Posts: 11
From: Cave Junction,Or.
Registered: Nov 2002

posted 11-20-2002 02:18 AM               

Waazzuupp! Well more progress today.No more suprises!! SO FAR! Just a short more stripping and it will be all bones for the Stang.Got glass,tank,headliner and that will be it.Probabley start scraping in the next 2 days.Got the wiring out and the dash. Taking her all the way to the firewall
on the inside.The 65 has drawn blood so I know it's got a serious problem with all this.But hey it will be Beauitful when done.
By the way I was told to warm up the undercoating with a torch then scrape it.
Any body ever go that way? I was planning on some HEAVY CHEMICALS. !! No-- I mean the Car! But after what I've seen I think maybe that has been the case in the past Fixin Up"episodes it has experienced.
Anyway things going to plan. Everything is bagged and tagged. Steve"The Desertrat"

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Posts: 540
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002

posted 11-20-2002 08:53 AM               

Do you like to be covered in "HEAVY CHEMICALS"? If no, use a torch and a scrapper.

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Dustin C

56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger

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Posts: 1098
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 11-20-2002 11:42 AM               

I`ve used a Bernzomatic Butane torch before, along with a putty scraper, steel wool, & laquer thinner. Heat up a small area at a time,just enough to soften the tar (it turns shiny & wet), scrape it, & with the area still warm, dip the steel wool in the laquer thinner & remove the residue. Keep the torch away from the laquer thinner, VERY flammable!!!. Also wear gloves, eye protection, & do it in a well ventilated area. You WILL get dirty & stinky, but it will be worth it. It will also take much longer than you think it will! Have fun!!

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78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker under construction, 302 5 speed
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
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