69isfine 10 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Took all the headlights off to install new tri bar headlights. Trim rings were held together by 12 sizes of screws. 2 adjusting screws were stripped. One was missing. Wire was broken on one of the low beams so I needed to attach a new piece. By the time, I got what I needed to fix things up the tri bars required the buckets to be cut. I do not have any cutting tools so I reassembled everything since I needed to drive it tomorrow for header and mid pipe install. Aimed headlights anyways with car running. When I turned it off, red spewed antifreeze from the overflow all over the driveway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coke89 10 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Mounted some rear arm pads in my 69 coupe. I also recolored the quarter panels. Turned out pretty good! Now i need to find some Grandé woodgrain panels to complete the look.:001_cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Took all the headlights off to install new tri bar headlights. Trim rings were held together by 12 sizes of screws. 2 adjusting screws were stripped. One was missing. Wire was broken on one of the low beams so I needed to attach a new piece. By the time, I got what I needed to fix things up the tri bars required the buckets to be cut. I do not have any cutting tools so I reassembled everything since I needed to drive it tomorrow for header and mid pipe install. Aimed headlights anyways with car running. When I turned it off, red spewed antifreeze from the overflow all over the driveway. You sure that thing is a Mustang and not a Fiat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Finished welding in the shock tower reinforcements, ground down the welds, and dressed the seams with sealer. I never intended for it to take this long for this part of the project, and I missed my artificially imposed deadline, but I'm very glad to have spent the time to do it properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Found and bought a very nice dash delete plate from ebay, ordered 4 KYB gas shocks, picked out wheels and tires, ordering next week. Have the tail light panel and fillers clamped in place. Some small adjustments and they should be ready to weld in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 new TCP coilovers handled good .. got the struts too late to put on for the 50th (backordered since Feb), but she handled just fine from ATL to Charlotte & back even with the original struts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted April 28, 2014 Got a couple things done... I finished painting the engine and mounted the intake and test fitted the carb and fuel line. And the engine bay got sanded, primed, and topcoated. The "semi-gloss" was to glossy for my tastes, and the flat black is too flat. So now I've bought some satin black to try. Hope it works. Pics... engine bay still in flat black here: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelby-Ann 47 Report post Posted April 28, 2014 Pulled the headlight buckets off the car to do the assembly work. Man they look awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 Finshed welding in the tail light panel and fillers, started the mustang steve brake conversion to 2005 GT brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Ordered wheels and tires last night. 18" black matte bullitts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Ordered wheels and tires last night. 18" black matte bullitts. its gonna look good!!:punk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Put Fluids in the car for new Power steering setup, new TKO 600 install and new Eaton Tracloc and 3.50 gears. Started it up to check for leaks and so far so good. Need to recheck new SOT Coil over setup and get it to alignment shop. Hopefully back on the road in a couple of weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Forgot to post this the other day... sprayed the satin black, still a bit wet in this pic, but it's already better than the semi-gloss: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Removed passenger side drum, hub and brake pate, Jung passenger door, started grinding welds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Re-plumbed the rear brakes. Pulled the mastercylinder, adjusted the pushrod, flushed the system, drive it the rest of the day! Great weekend so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD IN NC 21 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Not that pollen season is over, I uncovered her, dusted her off and drove the car for first time this year for 50+ miles :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkskinsfan 19 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Changed the Oil & Filter. Only 829 miles since last Oil Change, but that was in May of 2012. Thought it was time. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Painted engine accessory brackets and pulleys today. Still more to do though. Also made a list of parts I still need to order. List just keeps getting longer and longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
first69 19 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Got.the firewall inside down to bare metal and shot it with dtm epoxy. 65% gloss. Turned out well for my first time with gravity feed gun. Search for a new outer rocker panel.may have a shop fan me one up. Still looking for used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Changed the Oil & Filter. Only 829 miles since last Oil Change, but that was in May of 2012. Thought it was time. :-) From what I've read, the additives break down after 6 months. It's not just miles that break them down. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Not that pollen season is over, I uncovered her, dusted her off and drove the car for first time this year for 50+ miles :thumbup: Just for fun I clicked on your build thread. Now I followed your build of the 69 back then, but I sure don't remember seeing the pic of your GT! Uh, very nice. Which one is the best conversation starter? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beecj0 11 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 New hood hinges, 3" magnaflow exhaust, Holley blue pump, and set it back on the ground for the first time in over a year!! Getting close to starting in for the first time in 16 years!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 New hood hinges, 3" magnaflow exhaust, Holley blue pump, and set it back on the ground for the first time in over a year!! Getting close to starting in for the first time in 16 years!! Awesome I hope to have mine back on the road in June after 1.5 years of working on it. Still won't be done, but good and road worthy for the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beecj0 11 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Awesome I hope to have mine back on the road in June after 1.5 years of working on it. Still won't be done, but good and road worthy for the summer. I've only been workin on it on and off for the last two years. I sold it 16 or so years back, they had a fire. Now I have it back and I hope to start it in June. If I'm real lucky a drive shortly after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69isfine 10 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 I added vehicle stickers to support World Ovarian cancer day #wocd. We all have important women I. Our lives looking after us and we need ensure they are looked after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
