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1965 Mustang Restoration: Interior Rehab Steve Magnante and restoration expert Chad White reveal their interior motives as they restore the inside of the '65 Mustang fastback. From "Classic Car Restoration" episode DCR-508

Chad removes old upholstery from the Mustang's seats.

Restoration expert Chad White joins Steve Magnante to restore the interior of our 1965 Mustang fastback, including installing a new headliner, reupholstering the seats and installing a new molded red carpet.

Steve also shows how to repaint interior panels and installs the panels, rearview mirror and sun visor.

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Project Overview: Interior Restoration

Chad and Steve refurbish and restore the interior of our Mustang, starting with the headliner. Chad shows how to install insulation to reduce road noise and then how to install the bows and material and create a tight headliner. Next, Chad demonstrates how to reupholster Mustang seats with new foam and padding, and new seat covers, securing them all using "hog ring" fasteners. The reupholstered seats are then installed. Chad continues to help Steve with the interior restoration by installing a sound-reducing underlayment to the floor of our Mustang. They then install new red carpet that's molded for a perfect fit. Steve demonstrates how to use specialty automotive interior spray paints to repaint plastic and vinyl interior panels. He paints a Mustang kick panel and then installs some of the painted interior panels into our car. To complete the interior restoration, Steve shows how to install the rearview mirror and sun visors.

Following is a summary of the basic steps in this phase of the restoration, as seen in Classic Car Restoration, episode 308.

Tools and materials for all projects featured in the interior restoration:

headliner material
new seat foam
burlap liner
retaining wire for seat
upholstery for seats
carpet
carpet underlayment
spray adhesive
fast-tack trim adhesive
bows
retainer wires
utility knife
plastic tool for tucking in material
hog-ring fasteners
hog-ring pliers
diagonal cutter
hammer
awl
drain tube
rear interior panels
kick panels
interior automotive paints
mild soap and water
adhesive promoter
paperclips
screw drivers
sun visors
rear view mirror
safety goggles

Note: This is a summary of steps included in the restoration procedures shown in this episode of Classic Car Restoration. These are general guidelines for restoration procedures on this particular make and model of vehicle, and for the level of restoration selected for this project. There may be variations in procedures depending model, condition of vehicle, level of restoration undertaken and the types of replacement parts or upgrade kits selected. Always follow proper safety precautions, and read and follow manufacturer's guidelines, diagrams and safety notices that come with any replacement parts or kit that you select.

Safety Alert: Always wear eye protection and follow proper safety precautions when working with power tools or pneumatic tools.

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