Point_Oh’s 1994 GT Convertible - Phase One: Restoration

I think I’ll make my first post here about the start of my 94 GT's restoration.
I picked it up a year ago with 98K miles. I think it was more of a project than the previous owner wanted to take on.
It’s had a rough life…

Took the Bra off for the first time



It went down hill when I took her to the car wash...


Look at that tan line



Walk around - Fade, Dents, and Damage...









These are the replacement parts I've purchased so far..



I've still got a few odds and ends to pick up for the exterior but nothing that'll stop her from going under the knife come November.

Thanks for taking a look!

 

That's funny! One of the reasons I went with that hood is because I couldn't find pictures of it on anyone's ride.

 

Too late to send back now

 

So I'm continuing the teardown and I'm trying to figure out how to take off some trim w/out damaging it. Any help would be appreciated.

Window trim on the doors



Trim around the top.
I have no idea how to remove #1. I can see screws I can access once the trunk is up for #2 - is that all that's needed?

 

I got the mirrors, side skirts, wing, and rear trim off today




Since I couldn't find any info on how to remove the trim I figured I'd put up some pics.

#1 - Pull up on the inside window trim on both sides


#2 - Remove the two screws that hold the outside trim on.
#3 - You'll need a screwdriver that's long enough to fit trough the frame for the top.


#4 - Remove all the screws holding the back trim down.


All the pieces will just lift off now.
*Note* the side trim slides into the back one so be careful not to bend them.

 

I was finishing the removal of the interior and trunk parts when I decided to remove the taillights and center part of the trunk lid. I took the picture before I removed the Ford badge.



Might be for sale or trade...:wink:

 

I got the rear bumper, 3rd break light, hood, head lights, head light support, and front bumper off today. Those tabs on the front bumper (under the head lights) are a pain in the ass! I plan on taking a Dremel to the new one and remove ‘em.


All thats left is exterior window trim, cowl, and the side vents and she’ll be ready for paint!

 

So I recently got some parts in and today I was test fitting the fog lights and ran into a problem. My car is a 94 GT and I picked up 96-98 Cobra fogs; they have different brackets. I haven't found any write-ups on them so I hope someone here knows how they mount up or what I need to make them work.

 

Body shop just sent me this pic



It starts today!!

 

All dents/dings popped and pulled, the drivers rear 1/4 and door are fixed, fender gap corrected, and all unwanted holes filled. Time to prep the trim, bumpers, hood, and wing.

 

2 maybe 3 months; he's doing it as a side project.