RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 5, 2020 13 hours ago, Vicfreg said: Nice picture! Ankle replacement?!?! Wow....best of luck with that, hope you have a speedy and complete recovery. Thanks. All is going good. Quality of life is much better and less pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 I don’t think Mike will fit in the back seat! 2 Grabber70Mach and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 That could be a problem. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 well Dad, you wont have to worry when he goes out on a date, lol 1 mustangstofear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Caseyrhe said: well Dad, you wont have to worry when he goes out on a date, lol Good point! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 You know that saying ,he'l grow into it ? Haha! Started building my nephew a 65 fast back conversion ,had him cut the coupe apart and trim it out and we fit the panels together ,he has been sanding all the new metal by hand ! We are having all kinds of fun . 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 9 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: You know that saying ,he'l grow into it ? Haha! Started building my nephew a 65 fast back conversion ,had him cut the coupe apart and trim it out and we fit the panels together ,he has been sanding all the new metal by hand ! We are having all kinds of fun . That is awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 9:18 PM, RobotMan said: I don’t think Mike will fit in the back seat! Awe just do for him like they did for Dan Gurney in the GT. Make a bump for him. Kinda like a custom bubble top. LOL. Looks like it's coming along nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangs-R-me 120 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 I think there is more head room in the back of a '69-70 Sportsroof than there is in the current 2015-20 ... you need to be about 5'5" to sit upright in them. I'm 5' 10" and was able to sit upright in my 2011 without my head hitting the back glass but not my 2016. I'll have to remember to try and sit in the back of my friend's '70 Mach 1 this summer to see how it compares to my '16. Great progress on the car, I'm guessing Mike can't wait for it to be finally road worthy !! Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 He is ready to fire it up now that’s for sure. Putting the motor in today hopefully. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 22, 2020 We got the instrument cluster all refurbished. Tested all light bulbs and gauges. Replaced lenses, bezels, circuit board, and voltage regulator. Blasted and painted all the metal housings and of course turned the odometer to zero. Ready to install! 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted February 22, 2020 Nice work. That looks like new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, bigmal said: Nice work. That looks like new Thanks. It turned out real nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted February 22, 2020 Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted February 22, 2020 What did you use for the chrome edging? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, bigmal said: What did you use for the chrome edging? It is a new repo bezel housing 1 bigmal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 We dropped the motor in, installed the transmission and the instrument cluster! 5 Grabber70Mach, RPM, Ridge Runner and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 What kind of woodgrain did you use? DiNoc? How did you apply it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 It is original. I just cleaned it with 409 and Pledge furniture polish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Oh, nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted March 27, 2020 We have the motor almost trimmed out. We have been working diligently since we have lots of time on our hands! I’m a bit away but thought I would go ahead and ask, does anyone have a standard checklist or procedure for starting up a newly rebuilt engine. I know quite a few items but wanted to get the input of others as I have only done it once a while ago. Getting old and memory is not as good as it use to be! Thanks Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSEninja 12 Report post Posted March 27, 2020 Just spent the last 30 minutes enjoying this post, thanks for sharing and amazing progress! I cant wait till my son is old enough to turn some wrenches with me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, GSEninja said: Just spent the last 30 minutes enjoying this post, thanks for sharing and amazing progress! I cant wait till my son is old enough to turn some wrenches with me! Spending quality time with your kids is very rewarding and provides memories you will get no where else. A project like this also teaches them great work ethic and rewards them for hard work! 2 SWPruett and GSEninja reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSEninja 12 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, RobotMan said: Spending quality time with your kids is very rewarding and provides memories you will get no where else. A project like this also teaches them great work ethic and rewards them for hard work! 100%! He's coming up on 5 right now and loves being in the garage with me.. woodworking is his current forte, hoping this continues for years to come! 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamBaLam 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2020 Very cool build, even cooler helping hands! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
