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Topic: ?How do I take of my tail light panel?
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 364
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-09-2001 11:12 PM
   
hey guys/gals, I have a repro tail light panel and i wanna put it on. So..... how do i go about takin the old one off and then fitting the new one in???Thx Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 289
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30756
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-10-2001 05:15 PM
You have to remove the taillights, then the rear quarter extensions, bumper, and valance panel.Then you need to drill out the spot welds on the old taillight panel, then you can spot weld the new panel after you clean, prep, and prime all the surrounding area, then paint to match and reassemble the bumper, lights, etc... ------------------
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 364
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-10-2001 06:07 PM
thx steve------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 289
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65RestoMod
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Spring, TX
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-12-2001 11:44 AM
In addition to Steve's comments...I am getting ready to weld my taillight panel in as well. If the panel was damaged from a rear impact of some sort, make sure that you straighten out the rear of the trunk so that your new piece will not be bowed when reinstalling. Also be very careful when removing the top of the tailight panel around the lip of the trunk area. The pieces that extend from the quarter panels are very thin metal and will bend very easily.
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289 65' Restomod Coupe
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30756
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-12-2001 11:52 AM
I should have added that the old panel makes a great template for knowing where to match up the new panel to the rear quarters. You also want to fill the seams with body sealer after welding and priming. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
My Photo Page
I've been really worried about my anxiety problem...
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