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Looking into courier costs for a door shell, does anyone know the weight of a bare shell? Thanks.

Just maybe another option, this guy seems to be the Marti of mopars, (broadcast sheet, thats a new one). http://galengovier.com/ Bit more info on your car. https://www.oldride.com/library/1970_dodge_charger.html

Looking at the back of the pinion, it looks like it has been rubbing against the flex plate, maybe try a space and see if it makes any difference.

You can make your own jig based on the frame measurements for your specific year, also useful to make sure your frames is not bent. Not 100% sure this is a coupe, but taking a few measurements will tell you.

Just chalk it down to a lesson learned ;-)

Do you have a wiring diagram for the switch?

If you look at the pic you have posted the yellow wire goes to a dump valve which lets the air out without the pump running the green wire goes to the pump and energises the pump but not the dump valve. 12v supply from the accessory side through a 5amp fuse. The black wire is ground.

Only problem I see with moving the seat riser back is it will restrict the foot well size for back seat passengers, you may also want to reduce the height of the riser to give you more headroom.

You can also just add flat bar to attach the seat runners too.

This car is going to be one of a kind in New Zealand that's for sure, now the best part starts, putting it all together. Awesome work.

I would have to agree in going with the GV, I know a lot of guys have had major issues with the AOD'S and as you mentioned little to no support here. The 4r70w's are expensive here and also not a great support with parts and knowledge and most sellers need a core replacement as well. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-4R70W-4-Speed-RWD-Reconditioned-Automatic-Transmission-/321667247732

Is it this panel your looking for, for a fastback though. http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/Mustang/Body/Taillight-Panels-Braces/Taillight-Mounting-Panel-Driver-Side-1969-1970-Mustang-Fastback.axd

Beautiful job on the painting, I would have thought the 427 would be the silver grey in the side stripe, but black would look good too.

Couple of thing we need to know, there could be an internal issue with your alternator, maybe the diode pack, what size is your alternator( suggest you have it check by an auto spark), what size gauge wire is the wire that burnt out and have you any idea what you current draw is, bearing in mind that upgrading to electric fans can cause a large large increase in current draw.

Thats an awesome colour, It will really pop in the sun, how many coats of clear do you lay down? So your not going to roll the fender lips?

Wow, your car looks beautiful mate, did it come with tinted windows?

Yeah, make it narrower so the bend piece is closer to the bending radias. You could also just keep the one you have and make another for bends such as in the pic I posted

i have also seen many that have support bars to reduce flexing, such as this one.

Your bending 90deg angles but if you were say making a radiator shroud and wanted an edge to fix to the radiator and the depth of the shroud was 25mm, you would need to be closer to the bending radias to bend.

Nice work on the bender, one thing I would do is cut the front moving piece closer to the clamping angle that way you can make more usable bends, just a suggestion.

Get yourself a decent spot weld remover tool, similar to this one. The center pin is spring loaded, but i still prefer to drill a small hole to stop it slipping. https://www.totaltools.com.au/99174-Toledo-Spot-Weld-Remover-10mm-313301?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8caLmYXC3gIVjYuPCh3OmwHTEAQYAiABEgK6lvD_BwE

So just measure the diameter of the copper ( not including the insulation) 4 gauge should be about 5.1 to 5.5mm and 6 gauge 4.1 to 4.5mm.

Yeah, its certainly coming together fast, starting to look like a car again, the times i have seen this done on a rotisserie or jack stands and you just know its not going to turn out good, well done.

Yeah, thats because most of them are in Australia now. ;--)

I remember a mate of mine bought a 1970s Plymouth station wagon and chucked a foam mattress in the back and covered most of american and Canada, when he was finished, he just left the car in the car park at the airport. i doubt your wife would be game enough (just saying) for the same experience. ;-)