Just the Details...1965 Mustang Convertible Restoration

The Mustang Tail Light Assemblies have been installed!

If you have been following our Blog, you are familiar with this 1965 Mustang Convertible that Jeremy Turner from Maple Hill Restoration is restoring for himself.  This beautiful Twilight Turquoise Mustang is now starting to come together, and we will be featuring more detail pictures here over the next few months.  Here are just a few images that Jeremy shared the other day.  You can visit the Maple Hill Restoration web site at www.MapleHillResto.com.

Much of the underdash pieces such as the wiring and heater assembly have now been installed in the '65 Mustang Convertible.

The chrome quarter panel ornament looks great against the beautiful Twilight Turquoise paint on this Mustang.

The detail on this Mustang Convertible is amazing.  This image shows the convertible top motor along with the darker red/brown primer which duplicates the original finish in this particular area of the Mustang.

Here is another shot of the Power Top Motor.

Detail shot of the inside of the quarter panel on the Mustang.

This Mustang's trunk is beautiful.  The flowable seam sealer has been duplicated here.  It was reapplied exactly like the original.  This style is often seen on Dearborn built Mustangs around this production period.  This car's production date is January 1965.

Tail Light and inside quarter panel detail.

Mustang Heater Box detail from under dash area.

Mustang Heater Plenum detail.  This is an original cardboard heater plenum.

Another Mustang Heater Box detail from under dash area.

The dash area is coming together quite nicely.

Another shot from under dash area.

LH Fresh Air Vent Assembly under the dash on the 1965 Mustang Convertible.

Another under dash shot showing the firewall mat along with the incredible detail.

Mustang Heater Plenum

65-68 Mustang Heater Plenum
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With the nasty weather here at Virginia Classic Mustang, I thought it would be a good time to talk about Heater Plenums.

Just about every 65-68 Mustang needs a new Heater Plenum.  The original plenums were constructed of a pressed board material that just cannot hold up over a long period of time.  Original heater plenums are usually torn and warped from water/antifreeze damage.  This Plenum directs the air flow to either the defroster hose to the windshield or to the floor.

65-68 Mustang Heater Plenum
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The Mustang Heater Plenums that we handle are molded from ABS plastic.  They come in a dark gray color to replicate the color of the original cardboard plenum.  They feature the correct bracket, grommets for the flapper door rod, and a metal flapper door with pads.  They are a tremendous improvement over the original cardboard Heater Plenum.  The price is also incredibly reasonable.  Order our part number IN-546.

While you are replacing the heater plenum, it is always a good idea to replace the Heater Foam inside the larger heater box that houses the Heater Core.

Don't forget our 10% Discount Coupon Code.  There is still some time left to save on those Mustang Parts that you didn't get for Christmas.

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65-68 Mustang Heater Plenum
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65-68 Mustang Heater Plenum
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Happy Holidays from Virginia Classic Mustang

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I love this, so I've been posting it for the past couple of years.  I found it somewhere on the internet and tweaked it a bit. I don't know the author (sorry), but it is pretty cool!  Happy Holidays from Virginia Classic Mustang!


'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage,

There wasn't a trace of a Chevy or a Dodge.

The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit,

So I figured I'd mess with the ‘Stang for a bit.

I popped out the hood pins and I lifted the hood,

When a deep voice behind me said "looks pretty good."

Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick,

And there, by the workbench, stood good ol’ Saint Nick!

We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say,

Then he said "don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?

I said "no way, Santa" and started to grin,

"But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"

His round little mouth, all tied up like a bow,

Turned into a smile and he said "hey! Let's go!!"

So as not to disturb all the neighbors' retreat,

We pushed the Mustang quietly into the street,

Then, taking our places to drift down the hill,

I turned on the key and I let the clutch spill.

The sound that erupted took him by surprise,

But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.

With Goodyear’s a' crying and side pipes aglow,

We headed on out where the hot rodders go.

And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears,

With every up shift, as I went through the gears.

Then he yelled "can't recall when I've felt so alive!",

So I backed off the gas and said "you wanna drive?"



Ol’ Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys,

When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!

Then the HiPo exploded with side exhaust sound!

Santa let out the clutch and the tires shook the ground!


Power shift into second, again into third!

I sat there just watching, at loss for a word,

Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight,

"Merry Christmas to all...........what a great night!!!"

Woodgrain Inserts for 65-66 Mustang Consoles - NEW!

1965 and 1966 Mustang Wood Grain Insert Set for Console.
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Here at Virginia Classic Mustang we are pleased to announce that we now have 1965 and 1966 Mustang Woodgrain Inserts for the Consoles.  These are the super nice metal inserts, not the contact paper style, so there will be no problem with durability or shrinkage.  We had these years ago, and always get calls asking when they may be able again.  They are now in stock!!

We have two versions available.  Part number IN-1569 is for the Automatic Transmission and Part number IN-1568 is for the Manual Transmission.

Mustang License Plate Frames - Now in Stock!

1964½ Mustang License Plate Frame
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It has been a while since we have had Mustang License Plate Frames in stock.  We are very pleased to announce that we have them again!!  They are available for all years from 1964 1/2 - 73.  They all feature the year designation along with the running horse and the word "MUSTANG".  The frames are nice die cast metal with chrome plating and blue inserts with white lettering.

1966 Mustang License Plate Frame
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 Here is the list of our part numbers:

AC-64   1964½ Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-65   1965    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-66   1966    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-67   1967    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-68   1968    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-69   1969    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-70   1970    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-71   1971    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-72   1972    Mustang License Plate Frame
AC-73   1973    Mustang License Plate Frame

1968 Mustang License Plate Frame
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1965 and 1966 Inside Day / Night Mirrors

1965 Mustang Day/Nite Inside Rearview Mirror.
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 The brand new, show quality '65 and '66 Mustang Day/Nite Inside Rearview Mirrors are now in stock.  These mirrors are a great improvement over the previous reproductions.  Both feature the FoMoCo® stamped logo and the correct argent painted ribbing.

The 1965 Mustang version has the rocker style switch like the original.  The "buttons" for the rockers feature stamped in "DAY" and "NITE" words like the original mirror.

The 1966 Mustang mirror features the correct twist style knob also, of course, with the "DAY" and "NITE" words.

Both are, of course, Ford Licensed Products.

The 1965 Mustang Mirror part number is IN-6171, and the 1966 version is IN-6181.  We also still have the cheaper versions of these mirrors.

1966 Mustang Day/Nite Inside Rearview Mirror.
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10% Discount at Virginia Classic Mustang!!!!!!

Happy Holidays from your source for quality 1964½-73 Mustang Parts and Accessories for over 30 years!

Get 10% off* your next online order with Virginia Classic Mustang. Log onto our web site by clicking above logo or clicking here (new customers will need to register), fill your shopping cart, and proceed to checkout.

During the checkout process, enter the coupon code below and click "APPLY" for your 10% Savings*!

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