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My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #15 –
O and I got the holes traced out for the armrest I just have to cut them with the jigsaw and then im gonna glue the vinyl on and bent the tabs for the handle and carpet thing. Pics comin tonight :D.
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #16 –
I got a forward map light console from a Lincoln Continental and it even has a flip down visor to cover the area above the rear view mirror.

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #17 –
Got any pics??? I'd like to see that. I have seen one guy put an overhead console from an explorer into a stang and it was nice. I also like the escort ones with the clock and lights. Perfect if you have a mustang with a console delete.
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #18 –
Got the top of the vinyl buttoned up for the most part and I got the holes cut for the armrest (matches the tbird one spot on). So im close to bein done with this one but then I have the pass side to do :punchballs:.

 

Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #19 –
Quote from: jleews6;318626
Got any pics??? I'd like to see that. I have seen one guy put an overhead console from an explorer into a stang and it was nice. I also like the escort ones with the clock and lights. Perfect if you have a mustang with a console delete.


If you are asking about mine I do not have it installed yet. The headliner is out and will be replaced later after the exterior paintwork is done.

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #20 –
Do you have any pics of the console itself? Or could you tell me what exectly it came out of (year model etc). I just like seein stuff like that and it gives me ideas for other projects.
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #21 –
Well I got the drivers one basically done. All I have to do is glue a small section on and get the top window run channel thing on which I dont have. I had a pic of it but the camera is MIA right now so i'll post it up when I get it.
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #22 –
Heres a pic of the mostly finished door panel what do you guys think. I know it doesnt look like much cause it still looks like a tbird door panel but it was actually kinda hard and very time consuming (I think I have about 6 hours into this panel alone).



EDIT: On the top right corner you can see where its all wrinkled thats cause i hadnt glued it on yet.
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #23 –
I'm impressed :D
Fox-less at the moment

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #24 –
It looks really great man! Keep up the good work!

I also want to say it should be really easy to relocate the interior door handles using Tbird hardware if necessary. The interior door handles bolt on to what is essentially a flat sheetmetal surface with slots on one end to retain the handle mechannism on one side and a single bolt to retain it on the forward end.

You have created a more quality upscale look as opposed to the more simplified Mustang designs of that era that essentially looked like they were recycling Pinto/Maverick basics.

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #25 –
Quote from: jleews6;318626
Got any pics??? I'd like to see that. I have seen one guy put an overhead console from an explorer into a stang and it was nice. I also like the escort ones with the clock and lights. Perfect if you have a mustang with a console delete.

Did somebody mention Explorer overhead console?



It's out of a '94. If you get one, be sure to get the outside temperature sensor mounted on the rad support, too.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Watchdevil;320355
It looks really great man! Keep up the good work!

I also want to say it should be really easy to relocate the interior door handles using Tbird hardware if necessary. The interior door handles bolt on to what is essentially a flat sheetmetal surface with slots on one end to retain the handle mechannism on one side and a single bolt to retain it on the forward end.

You have created a more quality upscale look as opposed to the more simplified Mustang designs of that era that essentially looked like they were recycling Pinto/Maverick basics.


Thanks guys!!! Yeah thats what I wanted to go for in this was although I like the stock mustang interiors I wanted something that was 500% better looking. As for the door handle im pretty sure it'll be easy as the inside of the doors are roughly the same width but unfortunately i thought of this idea after i sold the doors from the donor car so i didnt get the handles or light harness.


Quote from: Thunder Chicken;320401
Did somebody mention Explorer overhead console?



It's out of a '94. If you get one, be sure to get the outside temperature sensor mounted on the rad support, too.


Haha yea thats the one lol it looks really cool:D. Now i gotta get another mustang to put one of them in lol.
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #27 –
I took the under dash lights from the 87 stang convertible dash I had and found out they fit right in the holes for the DP light. I hooked it up to the battery on my LX and took a pic just to kinda show that im making EVERYTHING work. Now I just need inner door handle (anyone wanna donate some lol).


Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #28 –
Quote from: jleews6;320487
I took the under dash lights from the 87 stang convertible dash I had and found out they fit right in the holes for the DP light. I hooked it up to the battery on my LX and took a pic just to kinda show that im making EVERYTHING work. Now I just need inner door handle (anyone wanna donate some lol).




Dude if I by chance get to the salavge yard in the next two days I might be able to snag those inside door handles for ya. Any other parts you need to go with it? Like lock and actuator rods? Or can you make the ones you have work?

My hybrid mustang/tbird door panel build

Reply #29 –
No just the handle rods but I cant buy anything right now took my friend out and I blew my last dollar on pizza lol (O well shes worth it lol). Thanks anyways :headbang:
Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5:p
85 GT 1C vert = resto project grey int. no power options but A/C. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=92213&highlight=convertible+build+thread
85 GT 2R hatch = ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day
85 GT 2A hatch =  tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, BBK headers, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc.
90 LX EL hatch = grey int. stock 5.0 auto
85 GT 1C hatch = parts car :(