Ford The Brentstangs.....68 Mustang build

[JackA]

Started working on rewiring the tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals. Converting the turn signals to do the cool sequential flashing. So far I have tail lights lighting up but nothing else. I have to rewire these 1964 Thunderbird tail light housings as per the kit. Also need to get the reverse lights to work.

 

[JackA]

I resealed the leaking oil pressure sender. Tightened up the sway bar links. Then cleaned up the oily mess around the bell housing and installed a diaper. This way, until I fix that leak, I can possibly take it for a test drive.
I then took it off the jack stands, torqued the wheels and installed the hubcaps. This is the first time in a long time it is sitting on the ground. It's pretty low and looking really good.
I got a 3 day weekend, so more progress soon.

Just an fyi....the passenger door was not closed all the way in the pix

 

[JackA]

Installed the export brace. Originally I was gonna leave it off till after I pull the transmission, but it's not really in the way. It was an easy part to bolt on and make me feel like I did something tonight.....lol

Plus it looks cool.

 

[JackA]

New alternator showed up today. This one is about double the output of the original. I will need to swap the pulley to the serpentine style. Unfortunately the supporting bits won't be here till next week.

 

[JackA]

Bought a couple new toys for the tool box. This project was a good excuse to get this stuff. I needed the crows foot wrenches to tighten 1 bolt on the brake booster. Used the torque wrench to torque the wheel lugs.
Now onto the tail light wiring......gotta make this sequential magic happen.

 

[JackA]

Rewired the tail lights and got all but one socket free and excepting the new weird led module bulbs.

 

[JackA]

Figuring out the wiring is not as easy as it should be......as previous owner hacks have complicated things. I'll get it figured out and make it nice.

 

[JackA]

Rear wiring is complete. Taillights and flashers work. Turn signals and brake lights not so much.....lol. I believe my issues are with the wiring of the turn signal switch.
Trunk lid is on but needs adjustments. Bolted on the expired tags just for the visual.

 

[JackA]

Small victory. First time its moved under its own power in 5 plus years. Just moved it out of the garage and back......but it's still a huge mile stone.

 

[bobm]

AWESOME

 

[Michael B]

Congratulations Jack!

 

[JackA]

Thanks everybody. Got a bunch of bugs to work out.....but it's getting there.

One thing about the hvac system I don't like is the lack of labeling on the control panel. I added some labels, which is so so at best.

 

[JackA]

Used this early horn button insert for the new horn button. Had to resize it but now it fits and functions.

 

[JackA]

The rest of the alternator upgrade parts have landed. I picked up the replacement water pump which is definitely different that what is on the engine currently. There is a March serpentine belt set up on here that utilizes certain bosses for locating the various accessory mounts. At this point, I am gonna need to call March and figure this out.

 

[JackA]

Swapped in the new voltage regulator and began to look into what needs to be rewired. Since the new alternator is like 3 times stronger, there's a new battery lead with fusible link.
As for the water pump, until I get everything apart. It is hard to tell if the new one will work or not.

 

[JackA]

Alternator and water pump removed. Pulley swapped onto new alternator. Seems the new pump should work. I may need to make some new spacers for the accessory drive, but that's not a problem.

 

[roktoy]

Small victory. First time its moved under its own power in 5 plus years. Just moved it out of the garage and back......but it's still a huge mile stone.
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[roktoy]

Awesome to see that thing roll onto the street….

 

[JackA]

Upon some stare and compare with a mix of internet research.....water pump was definitely incorrect. New one will work with minor adjustments to the accessory drive. That's for Sunday......I am off wheeling tomorrow

 

[JackA]

Got busy with life.....back to the 68. Mocking up the accessories. Will need some new spacers and bolts.