Ford The Brentstangs.....68 Mustang build
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Got some quality time in on the 68 today. I used a template and drilled new holes for the upper control arm. This is the "Shelby drop" which is supposed to improve the front end geometry. Then I got most of the front loosely installed.
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Here's the motor mount brackets after the Zep treatment. Pretty good for just soaking.
Got the sway bar installed. Need to buy or make the correct spring compressor to reinstall the front springs.
Got the sway bar installed. Need to buy or make the correct spring compressor to reinstall the front springs.
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Bolted in the new power steering box. Luckily, 68 is the first year of the collapsible column. You just tap the column to shorten it. Then use a new conversion rag joint. Sorted out the rest of the new steering parts.
Bolted in the battery tray for easy and quick gratification.
Bolted in the battery tray for easy and quick gratification.
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Alittle everyday. Bolted in the motor mount brackets and idler arm. Dropped off the C4 transmission for a rebuild with shift kit and converter yesterday.
Testing fitting the new aluminum radiator.
Testing fitting the new aluminum radiator.
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Got some clean and paint on some parts for the 68 done. Nothing picture worthy though. Should have some major progress in the next few days.
Then I shifted gears and spent sometime with the 1969 in the backyard. It's like my own version of Roadworthy Rescues. Since I got it to run, now I am working on the cooling system. Radiator and water pump are toast. There's alot of rust in the motor. I got to do some kind of flush or even run some Zep through it. It's bad.
Then I shifted gears and spent sometime with the 1969 in the backyard. It's like my own version of Roadworthy Rescues. Since I got it to run, now I am working on the cooling system. Radiator and water pump are toast. There's alot of rust in the motor. I got to do some kind of flush or even run some Zep through it. It's bad.
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Did some reorganizing around the yard and garage. This is one of the motors from the parts stash. It was originally slated for the 68, but Brent had a better motor ( the 302 roller ). I moved it onto a stand and tossed some parts at it. Mostly so stuff wouldn't be laying on the floor or outside. It's a 289 with 351 heads with roller tip rockers.
After that, I played with the yard 69. I flushed out the block the best I could. Then replaced the water pump, thermostat and housing, some hoses, and the belt.
After that, I played with the yard 69. I flushed out the block the best I could. Then replaced the water pump, thermostat and housing, some hoses, and the belt.
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Reassembled the front accessory drive and bolted on the motor mounts. Should have the transmission soon.
In the meantime, I need to install this power booster conversion. It requires a bit of work including a longer brake pedal for proper ratio.
Working under the dash is not gonna be fun.
In the meantime, I need to install this power booster conversion. It requires a bit of work including a longer brake pedal for proper ratio.
Working under the dash is not gonna be fun.
