thank you , starting at 14 minutes I do comment that you have to trim the top slightly to accommodate the sun visor / top mount as well as how to install the clips. Of course this will be custom for your car as any variance in placing the pad will change the amount you need to trim. Basically get the pad installed and then try and install the sun visor bracket and trim to fit. At 17 minutes in I do describe how I created the holes in the "A" pillar by using the clip to scratch the paint on the pillar to locate the first hole , then after drilling the hole I inserted the clip and then used the second clip to scratch the paint etc.. What I should have done is use a cardboard template to mark the holes in the pillar pad. and then transfer that template to the "A" pillar to mark the holes. the results would have been the same . If you have a specific question hopefully I can help
@@68mustangrestoration34 Ok, means you did not modify the shape of the pillar itself by cutting the trim. Cause the Convert pillar has another angle (in fact a bit shorter in lenght) and is a bit more rounded / curved in sunvisor bracket area comparing to Coupe/FB version. Trim on dashpad is the same on all versions.
@@dieters5293 Ah, sorry I was not aware that the pillars are different. I figured the poor fit was simply the fact that replacement parts fit terribly to begin with. So my trimming was not necessary because of the poor quality but because the pad is for the coupe. Sorry I cannot give much more detail other than I must have test fitted it a dozen times trimming where necessary.
@@dieters5293 I just went to CJ Pony parts and they only have ONE selection called pillar pads that comes in different colours. the problem it does not specify coupe, fastback or convertible BUT in the Q&A someone asks if it will fit a convertible and the answer is NO. I have to laugh as they why not say that in the description. at the time I bought them I assumed they were universal. Again, now I know why I had to do so much work and why there were no predrilled holes in the pillar. If I would have known I would have prepped and painted the pillars in the first place and not bothered.
Absolutely stellar video! So many awesome ideas. Putting the window gasket in as part of the test in pure genius. I'm doing a 68 fastback and am at the same part of the build as you. Been wondering how to handle the vin tag. It appears that you did not drill new mounting holes and rivet it down. Am I right? Great job, and I'm looking forward to your instrument video.
Where did you get the dye for your interior. I have to replace the dash bezel on my 68 cougar. I have one but it’s black and my interior is light blue. Thanks
Being in Canada I had to find a local mustang shop as CJ pony will not ship "hazardous" material across the border. So if you are in the U.S. CJ Pony sells interior lacquers for hard parts as well as dye for soft parts. My interior is a combination of light and dark blue metallic. Now from a Canadian perspective I used Mustang Depot located in Windsor Ontario. They had stock and I had my order in a few days. Great Canadian supplier.
If you just want to pull the dash you can as the VIN tag is riveted to the metal dash, the dash pad should slide out leaving it behind. You have to remove the trim pieces along the windshield but they are simply held in with phillips head screws. And of course a few other screws holding the dash as well. when you slide your new dash in , it should simply slide under the vin tag , but with some aftermarket dashes you will have to notch it like I did to expose the screw holes along the windshield and maybe even the vin tag
That is a great question that I never thought about. I searched my local "Canadian" laws and although the police CAN request to see your VIN is is not an offence to 'hide" it. So I guess considering it is the first year with a VIN on the dash I could get away without putting it back. Something to think about.
I like how you have been also redoing your garage "home" for the Mustang as you go along, as well. Nice!
Thank you , always wanted a garage/cave
Great work. Car is really coming along should be all ready to go in the spring!
Nice video. Would be interested in to see how you modified coupe pillar to your convert version. Any hints, video? Thx.
thank you , starting at 14 minutes I do comment that you have to trim the top slightly to accommodate the sun visor / top mount as well as how to install the clips. Of course this will be custom for your car as any variance in placing the pad will change the amount you need to trim. Basically get the pad installed and then try and install the sun visor bracket and trim to fit. At 17 minutes in I do describe how I created the holes in the "A" pillar by using the clip to scratch the paint on the pillar to locate the first hole , then after drilling the hole I inserted the clip and then used the second clip to scratch the paint etc.. What I should have done is use a cardboard template to mark the holes in the pillar pad. and then transfer that template to the "A" pillar to mark the holes. the results would have been the same . If you have a specific question hopefully I can help
@@68mustangrestoration34 Ok, means you did not modify the shape of the pillar itself by cutting the trim. Cause the Convert pillar has another angle (in fact a bit shorter in lenght) and is a bit more rounded / curved in sunvisor bracket area comparing to Coupe/FB version. Trim on dashpad is the same on all versions.
@@dieters5293 Ah, sorry I was not aware that the pillars are different. I figured the poor fit was simply the fact that replacement parts fit terribly to begin with. So my trimming was not necessary because of the poor quality but because the pad is for the coupe. Sorry I cannot give much more detail other than I must have test fitted it a dozen times trimming where necessary.
@@68mustangrestoration34 Ok, I see. Convert repro pillars are not available on the market. Only FB /Coupe.
@@dieters5293 I just went to CJ Pony parts and they only have ONE selection called pillar pads that comes in different colours. the problem it does not specify coupe, fastback or convertible BUT in the Q&A someone asks if it will fit a convertible and the answer is NO. I have to laugh as they why not say that in the description. at the time I bought them I assumed they were universal. Again, now I know why I had to do so much work and why there were no predrilled holes in the pillar. If I would have known I would have prepped and painted the pillars in the first place and not bothered.
Absolutely stellar video! So many awesome ideas. Putting the window gasket in as part of the test in pure genius. I'm doing a 68 fastback and am at the same part of the build as you. Been wondering how to handle the vin tag. It appears that you did not drill new mounting holes and rivet it down. Am I right? Great job, and I'm looking forward to your instrument video.
Correct, I did not rivet the tag to the car as getting it right would be hit and miss . I am sure it is no going anywhere,
good video
Thank you
Wally is that a new VIN plate? Looks to be in perfect shape.
All original. I guess protected by the old dash pad. Even door tag is original and in good shape. Not much else was though ..LOL
Where did you get the dye for your interior. I have to replace the dash bezel on my 68 cougar. I have one but it’s black and my interior is light blue. Thanks
Being in Canada I had to find a local mustang shop as CJ pony will not ship "hazardous" material across the border. So if you are in the U.S. CJ Pony sells interior lacquers for hard parts as well as dye for soft parts. My interior is a combination of light and dark blue metallic. Now from a Canadian perspective I used Mustang Depot located in Windsor Ontario. They had stock and I had my order in a few days. Great Canadian supplier.
@@68mustangrestoration34 Thanks. I’m in Saskatchewan so that is also my issue is getting someone to ship it to me.
@@esjovold6572 There is the Mustangshop.ca in Calgary. I believe they too had the dyes but was further away so I went with local .
Doesn't help me remove the dash with the glass in. The vin plate is riveted to the corner body under the pad.
If you just want to pull the dash you can as the VIN tag is riveted to the metal dash, the dash pad should slide out leaving it behind. You have to remove the trim pieces along the windshield but they are simply held in with phillips head screws. And of course a few other screws holding the dash as well. when you slide your new dash in , it should simply slide under the vin tag , but with some aftermarket dashes you will have to notch it like I did to expose the screw holes along the windshield and maybe even the vin tag
Where did you get your dash pad at?
CJ pony parts. here is a link to the blue one. www.cjponyparts.com/dash-pad-reproduction-1967-1968/p/PAD3-V/
Is het nodig on het vin nummer te plaatsen hier in Holland niet
That is a great question that I never thought about. I searched my local "Canadian" laws and although the police CAN request to see your VIN is is not an offence to 'hide" it. So I guess considering it is the first year with a VIN on the dash I could get away without putting it back. Something to think about.