Ford The Brentstangs.....68 Mustang build

[JackA]

Loosely mounted the valance panel for the visual effect. Dual exhaust is gonna look sweet poking out through those cut outs.

 

[JackA]

Added alittle filler to smooth out a couple areas. Still need to seam seal everything.

 

[JackA]

Happy 4th of July

Got the rear panel all seam sealed. I also worked on the lower quarter panels where they meet the wheel housing and trunk. I hammered, welded, and sealed up any gaps.

 

[bobm]

Happy 4th best way to spend it

 

[JackA]

After test fitting and fiddling with the rear valance, I shot it with some primer. It's a race against the sun with my limited shaded area. Primer turned out pretty good. I am gonna spray some color on it later today.

 

[JackA]

While I wait for evening and shade......I decided to roll around under the 68. First i bolted the torque converter to the flexplate.

Since it has the Granada spindle and disc brakes, it requires a different tie rod end.
I originally installed Mustang ones and the fitment was poor. Makes sense now. The correct tie rod end has a slightly beefier stud and fits perfectly.

 

[JackA]

Here's my test spray pieces. There's alittle orange peel, not bad considering the heat today.

 

[Michael B]

That’s a very nice color of blue Jack.

 

[JackA]

Thanks. I think it looks even better outside.

I cleaned and painted the black part of the dash and a pillars. The exposed bottom part of the dash will be blue. It needs alittle work and primer first though.

 

[Michael B]

Is the blue a 1994 Ford Ranger, medium lapis blue?

 

[JackA]

No....it's a Summit Racing brand.

 

[JackA]

Primed the area of the dash that will be blue. Gonna get up early and spray that tomorrow.

 

[JackA]

Blue dash.....

 

[JackA]

Dash paint turned out really good.

 

[JackA]

Gave the ash tray and glove box some attention.

 

[JackA]

Got the brake light switch installed. Then bolted in the parking brake lever and cowl vent pull. Finally, the column is back in.

 

[JackA]

Started preparing the door jams for refinishing. Scrapped off old vinyl top and weather strip. Next is wire wheel. Gotta cover up my freshly painted first though.

 

[JackA]

Like all my builds.....I jump around and work on many things at once. So, I worked on cleaning up the chrome bits that go with the new ignition, headlight, and turn signal switch. They were painted black.....now shiny chrome.
Also picked up a suitable lower radiator hose.

 

[JackA]

Lower radiator hose is now trimmed and clamped in place. Fits good. I also picked up a oil filler / breather cap and new cap for the power steering reservoir.

 

[JackA]

Installed those switches. Much better than the previous rattle can black.