Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 Starten to restore my woodgrain cluster..cleaned the back of it and started to polish the gauge lenses. The oil pressure lens is fixed and the fuel/temp is not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 A close up on the polished lens... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 A close up on the polished lens... So what do you use to polish the soft plastic? I use polishing compound on headlights and such which are harder lexan, it's the tail lamps and other soft plastic that I'm at a loss for. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 So what do you use to polish the soft plastic? I use polishing compound on headlights and such which are harder lexan, it's the tail lamps and other soft plastic that I'm at a loss for. Bob X2 :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
six_sigma 12 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Decided what the hell and tore down the bottom end of my engine today so now the block is bare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 So what do you use to polish the soft plastic? I use polishing compound on headlights and such which are harder lexan, it's the tail lamps and other soft plastic that I'm at a loss for. Bob I first sanded with 600 grit, 1500 and then 2000 grit. After that i used Autosol Metal Polish and to finish it all up I used Maguiar´s PlastX. I actually did a couple of rounds of Maguiar´s. I think you could get a better result if you use a rotary polishing machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsroof69 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 I got it to run again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 Tried the poor mans fix, used a silver felt pen. Uni PX21 silver metallic. The picture shows one ring done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillininnh 21 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 I got it to run again. That car sounds badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsroof69 13 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 That car sounds badass. Thanks. The new cam is pretty choppy. We will see how it runs on Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawlinss 14 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Did away with 15" steering wheel and installed a 13" Grant steering wheel. Kept old center horn. Being a gal with shorter legs I needed some room to bring seat up closer. Works great. Edited March 2, 2013 by rawlinss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidsStang 11 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Tried the poor mans fix, used a silver felt pen. Uni PX21 silver metallic.The picture shows one ring done. That dosn't look too bad I think I might try that, where did you get the Pen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) That dosn't look too bad I think I might try that, where did you get the Pen? Thanks. I got it at an arts and crafts store. You could try the Sharpie Silver Metallic pen also/instead. I used the UNI just because I couldn't find the sharpie anywhere! Good luck :thumbup1: And here's a pic with some more done. Edited March 2, 2013 by Arvidsson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidsStang 11 Report post Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks. I got it at an arts and crafts store. You could try the Sharpie Silver Metallic pen also/instead. I used the UNI just because I couldn't find the sharpie anywhere! Good luck :thumbup1: And here's a pic with some more done. Not Bad, I'll just wait for a day when i dont have the shakes lol:laugh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 Not Bad, I'll just wait for a day when i dont have the shakes lol:laugh: Sounds like a good idea! :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountaineerfan 44 Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Replaced exhaust donut, installed driver's side window after gluing (works great!), and replaced sway bar linkage. A very productive day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69_Mustang 26 Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Not today, but a day or so ago. Got some parts in to fix my front brake issue; part of that idea is running a 15/16th brake master cylinder and do a power booster delete. Also ordered my RAE Racing front coilover kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narr8or 10 Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Changed from 10w30 to 20w50 and the engine just purrs. No lifters tapping, idles smoother. Guess she doesn't like nonfat milk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69_Mustang 26 Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Changed from 10w30 to 20w50 and the engine just purrs. No lifters tapping, idles smoother. Guess she doesn't like nonfat milk. When I first got the stang, first this I did was an oil chance. Running Mobil 10w50; good stuff indeed, the engine is so happy with that type of oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afret 37 Report post Posted March 10, 2013 Switched from a 37GPM CSR water pump to a 55GPM CVR pump. Old pump: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GriGri 10 Report post Posted March 11, 2013 FInally wired my new gauge cluster (year one + autometer cobalt gauges). Lots of cutting stripping and crimping indeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted March 11, 2013 Started and ran it yesterday after 4 months under the cover. Yay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Painted the dash for my 69 Coupe. Next up, reassemble it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramair351 10 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 installed new backup light assys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 nothing but i was debating after i get my taxes to either go tko600 or t5z behind my 392w.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
