Rich Ackermann

Nice mod there. Kinda wish I'd have purchased the one piece MTF headliner console instead of the plain headliner. It gets mighty dark in there. 

Looking good, Rich.

Getting ready to install the rear brakes and all the lines. In the meantime, I have always loved the look of the 67-68 overhead console. I looked at the dimensions of the console and how it mounts to the roof brackets. So i decided to buy one and give it a shot. It worked out. BTW: I plan on installing the stock type moonskin headliner, not one of those hard shell versions.
The rear bracket worked as is and is held solidly in place by 4 screws to the roof cross member. but I had to modify the front bracket. First I made an "L" bracket and body glued it to the roof. I reshaped the stock front bracket to attach to the "L" bracket and the windshield frame by 5 srews.The console held by 4 screws to these two brackets. There appears to be no clearance issues with the the headliner wire supports (whatever they are called). 
The overhead console has two on/off buttons on it and is designed to only work with constant unswitched 12 volt power just like the hood and trunk lights (the stock green wire with the yellow line). I rewired the console to also work with the interior lights with the door jamb and headlight switches, like the stock sail panel lights (stock blue wire with a black line). This required adding a couple of one-way diodes to prevent the constant unswitched circuit from feeding 12v back to the interior switched light circuit. Now the lights work from the on/off buttons or when opening the door or turning the headlight switch.
 

Getting ready to install the rear brakes and all the lines. In the meantime, I have always loved the look of the 67-68 overhead console. I looked at the dimensions of the console and how it mounts to the roof brackets. So i decided to buy one and give it a shot. It worked out. BTW: I plan on installing the stock type moonskin headliner, not one of those hard shell versions.
The rear bracket worked as is and is held solidly in place by 4 screws to the roof cross member. but I had to modify the front bracket. First I made an "L" bracket and body glued it to the roof. I reshaped the stock front bracket to attach to the "L" bracket and the windshield frame by 5 srews.The console held by 4 screws to these two brackets. There appears to be no clearance issues with the the headliner wire supports (whatever they are called). 
The overhead console has two on/off buttons on it and is designed to only work with constant unswitched 12 volt power just like the hood and trunk lights (the stock green wire with the yellow line). I rewired the console to also work with the interior lights with the door jamb and headlight switches, like the stock sail panel lights (stock blue wire with a black line). This required adding a couple of one-way diodes to prevent the constant unswitched circuit from feeding 12v back to the interior switched light circuit. Now the lights work from the on/off buttons or when opening the door or turning the headlight switch.
 

Nice work. I am planning to convert my non-A/C 70 mach to A/C. So I'll be following your progress closely.
I am using A/C original vents. So for the lower dash vent holes I made a template for the holes from an original A/C dash to get the size and position right and cut them out on my non-A/C dash. I used a clear plastic mylar for the template so I could see the dash thru it. I cut it with a nibbler on a drill and then filed it. Not easy with the contour of the dash.
My dash has a nasty hole in it where the drivers vent is, so I had little to loose by doing it. It turned out perfect. 
 

Ok I am in if the discount is good. I might be able to get a buddy of mine who has a 71 mach 351C with aftermarket a/c and p/s to go for one too. So that may make it four.

On another topic. I have installed my Global West front suspension, CPP Granada front spindles disc brakes, power steering box, and stock linkage with Granada outer tie-rod ends. Also the rear is in with a Yukon center case, and Eaton TrueTrac with 3.70 gears in the stock nine inch with stock 28 spline axles. Also partially installed the CPP rear disc brake conversion kit.
Borrowed a set of 18 inch US Mag wheels with tires from a friend to check clearances before I buy my wheel and tires. I think they look great on my car. I might just have to keep them...Lol!
 




 

Thanks. They look nice, albeit somewhat pricey. May be the best, if not the only way to go.

Okay I am looking for honest feedback here.....
The chrome on my taillight bezels is cracked and pitted. Can't find nice originals for a decent price and repros are about $70 a piece, so I decided to do something with the crappy ones I have. Having them re-chromed is out, and chrome paint looks, well like paint and not chrome.  I kind of like the Boss all black look, but I am not building a boss. Trying to stay close to a Mach I look with the wide rocker moldings and the black honey comb tail panel. So I decade to try painting them black (Boss like), but then bring in the body color to ascent the three light portals and break up the all black look. So here is the result...
You won't hurt my feelings if you don't like them or think they look cheap. Honest opinions are what I am after....
 


 

Okay I am looking for honest feedback here.....
The chrome on my taillight bezels is cracked and pitted. Can't find nice originals for a decent price and repros are about $70 a piece, so I decided to do something with the crappy ones I have. Having them re-chromed is out, and chrome paint looks, well like paint and not chrome.  I kind of like the Boss all black look, but I am not building a boss. Trying to stay close to a Mach I look with the wide rocker moldings and the black honey comb tail panel. So I decade to try painting them black (Boss like), but then bring in the body color to ascent the three light portals and break up the all black look. So here is the result...
You won't hurt my feelings if you don't like them or think they look cheap. Honest opinions are what I am after....
 


 

Okay. I am really getting excited! The paint is on and it looks fantastic! Still needs color sanding. Need to paint a few more parts and paint the black Shaker hood stripe. Cant wait to get her home and install the steering and suspension and put her down on wheels.
 

Brought the car home today. Moving on to the next phase... get it off the body cart and install steering, suspension and tires.

Okay. I am really getting excited! The paint is on and it looks fantastic! Still needs color sanding. Need to paint a few more parts and paint the black Shaker hood stripe. Cant wait to get her home and install the steering and suspension and put her down on wheels.
 

Okay. I am really getting excited! The paint is on and it looks fantastic! Still needs color sanding. Need to paint a few more parts and paint the black Shaker hood stripe. Cant wait to get her home and install the steering and suspension and put her down on wheels.
 

Okay. I am really getting excited! The paint is on and it looks fantastic! Still needs color sanding. Need to paint a few more parts and paint the black Shaker hood stripe. Cant wait to get her home and install the steering and suspension and put her down on wheels.
 

Looked at the Calypso Coral spray-out today. The color looks great and matches a section of the original paint I preserved. ! Should be painted by Tuesday.

CJ 4spd R-code. Black on Black. I think about it often.  Sold it six years ago.... wish I had kept it.
 

Looked at the Calypso Coral spray-out today. The color looks great and matches a section of the original paint I preserved. ! Should be painted by Tuesday.

Both of mine are fberglass, still had to work them.  One is from MTF, the other out of California, can let you know if interested

My brothers 428scj drag pack next to my beater. 

CJ 4spd R-code. Black on Black. I think about it often.  Sold it six years ago.... wish I had kept it.
 

CJ 4spd R-code. Black on Black. I think about it often.  Sold it six years ago.... wish I had kept it.
 

Well, I drop the car off at the painter on Monday. They are going to do a few spray outs. Going threw a little separation anxiety :-)  Can't wait to see her all dressed up in Calypso Coral. When I get her back, I'll start on the steering and suspension.

More pics. 

I am guessing it will have a similar sheen like the Red epoxy, since its the same product just a different color. If so, I think it may be a bit shinier than the Eastwood/factory black, but I am only extrapolating from what I see with the Red epoxy. For this reason, I decided to just use the rest of my Red epoxy on the engine bay and then Eastwood chassis black over it. Using the rattle cans makes it easy to touch up later if need be. I also lightly sprayed a rattle can red oxide primer over some of the undercarriage where the red would remain visible to cut down the sheen from the red epoxy. Just knowing that I have the impermeable epoxy protecting it underneath gives me comfort.