash AND..........get that guy to come and BRING THAT MASTERPIECE of work you guys did!!
    Jeezer-ree!! You have a 'magic garage' or sump'thin?!
      Looks great. Would love to see you get back into "our gang" next year.
    Cool work............Did I tell you that was 'cool work'?!!
    6sally6

    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    11/04/2019 7:11 PM  #5

    HudginJ3
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Yuuuuup!  What those guys said. A lot of beeutiful work.

    70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
     

    11/04/2019 7:30 PM  #6

    Steve-G
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    From: Glen Rose,TX
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Just finishing up a 70 for a friend also. Not quite as much work,  but yours is looking awesome.

     

    11/05/2019 11:17 AM  #7

    Coupedaddy
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    From: Katy TX
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Nice work I love hat color always wanted a orange mustang

     

    11/05/2019 11:35 AM  #8

    Coupedaddy
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Way to go Ramses you just inspired me to paint my coupe

     

    11/05/2019 2:28 PM  #9

    Steve69
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Wow!  Great Work!

     

    11/08/2019 8:05 AM  #10

    KM
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    From: Lancaster Ohio
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Great job.

    If its worth doing do it right !
     

    11/11/2019 7:09 PM  #11

    Ramses
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    Re: Been too long..but im back- 1970 Mustang for a friend

    Thanks guys!

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