69_Mustang 26 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 Not today, but this past weekend I ordered a few parts so I can finally finish my suspension. Currently have RAE front coilover kir (with 450# springs I believe, it's been so long), Cobra auto outside shock tower thingies, Cobra auto 1 1/4 front sway bar and cobra auto front subframe connector. Recently ordered: - Scott Drake 5 leaf, Reverse Eye (supposedly drops the car 2", reviews said it was more like 1/2") - Scott Drake Shelby style traction bars - New shackles, bushings, etc - Scott Drake Performance rear shocks - Scott Drake 1" lowering block - Addco 7/8" rear sway bar - Sound and heat insulation I'm hoping I'll be able to get all this done by the end of the week, or early next week. I think the suspension should be about as tight as it will get without subframe connectors. Besides that, I'm just going to tighten up the suspension here and there to eliminate weak points. I also want to continue from where I left off and do the rear quarter window delete (thinking it will be close to a 50-60 lb drop), that should leave me right around 3000 lbs, I believe. I'm still debating if I want to try and run 245/60-15 (might even try to risk 255/60-15) up front and 295/50-15 out back, or wait it out and run 18" wheels with some wide, sticky rubber (285 up front, 305 out back) in few months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwscarab 20 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 I can finally reply to this thread!! I did a compression check, a leakdown test, pulled my rad, water pump, valve covers, rockers, and intake manifold. Now inspecting valve seals for oil consumption! Hope to have info one way or another tonight on if my heads are coming off. I hope not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zudman 11 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 On Friday 10-26, we took a day off of hunting to get the exhaust work done, and did we get some looks not just because it is loud ( open headers ). It was 28* and 30 mph winds at 7A.M. We only had to go about 10 miles so it wasn't to bad, Oh I don't have a top on yet so my guess is that's why people were giving us the WTF look. We went with a JBA H-pipe ( had to mod alittle ) 2 1/2 all the way back with Borla XR-1s. There was alot of choice words, but we got it in, About 3hrs. It sounds good, there is some drone between 50-60, but it goes away after going into 5th. The down side to being much quieter is, you hear alot of noises that I have to figure out what thay are, but that will have to wait till spring. It's cleaned up and put away for winter..I took some pics and vids and when I find the camera I'll post them. PS....It doesn't sound anything like Buckeyes, but he has me by about 60 cubes and much more HP...LOL Everyone have a great fall, I'm back to the woods....TZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 From the pics on your photobucket page it looks great, congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beecj0 11 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Finally getting to the seats!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Ah I looked at and said nah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash69 10 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Finally getting to the seats!! Beecj0 that's awesome; I have the exact set. I started tearing my stock seats apart Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snookman35 10 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Got the body work done on the pass side rear and the inside Lizzard Skinned in the last few weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rd49221 14 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Getting parts for the AOD conversion. UPS guy walked up my driveway and brought a couple of presents - B&M Pro-Rachet shifter from Summit and X member from American Powertrian. We'll see if it all fits........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beecj0 11 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Beecj0 that's awesome; I have the exact set. I started tearing my stock seats apart Sunday. I'm happy so far. Ive done the one bucket and the rear. Good luck! The rear lower is the tough one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rd49221 14 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Got the new carb. QuickFuel 750. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangRanch 14 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 My 69 351 3speed coupe barn find is back on her feet. (I let my wife do the final "lowering"... she's put up with a lot) As for the car... let's see... she's still rough on the outside, but $$ is an object and I'm looking for a daily driver so that will come later. what's done: all new suspension front and back, new disk brake conversion on the front, power steering rebuild all new hoses, new power brakes, new power booster and MC, all new brake lines. New front seat upholstery and foam. Carb rebuild.... oh yah... a nice fresh oil filter and oil change. What remains... final carb adjustment and firing her up... There's still a lot of work that can and needs to be done, but she's rolling again and will be back on the road soon. Where she belongs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rchappelear 28 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 ready to drop in the engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsroof69 13 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 I opened the shop, kicked it as hard as I could in the door, and closed the shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 I opened the shop, kicked it as hard as I could in the door, and closed the shop. What happened? Are we missing something?.:confused: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 Helped my buddy strip a '93 GT down to the shell. Going to be a drive line transplant into an older Mustang. Had fun picking the body up off of the engine / trans combo. Lifts are cool. Made a mess of my shop though, but worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 Rolled the Mustang out of the garage to get some sun, & visit with my Ranger & my wife's Escape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsroof69 13 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 I opened the shop, kicked it as hard as I could in the door, and closed the shop. Nah, just a run of bad luck the last few months. The transmission is broken. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 going to re-route the power steering lines so I had to buy the bracket from CJPP, can anyone provide a pic on how the p/s hose bracket is mounted on the lower control arm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 wash mine today er My little girl wash mine today LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillininnh 21 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 ready to drop in the engine Looks great! What are you going to be running for a hood/hood scoop? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwscarab 20 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 Got the umbrella seals off the valves and new positive stop Viton's installed, and got the rocker assemblies reinstalled. Well ok, that was the last 2 weeks.....lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juit 34 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 taking apart the suspension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsroof69 13 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Well I pulled the trans. I think it's broke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwscarab 20 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Got the valve seal/intake gasket job done and put 40 miles on the car!! SOOO happy to be done with that ugly job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
