RobotMan

Disassembly completed and on the rotisserie.

It was suggested I start a build thread for my 68 Hyland Green Fastback here by my fellow 69 buddies. After 2 builds with each of my sons on their 69 Mach 1s, I am beginning the 68 for my wife and I. Here is a starting picture of the car.

I used sticky back felt from McMaster Carr and the fit was great!

Thanks for the detailed info! Rick

I also drilled out and tapped the screws. Not hard to do at all. I used felt as well.

Hey guys. I know this is a 69-70 forum but you guys have been a wealth of knowledge while I’ve been building both my sons 69 Mach’s. I am starting restoration of a 68 Fastback Hyland Green car with a 302. I was thinking of building a 347 stroker for it. I have general motor knowledge but am not educated on detail specs and matching of components. A couple of questions: 1. Thoughts on a 347 stroker? Pros and cons? 2. What would be some decent combination for a mild cam engine with nice daily driver performance. Have a blank canvas but not looking for a hot rod. Somewhere between stock and hot rod. Thanks in advance for your input, Rick

No everything is new.

Thanks for the kind words!

We took the car out today for first test drive! My son was so excited especially when I stopped at the corner and told him it was his turn! Could not wipe the smile off his face! IMG_7445.MOV IMG_7446.MOV

Has anyone had an issue with brake pedal not wanting to return when pressed hard to stop? I have power brakes with disc brakes on front and drums on back. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Rick

She She is designated to get in the hard to reach areas like trunk cause Mike and I are tooooooo biiiiigggg!

Mike standing with his mom beside his Mustang. Getting close to the finish line!

Do you have the rivet type studs or just the screw in kind?

Do you recommend the screw in studs or is there a rivet type stud replacement? Thanks Rick

I used them for my son’s car. They worked fine. I also moved the seatbelt attachment points on the tunnel and rockers back 3 inches. I moved the seat risers back 3/4”. He is 6’6” and now fits in the car. It was a big help.

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks

Where do you buy screw in studs?

The light colored clip is original. The dark clip is a screw on type. What other options do I have other than a screw on clip at this point? The car is already painted. On a side note I installed your 1 pc headliner and it looks great! Thanks in advance, Rick

Thanks for the input guys!

I need to install window trim clips for the front windshield and rear window trim. I’m not 100% sure of orientation. Also I only have original pins on the A pillars of the front window. So here are my questions: 1. Do I have the original clip in the picture installed correctly? 2. Is the new screw clip (shown beside original) positioned correctly? Do you position it all the way down on the inner ledge? 3. How many clips across roof edge on front window and rough locations? 4. How many clips up quarter panels edges and across roof edge on rear rear and rough locations? Thanks in advance for your help, Rick

Nice!

We finally got to enjoy the moment of hearing the motor crank for the first time! What a great moment! IMG_7306.MOV

Just an update. Checked all the wires and replaced plugs. Must have had one breaking down. Instantly started running better but still a bit sluggish When punching it or climbing a hill. Checked the base timing at idle and was about 9-1/2 BTDC. Looked at my old setup notes And noticed I had base timing at 12. Changed the timing and bang, the torque and pull at the top end returned. Maybe the distributor was not tight and vibrated around a bit not sure? Thanks for everyone’s input. Rick

I will take a look. Thanks