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Jan 16, 2013

Just the Details...1965 Mustang Convertible Restoration

1965 Twilight Turquoise Mustang Convertible.
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Today, we have even more images of the Twilight Turquoise '65 Mustang Convertible at Maple Hill Restoration (www.MapleHillResto.com).

Original markings on the lower area of the radiator support were duplicated on the Mustang.
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Splash Shield installed.  Sprayable seam sealer will be applied after more assembly as originally done on the Mustangs.
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Area above the rear end housing on the Mustang.
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Mustang Fuel Tank is installed.
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Detail includes an original "C4... FoMoCo" marking fuel sending unit.
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The same rotation number that was found on the lower radiator support reinforcement was also found behind the Mustang's rear bumper.
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More Mustang rear area (underside) detail.
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This is originally a 6 cylinder equipped Mustang, so this rear end rubber bumper was originally installed.
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The paint drips on the floor were duplicated and look super nice.
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Rear frame area detail was duplicated.  Here you can see the galvanized area where the Mustang was bolted down on the assembly line.
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Mustang cowl area detail.  Nice!
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This image shows the flattened rear wheel housing that is unique to the convertibles.  The flattened section is necessary to accommodate the Mustang folding convertible top.
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Front shot of the '65 Mustang Convertible.
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Beautiful door jamb area.
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