TexasEd 188 Report post Posted January 20, 2019 Over the Christmas break I tired to install the rear brake lines and get it out of the garage. Found that the rear brake line nuts were too far gone and they would not thread to the new wheel cylinders so I ordered new lines. This snowballed into replacing the rear shocks before installing new brake lines to keep from damaging the new lines. While I waited I got all four headlights installed properly. Most did not have the spring installed properly and one light had broken due to missing rear splash shield. Then last week I was looking at an old picture and figured out that this month is 7 years since my car has been out of the garage. Motivation to finish it up to drive around the block this weekend. Last night: replaced the rear leaf springs and shocks installed new rear axle brake lines Started bleeding brakes but stopped when it got to late for the compressor to run Best part was my kids are getting excited. My nine year old daughter helped with the rear shock installation since it is a two person job. Remaining work to get it out of the garage: Bleed brakes set timing and tune carb lower car and torque front suspension components under load. Pictures of progress later today and hopefully in the driveway by Monday! Her birthday was Jan 16 (iirc) and we need to throw a big five-oh party. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted January 22, 2019 Brakes Bled, timing set (still runs rough). First time out of the garage in 7 years! Did a shadetree alignment and drove her around the block. Had a lot of squeaks like maybe I did not install bearings right or something. Looking into trailering her to a shop for alignment, checking those squeaks and fine tuning it. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 22, 2019 Kudos! Looks like a fun time was had by all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 3, 2019 Did a lot of work on my punch list today including Install front spring shields headlight splash guards fixing power steering hose routing fix blinkers re-install rear seat back (after shock change) mount coil Diagnose front wheel squeaking The last one is the bad news. I installed CSRP front disk brakes and I have the original 14" steel wheels and hubcaps. The wheels are rubbing on the hard brake line that connects the front and rear of the caliper. I guess I need to get new 15" wheels ordered :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted February 3, 2019 4 hours ago, TexasEd said: Did a lot of work on my punch list today including Install front spring shields headlight splash guards fixing power steering hose routing fix blinkers re-install rear seat back (after shock change) mount coil Diagnose front wheel squeaking The last one is the bad news. I installed CSRP front disk brakes and I have the original 14" steel wheels and hubcaps. The wheels are rubbing on the hard brake line that connects the front and rear of the caliper. I guess I need to get new 15" wheels ordered :) That is the kit that uses 65-66 4 piston calipers and rotors on 69 spindle, right? I just installed a kit like that on my 69 and one point on my 14" factory steel wheels scraped the caliper. Nothing hit the hard line on the caliper. I shaved the area on the rim that scraped. Can you bend the line a little and eliminate the rubbing? If you were looking for an excuse for new wheels, never mind my suggestion. 2 RPM and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted February 3, 2019 I am using a similar front disc brake kit that uses 65/66 K/H style calipers with the transfer tube. I am using 68 GT styled steel wheels that came off of a 68 GT that I had back in the 80's that had factory disc brakes & the wheels clear the calipers. Here is a link to the style wheel I am using. https://www.cjponyparts.com/wheel-vintiques-styled-steel-wheel-14-x6-original-style-1968-1969/p/W100-V/ 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks guys. I did try to bend in the line a bit but the wheels are out of round and there is still a spot that hits and I don't want to bend the lines any more. I have been saving for new wheels and when I get my bonus and tax return I'll place the order. Unless I hear any red flags I'm going with Specialty Wheels Magnum 500s from Coker Tire in 15x8. Tires are a little more tricky since there are few options for 15" but I'm leaning towards Cooper Cobra P235/60 R15 on all 4 corners.Should cost about $1250 before tax and shipping including new lug nuts and pony wheel caps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted March 3, 2019 This is what you do when the old wheels don't fit over your new brakes 2 Grabber70Mach and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Nice choice they look good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Grabber70Mach said: Nice choice they look good. Thanks, I like your avatar. I need to get me a Terlingua Racing sticker 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 28, 2020 I've been driving the car for a little over a year now. I think I put 1,000 miles on it in the last year going to cruise-ins, classic car night at the drive in, Mustang club cruises and photo ops at landmarks. I have a few major expenses in front of me and I've been saving up but don't have the money for all of it yet. Paint(!) and interior. I'm torn about starting on the interior before or after I get the paint done or waiting. A few thoughts - I need several replacement parts to refresh the interior. I could just do the essential and then piece part the rest. I need new seat covers, seat foam, headliner and carpet. With the Dark Red interior I think I'll go with TMI Sport II seatfoam and covers and ACC Looped mass back for carpet. I was going to do an original headliner but I need to wait for when the car is painted for that but the MTF headliner with console looks great. I would just need to paint it to match. Little things like pitted courtesy lights and sun visor brackets will probably be the items I just do piece meal over a longer period of time so I can focus more money on the big things up front. Thoughts? And for AC someone pointed out to me that Classic Auto Air makes a cabinet that looks just like my dealer AC system except for the controls. So I think that is the way I'll go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 12, 2021 A few updated pictures. Hoping to get it painted this summer. 1 AusTex70 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 PAINT??? I think it looks great in the pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 4 hours ago, RPM said: PAINT??? I think it looks great in the pics. I'm getting good at hiding it in pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 Ya, I'd delete those last pics :) 1 1 Caseyrhe and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted April 6, 2021 I got my old exhaust manifolds off. They were leaking and I thought the passenger side was cracked until I got them off. Turns out that the collector gasket was bad. No matter. Going to install the DBA shorties. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted April 6, 2021 Got my spark plugs out and looks ugly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted April 7, 2021 New plugs and headers installed. Now to get to the muffler shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted April 10, 2021 Curious why you chose the shorties ? What tire size are the new ones ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 9:08 PM, EastYorkStang said: Curious why you chose the shorties ? What tire size are the new ones ? I have a stock 302 now. I may go to a 331 in the next year with an AOD. These will work with that. Don't see the need for long tube and clearance issues. I know these have worked in many applications and I did not want a hassle. Wheels and tires are: Coker Magnum 500 15x7 front, 15x8 rear Cooper Cobra P235/60 R15 in front, P245/60 R15 in rear You can see it here: 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted April 11, 2021 Did some interior work today. Touch up on original parts. I have new seat covers and door panels on the way. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 13, 2021 Nice! You been busy Ed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 6, 2022 I had rotator cup shoulder surgery last year after I was unable to sleep through the night because of pain. After physical therapy and all I'm back at it. New carpet, new seat covers, painted new package tray, LED dash lights and refurbished instruments, Bluetooth radio and installed a Classic Auto Air perfect fit AC system. I had big plans to do an install video on the AC but now I have all this video I need to edit and don't feel like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 6, 2022 Really nice progress Ed. I don't envy you on the shoulder or video editing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, RPM said: Really nice progress Ed. I don't envy you on the shoulder or video editing. I've got all the mechanical and electrical buttoned up (I think) Going to get some gas and bring it back to fill it up and start it. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
