Ford Another Mustang.......my 1969 coupe

[JackA]

It now starts, runs, and charges thru the new wiring harness. The gauges are functional now too. Seeing 40 psi of oil pressure at cold idle.
Next will be all the lights. I'll have alot of extra wires, that will get used in the future as I build the car.

 

[JackA]

I now have working tail lights, gauge lights and tachometer. The last dash wiring for this round is the turn signal switch. I am going to tie off all the extra wires behind the glove box.
After that I need to terminate all the front lights to there locations. Extra wires will be stashed for later use.

 

[JackA]

Started grooming the front wiring and extras. I need to use part of the old harness so I can use the oe style plugs for the lights.

 

[JackA]

Doing some engineering to get all the essentials wired up with this Painless 12 circuit harness designed for FJ40, Scout, Bronco, or hot rod. I got it with a project 40 I bought years ago. I love when being a parts hoarder works in my favor.
I also got a rubber plug kit of ebay. Quick and easy with instant gratification.

 

[JackA]

Was really trying to get enough wiring done to go for a cruise tonight. I am running into too many issues......so that's not happening. I get it done tomorrow and hope to go to the Saturday cruise night.
I was amazed to find this much dirt behind the head light. Crazy for a street driven car.

 

[aztoyman]

Musta been driving on I-10 during one of those haboobs.

 

[JackA]

Got all the front lights working. Ditched the fancy led flasher modules. Now everything functions properly. I ran the car the other day and confirmed it was charging and regulating. Saw 13.15 volts at idle.
Today with the key on but not running......the regulator burned up. It seemed to smoke, even with the key off, until I disconnected the battery. It's possible it stopped burning after the key was off, but was hard to tell. I wasn't taking any chances.
I checked and double checked my wiring and connections.....all correct. I got a couple extra regulators and bought a new pigtail connector. Gonna try that. I heard people have had issues with these repop regulators.
Seats and steering wheel back in the car.

 

[JackA]

Regulator number 2.......smoked again. It was the same cheapo repop. The keyed exciter wire seems to be causing the issue. I unplugged that and no more smoke or heat at the regulator. Since it doesn't trigger the alternator.....I have no changing.
Honestly I might just cheat and buy a modern higher output internally regulated one. Simplifies the wiring in that area.
I did go for a test drive. It needs some tuning. Got alittle hot too. I keep reminding myself......I do this for fun.....i do this for fun. Damm car better start cooperating....lol

 

[aztoyman]

Yikes! Glad you saw it and didn't burn your place down.

 

[JackA]

Yeah....I am glad it only toasted the regulator and no wires. Everything electrical functions except no charging cause the regulator does not know to turn on without the exciter.
Anyways, I went to the swap meet this morning. I scored a matching high beam headlight bulb for only $5 nos in box. Same brand as the good one in the car. Now all the headlights are lighting.

 

[aztoyman]

Great find at the swap meet. Made the trip worth it right there. I still use mechanical voltage regulators on my old stuff or good quality NOS or NORS I find on eBay if solid state. I even bought used good ones and they have been on the vehicles for years.

 

[JackA]

Went for a decent cruise. I still got alot of work to do in the tuning department. I also need a better fan and a shroud. It gets hot.
I was able to do a few nice brake stands. I need to go back and see the rubber marks.....lol

 

[JackA]

This is from earlier today. The lighting is bad but you can see the marks......

 

[JackA]

I decided to throw money at the problems. I got a new 100 Amp 1 wire alternator which simplifies the wiring. I got a big Spal fan and some other goodies.
The alternator is installed and waiting for me to fire it up and test everything. Unfortunately I broke the dip stick tube. I repaired it and am waiting for the rtv to cure.
I also gave it the 2nd oil change since its revival. Went with VR1 with all the important vitamins and minerals. Got a taller air filter element for more flow.

 

[JackA]

New alternator works with no smoke so far. Hard to smoke the regulator when it's been omitted. Putting out 14 plus volts at idle.
Fan install is next.

 

[JackA]

Removed the old hand chopper 5000 fan blade. Plenty of room for options in the future. For now, I will turn this piece of sheet metal into a fan shroud to mount the spal fan to it.

 

[JackA]

Made my fan shroud mount. It holds the fan about an inch from the fins. I'll wire it up with this kit.

 

[JackA]

Fan is installed and test driven. Still gets hot. It will get me thru next weekends event though.
Got a few more things to do. Need to check the timing, adjust carb, make neutral safety switch work. Might add a trans cooler. Also gonna cut a hole in the hood and make the scoop functional.

 

[JackA]

Had to work today but got in some time on the 69. I cut a piece of masonite for a package tray. I had some left over vinyl from the last Stang. I'll glue that to the masonite and call it good. I'll probably use velcro to hold it down and make it removable.