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FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Parts information » 2/22/2019 10:13 PM

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TKO and others doing restorations,

What are your opinions on re-using brake lines?  My '86 has around 100k miles on it and the brake lines appear to be in good shape.  Anything I should look for as I make a decision on whether to simply clean them up and put them back on the car, or buy new?

Thank you for your thoughts.

PT

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Parts information » 2/06/2019 9:11 PM

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TKO,

I will keep you posted on my progress and upload some pictures this weekend as I work on the '86.

TKO and BB,

You have probably discovered this as you have restored projects before, but I thought I would pass it on anyway.  The '86GT sat outside a lot the last year and the interior took on moisture.  Most of the metal components of the dash and footwells were completely rusted.  Used WD-40 formula (at $25 per gal), but discovered that distilled vinegar works great on removing rust from components.  Just let it soak for a day or two and the rust practically wipes right off.  Has worked great as I restored parts.

PT

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Progress of my '89 GT - Per Bullet Bob's Request » 2/06/2019 9:00 PM

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TKO,

Great craftsmanship.  Appreciate you listing the components you have used as it will provide some guidance and expertise as I restore and rebuild my '86 GT. 

PT

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Parts information » 2/03/2019 12:36 PM

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TKO and BB,

Thank you for all of the information.  All of that data is right up my alley.  This is my first project car (worked a lot on an old VW in HS and college out of necessity) and find myself doing a lot of research (mostly through books and well documented information online) as I work through the car. 

TKE, as you work through the '89 let me know if I can help with anything.  I am working my way through the entire car and have developed a couple of solutions to problems along the way.

BB, very cool that you live next to Mike.  He has been a great source of motivation, knowledge, and entertainment as I work my way through this project!

As much as I love the fox body (I graduated HS in '87 and always wanted one), I am using this as training for the rebuild of a 429 to put in a Cobra kit car.  Don't get me wrong, I love the '86 GT, but thought it would be a more economical project to train on before I build a $40k to $45k car.

PT

FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion » Parts information » 1/26/2019 7:50 PM

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Mustang: 1986 GT, 5 speed

Am in the middle of a bumper to bumper restoration / rebuild of the car and just tore down the engine.  I am searching for a book, credible online guide, or other sources to verify the original Ford vehicle that each part was installed in at the factory (so I know if the part is worth re-installing in the Mustang).  Discoveries so far (book referenced below is 'Mustang 5.0 Technical Reference & Performance Handbook'):
1. Transmission was built in 1984, installed in a 1984 model car / truck, and is not a world class T5.
2. Heads: E7TE ('87-'93).
3. Pistons: TRW E7ZE-CA (believe it is '87-'93), although the book states E7ZA are '87-'93.
4. Crankshaft: E7AE-AA not listed in the book as one of the 3 crankshafts installed in the Mustang between '79 and '93.
5. Cam: Does not have any Ford stamps on it.  Only markings are 'XXXXX' around one end with a 'ZE' stamped below the ring of 'XXXXX'.
5. Block: has not been cleaned yet.  Taking to shop this week.  Will follow-up with markings.

Thank you.

Patrick
Kingwood, TX
 

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