We are going to re-cover the...
We are going to re-cover the dash bumper pad with some matching suede leather that Corbeau provided. To remove the pad, simply unbolt it from the back of the dash.
LRS sent us six cans of the black lacquer, and we found needed about two more to complete the job. Compared to what you find at the local auto parts store, the LRS paint may seem a bit expensive, but the paint goes on extremely easy, and it has the perfect factory finish to make the panels look brand-new. We wouldn't do it any other way, and everyone that has seen the panels since we painted them have been equally impressed with the finished product.
While we were waiting for the paint to dry, we bolted on the optional Corbeau seat brackets to the GTSII seats that we will be using. Our brackets had seen better days, and the springs that connect both sides to the lever were broken.
Next month, we begin reinstalling all of the parts, and we'll be building new door panels using some products from Latemodel Restoration as well. See you then.
We also needed to prep the...
We also needed to prep the door armrests for paint. We started by removing the pad.
This trim strip is next, and...
This trim strip is next, and it's held in place by some staples.
The power-window and door-lock...
The power-window and door-lock switches are removed next. In the next installment, we'll replacE all of the switches with new pieces from LRS.
Our console top plate was...
Our console top plate was broken in numerous places and missing the parking-brake boot. LRS sent us a new replacement (PN LRS-04490B).
Believe it or not, the third-brake-light...
Believe it or not, the third-brake-light assembly is made up of numerous pieces. It comes apart easily, which is good since we need to remove the lens and reflector element before we paint it.
Our car is equipped with a...
Our car is equipped with a trunk release button in the glovebox area. The easiest way we we've found to remove it is to wrap a plastic tie around it and push it through.
Keep track of things like...
Keep track of things like this plastic on the console. It's probably there to quell some sort of squeak or rattle, and you may need to replace it when you put it back together.
Here Xenos cleans our dash...
Here Xenos cleans our dash using some purple degreaser and a stiff brush. He followed this with a bug scrubber and some laundry detergent. The parts were then air-dried and wiped down with lacquer thinner prior to painting.
Plan on getting eight cans...
Plan on getting eight cans of the LRS lacquer paint to complete the color change. We were extremely impressed with the finished product.
Corbeau's Mustang-specific...
Corbeau's Mustang-specific seat brackets are designed just for your late-model Mustang. We opted to use these, as the slide springs on our factory brackets were broken on both seats.
With the seat tracks slid...
With the seat tracks slid all of the way forward, install the front two bolts and leave them loose until you install the rear bolts. Tighten them all down and the seats are ready to go in. We need to install all of the interior parts first, so check back next month to see the finished product.