Well Im finally making progress on the 65 Caliente. I pulled the windshield, and drilled out the cowl panel. It wasnt too bad. It took my Dad and I about 3 hours, with two drills and 3 very expensive drill bits. The driver side cowl hat is in great shape, but the pass. side is done. I think some mice were living there at once. I bought a Mustang patch panel that will work when modified. I'll keep you posted with the progress. I'll try to get some pics posted too.
Joe
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Wow - cool pics-
That's the right way to repair the cowl. I patched mine from below - not as thorough as the way your'r doing it.
Marc in SF
63 Ragtop
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That's the right way to repair the cowl. I patched mine from below - not as thorough as the way your'r doing it.
Marc in SF
63 Ragtop
http://mercurycomet.net
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Currently attempting the same repair on a 63 Falcon Sprint. Made my own metal patches and am using plastic vent holes made for Mustangs. About $20.00 and they will not rust! Of course, my ideal plan is to never take it out in the rain or leave it uncovered when the leaves are falling. So rust should not be a problem in the future. BTW, I get removed door skins from a local body shop to make my patches from. Should be free for the asking.
Currently own a 63 Falcon Sprint Hardtop, a 63 Falcon Sprint Convertible & a 65 Mercury Comet Cyclone Clone. All are 4-Speed Cars
Yeah Chris, this is the same repair as a Mustang or Falcon. Matter of fact I did it on a MUstang about 4 years ago. Major pain in the rear, but worth it. As of today Im still at the same stage as the pictures above. I decided to finish up the floor pans. The left and right front floors are solid again, thanks to AutoKrafters floor patches and a Craftsman wire feed welder. Now to finish up the cowl........
Joe
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