Trinitys 134 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Replaced the leaking thermostat housing gasket, flushed the system and took it out for a drive. Pretty basic stuff. Going to do a full tune up next week I think. Buying some new wires, plugs and separator a. Going with Made For You vertical srperators and Taylor wires. Need to pull the dash apart and replace all my dash lights.half are out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Replaced the rear shocks and was putting the front passenger one back on when had to quit. Wheels may delivered tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma69 10 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 I ordered her some parts (Front marker lenses/seals, ignition switch and cylinder, package tray, and a console {Ebay, needs a LOT of work}). Other than missing my wife and kids, missing working on my car is the hardest thing about deployment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Put the front 2 shocks on and got my wheels and tires. Researching what I want to do to the front suspension next winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smackey05 10 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 I got the brakes working! Now I can pull it out and put it in the garage much easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 12, 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: did you upgrade the hood latch? if so, what model did you take that from? was it a direct fit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 did you upgrade the hood latch? if so, what model did you take that from? was it a direct fit? "Upgrade" would be a strong word for it, but yeah, it's a remote release latch. Damn'd if I recall what it was from, but it was essentially a direct swap. The only real issue with it is that the underhood catch handle is very short. It's still completely reachable, but I might weld an extension on it for convenience sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Almost finished installing the new 2007 GT caliper, rotor and mustangsteve brackets on the driver side. Have one of the rear drums soaking in white vinegar. I mocked up one of my new 18 inch bullets wheels on the back and all I saw as rusty drum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 distributor keeps moving... throwing off timing maybe because of the mild cam? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Almost finished installing the new 2007 GT caliper, rotor and mustangsteve brackets on the driver side. Have one of the rear drums soaking in white vinegar. I mocked up one of my new 18 inch bullets wheels on the back and all I saw as rusty drum. 07 GT front discs, 18" Bullitts.... and DRUM brakes in the rear??? C'mon man! Ya gots to put some nice discs on the rear :) Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 07 GT front discs, 18" Bullitts.... and DRUM brakes in the rear???C'mon man! Ya gots to put some nice discs on the rear :) Bob The rear disc conversion is on this winter's to do list. But yeah I agreed, rear looks like Crap. But a little paint will help some. My 3rd child is due in 2 months. Want to drive it some this summer. So, I am putting a halt on any new projects and finishing up what's in progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 Finished the install of the front passenger and driver disc brakes and wheel spacers. All is left is some brake line plumbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 My 3rd child is due in 2 months. So, I am putting a halt on any new projects and finishing up what's in progress. Wow! The fact that you can get anything done with young-uns around is amazing. Kudos! Forget everything I said. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 Wow! The fact that you can get anything done with young-uns around is amazing. Kudos! Forget everything I said. Bob Well, I am 38, my current youngest is 7. So right now it's not too bad. In 2 months it will become bad. So it needs to be drivable by mid June. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) The past 2 weeks just got done installing all new Moog steering linkage and Steering box, as well as installing UCA 1" drop, Eaton 1" lowering springs, Rebuilt 1970 spindles and Disc brakes, 1974 Maverick Manual Disc MC, rear Port Valve, new brakes lines, new UCA & LCA. I just picked up the rebuilt AOD and 351 Cleveland should be done today or tomorrow. Edited May 16, 2014 by prayers1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkBuddha 107 Report post Posted May 18, 2014 I finally got around to finishing painting pulleys and brackets. Just hope the paint survives longer than it took to finish... sigh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 I cut out the rotted rear section of the r/s outer front frame. Here is a pic of the patch piece on the right & the rotted piece I cut out on the left. Note how much had rotted away from the lower l/s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 Finally started on my quarters this past sunday. Cut the right side qtr & outer wheel house out. Left about 2 inches around the qtr except where it was rotted. Also left 2 inches on the outer wheel house and trimmed the flange off the new outer wheel house so I can bump the qtrs out. Had to hammer the stepped part out to meet the new piece. Finished aligning the wheel house and tacking it in place last night. Worked till dark and didn't have time to take pics. I plan to finish welding up the wheel house one day this weekend so maybe I can get some pics then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted May 24, 2014 Bolted the Cleveland to the AOD and installed it last night. It took about an hour to do, first I tried with the Sanderson Headers, then I took the right side off, then battled with the motor mounts. It looks a lot bigger in the engine bay. I guess I was spoiled with the 289. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Finished up the driver side brake lines for the 2007 GT brake conversion, bled the lines. Torqued the wheel spacers down. Went to dry fit the new bullits and realized I didn't order lugs with the wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Working on removing the r/s floor support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE EVIL TW1N 12 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Painted the stripes on it, the car is pretty much done at this point. You never really finish tho, always tinkering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Evil I'm doing your flush mount tail light conversion this weekend. On Monday I officially started the assembly of my car after it languished in body shop he'll for 2 years... During the week I got the entire brake system installed and blend and working. Installing Dynamamat tonight in whole car and my friend is coming in from Houston to help me all weekend and bringing me parts from John's Mustang. Would like to get wiring harness laid in under the hood and drop the 408 & 4R70w in and bolted down and maybe install door glass. Think we can get that done with 2 of us ..Both experienced Mustang guys...;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted May 31, 2014 Evil-I like it a lot. Nice Job? I have thought about those wheels for a long, long time. Wasn't sure how they would look on mine , but they work great with your paint scheme. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted May 31, 2014 Finished removing the rest of the r/s floor support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
