RE: [Classic Mustang] New member

 A couple of items.  I have a 68 Coupe, and they are very similar.

For a Rust inhibitor I think you can go two different ways.  I have used the POR-15 product and like it.  That product encapsulates the rust, so if you get scrapes on it, etc, I'm not sure how long it will hold up.  Also you can go to www.Eastwood.com.  They have a whole line of products that I have heard good things about.  From what I can read, it is a several step process, but worth the time.  I would suggest going to their web site and reading what they have, and maybe even calling to ask questions.  I believe the POR-15 web page might have an 800 number as well.  Good luck with that, but take your time, it will be worth it in the end.

About the wheels that won't turn, are they on the front or rear?  The front is simply the drum with two bearings inside it that spins on the spindle, and pretty easy to get off.  The rest of the brake assembly (backing plate, shoes, etc. are attached to the spindle and do not rotate.  The rear has bearings inside the axle housing, pressed onto the axle and if the rear end has been opened or sitting with no drive train attached, that could be a bigger issue.  I am in the middle of rebuilding all 4 drum brakes on my 68, new suspension on the front and rear along with a new frame rail on the front driver side.  My choice was to stick with the drums and install a brake power booster (I have a 6 banger, 3 speed, and plan on using it as a Sunday driver), .  That will be done over the winter, I hope.

Paul C

On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at  4:21 PM, Al wrote:

Hello all,

I've joined this group because I just bought a 1967 coupe and would

like to benefit from others' experience with Mustang restoration.

Reading the posts, there seems to be a lot of it here! My Mustang's

previous owner took it off the road 20 years ago with intent to restore

it. He removed most of the front end, the engine and trans, bought lots

of Ford NOS parts, and that's as far as it went. Real nice guy, though.

I plan to work on the rust first (there's a lot), then install an

updated drivetrain (the originals are long gone).

Here are my first questions: Can anyone recommend a rust inhibitor

coating? Also, 2 wheels have rigor mortis, I suspect rusted, seized

brakes (4 wheel drums). Anyone have a solution for breaking them loose?

Thanks very much.

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