Body trimming

[rmiller64]

While the body is on it's back looking for advice on what should be trimmed for fit and appearance. Thanks to J Kleiner for the wheel well lip pics. trimmed back to 3/16 and rolled the edge. Using a air cut off tool with thin 3" disk makes a nice clean cut. Besides blocking the edges square Appreciate any suggestions and pics if you have.
How much needs to be removed from the dash and bulkhead roll.
My hood opening lip may have had a issue in the robot trim machine 80% is 1/2" and then steps down to 1/8" do I trim all the way around down to 1/8"

I plan to apply Hurculiner to the underside just before paint.

Thanks for the help Guys

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[edwardb]

Dash and bulkhead roll = clean them up and get them straight and even. Shouldn't need any more than that, but confirm when you fit the body to the chassis.

Hood opening = I would trim it all around to the 1/8 inch level. That's what I've done. It does show when the hood is open, so looks better if consistent all around. If that's important to you. Trunk and door openings also typically need to be trimmed a bit.

In general, you're going to want to spend some time getting all the edges straightened up and cleaned up. Just looks better and saves your hands while handling during installation and removal.

[rmiller64]

Dash and bulkhead roll = clean them up and get them straight and even. Shouldn't need any more than that, but confirm when you fit the body to the chassis.

Hood opening = I would trim it all around to the 1/8 inch level. That's what I've done. It does show when the hood is open, so looks better if consistent all around. If that's important to you. Trunk and door openings also typically need to be trimmed a bit.

In general, you're going to want to spend some time getting all the edges straightened up and cleaned up. Just looks better and saves your hands while handling during installation and removal.

Thanks Paul Thought I would clean up and square all edges. wasn't sure what else needed to be trimmed back. On another note are you going to have His and Hers MKIV's or will you sell the one you have after the 20th Anniv model is complete. I quickly texted my engine builder last night about the AFR 185 post and he confirmed sealed and torqued, Whew thanks for posting!

[edwardb]

Thanks Paul. On another note are you going to have His and Hers MKIV's or will you sell the one you have after the 20th Anniv model is complete.

LOL. No. My wife loves to ride along during cruises. But she won't drive. The word "never" is usually in the conversation. I'll have the best of both worlds again. One to drive and one to build. :D The agreement is the same as before. At the end of the build, probably in the 2-year range again, we will sell one of them. Right now I can't imagine selling the just completed Mk4. Like it way too much and it's still too new. But then again, I expect the new one with all the latest stuff will be a keeper too. We'll see.


I quickly texted my engine builder last night about the AFR 185 post and he confirmed sealed and torqued, Whew thanks for posting!

Yea, interesting. Over on the other forum, a member said that this isn't an AFR only thing. Apparently it's common for the stud threaded hole to penetrate the intake, and sealing is the standard process. I also installed the heads on my Mk3, AFR 165's, and didn't seal those either. But it never exhibited the oil issues of my recent build. But definitely something I will add to the build process for the future.

[CraigS]

Edwardb, a few months ago my wife traded in her 2010 Mustang GT on a 2015. If the FFR version of that IRS is anywhere near as good as it is in the Mustang, I think you will quickly think about selling your current MkIV. Can't wait to follow your build thread.

[edwardb]

Edwardb, a few months ago my wife traded in her 2010 Mustang GT on a 2015. If the FFR version of that IRS is anywhere near as good as it is in the Mustang, I think you will quickly think about selling your current MkIV. Can't wait to follow your build thread.

Well, the Gordon Levy 5-link in my current Mk4 seems to be working really well, and I'm happy with how it rides. We'll find out about the new IRS. It only uses three parts from the 2015 Mustang. The pumpkin and the knuckles. The rest is custom from FFR. I don't know how close the geometry is to the Mustang setup. What Dave Smith said at the Open House unveiling is that the 3-link has always been the performance suspension, and the previous IRS the comfort suspension. This new IRS setup is now the best performance and comfort suspension. He described how initial track testing was already beating previous times. I spent quite a bit of time looking at the new IRS installed into a Hot Rod chassis. Sure looks good if nothing else!

OK, sorry Rick. We are now officially way off topic from your original thread. :(

[rmiller64]

Well, the Gordon Levy 5-link in my current Mk4 seems to be working really well, and I'm happy with how it rides. We'll find out about the new IRS. It only uses three parts from the 2015 Mustang. The pumpkin and the knuckles. The rest is custom from FFR. I don't know how close the geometry is to the Mustang setup. What Dave Smith said at the Open House unveiling is that the 3-link has always been the performance suspension, and the previous IRS the comfort suspension. This new IRS setup is now the best performance and comfort suspension. He described how initial track testing was already beating previous times. I spent quite a bit of time looking at the new IRS installed into a Hot Rod chassis. Sure looks good if nothing else!

OK, sorry Rick. We are now officially way off topic from your original thread. :(

Enjoy following the story no matter where the post is