I don't know where I left off, but I will start posting from several posts back, in a few days!

I have been so busy, but the car is moving along very fast.

Note to Glen: Un pinning and deleting are two different thing. I KNOW you did not do it on purpose. But if it happens again, I will drive to Wimberly, paint a Camaro Rally stripe from the base of your windshield to the front of your hood and down each front fender (OH Yeah, Chevy all the way) in Plum Crazy Purple (Mopar all the way) while making you sit in my car watching my in-car TV telling you why I think RESTOMODS are better than Plane Jane Mustangs, while drinking every last beer in your fridge! ha That would be a hoot, wouldn't it!

But seriously, I will post my progress in a few days. See you all in August!

You should post it in a cardomain so it wont get deleted.[>:]

agreed

I just tried to sign up on www.cardomain.com (http://www.cardomain.com) nothing popped up when I hit register. It took me to a page but nothing came up besides the heading. Is this a glitch or is my computer messes up?

I'll help you drink his beer! :D

I don't want to post it here out of professional courtesy, but if anybody wants to see the whole thread again, it can be found.

Click on"Richard" in my signature. Click on "Restoration" and at the bottom, click onany picturewhere it says "Follow this build on the following forums".

YOUR CAR IS SICK.

ORIGINAL: hellion_79

YOUR CAR IS SICK.


Ha Thanks.

I'm gonna start posting some updates. Like I said, I don't know where I left off, but here goes! ready?

I received the Ram dual clutch and installed it and the transmission today.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RamDualClutch.jpg
Starter Installed
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/StarterInstalled.jpg
Lakewood Bell Housing
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TransmissionInstalled1.jpg
TKO 600
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TransmissionInstalled2.jpg

I lifted the engine about 1" and moved it back about 1/2". That cleared all but one header bolt. It cleared the R&P problem.

Figured out the problem with the trans. Out it comes and a new smaller piston will be used in the Hydraulic throwout bearing.

Started working on the doors. I am replacing most everything, so this will be a NEW car when I get finsihed. I installed the power door locks, new door latches, strikers, lock rods, door lock pull ups, and chrome rings, interior door handle shafts, door handles, and door courtesy lights. Missing one door handle, and the anti rattle piece that goes on the driver side door handle to latch rod, that screws to the inside of the door and keeps the rod from rattling. I don't know if they sell that piece.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorLatch.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorStriker.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorLockandChromeRing.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/NewDoorhandleandpivotrod.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/LowerDoorLights.jpg

No picture, but I lowered the seat pans. Those Shelby Signature seats sit too high IMO. A lot of work, but I would notice it everytime I got in the car if I didn't do it!

The devil is in the details!!

You know you are getting close when this starts happening. Noise, vibration & heat control by Quiet Ride Solutions (http://www.quietride.com/). It is a 2 stage project. Sound control by Dynamat. And then pre-cut heat control mats by Heat Shield.

Many pieces in tight places like above the fender wells inside the rear fenders. It takes a lot of time to do it right. But should be worth the effort.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/QuietRideSolutions.jpg

The dash is all buttoned up except for the glove box. It will stay off until I start the hookup of the FAST EFI. One plug at a time.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SoundHeatControl5.jpg

All the sound and heat control is done. Looks like some of NASA's guys have been working on it.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SoundHeatControl3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/SoundHeatControl4.jpg

Electric window actuators are installed and both work fine.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ElectricWindowsInstalled.jpg

Just for fun, guess what is playing on the DVD?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DVDPlaying.jpg

I started working on the carpet, interior panels and back seat.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatInstall.jpg

Either I need to get my glasses updated, or you need to focus that camera of yours. :D When you moved the engine back 1/2", how did that change the geometry of the transmission, etc?

Sorry about the pictures, they can be blurry some times. Moving the engine back was to give me some room for the R&P steering.

gone in 60 seconds....kinda crappy movie, only own the movie for the cars:D

ORIGINAL: longlive289s

gone in 60 seconds....kinda crappy movie, only own the movie for the cars:D


Yeah, me too. But that is what the Fast Forward is for. ha

Ha! I love that flick! LOL Of course the Mustang is the best part, but i dig the movie.

Plus Angelina is HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

Wonder what would have happened if he had this in his car?

Shelby 427FE Startup Video (http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/?action=view&current=Shelby427FEStartup.flv)

It starts! Sweet! I didn't know you had it running!

YAY it runs!!!!! i will say, it sounds so tame though - i thought it was gonna be lumpity dumpity. i bet you cant wait to go tear ass with it huh?

Yeah ,that was 30 minutes ago. And I wen back out after I posted and started it again, a little more agressive on the throttle, and WOW. That video doesn't even tell it. I was trying to be gentle on the VERY FIRST START!

it sounds like it wants to eat babies. i still want a ride:D

What do you believe the top speed is on that beast?

very nice! congrats!

ORIGINAL: stangs67

What do you believe the top speed is on that beast?


Limited only by your cojones and the road you are on!

ha, really.... it is limited by the aerodynamics. So, over 170 is achievable.

ORIGINAL: EmperorOfChicken

it sounds like it wants to eat babies. i still want a ride:D


You are coming down in August, right?

maybeh, i want to get my 3.80s and a posi before, or i will be ashamed[&o][:@]

Well, I finished the entire drive train. After taking the trans out, bellhousing off, clutch and pressure plate off, putting the bellhousing and trans back on, and checking for end play (it was fine). Remove the trans and bell housing, putting the clutch and pressure plate back in, bell housing back on, fixing the hydraulic throwout bearing (shorter length piston for clearance) and re-installing the trans, driveshaft, exhaust, etc. It is DONE!!!!!

If I had a radiator I would be driving it around the block (without a windshield) tonight.

Clutch is strong but not too strong. You would get a small workout in Houston traffic, but it is not as bad as the one Super Snake I tried. It pumped up immediately, and stays firm even after sitting.

Oh man...you gotta be FIENDING.....

How soon til she's drivable?

ORIGINAL: Mykkus

Oh man...you gotta be FIENDING.....

How soon til she's drivable?


Frothing at the mouth!!! Can you imagine this beast going from 60 to 120 in a snap?

Hopefully within 30 days. Maybe 2 weeks!

yeah man, i remember driving my car with no interior.... sitting on a bag of fertilizer cause my seats were out.... and my hand stuck through the hole in the hump holding the shift linkage. i just HAD to drive that thing around the block (and to the auto parts store, and the gas station, and where ever else i could give myself an excuse to drive it LOL)

ORIGINAL: my77stang

sitting on a bag of fertilizer cause my seats were out....

Hah.. I even thought about milk crates!!!

get that radiator in there!!!!!

Hey, looking at the vid, did the blower suck something in the first time you started it? Hope not. Very nice indeed. I take it that you resolved the problems I seen on the MSD tech site with your FAST unit. Again, I'm jealous, you have it running, I'm so far from that stage...Boyit sounds so nice...[sm=smiley20.gif]

ORIGINAL: LCC

Hey, looking at the vid, did the blower suck something in the first time you started it? Hope not. Very nice indeed. I take it that you resolved the problems I seen on the MSD tech site with your FAST unit. Again, I'm jealous, you have it running, I'm so far from that stage...Boyit sounds so nice...[sm=smiley20.gif]


You caught that. It was the plastic cap to the blower. It did notsuck it in. [sm=oopssign.gif]Cudo's to you!

Yes, I resolved it without their help. The FAST system was not firing. Turns out you have to plug in the "terminating end" to the "Hall/Cam" effect. The tech kept telling me I needed to buy the $34 adapter, when it was in my kit!!!

Glad to know your good. We have to wire tie all the plug wires to the intake because the procharger F2 we use will suck anything in thats not tied down. Have had to clean out the intercooler outat the track because of belt shrapnel sucked in..

That S/C is like a Super vacuum cleaner isn't it?

I am not going to start it again till I havesome type of filtration system on.I need 3 1/2 aluminum tubing/pipe and a filter. Know anywhere to get it?

Hey, I can't wait till you post a vid of you really getting on the throttle of that monster. I also noticed in your other pic that you are mounting the GPS antenna on the dash. We were thinking of doing the same on ours but we are planning to do one for GPS and one for XM and mounting them on the passenger side. Do you ever plan on adding XM?

ORIGINAL: RGH69

Hey, I can't wait till you post a vid of you really getting on the throttle of that monster. I also noticed in your other pic that you are mounting the GPS antenna on the dash. We were thinking of doing the same on ours but we are planning to do one for GPS and one for XM and mounting them on the passenger side. Do you ever plan on adding XM?


I can't wait either. But I gotta let the old body rest. I put 12 hours in yesterday.

I probably won't add XM radio. My thought for putting it on the driver side was to hide it a little with the state inspection & state license stickers.

God I love an FE motor. That is better than Viagra. If that doesn't give you a stiffy then your not even trying.

[quote]I am not going to start it again till I havesome type of filtration system on.I need 3 1/2 aluminum tubing/pipe and a filter. Know anywhere to get it? [/qoute]

like a CAI from a ricer or late model domestic with the cone shaped K&N filter?

here, i found a listing of all 3 1/2 opening K&N filters. you should be able to find something here that tickles your fancy, then just fab up some aluminum pipe as needed and polish to a mirror finish ;)

http://www.knfilters.com/search/univ2.aspx?ID=S0013

ORIGINAL: fastbackford351

God I love an FE motor. That is better than Viagra. If that doesn't give you a stiffy then your not even trying.

[sm=funnypostabove.gif]or maybe your just dead

Stiffy from hell!

ORIGINAL: my77stang

[quote]I am not going to start it again till I havesome type of filtration system on.I need 3 1/2 aluminum tubing/pipe and a filter. Know anywhere to get it? [/qoute]

like a CAI from a ricer or late model domestic with the cone shaped K&N filter?

here, i found a listing of all 3 1/2 opening K&N filters. you should be able to find something here that tickles your fancy, then just fab up some aluminum pipe as needed and polish to a mirror finish ;)

http://www.knfilters.com/search/univ2.aspx?ID=S0013



Thanks. On my way!

I installed the headliner. A good suggestion is to use the old windlace, cut it in to small 2-3" pieces and use them as a clamp while you glue it in place. Then use the new windlace around the doors when you glue. Do the doors first, then use all the small pieces around the front & back glass area when you glue the headliner there. Leave them on until you install the glass.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/HeadlinerInstalled.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/HeadlinerInstalled1.jpg

I installed the Alpine PDX 4.100 Amp and cleaned up the wiring.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/AmpInstalled.jpg

I installed the chrome pieces around the door today. You can spend HOURS on this stuff to get it right. After That I nstalled the chrome piece that holds the weatherstrip. I used some 3M strip calk on the backside where the old cork gasket used to be. Just added two small runners to the chrome piece and then screwed it in place.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorChromeWeatherstripInstallation1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorChromeWeatherstripInstallation2.jpg

man that's one wicked ride, i'll have to race you when i get my mustang done hehehehe it'll be on the highway to hell after the feelin of gettin shot out of a gun make you puke :D

Chester come on down. I'll go for pinks! ha ha

i don't know about pinks but ill put money on my boss (redoinit right now)

HAHHAHHAHHA

I wanna watch that race. You'll be losing your boss......

ORIGINAL: boss_dude_429

i don't know about pinks but ill put money on my boss (redoinit right now)


How much?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/KCDynoSheetGraph.jpg

well ill put $1,500 but i gotta tell ya right now the motor's gonna be blown, bored over & stroked it'll bemakin about 1100hp/ 1200ft-lbs all goin to a lenco CS1 trans and a denny's racing driveshaft out to a 9" with 4.00 gears throught the moser racing axels to the weld magnum drag 2.0 rims and the mickey thompson ET Street tires hehehehehehehehehe it'll be one bad dude once its done,and the hp isnt at the rear wheels

then there's my uncle's cobra..........[sm=badbadbad.gif][sm=crossbonesgif.gif]

Kids.....

Yeah, it's a soap opera,only -don't drop the soap.
Jim

Man, BOSS I wouldn't race him. He'll prob kick anyone on this forums ass.

Boss has to actually have a car/engine as opposed to the bragging being done.

Sorry. 1100 horse Boss 429. Right......

ORIGINAL: Mykkus

Boss has to actually have a car/engine as opposed to the bragging being done.

Sorry. 1100 horse Boss 429. Right......


i actually chuckled a little when i read that

1100HP? get real kid. lemme guess, itll be your daily driver too? lol you crack me up[sm=lol.gif]

hey atom dont be suck a poopy head! he will get his uncle to spank you in his cobra!!! GRRRR E-THUG FO LIFE BISH![8D]

ORIGINAL: EmperorOfChicken

hey atom dont be suck a poopy head! he will get his uncle to spank you in his cobra!!! GRRRR E-THUG FO LIFE BISH![8D]


ooo[sm=signs006.gif]

his uncle might treat me a lesson in horsepower[:o]








:eek:ill just get my cousins blown, stroked, bored firehawk on methanol to teach your uncle a lesson:D

bring it you punks! ill get my step sister to buss out her tricked lawn mowa, you wont stand a chance
http://www.lilligren.com/images/redneck_nitrous_mower.jpg
yeah its got a glasspack muffler and its on da giggly juice, cut 90000000000 blades of grass in low 4s.

ORIGINAL: EmperorOfChicken

bring it you punks! ill get my step sister to buss out her tricked lawn mowa, you wont stand a chance
http://www.lilligren.com/images/redneck_nitrous_mower.jpg
yeah its got a glasspack muffler and its on da giggly juice, cut 90000000000 blades of grass in low 4s.



Now that is classy.

Or my Brother In Laws/best friends/college roommate who once newa guy that thought about a car that would ..... ha ha

Or, asthe great Jiminy Cricket once sang (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyXnv3-7qSs) When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you

yeah dont let a 14 year old kid ruffle your feathers with his E-car.

what kind parent would give his soon to be 16 year old kid a 1000 hp blown big block? i mean seriously........

Wow it's getting deep in here. Maybe we should get back to reality and that bad ass Super Snake which I can see is real.

I'm about to get in the garage for another day of installing items. This is very rewarding for me because I know these items will not have to be removed again. They are going in for good. I will update later on tonight.

Lookin forward to the update. Doing a great job, it's very inspiring.

im waiting for the "i got my radiator in and drove this thing aruond the block" post!

ORIGINAL: my77stang

im waiting for the "i got my radiator in and drove this thing aruond the block" post!


really? im waiting for "i smoked my first ferrari!" post

i think its safe to say you do have the nicest car on the site. damn im jealous

ORIGINAL: longlive289s

i think its safe to say you do have the nicest car on the site. damn im jealous


Don't be jealous, be proud!!

Hell...I'm jealous of all you that currently have one. I just walk around with a 68 Mustang emblem in my pocket.

[:o]

ORIGINAL: Mykkus


ORIGINAL: longlive289s

i think its safe to say you do have the nicest car on the site. damn im jealous


Don't be jealous, be proud!!

Hell...I'm jealous of all you that currently have one. I just walk around with a 68 Mustang emblem in my pocket.

[:o]


i heard that boosts your walking power .6!![&:][8D]

dont worry, you will get one soon enough

You've only got two months to get that Super Snake finished. I expect it to be standing tall on August 4th and win the MOCA show. ;)

ORIGINAL: Soaring

You've only got two months to get that Super Snake finished. I expect it to be standing tall on August 4th and win the MOCA show. ;)


i cant wait!:D

ORIGINAL: atomsk680

ORIGINAL: Mykkus


ORIGINAL: longlive289s

i think its safe to say you do have the nicest car on the site. damn im jealous


Don't be jealous, be proud!!

Hell...I'm jealous of all you that currently have one. I just walk around with a 68 Mustang emblem in my pocket.

[:o]


i heard that boosts your walking power .6!![&:][8D]

dont worry,Â* you will get one soon enough



LOL

Its actually a Deal I made with myself...gotta lose more weight first. helps me stick to the diet.

That is a nice car indeed. However, in all fairness, saying it is the "best" car is subjective and open to interpretation.

I have seen many very nice cars on this site and to be sure, this is a top level contender.

Yeah, we classics get a stab at the Ride of the Month contest here twice a year, so I fully expect that Snake to be a contender, but you are right. There are some absolutely drop dead gorgeous classics on here that have won the contest in the past. But, there is a difference between getting up close and personal as a judge at a real car show and looking at pictures.

I cut a piece out of the gas tank filler tube at the tank to make it more level, and not want to spit back at you when filling. Permanently mounted the wiring from the EFI to the passenger fender relays in wire loom.

But the big story is I installed the rear inside quarter panels (3 times each to get them right with the roll bar cut out), the rear seats, seat belts, carpet, and console. Carpet is not all the way finished, but is about 80% done (mostly cut, in place, etc. )

I'm not worried about the rear seat wrinkle right now. After it gets out in the heat, if that doesn't do it I might spray a little water on in and rub it in!

Like my Mustang rear seat belts? Also, look at the trim moulding where the roll bar meets the rear inside quarter panels.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone2.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone3.jpg

I talked to Be Cool on Friday. It was supposed to ship yesterday. Their polishing guy had an emergency and was out a few days. That put my radiator not shipping till next week. grrrrr.

Not a real smooth install on the seat covers bro.
The sun ain't gonna do chit to smooth out those wrinkles.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone1.jpg

I agree. Better scrap the whole project >_<

ORIGINAL: Soaring

Not a real smooth install on the seat covers bro.
The sun ain't gonna do chit to smooth out those wrinkles,.


Its funny how the camera can pick up on small items and make them seam larger than they are. If it doesn't settle out real quick, I will take that $600 job back to him for sure!

ORIGINAL: 350kmileFord

I agree. Better scrap the whole project >_<


ha ha As my Grandpa would say "You got a whole lot of QUIT in you, don't cha boy!" ha ;)

Yea, cause I thought leather only got looser when broken in, not tighter.

PM me.
We should get together in the next few days since we are neighbors.

ORIGINAL: 350kmileFord

Yea, cause I thought leather only got looser when broken in, not tighter.


I think leather will get tighter if it gets wet. And this in not "Genuine Naugahyde".

I have never seen a Genuine Nauga, have you?

ORIGINAL: Soaring

PM me.
We should get together in the next few days since we are neighbors.


I will do that.

Sweet!!!!!

Damn...getting close...CLOSE!!!

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

I'm not worried about the rear seat wrinkle right now. After it gets out in the heat, if that doesn't do it I might spray a little water on in and rub it in!


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone.jpg




I think you should be worried about those seats. When they new upholstery is installed it should fit like clove, besauce it will not shrink. When upholstery is done correct way it should not have any wrinkles and cornes will fitt nicely. It seems that your upholstery maker has been in hurry and had not time for details.

I finished the carpet. I have never been so glad that all the back breaking work is about done. I installed the center console for good. Installed the shifter. I had to bolt the bottom shifter bolt from underneath the console (when it was loose). The extra insulation and new carpet makes the installation process a PITA! Kick panels and door sill plates (stainless steel) are done. Well, I have one to go. Seat floor brackets are bolted down. Seat belt bolts were put in before the carpet. It sure makes it easier to find those holes.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/CarpetFinished.jpg

I even installed the overhead console w/map lights! Installing those screws before the headliner made the process a little easier to find.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/OverheadConsoleInstalled.jpg

Trunk is finished. Trunk weatherstirp is installed. A little video update:

Electric Trunk Release (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuwtKA3K7Nk)

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/TrunkWeatherstripInstalled.jpg

Nice touch!!!!

Damn sequentials are cool....

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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorChromeWeatherstripInstallation1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/DoorChromeWeatherstripInstallation2.jpg
[/quote]

So how many paper towels have you went through while on this build?? And i don't mean to clean up the goo from the weatherstripping..:D

ha ha Lets see, about 4 of those sqare boxes of the white towels and at least 10 rolls of the blue. Those bluetowels last longer!

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake
I'm not worried about the rear seat wrinkle right now. After it gets out in the heat, if that doesn't do it I might spray a little water on in and rub it in!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/InteriorHalfDone.jpg




I am pretty sure you are correct. We have a leather couch that when it was new had several wrinkles like that. The service guy came and took a regular hair dryer to the panels and they streched nicely. Took most of the day though.

ORIGINAL: RGH69

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake
I'm not worried about the rear seat wrinkle right now. After it gets out in the heat, if that doesn't do it I might spray a little water on in and rub it in!




I am pretty sure you are correct. We have a leather couch that when it was new had several wrinkles like that. The service guy came and took a regular hair dryer to the panels and they streched nicely. Took most of the day though.



While I had it out of the car for the last two months, I could have set it out in the sun for several days and probably accomplished just that. I just wasn't thinking. But I am hoping you are right!

It has never seen the sun, and I will wait until untilthe first or secondday (outside in the sun) before I start to be really concerned.

Doors are DONE, complete with molding, electric windows, handles, etc, etc. Many hours here. But they sound like a new car when they close:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/Doorsdone.jpg

And the front & rear glass and chrome were installed today!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontRearGlassandChormeDone.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontRearGlassandChormeDone1.jpg

Radiator is 31" x 16", dual pass, inlet and outlet on the drivers side, filler neck on the passenger side, dual 13" 1720 CFM fans and shroud:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorCoreSupport2.jpg

Anybody recognize these?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorCoreSupport.jpg

A big hole here, I will reinforce it with a piece of angle. I had to remove the A/C condenser and the brackets, cut them, move them to the back of the condenser, bend the lines a little, but it all lines up now. More pictures when I get the upper bracket to the radiator welded on. The lower radiator mounts are just 2 pins ( 1/2" ) with a rubber insulator:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorCoreSupport1.jpg

I can almost smell the rubber burning down the road!

Gettin close now!

I know a lot of you guys have readmy posts, but wait till I post the video. Like they say, "The proof is in the pudding!"

i just wanna drive it you need new tires when im done

ORIGINAL: andrewmp6

i just wanna drive it you need new tires when im done


Do you think I will let anybody from Kentucky drive my car. You guys drink too much!!! ha ha BTW, Jack Daniel's is my favorite mixer!

And the tires will be gone within my first 5K! You gonna buy? JKidding...

jack daniels is from tenn kentucky is markers mark early times and jim beam and few other smaller less know ones

Whiskey is from Tennessee and Bourbon is from Kentucky.....

ha ha... Funny what you can learn from this forum!

All that is made in our part of Texas is beer.Shiner Bock, Pearl, and Lone Star .... strike 3, I'm out.

EDIT: I forgot the winery's. There are some good wines made around here, but mostly small wineries.

The radiator is installed. Upper radiator hose, dual 1710 fans, SPAL PWM dual fan control (one fan comes on at 50%, up to 100% then the other fan comes on at 100%, A/C will turn the initial one fan on at 100%). All the A/C lines have been installed. Front lower grill has been permanently mounted.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorFans.jpg


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RadiatorFans1.jpg

The rear seat latches have been finished. Since I did the mini tub, getting all the little pieces to match up and work properly took half a days work. But they are done!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearSeatLatches.jpg

Beautiful workmanship Rich.... everything looks well thought out .

Jimbo, do you want to make this ongoing thread a sticky? If so, go ahead.

ORIGINAL: JamesW

Beautiful workmanship Rich.... everything looks well thought out .


Thanks, James. I wished I could have started it today, but the lower radiator hose gave me a fit. Since I moved the lower intake from the radiator out to the lower driver side, none of the hoses I found would work. I am probably going to have to uses two different hoses with a cut in the middle, joined by a 2" aluminum pipe and hose clamps. Custom equipment means customs hoses that nobody makes.

I heard that... I saw (can't find it tho) where someone took that 2" aluminum pipe you mentioned and welded in a bung for the fan temp sensor. Supposedly this worked well because it balanced out the temp control of the intake thermostat.

ya your car is really nice you know if you want to give it away ill umm take it for you.

I was thinking about giving it away....

And thanks. Where are you located so I can deliver it to you? :D:D[8D]

OK.. I will raffle it off to the person who can guess how much I have spent on this project to the nearest $50. Tickets are only $200.00 each. Any takers?

hhaha i wish i had 200 buck but all my moneys going to parts and insurance

hhhhmmmmmm i figurin about 55k, young and dumb here

supersnake flare the ends of the pipe a tiny bit will help keep the hose on it. and they make both in kentucky whiskey and bourbon but bourbon can only be made in kentucky .

ORIGINAL: andrewmp6

supersnake flare the ends of the pipe a tiny bit will help keep the hose on it. and they make both in kentucky whiskey and bourbon but bourbon can only be made in kentucky .


The problem is that there is no hose for this application. The original radiator (top to bottom flow) had the hose to the enginecoming out ofthe bottom center of the radiator. Now it is bottom Driver side. Nobody makes the hose. I will get it.

I have the inside almost done. I didn't take pictures, but all I have to do is vacuum and put in the front seats, front seat belts and glove box. After a radiator hose and a cold air intake,I will be starting this puppy.

im saying buy a couple hoses with alot of bends in it use the bends only and a piece of pipe for the straight. or just have some pipes bent to fit and use some rubber hose to hook it up to the radiator and water pump

Well, I took her around the block. I have three issues.

1.) Transmission has got to come back out. The input shaft must be hitting the crank, which makes it act like the clutch is not releasing all the way.

2.) Something is rubbing like a rotor against a caliper, or the like. I was so tired I did not lift it to inspect, but will get to it tomorrow.

3.) Running way rich. Now comes the tuning with the laptop.

No fluid leaks, no brake problems, no other issues at this time. Still got to get the alignment, cold air intake and A/C charge.

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

ha ha... Funny what you can learn from this forum!

All that is made in our part of Texas is beer.Shiner Bock, Pearl, and Lone Star .... strike 3, I'm out.

EDIT: I forgot the winery's. There are some good wines made around here, but mostly small wineries.

what part of texas would that be?

At the start of the hill country just north of San Antonio. What I consider the best part of Texas!

i bought my II in san antonio;)

once you have the proper bends and shape for the radiator hose go to your local autoparts store and hask them to let you in the back where all the hoses hang. in about 15 minutes you will most likely emerge with something that will work

use a feeler gauge on both front rotors see if the problem side has less room. the clutch problem sounds fun good luck

Hood still off till I get the EFI/Dyno guy over here. I Changed the plugs because they were fouled.

Not many new parts are left to put on.

I am thinking about making an upper shroud for the attachment to the upper grill. Since I moved the radiator forward 1 1/2" , the old hood latch bracket wont clear the condenser. I have to make something. Either something small 8-12" wide, all the way to the hood pin brackets, or something that goes fender to fender and under the top grill slat.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontUpperGrillInstallation2.jpg

whats the deal with the supercharger to airbox hoses? they look like they just arent meant to fit together[&:]

ORIGINAL: my77stang

whats the deal with the supercharger to airbox hoses? they look like they just arent meant to fit together[&:]


Those are just temporary to get the car running. I will remove the hoses and have the tubes (2) welded together with just one rubber hose in between.

ah coolness. you must be like a kid waiting for christmas waiting to get thing thing finished LOL

covering that big hole with a sheet of metal would help keeping air at the radiator. plus you can paint it to match the car or make out of alum or stainless and polish it will shine like chrome.

a stainless or polished aluminum piece would look trick, while a paintedto match piece would look like its factory. your call, but either way im sure it will come out nice.

fab it up in cardboard first, thats what i would do anyways.

I built the cold air intake. There is 12" of round air filter underneath that fender. Still got to get those blue hoses off.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0497.jpg

I took it to the gas station (without the hood) and it has to be filled VERY SLOWLY.

It caused quite a commotion. Many picture takers!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/PIC_0499.jpg

yeah i bet those people were drooling, and you felt like the king of the world (as you should):D

Supersnake-Hey, im thinking bout supercharging my 68 coupe but i was wondering do you think it will mess up my engine in the longrun? Also, why did you choose a supercharger over a turbo??

ORIGINAL: my77stang

yeah i bet those people were drooling, and you felt like the king of the world (as you should):D


It actually felt a little weird, as I am not one to look for attention. At least 5 different groups (tubers here for a weekend of floating the river).I don't know how many camera phones came out, I counted 7. I was busy answering all types of questions, some were OK questions, some were absolutely foolish. "Is that a 289?" "What kind of car is that?" I forget that some kids have no idea what an original Mustang looks like.

I am sure I willget used to it, but it was a little unnerving.

ORIGINAL: stangs67

Supersnake-Hey, im thinking bout supercharging my 68 coupe but i was wondering do you think it will mess up my engine in the longrun? Also, why did you choose a supercharger over a turbo??


I am no expert, but your engine has to be designed for supercharging or turbo charging (lower compression, stronger rods, etc) I don't think I would put a power adder on an older engine.

I went S/C over turbo for one reason only. A Turbo is more efficient and was my first choice, but stuffing a 427FE in that engine bay left very little room for anything else. I am still worrying about hood clearance.

Supersnake- Thanks for the info. Also, did you restore everything by your self like the putting the engine in place, suspension etc?

ORIGINAL: stangs67

Supersnake- Thanks for the info. Also, did you restore everything by your self like the putting the engine in place, suspension etc?


I have done everything except:

the media blasting,
finish body work & paint,
engine build,
rear seat upholstery,
chroming the window vent frames,
glass install ( front & back),
front end alignment,
EFI/Dyno tuning.

Yes, I installed the engine, trans, suspension, wiring, metal work, etc

"Is that a 289?" "What kind of car is that?"

hahahahahaha.

so, once you get everything dialed in PLEASE tell me your gonna post a video of one hellacious burnout...... pleeeeeeaase!!!!!

dont feel bad my 68 is a california special clone filling it up i always get questions like is that a shelby i answer do you see the name shelby anywhere on it.funniest ones are is that a nova or is that a amx lol but your right most people done forgot the early mustang or just dont know then at all.i do love all the foxbody guys here give me the is that your daddys car. or the you have a heavy mustang when mine weights less then a fox body.

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

At the start of the hill country just north of San Antonio. What I consider the best part of Texas!

Thats cool, are you going to take your car to any shows around San Antonio? I live in San Antonio too and would love to see your car in person.

There are several shows I am planning to attend.

BiffsBuzby's Burgers - Topperwien, San Antonio- Friday Night
Open Car show - Leon Springs 6/30
Buzzies 13th Annual Hill Country - Comfort 7/15
MOCA Show - Austin 8/4
Fredericksburg Car Show 9/22

I might bump any of these due to car problems, or a larger event. Too bad we don't have any big ones here is S Texas. Know of any other good shows locally?

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It actually felt a little weird, as I am not one to look for attention. [/quote]


Man you are driving the wrong kinda car not to attract attention...

Besides the San Antonio Mustang Club fall car show on October 28, at Bass Pro Shops, I am not aware of any other car shows but if I hear of any i'll drop you a line.

ORIGINAL: mustube

Besides the San Antonio Mustang Club fall car show on October 28, at Bass Pro Shops, I am not aware of any other car shows but if I hear of any i'll drop you a line.


Thanks for the heads up on the SA Mustang Club show.

I had to install an extra water temp sending unit. If I tapped in to the EFI water temp probe, it may have caused a LOW temp reading by dividing the signal. So I tee'd the manifold, and added the dash gauge water temp sending unit.

I also built an aluminum water shield (2 sides only) for the under-fender 12" longconical air filter.

Man, I wish I had known you lived north of San Antonio- I was down there 2 weeks ago and got some wheels from JamesW (on the way)and a brake kit from Dennis (discbrakeswap.com).

well, one day I'll be back :)

Got a lot done today. Took a day off to regroup. Those damn gremlins keep sneaking up and screwing with everything.

For instance, the drive shaft delivered to me was too short. Well I ordered, and received from UP (a few weeks late) a longer driveshaft. This fixed one problem but created another. The front universal knuckle started hitting the H Pipe. Damn it!!!

OK I removed the H pipe and had it cut 3/4" on both sides to give me a little room. I also clocked the EFI sensor a little clockwise because it was getting very close to the frame. This allowed me to lift the transmission a little more, hopefully taking care of the shifting problem. We will see in the next few days:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ExhaustHPipeCut1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ExhaustHPipeCut.jpg

Got the front end aligned today also. I stayed with they guy doing the alignment, and boy am I glad. He really didn't know that you could rotate the plate to move the LCA out for the negative camber.
The figures from TCP:
Camber 0- ½ degree neg
Castor 2 ½-3 pos
Toe 1/16� -1/8� In

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontEndAligned.jpg

But We got it done. Front and rear end. It was only out a little, but a little sure makes a big difference in the way it drives. Now I got to lift the rear a little more. There are adjustments on the UP rear Coilover system to allow for this:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/RearEndHeightAdjustment.jpg

What kind of tires do you have?

They are no longer available in the 17" size I have.

BF Goodrich G-Force Tires Front: 245/40ZR17

BF Goodrich G-Force Tires Rear: 315/35ZR17

Unless you find somebody that has them rat-holed.

I can't wait till your done, you must be so anxious to finish up. Your car looks great, can't wait to see the videos of it screaming down the road

How about the video of the car on the dyno?

Got the camera and the tripod in the car for tomorrow's session.....

yes!

what i dont understand is you had a dyno sheet from the motor, shouldnt they have tuned it to run awsome already? i know you mentioned it was really rich or something and i didnt even think about the fact that they gave you a dyno sheet with the motor. did they run it carbed or something?

ORIGINAL: my77stang

yes!

what i dont understand is you had a dyno sheet from the motor, shouldnt they have tuned it to run awsome already? i know you mentioned it was really rich or something and i didnt even think about the fact that they gave you a dyno sheet with the motor. did they run it carbed or something?



I called the engine builderand questioned that very thing. I was told "Yes, that FAST XFI box was used on the engine dyno." I was told it would have a basic street tune. It was barely usable. But wait....

I got the car State Inspected today.

Then went over to the local dyno shop. After a lengthy amount of time test tuning, doing some gentle pulls, then getting more robust each time. We are not finished tuning yet.

But I took a video of the last pull. Enjoy! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDg5NyQdILk)

If this link doesn't work, I will fix it shortly...

i bet that state inspector was getting sticky in the pants lookin at that thing!

sounds really good, and those are some decent numbers but im guessing theres ALOT left in it.

what i would like to know is how did they come up with 800+ HP with a tune that was essentially crap?

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

I got the car State Inspected today.

Then went over to the local dyno shop. After a lengthy amount of time test tuning, doing some gentle pulls, then getting more robust each time. We are not finished tuning yet.

But I took a video of the last pull. Enjoy! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDg5NyQdILk)

If this link doesn't work, I will fix it shortly...




ho-ly ****....


i cant wait to see it in person!

ORIGINAL: my77stang

i bet that state inspector was getting sticky in the pants lookin at that thing!

sounds really good, and those are some decent numbers but im guessing theres ALOT left in it.

what i would like to know is how did they come up with 800+ HP with a tune that was essentially crap?



ha ha Everybody in the oil change place stopped what they were doing (all 6 of them) and came out to the car. All the other customers were pissed off because of the wait! ha ha

I think most engine builders have there dyno numbers inflated a little, or even a lot, to sell more engines. And granted, the engine dyno was probably done with no air intake restrictions (air cleaner and tubing), no muffler, perfect headers, etc. I have a lot of restrictions. But I cannot believe they got 800+ on the tune that was handed to me. I think what was handed to me was thestock FAST XFI 427FE tuning.I think they did not give me the tune they used.

We didn't put a very aggressive tune on it. Pump gas (premium), getting a few of the bugs worked out, etc And tuning it for "streetable driving"can rob some HP. Need to put some miles on it.

But that is behind us now. I still have more to do.

so are you going back like tomorrow or are you going to break it in before playing with the efi again?

i cant wait for a burnout video (i hear pam cooking spray works wonders for keeping the rubber from sticking to the rear fenders [8D])

I'm going to wait to put it on his other dyno (he called it something other than the dynojet). It is a 4 wheel dyno. You could see where my rear wheels were slipping a little.

I don't know about a burnout video. Just can't see wasting valuable rubber just to see some smoke! Now a little competition video might be in order.

But I really need to break it in first. Clutch, brakes, etc.

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

I'm going to wait to put it on his other dyno (he called it something other than the dynojet). It is a 4 wheel dyno. You could see where my rear wheels were slipping a little.

I don't know about a burnout video. Just can't see wasting valuable rubber just to see some smoke! Now a little competition video might be in order.

But I really need to break it in first. Clutch, brakes, etc.


i challenge you to a race around the worllld.......

or a run on the dragstrip, you will kick my ass but i wanna try, my wiring is almost done underdash

i challenge you to a race around the worllld.......

or a run on the dragstrip, you will kick my ass but i wanna try, my wiring is almost done underdash


ha ha That wiring is a beeech. It just takes a while. Remeber to use a small battery charger when testing it out, not a battery.

.....or you could plug a dummy extension cord into the wall and REALLY test is for weaknesses:D

I've been watching from the shadows but I must say that dyno video gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. I can't wait for the burnout video myself. Balls to the wall!

Thanks Valley!

Got the hood on. And about a dozen little things fixed. Getting very close to where I would considerit done (if there is such a state).

Are you planning on keeping your shelby or selling it in the future? Ill cash you out 200k right now!!:D;)

barret jackson here we come LOL

Color me crazy, but $200k is below the reserve!

ARE YOU SERIOUS! No im joking, with a 800 hp beast, maybe around 250k? can i get a275k?

I wonder how would you match up with the new GT500 Super Snake releasing soon? How you think?

I don't really know. But once you get up in the higher engine hp numbers, so many thing can, and will affect it.

New Super Snake: 750hp x 20% hp loss = 600 rwhp. Roughly. If they uses a 3" exhaust. 2 1/2", I would probably take them on the drag strip. On the road course, advantage New Super Snake. I'm sorry, there is no way to make these old cars handle as refined as the new cars.Looks - advantage Old school Muscle cars every time.

richard i just saw the vid...bit sticky in anticipation of one on the road, under real load without the dyno fan.:D
Nice tune with it...I didnt realise anyone outside Oz had ever heard of Colin Hay

ORIGINAL: Aussie66Fastback

richard i just saw the vid...bit sticky in anticipation of one on the road, under real load without the dyno fan.:D
Nice tune with it...I didnt realise anyone outside Oz had ever heard of Colin Hay


Thanks. Just a question.. What does "bit sticky in anticipation of one on the road, under real load without the dyno fan." mean?

I like different music, and Colin Hay is excellent on the the acoustic. Nobody better IMHO.I love the sound, and it moves me.

Either way, thanks. And if you ever get to the states, give us a shout.

ORIGINAL: my77stang

i bet that state inspector was getting sticky in the pants lookin at that thing!

sounds really good, and those are some decent numbers but im guessing theres ALOT left in it.

what i would like to know is how did they come up with 800+ HP with a tune that was essentially crap?


the sound of your car puts lead in one's pencil so to speak.
I can't wait to see a vid of her on the road, without the distractions!

thanks for the accomodation offer. It will be a couple of years away,but I am hoping to get stateside to see some vintage racing sometime before the fun police ban motorsport altogether.

WOW i love the car!

stangs67 id put money on richard if that ever happens his mustang is lighter better power to weight a push rod not the mod motor and far less parts to go wrong or extra weight like abs airbags traction control etc etc. thats why i love older cars you gotta be a good driver and half way mechainc to own one.

Here are some pictures of the car just after I did the first exterior detail. I will get some better shots in the near future.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P7080007.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P7080005.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/P7080002.jpg

wow. that last picture looks amazing! great shine on her

EDIT: I just noticed how you blacked out the rear bumper as well as the chrome on the reverse lights and stuff. Looks good!

ORIGINAL: 4reboy

wow. that last picture looks amazing! great shine on her

EDIT: I just noticed how you blacked out the rear bumper as well as the chrome on the reverse lights and stuff. Looks good!


Thanks!

After I got the car back, and started putting everything together, I noticed a pattern. Almost everything on the car is either black or silver/chrome. Thought about naming it "Project Blackout", but that one has already been done. Then with the video, I used "Overkill" as the song. And it really fits the car, because that engine is OVERKILL. ha

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

Thanks!

After I got the car back, and started putting everything together, I noticed a pattern. Almost everything on the car is either black or silver/chrome. Thought about naming it "Project Blackout", but that one has already been done. Then with the video, I used "Overkill" as the song. And it really fits the car, because that engine is OVERKILL. ha


Haha, some would say its overkill, but I say no engine is overkill :D

oh better yet, if its overkill, feel free to let me borrow it for....forever :D:D:D

this car scares me [sm=jawdrop.gif]

If your car has 800 hp, im sure it could go over 220mph right?

Very impressive and something to be very proud of. Just as much power as beauty in it too. Very nice.

The car doesn't have to be driven scary.

220 mph? Probably not. Anything over 170 starts getting in to aerodynamics and other things I really know nothing about. But it will probably never see anything north of of 140-150.

Power and beauty was what I was going for. Thanks!

Going to be in the garage all day today. We will see what all I get done.

I changed the plugs (again) and adjusted the valves. Got close to 100 miles on her now. Want to see some trick valve train ...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ValveAdjustment.jpg

The blue S/C hose is GONE. The aluminum intake tube has been cut to fit and is at the welders (I'm not that good, and don't have a TIG). Now compare the hat before and after:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/VortechHatPainted2.jpg

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are those jesels?

ORIGINAL: my77stang

are those jesels?


They are T&D rockers (http://www.tdmach.com/page10-11.shtml)

Very nice!

I know i have weird questions, but would trade your car for a lamborghini, ferrari, porsche gt, etc? Just a little curious.

Hey i just wanted to let you know you have my dream car. . . and there is always an extra spot in the driveway just for it just give me a heads up when you want to drop it off : P


awesome car man great job!!!

I know i have weird questions, but would trade your car for a lamborghini, ferrari, porsche gt, etc? Just a little curious.


Not a bad question, but come sit in my driveway, sip a few beers, walk around the car, and if you do not understand why I would not trade it for the aforementioned cars.....

The lambo is nice, ferrari is expensive, porche has the lines, but none have this style and american hertitage!

If I had it I wouldn't trade it either.

Seems like every time I make one step forward, I take one step back.

Got the cold air intake installed.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/ColdAirIntakeFinished2.jpg

Now for the good news/bad news. Good news is I found out why it is running so rough. When I adjusted the valves, I adjusted only the right (passenger) bank, because I was getting a little lifter noise. But I still noticed a roughness in the idle, and something was just not right. So I pulled a compression check. Cyl 6, 7 & 8. Were low. #1 was at 120# after 3 revs. Cyl #8 got up to 95# after 5 compression strokes. I pulled the valve cover, turned it over to the heel on the cam, and backed off the tensioner. The valve MOVED UP. It was not seating properly. SO I backed it off a little more. NO SPRING. Goes loose immediately. Adjusted it back down, up, down. Adjusts exactly like a solid lifter. YEP, collapsed lifter. Checked 6, 7, & 8. All collapsed. 5 is OK. CRRAPPPPPPP

The Snake reared its ugly head and turned in to Medusa!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/medusa.jpg
Would that be a good name for this project?

This is a rookie mistake by the engine builder. I am a little PO'd. I'm gonna see what they are planning to do. $36k for engine and you would expect perfection!$%*^$

but you said it was running great before right? on their dyno? in your car on the chassis dyno? or was it fubar from the start?

im a little confused at exactly what happened, but you say YOU adjusted lifters...... does that come into play of all this? is your cam supposed to be hyd. ?

ORIGINAL: my77stang

but you said it was running great before right? on their dyno? in your car on the chassis dyno? or was it fubar from the start?

im a little confused at exactly what happened, but you say YOU adjusted lifters...... does that come into play of all this? is your cam supposed to be hyd. ?



Running, but still a little rough. FUBAR from the start. I only adjusted the passenger bank (1-4). Trouble is on the driver side bank (5-8). It is a hydraulic roller.

This may change the next dyno run.

Who are you going to pass your car onto?

ORIGINAL: stangs67

Who are you going to pass your car onto?


Not going to. They're going to have to bury me in it.

thats what i like to hear:D

thats a waste of money[&:]

My daughter thinks so. But what the he11$

If she wanted the car, she could be helping build it! Anybody want to help build?

I will :P . . . i got dibs everyone back the heck off : P

ORIGINAL: RedMachAndOrangeFox

I will :P . . . i got dibs everyone back the heck off : P


ha ha Come on!

I replaced the factory front swaybar with a 1" from NPD. Factory was either 5/8" or 11/16". The kit came with 1" mounts, which I did not know. I purchased this 1" bushing kit.


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontSwaybarInstallation2.jpg

The factory swaybar causes the end links to be tilted back, when used with the coilover suspension (see pic).

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontSwaybarInstallation11.jpg

I heard you would have problems using a 1" swaybar with an FE. I seem to have no clearance issues. Only problem with this bar is that it does hit the frame when the tires are lifted off the ground. So this should only be a problem when I pull my General Lee "jump the river" trick.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontSwaybarInstallation44.jpg


I used the old end link bolts and had to shorten the bolt spacer in the (middle) about 3/8".

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/rsowell_2006/FrontSwaybarInstallation3.jpg

if you ever go out of town for a long period of time and need some one to, you know, get the fluids runnin in that bad boy, check the "air pressure" and all that stuff, id gladly do it for you [8D]

I hope you let your daughter drive the car. :D

ORIGINAL: EmperorOfChicken

if you ever go out of town for a long period of time and need some one to, you know, get the fluids runnin in that bad boy, check the "air pressure" and all that stuff, id gladly do it for you [8D]



I'd bet you would drive all the way from Dallas to do that, wouldn't you? ha :)

ORIGINAL: stangs67

I hope you let your daughter drive the car. :D


I can tell you that will NEVER happen. (And I'm one of those guys who usually stays away from words like ALWAYS and NEVER).

HAHA. Why not?

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it you Emp who took his dad's 428 for a gentle ride? It could have been someone elseORIGINAL: EmperorOfChicken

if you ever go out of town for a long period of time and need some one to, you know, get the fluids runnin in that bad boy, check the "air pressure" and all that stuff, id gladly do it for you [8D]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it you Emp who took his dad's 428 for a gentle ride? It could have been someone else

Valley, I do remember that post, and yes, you are correct. Only difference is that when he entered the freeway, he would probably would beswapping ends, passing people backwards. :D

ORIGINAL: stangs67

HAHA. Why not?


To which statement:

1. "She will NEVER drive it". It takes a calm, coolhandand a license to handle dynamite. She possesses neither.

2. "ALWAY and NEVER". The older you get, you should always realize that there is never just one answer, one definition, one anything to almost every situation.

ORIGINAL: RedMachAndOrangeFox

I will :P . . . i got dibs everyone back the heck off : P



Naw. 'fraid I can't back off of this one. This one would be worth a good ol' fashioned Florida Sand Spur match. Me & you gonna wind up wrestlin' in the yard over this one.

lol where did your locks. those look nice. mine just has like a piece of metal for the lock

Just got a Nikon D40X camera. No more fuzzy photos.

And I made the piece from the radiator to the grill

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ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

Just got a Nikon D40X camera. No more fuzzy photos.

And I made the piece from the radiator to the grill


Oh man, and we thought it was beautiful from the pictures off the other camera (now we can see the water spots on the grille :D). You can definitely be proud of that for a long time to come.

did you get things straight with the lifters and whatnot? i wanna see new dyno pulls:D:D:D

ORIGINAL: my77stang

did you get things straight with the lifters and whatnot? i wanna see new dyno pulls:D:D:D


It runs so much better that I had to back off the idle. I want to wait till a colder day (it was 90 deg when I did the last run) so I can make sure it goes over 600, but it might even do that now.

good to hear, did they admit to being at fault?

Got her up to a buck 20 (for you guys that dont like street racing, that is a 120 miles per gallon). Surprisingly smooth. Quickly came upon other MGP enthusiasts. Had to hit the brakes.

Here is some of the newer photos out of the garage:

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thats one of the nicest cars ive ever seen. how much money did you spend on this project?

Got her up to a buck 20 (for you guys that dont like street racing, that is a 120 miles per gallon). Surprisingly smooth. Quickly came upon other MGP enthusiasts. Had to hit the brakes.

excellent! i bet it had ALOT more to go too :D

btw, your new hi-res pics gives me sticky pants ;)

uhm, WAOW!
the car looks incredible. i want to do a full restoration one day (not fuel injected, but still) i hope i can have a car even half as nice as yours!

Thanks guys.

xian67, I have spent way too much (well over $100k). Had a lot more to go.

My77stang, that was only 4th gear, and not to the end of that. I'm still a little leery of taking a 40 year old car, with all new (untested)parts, and pushing it hard. Several people have pm'd me asking if they could make my cartheir desktop wallpaper. ha ha Go ahead! Knock yourself out!

SarNz, if you do, make sure you budget yourself accordingly and then add 50% on to that. All the little things add up VERY quickly. Front end alignment, glass, glass install, undercoating, insulation, welding wire, grinding wheels, cutting wheels, etc etc ad nauseum

budgets are always broken mine i didnt wanna go over 30k i pased that a while ago but its the way i wanted it.one thing i learned these older cars are never really done upkeep can catch up to you. pads and rotors for big brakes aint cheap.

ORIGINAL: 67SuperSnake

My daughter thinks so. But what the he11$

If she wanted the car, she could be helping build it! Anybody want to help build?

I'll help you build it, then you can either give it to me for my graduation present or 18th birthday or even put it on your will for me that works.

just think of what the car is worth being done "right".... well over 100k. and i hear ya about the high speed thing, but as you take it up that fast you'll get comfortable knowing your parts are working. that car is designed to go VERY fast and handle the speeds without issue. dont even think of it as a 40 year old car, because that puppy is brand spankin new

I just got my EWR plates and installed the fender tag. I am getting the door sill plates engraved later on today and will install them, also. I used 3M Plastic Emblem & Trim Adhesive. It is clear, and I thought it might be better than 2 sided tape.

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I am entering Medusa in the MOCA (Mustang Owners Club of Austin) Mustang & Ford Show in Austin on August 4th (http://www.mocatx.com/CarShow/Content.asp) from 10am - 2 pm.

nice just dont do like me and not leave things alone.

im sure you'll be winning something at that show - keep us posted!

I just got back from the 27th annual Mustang Owners Club of Austin, Mustang/Ford show. I put my car in the Modified 64-78 mustang class. Medusa was anhttp://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/extra1/attentionwhore.gif (attention whore).

She won a Class Award (runner up in class) and the Participants' Choice (everyone who entered the show gets to vote on their favorite). There were a lot of entrants and spectators there.

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Yeah, Richard's supersnake was a hot item at the show. There was always a crowd around him asking him questions. It's too bad that Richard will never be able to sell that supersnake though. Nobody will know how to repair it if anything wears out but for Richard. :D These heavily modified Mustangs are great for shows, but not real smart if you are looking to sell them in the near or far future. I am sure Richard is enjoying his heavily modded Mustang right now. I would like to hear from him 30 years from now.

I love your car. I hope when I get older I can do something like that. My grandad has a 53 vetteright now he's working on. I would love to go up there and try to help him work on it.

ORIGINAL: Soaring

Yeah, Richard's Supersnake was a hot item at the show. There was always a crowd around him asking him questions. It's too bad that Richard will never be able to sell that supersnake though. Nobody will know how to repair it if anything wears out but for Richard. :D These heavily modified Mustangs are great for shows, but not real smart if you are looking to sell them in the near or far future. I am sure Richard is enjoying his heavily modded Mustang right now. I would like to hear from him 30 years from now.


Soaring, I have already had an offer for $150K. So its not "too bad" that I will never beable to sell it. And the parts that I use are very serviceable after market parts, so anybody can repair it. It is great for shows, and driving.I think it is very smart because I can sell it in the very near or far future. You want to hear from this project in the near or far future, then be a little more "civil".Don't attack so harshly, enjoy what everybody else enjoys. You don't like it. That's OK.But that is not what everybody else thinks, by the vote of confidence in the "Participants' Choice"award that this car received.

car is super Bad*ss. You should be very proud of her, and i think there is going to be alot of awards in your near and far future. As far as resale-there will always be someone that will want that car, and will pay big money for it. $150k is just the start of it.

dont mind soaring, someone pissed in his cheerios[8D]

$100k plus was that including the trophy cabinet that you will obviously need?

richard, did you sort that front sway so it does not hit???

i had a hollow tube one from Cobra Automotive and it was hitting either side during fast cornering. the effect was a bind up that caused the inside rear wheel to lift alarmingly.

just my $0.10...it may only look an issue when the car is raised but if in fact it is causing a problem in cornering, i would wanna correct that!

I too am waiting for the next vid...I really wanna hear that thing running with some revs under load[8D]

Awesome car. Thanks for sharing the build up with us.

Jav

WOW, amazing work. I just went through the entire thread and I'm simply amazed. I'm personally not into the "Eleanors" but your car is absolutely stunning. Well done.

Thanks.

I just shot a video of a startup sound, little exhaust and a small burnout. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TCOaJ35r_0

[sm=burnout.gif]that things sounds soooo sick!! I really need to get workin on my car again.

Inspiration and a lot of perspiration.... but worth every bit of it. Thanks!

does anybody else HATE how lucky he is??? LOL. Sorry, jealousy is a B!tCH. Also theres a funny Whine in the background, could it be nitrous? or am i just completely wrong?

ORIGINAL: restomod@16

does anybody else HATE how lucky he is??? LOL. Sorry, jealousy is a B!tCH. Also theres a funny Whine in the background, could it be nitrous? or am i just completely wrong?


ha ha

Loose belt....









No, just a S/C BOV

rolling burnouts FTMFW!!!!!

With no clutch. No NOS. Just S/C.

What a friggin brute! Now that's a high class babe magnet.

Richard
very impressed with the vid
man you must love those racing boots...they're so old you've worn the toes out of them:D

ORIGINAL: Aussie66Fastback

Richard
very impressed with the vid
man you must love those racing boots...they're so old you've worn the toes out of them:D


ha ha [8D]