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4159 KR resto commences

Started by Jack4159, November 10, 2020, 10:05:25 AM

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pmustang

Going to be drop dead gorgeous when done.

Love finding a build sheet


Jack4159

Quote from: Coralsnake on November 11, 2020, 08:31:54 AM
Sure they mean something 😉I

The "R" is likely the engine code, but could be paint code.

The "78" is a rotation number



Thanks Pete, very cool.I reckon I will pop these back on once she's painted.

Coralsnake

Thats your choice, but at least you saw them
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Jack4159

Is the glasswork for 4159 original panels?
I always thought one of the headlight buckets was aftermarket because it had no green paint on the back, but on getting it off it does have some highland green on it.(highland green is original colour, car was sprayed in black at some stage long ago)
Not sure if it's possible to tell from these pics, but if anyone can tell I would be grateful.

Jack4159


Jack4159


Coralsnake

#21
Smooth and pinkish is correct

Looks original from here
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

TLea

Quote from: Jack4159 on November 11, 2020, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 11, 2020, 08:31:54 AM
Sure they mean something 😉I

The "R" is likely the engine code, but could be paint code.

The "78" is a rotation number


Is the R in red ?
Thanks Pete, very cool.I reckon I will pop these back on once she's painted.

Jack4159

Quote from: TLea on November 16, 2020, 06:40:59 PM
Quote from: Jack4159 on November 11, 2020, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 11, 2020, 08:31:54 AM
Sure they mean something 😉I

The "R" is likely the engine code, but could be paint code.

The "78" is a rotation number


Is the R in red ?
Thanks Pete, very cool.I reckon I will pop these back on once she's painted.

I would say the R looks most likely in white.

Jack4159

Found some more markings, posting just in case they are of interest to anyone.

Coralsnake

Havent seen those before, but likely made by welders ...
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Jack4159

Quote from: Coralsnake on November 16, 2020, 01:00:25 PM
Smooth and pinkish is correct

Looks original from here

Thanks Pete, very pleased to hear that.

Jack4159

Back from the blasters and whilst a few little surprises were found it's nothing major. The worst  of the rust is in the cowl which is going to be completely unpicked and sorted. All the original sheetmetal will remain with some very minor patches here and there, so overall I'm pretty happy. The body guys(who work pretty much 60's-70"s muscle cars only)said it was the best body they had seen in the last couple of years. :) :) 


J_Speegle

Quote from: Coralsnake on November 11, 2020, 08:31:54 AM
Sure they mean something 😉

The "R" is likely the engine code, but could be paint code.

I vote-  engine code given the  (at all plants it does not need to match exactly) since the mark is over the last paint layer applied to the body
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge