Ford The Brentstangs.....68 Mustang build (3 Viewers)

[JackA]

More front end parts prep. I use these Zep products to clean grease and remove rust. Just let em soak.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

Front suspension back together and resting on the ground. Working on steering linkage now.

 

[JackA]

Steering linkage is installed. I need to put the wheels ( temporary ones ) on the rear and set it on the ground. Get the view of the new stance.

 

[JackA]

Feeling motivated.....I installed the temp rear tires and took it off the jack stands. Obviously, no motor and transmission yet. It sits pretty good. I am happy so far.

 

[JackA]

Replaced the weak sauce grade 5 bolts for the steering box with grade 8. Bolted on the repainted coil spring cover dodads. New bump stops too.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

Bonus photo just cause the 68 looks like a car again.

 

[JackA]

More clean and paint for random parts. I ordered the tires and wheels today too. Can't wait to see them on the car. Sorry no previews.

 

[JackA]

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.

 

[JackA]

The new tires showed up today. These are 235 60 15 Cooper Cobras. The rims should be here tomorrow.

 

[JackA]

Got the new power brake booster installed with its new pedal. Had to remove the steering column. Since it's out, I'll clean it up and repaint it. The under dash stuff is not so fun.

 

[JackA]

Cleaned out some of the inside firewall. Alot of dust and dirt with crumbling firewall pad and card board like heater ducts. It's gonna get some new aftermarket hvac stuff.

New pedal is nice too

 

[JackA]

Rims showed up today. They look fantastic. They are aluminum repops of the original style wheel. 15 x 7 going with Cooper Cobra 235 60 15's.

 

[bobm]

Look Great

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Love the wheels