Ford The Brentstangs.....68 Mustang build

[JackA]

Nothing picture worthy......I got the fuel line replaced. It started seeping in another spot, some tightening solved that.
It started back up pretty easily. Still need to program the fan triggers. Need to run it or better yet drive it ......to get the Sniper into learn mode.

 

[bobm]

All is picture worthy

 

[JackA]

Worked on the fenders alittle and got them into primer. They still need some filler and sanding. Good thing is their not orange anymore.

 

[JackA]

The threads at the end of the steering shaft were messed up. I ended up cutting alittle off and tapering the edges. Then used a die to clean it up. New nut threaded right on.
Steering wheel is installed for now. I am working on something for the horn button.

I replaced the ignition switch pig tail awhile back. It seemed to fix my intermittent power issue. I remount it back in the dash.

 

[JackA]

More work on the front fenders. Some areas I painted black (like behind the headlight buckets) some areas are undercoated, and the rest will be body color.

 

[JackA]

I finally programmed the fan triggers in the Sniper. I haven't run it long enough to reach operating temperature yet though. So, they are untested at this point.
The paint burning off the headers smells awful.

 

[bobm]

That's the Smell of Horsepower

 

[JackA]

Checking and fitting the fender emblems. Gonna paint the edges and jams and anything that needs blue before bolting the fenders on the car. Then i will body work the whole car, sand, and paint.

 

[JackA]

Edges and jams are painted.

 

[bobm]

What color Blue is dat??

 

[JackA]

It's a Summit Racing color......ultra blue pearl

 

[bobm]

Gittin close! Great job

 

[JackA]

Fitting these inner fender splash panels tonight.

 

[JackA]

Figured out these lower fender mounts and the rocker nuts. Ford did some weird s*** on these cars. Installed a bunch of J nuts in prep for fender installation.

 

[JackA]

Unfortunately the used aftermarket front nose is not gonna work. The fitment is horrible and there's no provisions to mount the head lights.
The factory nose parts are in decent condition. Just need to clean and paint this stuff.

 

[Michael B]

I’m sorry to hear the front pieces aren’t going to work out Jack.

 

[JackA]

Life goes on.....lol

Working on a bunch of small parts for the front. I noticed the wheel hubs seemed loose. I pulled the hub off and sure enough. Not much grease and the spindle nut was finger tight. All brand new stuff. I'll repack and reassemble to proper torque.
I wanted to get this done before bolting the fenders on.

 

[bobm]

Just sell the aftermarket front pieces and buy sumptin ya know will work

 

[JackA]

Wheel bearings repacked and all set up. Got the fenders loosely bolted in place.

 

[JackA]

New front lower valance panel and some other goodies arrived. Testing new marker lamps....pass. Headlights working now too.