I am new. I have a 1964.5 black white power top convertible, White interior, v260, generator, ps, no ac, console, AT. My father purchased it for me in 1972 from a family (it had a tow bar) when I was 16. It was my service car through college. it then found its way to the family farm barn, then my garage, I became a professional, raised a family, etc. About 7 years ago my then 16 year old son and I pulled it out, got it started, redid the front end. I gave it to a guy to do some work and that turned out to be a disaster. I now have Shaffer Restoration doing the body and Maryland Muscle doing engine/undercarriage both in in Hagerstown, MD. My son and I will then do the interior.
I am now obsessed - I can't sleep, focus on my work, or engage in family activities because I am thinking about my mustang. My goal is to keep it as original and correct as possible but also own it as a fun Sunday driver. For example, I am making safety changes like front disc brakes. I am also making performance changes such as enhanced intake, Hi-Po exhaust manifold and fan, dual exhaust.
I have lots of questions. I will repeat some asked in other venues but for this thread I will ask a new one which I have never asked before.
My rear interior quarter panels are supple and seem well glued. But, they are stained and faded (see pics). Many are encouraging me to replace with a new panel, padding and skin. I am planning to Dye them. Looking at the index, there has been other Dye threads and it seems SEM's is the favorite. Others have commented that dying/painting is harder for the flexible surfaces than the hard plastic. Are there any suggestions, warnings, encouragements?
