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1969 Ford Mustang

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The Project

This 1969 Ford Mustang arrived into the Carrosserie workshop in December 2023 for bodywork repair and fabrication, full respray, engine overhaul and rebuild.

Updates

22nd February 2024: Work commences with areas of fabrication work to the underside and left floor pan. Part of the left footwell has been replaced and lowered. Old welds/patches have began to be tidied up from previous works.

15th May 2025: Test fitting on rear spoiler. Bonnet scoop fitting. Front wings prepped for primer. Prepping inner wing area for epoxy primer and fresh stonechip. Work carried out on n/s rear arch, repair holes from corrosion, weld and dress. Location and fitment of both seats bases, weld and dress. Repair rear bulkhead/ firewall because of missing welds and poor fitment.

30th May 2025: Removing transport primer on all new panels. Prepare the OS, NS rear quarters for lead loading. Take the surface back to shiny metal, then clean with acetone and begin to tin the areas to be leaded. Reheat the surface and apply the lead liberally and shape. Once shaped, apply a coat of layout fluid so the body shop can sand it smooth ready for a skim of fine filler.

6th June 2025: Work continues with taking the body shell and panels back to bare metal. The lead loading has been finished and sanded to blend in.

18th June 2025: Wings scrubbed with Jenolite rust remover sanded and epoxy primed and in underside of wings coated in Novol Polycoat. Bonnet cut to make scoop functional.

16th July 2025: Wings and vent grille/scuttle epoxy primer has been completed and the panels have been refitted. The rest of the bodywork prep is nearly complete, so this will also move over to paint prep very soon.

15th August 2025: Epoxy primer has been applied to the last parts of the bodywork and doors. Boot lid hinges have been painted. The doors will be test fitted and then further prep/filler work will be carried out before final paintwork can commence.

5^th December 2025: Spray filler blocked and final repairs done. Masked and now ready for final primer coats. A coat of isolator primer and 3 coats of spectral acrylic primer applied and it’s now ready to block the next step colour. Under floor tidied up, epoxy primed, sealed and Novol cobra underbody protection applied. Bonnet epoxy primed, new hinges fitted and finally bonnet fitted. Cabin painted. Prepped, masked, epoxy primed, sealed and painted matt black.

20^th December 2025: All prep and prime stages have been completed and now the body is going into paint. These pictures show the paint fresh of the gun. Engine has been removed for setup and a test run. Headers needed quite a lot of tweaking and welding to make them fit and seal correctly to the block.

21st January 2026: The interior has been sprayed black, and the outer bodywork has been sprayed in gun metal silver. The doors and hood will be painted next. The wiring kit has started to be installed, and a new engine will be fitted soon.

20th February 2026: The engine that the customer sourced is now in the car and in the process of being linked up. Wiring of the car continues, so the rear lights have been fitted, and front lights will be soon. Headliner kit is being assembled and will shortly be installed.

8th April 2026: The engine build continues, along with wiring including works to the dashboard. The interior leather headliner has also been fitted.

22nd May 2026: The engine build has now been completed and is going through the testing stage. Front and rear lights, suspension, brake lines, and brakes have all been fitted. Back wheels fitted. Front windscreen will soon be installed.

17th June 2026: Windscreen and chrome trim has been fitted, but there are gapping issues, so a new windscreen is going to be installed. Bonnet has been fitted and matt black vinyl stripes have been added to both the bonnet and rear boot door. The exhaust is currently being installed, and the interior fit out continues with the seats that are currently being fitted.

24th July 2026: The engine is now up and running. Brake lines currently being installed. Interior seats and seatbelts have been fitted, along with carpets, radio, dashboard and sill trim. Door trims and right door fitted.

> More updates to follow.

History

It’s hard for us here in 21st century England to appreciate the sheer impact that the Ford Mustang had when it was launched to the American public in late 1964. In 1950s America, choice and freedom of expression were in short supply. But as the children of the post war baby boom began to come of age, it became clear that new thinking would be needed to cater for a generation raised on rock n’ roll, a generation which wasn’t content to make do and be grateful, a generation that wanted more.

The Ford Mustang was the result. The project had been led by Lee Iacocca, a former engineer turned marketing man who knew how to sizzle and sell. It was based on the drivetrain of the conventional Ford Falcon, meaning reliable and proven parts – but clothed in a new and desirable body. One which came with a wide choice of colours and options, one where, in theory, no two Mustangs need be quite the same. And that’s before the engine and transmission choices. You could have a humble 170ci (2.8-litre) six pot with an automatic transmission, or a 289ci (4.7 litre) V8 with four on the floor. Three bodystyles – coupé, fastback and convertible – added to the potential to create a car which afforded owners the choice they craved.

And as the Mustang was the latest thing, it’s not surprising that it came replete with media and film attention. The Mustang has made thousands of film and television appearances going back to Goldfinger and Bullitt appearances that gave the Mustang a life of its own. What a shame, then, that it took until 2015 for Ford to make the world’s favourite muscle car available in Britain’s Blue Oval showrooms. Imports were the only route, and one that plenty of Brits followed.

As time passes interest is rising, and as those early cars fast approach their 60th birthdays values show growth. They’re dependable and parts are freely available, while it’s simple enough that you could do much of the maintenance yourself, so it’s just the job for someone taking their first steps into classic car ownership.

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Steven Parkes

12/07/2026

Steve has helped me through some difficult situations throughout this restoration process. The car I bought was a total rot box, I had no idea. Nicola’s support with my finances has helped me get this car over the line. Don’t look elsewhere if you are serious about doing a restoration properly look no further.

Sean Bellew

12/06/2026

I recently had corrosion repairs carried out to both front wings on my Porsche 944 and I am extremely pleased with the quality of the workmanship. The repairs involved cutting out the corroded sections and fabricating replacement metalwork rather than simply filling over the affected areas. The standard of fabrication and welding is excellent, with the repairs blending seamlessly into the original panels. The attention to detail is evident throughout the work, and the finished result looks completely in keeping with the car. As an owner of a classic Porsche, preserving originality is important to me, and the repairs have been completed in a way that maintains the character and integrity of the vehicle. The paint finish and panel presentation are superb, and once completed it is virtually impossible to tell where the repairs have been carried out. Overall, the craftsmanship is first-class and the car now looks significantly better than it did before the work was undertaken. If you are looking for high-quality metal fabrication and restoration work on a classic vehicle, I would have no hesitation in recommending them based on the quality of the finished product.

David Kelly

15/05/2026

Their work looks fantastic. Love the regular blogs.

Mark

30/04/2026

Excellent service and Neil’s knowledge is second to none. The wealth of experience resolved the issues with the carburettors ensuring I had an uneventful drive home and can now look forward to driving the car on the odd sunny days we call summer. Would recommend Carrosserie without hesitation.

John Lonergan

09/03/2026

Great service , top quality work , very friendly and helpful , i had a probem with no dipped headlights and a couple of nasty stonechips and despite being very short notice they fitted me in the next day diagnosed the faults and while that was going on the paint guy sorted the stonechips , two hours later all completed . I know these guys will take good care of my classic car and do an excellent job I've used them before . Highly recommended .

Robert Montague

04/03/2026

The team at Carrosserie have done an excellent job . Focus on detail and quality of work Fully responsive and engaging the client at all time . I will be giving them a further project and recommend them as a first class service Thank you Steve and the Team, plus of course Neil 😎

Andrew Whittaker

04/10/2025

Reference: 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith – Rewire. I recently received my car back and I am absolutely delighted with their work. The rewiring has been completed to an exceptionally high standard, and it is evident that great skill and care went into the process.

J J Beeton

02/09/2025

10 out of 10 perfect restoration work on Jaguar XKR.

Keith Devonport

25/06/2025

I found the team at Carrosserie to be friendly and helpful whilst maintaining an organised and professional approach towards the job in hand, they were also able to incorporate extra work I asked for at the eleventh hour. Carrosserie kept to the 'booked in' start date for the work to commence and throughought the work cycle i was presented with photos and videos as the work progressed. I'm very happy with the finished job, thank you and well done Carrosserie.

Geoff Lowson

16/04/2025

I took my Citroen 2CV for an assessment for a potential repair. The manager Steve Liversedge was very accommodating and staff were helpful and courteous and very professional in giving their advice.

Ian Carter

01/03/2025

A big thank you to the team who worked on my 20 year old BMW. The car looks fantastic and the care and attention to detail tackling the rust that was in a most awkward place showed real desire for doing the best job possible. Updates and photographs were given daily as the job progressed. Finally the customer care was second to none, and my job wasn't anything like a serious restoration. Thanks again. Ian

Andrew Pyle

13/02/2025

Took my Escort XR3i to Carosserie for re-commissioning. Brakes, suspension, springs, shocks, general overhaul - some gaskets,polish etc. All staff very welcoming, professional from office staff to engineers. Took me through the car's inspection - lots of photos of work to be done, progress and work finished. Kept in touch via e-mail throughout project. Not cheap but you get what you pay for with old motors! Good luck with move to new premises.

Iain Jane

22/11/2024

I received a recommendation from a friend as I was looking for someone to deal with my Aston Martin. From the very outset Steve, Nicola and their team have been professional through out the process. I was kept appraised of every step and the app showing the work in progress was an excellent way of not only seeing what was being done but the finished product also. The car was delivered back today and the work was beyond my expectations. I have a 1952 MG TD which requires some work I will look no further than Carrosserie. If you want a first class job whilst dealing with people you can trust look no further. Thank you all at Carrosserie 👍

Paul Simpson

08/06/2024

I will let the pictures do the talking. Attention to detail is second to none, very knowledgeable and skilled guys here at Carrosserie. All the staff are polite and very professional. Highly recommended.

Jeremy Roff

10/05/2024

Thanks to all at Carrosserie for managing to make my Jimny look perfect again. A great job.

Phil Sage

27/09/2023

The work carried out here is like magic, the standard the cars leave is fantastic, the cars they restore are works of art !

Catherine Lonergan

26/02/2023

Very Friendly always helpful staff

Nigel Cramp

25/06/2022

Great friendly and helpful team at Carrosserie. Highly quality work. This is the second time I've used their services. Highly recommended if you want quality restoration or paint work.

Ian Roper

26/03/2022

Neil who owns the company straight away gave me one of the best buying experiences I have ever had. He was nice to speak with giving me confidence in buying from him from the outset. This continued throughout the buying process with updates on the process of finance that he organised. Because of my working schedule being so hectic and having to juggle many parental duties. We were unable to get over to pick up the car in the week. Despite the company being closed on weekends, Neil went out of his way to meet me on a Saturday afternoon and even showed me around his amazing company. It was so clear to me that this is someone who is genuine, kind and cares about his company and customers in equal amounts. A truly rare thing in this day in age. I wouldn't hesitate to use his company myself in the future and would recommend him to friends and family in a heartbeat.

John Royce

16/02/2022

Outstanding choice of cars, superb restoration facilities from a very professional team. Highly recommended.

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