Raven R code 281 Report post Posted December 29, 2016 Between me and the car......I'm just glad I can the aches, pains and creaking sounds out of one of us. +1 for getting old sucks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 Booster hanging in by 1 bolt.... Firewall is different from non power brakes to power.... Had to get out the die grinder to make it fit..Going to get some more gas for the welder tomarow ..Going to make a manual power pedal a automatic.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 MustangSteve.com has the firewall template if it's not too late. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 Too late... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 MustangSteve.com has the firewall template if it's not too late. I'm about to cut mine open too. I was going to use the booster backer plate.....should I not do this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 The backing plate on the pedals support has aluminum bushing most of the bolts go through...They need to be drilled out and I used a Bendix booster that took a larger hole in the brackets ...Just measure where the booster goes through and see what you need...Other boosters like a Midland .... might be a better fit but this is what I had laying around...This was not a fun job.. 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 I did have the right plate stored away but didn't want to drop the steering column to get the pedals out to change it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 Pedal modified and in now working on brake lines.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 Just a little rant about parts stores...Went in for a new rear brake line and a adapter for the proportion valve..Had one for the front in a little section out front...Asked if they had more and to counter person said I don't know what it was....I'd hate to explane it to her.....Just make a trip to other stores and get all I need... Well that took care of the front ...The rear was special...Went to a hydraulic shop and they were out of what I needed....He wrote the part size down and I went back to another store this morning... Assistant manager helped this time....I asked for the book...No computer this time...We looked it up...Found it...Asked her to order it...Low and behold it was in stock...She went and got it....I paid for that $8 adapter .... Going to install today hopefully will have power brakes soon......Also welded the handle for the emergency brake...Going to put the cable on while I'm under there.....Wish me luck....This vacation has been non productive for this mustang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Finally have power brakes at all corners....Rear brake hose plugged .. Replaced...Both metal lines on the rear plugged..Clear now..Cleaned proportion valve and reset to the middle.... Tomarow tires go back on for a test drive if it's not raining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 Brakes are good to have. Nice to get that done and out of the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Race car is sleeping for the rest of the year... started back on this prepaint of the passenger door is done...some progress...wife is Happy.. bringing it back from the shell it was 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 24, 2020 Passenger door on... trying to line up fenders and a throw down hood... drivers hinge failed...might have to rob them off another car for now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 28, 2020 Red hood didn't make the cut...had this one laying around.. had to borrow a hood hinge from another project. Got good gaps all around....will see if this hood works out... hopefully not much repair...looks like it was painted with house paint...will strip it next Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 Out of 4 hoods I have kept for years...all were beyond repair.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 Lots of plastic on these 2.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Found this new seal in one of the hoods..yep in the hood... I took to the dump looks like a drum brakes seal...rusted but never installed... anyone need a 50 year old new seal? Edited November 6, 2020 by 1969vert Addition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 6, 2020 Alot of work today...hood aligned fenders aligned..new hood and scoop...a real pain to install and get ligned up...50 year old fenders and chinese hood..not a good match..the scoop is not a short boss... another pain...I just want to squirt some paint...wife is happy I'm working on it...been setting around for a few years...12 I think..don't get be started on hood hinges... 2 Grabber70Mach and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Bottom of the hood and scoop are painted.. 2 Grabber70Mach and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Nice progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Step by step, it's coming along. Looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Bottom of the hood and scoop are painted.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Finally get to use this gem...been in the rafters a while...need decent headlight buckets and grill ...have all I need..I hope.. bought it a long time ago from a guy that made a shelby clone in the seabrook area... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) I know its not the same car ( in this project report forum ) but.. I own it also.. down to only 4 mustangs.. Sold my wife's 2012 A little E-85 test last Friday night at HRP video-1616810442.mp4 Edited April 3, 2021 by 1969vert add more content 3 RPM, stangs-R-me and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Been a little bit since any progress but....here ya go getting closer to final paint had to remove the fake side vents because a dark shadow grey stripe will go under it... bought new headlights from Amazon one came it broken... oriellys don't stock them eather way had to order.. Edited October 18, 2021 by 1969vert Update Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
