70mstang 11 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Got my rear quarter interior back & installed [ATTACH]13607[/ATTACH] Still waiting on the chrome to come back.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Started reassembling the dash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 After I got my 69 Mach 351/W out of the shop where I asked them to check the gap on my OLD Accel dual points I noticed it all of a sudden got hard to start when it warmed up. Well, I got the ole inductive timing light out and sure enough it was up around 25 degrees BTDC maybe more. I dropped it back down to 10 and now I don't feel like I DON'T need a new starter! Specs say 6 degrees. I've got a moderate Crane Cam in it so I advanced it a little more. Any suggestions since the last time I had this motor tuned was a power time on a dyno. I don't think I'll be going back there anymore! Steve Steve, what shop if you don't mind me asking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69_Mustang 26 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 received my RAE Racing Front Coilover kit in the mail! I also got my Cobra Automotive 1 1/4" hollow sway bar in a couple days ago. waiting for the car to get out of the shop so I can install all of this! I can't wait to see how it transforms the handling. Here are some pics: This is one of everything, not necessarily for one specific side UCA Upper coilover mount LCA and sway bar mount Strut Rod Assembled AFCO Coilover with AFCO 450 lb springs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Finished assembling the dash. Now I just need a radio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 Unpacked 2 packages from the FedUp guy. One was the reddish Sport mirrors from Mr. Tyler (which are quite nice) and an export brace with some other parts from CJ Pony parts. Started drilling my inner rockers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 Temp bolted the dash in the car & sat in the pass seat for a while.:laugh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramair351 10 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 finally got to drive my car for the first time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 still debating if i should invest in a t5z from moderndriveline...bruce really convinced me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 After I got my 69 Mach 351/W out of the shop where I asked them to check the gap on my OLD Accel dual points I noticed it all of a sudden got hard to start when it warmed up. Well, I got the ole inductive timing light out and sure enough it was up around 25 degrees BTDC maybe more. I dropped it back down to 10 and now I don't feel like I DON'T need a new starter! Specs say 6 degrees. I've got a moderate Crane Cam in it so I advanced it a little more. Any suggestions since the last time I had this motor tuned was a power time on a dyno. I don't think I'll be going back there anymore! Steve The only thing that can be said for sure is the stock setting of 6*BTDC is enemic at best. I firmly believe in setting timing by ear and that each car should be given as much as it likes, every one is unique and even two identical engines may require slightly different settings to be optimal. Turn the distributor just until it starts to ping, then back it off a hair, that should be optimal. My mild but certainly not stock 302 likes 13*BTDC as a reference so while 10 is in the neighborhood yours can probably take a few more. I would also consider upgrading to pertronix while you are at it, they claim it only works with a stock distributor but I also have an old dual points Accel mechanical advance with the tan cap and had no issues whatsoever modifying the kit to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
six_sigma 12 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Bought an AOD out of an 87 mustang on Saturday, placed an order for new valve springs, valve stem seals, heavy duty water pump, high volume oil pump and then made the mistake of breaking out Excel to figure out what it's going to cost to get it back on the road this summer, :pinch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 Not today but over this past weekend I cleaned the wiper motor & mounting bracket & painted both of them satin black. Before painting the wiper motor I put small pieces of tape over the part # & the build date (10/28/1968) to preserve them so they didnt get covered by paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10yearsgone 15 Report post Posted March 19, 2013 She is looking a bit naked... nothing a little high pressure sand and some Por 15 can't fix... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 ...decided to rip my current black cluster and standard panel out, and later this week put my newly bought teak version in. And also "polish" the stuff up a bit. Since I don´t have a proper garage or workshop.. I just have to use my kitchen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 I decided to set mine free this weekend, gosh I hope she loves me and comes back. :crying: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 First this past weekend I tested the new slide switch I purchased from Radio Shack for the map light & it works, second after cleaning the e-brake assembley I painted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1002 10 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 Brought a rear window louver kit for my 69 mustang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Spent some time grinding down some beginner welding that I did in the trunk. Also purchased some new floor supports from CJ's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Got the clock ticking again.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 27, 2013 Cleaned the interior kick panels for a new coat of paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted March 27, 2013 Did prep work on the trunk area for some primer tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I didn't get to the primer that I was going to do but I did some more welding...and grinding...primer tomorrow morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 A buddy of mine from NY state did the roller bearing conversion to my pedal hanger & he dropped it back off to me yesterday. Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Re-assembled the clock after some fixing up..and it runs.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 bought SOT coil over conversion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
