Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 1, 2016 Some good stuff Mike ! Thanks stangnet33. Today I spent a couple hours welding on the l/s & r/s big block rear shock tower reinforcements, the 2 r/s center shock tower to frame reinforcements, & started welding the r/s shock tower seams. 1 WilliamFug reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 7, 2016 Wed I welded on the center l/s shock tower to frame reinforcements & started welding on the wheel side Boss 302 shock tower to frame reinforcements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 9, 2016 Finished welding in the wheel side l/s & r/s Boss 302 shock tower to frame reinforcements, & finished welding the shock tower seams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 11, 2016 Painted the engine bay inside & out in the first of 2 coats of Master Series silver rust proofing paint. 1 69Mustang16 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bswor 76 Report post Posted October 11, 2016 Nice progress. Some real work being put in on this coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Applied the first coat of Master Series chassis black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 14, 2016 Today after work I applied the second coat of the Master Series chassis black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 15, 2016 Installed the idler arm & started installing the suspension on the r/s front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Staying all stock up front Mike ? Sure moving along ! 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 For the most part stock manual steering w/a roller idler arm. Suspension is what OTR calls "street performance (blueprinted) UCA, performance coil springs, stock drum brake spindles, 1" sway bar, OTR adjustable strut rods, & It will be getting power front disc brakes w/Ford Kelsey Hayes type 4 piston calipers. Today I installed the l/s suspension, new steering linkage, & the rebuilt steering box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 Today while waiting for parts I took apart the heater box & cleaned it up to start on the reconditioning it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 21, 2016 I received my new heater core & removed all the old foam from inside the heater box. I also located a good used blower motor to replaced the one I removed that was frozen solid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 23, 2016 Yesterday I resealed the heater box & installed the heater core & reassembled the box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted October 24, 2016 Looking good Mike. Send you a pm. Clutch pedal and blower motor are packaged and will be out in the am.. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 Thanks John, Today I removed the seats & the parts I have been storing in the car & applied the first coat of Master Series Silver rust proofing paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 Morning Mike: I just checked usps and saw that your package will be delivered on Monday. Keep me posted. thanks....John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Yesterday using suggestions from our great forum members I was able to remove the strut rod bushings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Street Or Track adjustable strut rods were delivered today. 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Mmmm, shiny new parts....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 Applied the second coat of Master Series Silver to the interior. Shot the heater box with 2K clear aerosol. Installed the newly detailed used blower motor, blower motor to firewall seal, & heater box to cowl seal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwye0627 44 Report post Posted November 7, 2016 I am really impressed with your motivation!!! I truly wish I could get inspired to work on my project as much as you work on yours!!! Next year, YOU will be my inspiration to get things done!!! 3 RPM, VolodymyrBretsko and Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted November 7, 2016 I am really impressed with your motivation!!! I truly wish I could get inspired to work on my project as much as you work on yours!!! Next year, YOU will be my inspiration to get things done!!! Thanks, I enjoy working on it, I used to work as a line mechanic until I hurt my back, now it is my hobby. Some days I work on it for hours, & some days only an hour or two depending on how my back feels. I am trying to have it running & moving under its own power by its 50th birthday which is 11/28/18. 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted November 9, 2016 The power disc brake conversion kit arrived yesterday & today I installed the power brake pedal, & the clutch pedal & installed the pedal hanger back in the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Great stuff Mike ! Did you install the bearing upgrade for the clutch pedal ? 1 Mike65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 476 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Great stuff Mike ! Did you install the bearing upgrade for the clutch pedal ? Yes I did. Today I installed the power brake booster, master cylinder, & the combination/proportioning valve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites