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2/23/2020 5:12 AM  #1


Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.




















 

2/23/2020 9:08 AM  #2


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

I recognize this place and these people. Thanks Charles.


Bash Host MSBB XVI.       BobC    1966 Mustang Coupe
 

2/23/2020 10:14 AM  #3


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Thanks Coupe, great shots.  Nine weeks....cain't wait!

Last edited by Bullet Bob (2/23/2020 10:19 AM)


"you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
 

2/23/2020 11:56 AM  #4


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Thanks Charles, good times indeed.


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

2/23/2020 2:37 PM  #5


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Nine Weeks! Keyrap it's still snowing and the Mustang is up on blocks and the dash is all torn a part and there be wires dangling everywhere and the A/C has no juice and the backup lights still don't work and ...


Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
 

2/23/2020 3:49 PM  #6


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

No sweat, Gary.  You can always drive the Kia-250 if you have to, butt (TS&T) I hope you don't have to..


"you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
 

2/23/2020 6:18 PM  #7


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

RV6 wrote:

Nine Weeks! Keyrap it's still snowing and the Mustang is up on blocks and the dash is all torn a part and there be wires dangling everywhere and the A/C has no juice and the backup lights still don't work and ...

Minor issues Gary


list of candy bars for poem


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

2/23/2020 6:55 PM  #8


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Bearing Bob wrote:

RV6 wrote:

Nine Weeks! Keyrap it's still snowing and the Mustang is up on blocks and the dash is all torn a part and there be wires dangling everywhere and the A/C has no juice and the backup lights still don't work and ...

Minor issues Gary


list of candy bars for poem

 
I’ll show you mine if you show me yours



Waiting on my new third member being built by Strange.


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

2/23/2020 7:14 PM  #9


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Steve ... I think you're missing the second member as well.
Bob ... Have you decided what your second member's gunna be?


"Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
 

2/23/2020 7:24 PM  #10


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

MS....concerning your "vibration-from-Hell "......you ever looked into  different pilot bearings?
6sal6

Last edited by 6sally6 (2/23/2020 7:24 PM)


Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
 

2/23/2020 9:37 PM  #11


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

50vert wrote:

Bob ... Have you decided what your second member's gunna be?

Barry I'm waffling between installing the innards from a 4R70W into my AOD, or just using an AOD and controller. In the meantime I'm putting the FMX back in with 2.50 gears.  I'm swapping the third member tonight. I was happy with its performance before I had the torque converter to flex plate clearance (or lack thereof) issue. The higher stall TC should be here tomorrow.


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

2/23/2020 9:56 PM  #12


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Thanks for the pics CoupeDaddy. Sure is good to see it sitting in the sunshine!!

I’m not sure what you guys are worried about!!!!





Still waiting on short block. Once home and assembled with heads, will be measuring to purchase new push rods that will take about a week to get here! Still want to dyno it. Much easier to fix a problem on the stand that after its show horned back into the car. Timing will be the problem.

Got those little plates to weld in on both sides and the crack in the shock tower. New roller perches are there to be installed too.

And wrap it all up with a new oil pressure and temp gauge installation.

Last edited by Bolted to Floor (2/23/2020 9:57 PM)


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

2/23/2020 10:08 PM  #13


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.


What Bolted said. I gave up and took it to the engine shop. I’m at their mercy which he says won’t happen. If it does, I still have to align it and fix the ac.


70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
 

2/24/2020 6:30 AM  #14


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Nice pics Coupe.
Thanks to everyone else, I don’t feel nearly as bad.😁
Now where did I put that steering column?

 

2/25/2020 3:30 PM  #15


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Bearing Bob wrote:

RV6 wrote:

Nine Weeks! Keyrap it's still snowing and the Mustang is up on blocks and the dash is all torn a part and there be wires dangling everywhere and the A/C has no juice and the backup lights still don't work and ...

Minor issues Gary


list of candy bars for poem

Bob, 
How tall is your cribbing? Is it all screwed together for a single hight?


Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
 

2/25/2020 3:31 PM  #16


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

6sally6 wrote:

MS....concerning your "vibration-from-Hell "......you ever looked into different pilot bearings?
6sal6

Gimme a break!   Pilot bearings, flywheels, engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes,  Everything has been replaced at least twice.

Hoping this entire new rear end assembly does the trick.  If not, the Atlantic Ocean surf should put it away for good.


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

2/25/2020 3:38 PM  #17


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Bolted to Floor wrote:

Thanks for the pics CoupeDaddy. Sure is good to see it sitting in the sunshine!!

I’m not sure what you guys are worried about!!!!





Still waiting on short block. Once home and assembled with heads, will be measuring to purchase new push rods that will take about a week to get here! Still want to dyno it. Much easier to fix a problem on the stand that after its show horned back into the car. Timing will be the problem.

Got those little plates to weld in on both sides and the crack in the shock tower. New roller perches are there to be installed too.

And wrap it all up with a new oil pressure and temp gauge installation.

John, It bums me to see no engine under the bonnet. Nice and clean in there and the reinforcement plates should help. Here's hoping that you get an engine built and installed for the bash.
I'm also amazed at how much rust has formed on your discs as mine can sit up here for 20 years and look brand new. 


Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
 

2/25/2020 4:11 PM  #18


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

RV6 wrote:

Bob, 
How tall is your cribbing? Is it all screwed together for a single hight?

It's 11 inches, and yes, screwed together for single height. Another row of two bys would be better.


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

2/25/2020 4:13 PM  #19


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

MS wrote:

6sally6 wrote:

MS....concerning your "vibration-from-Hell "......you ever looked into different pilot bearings?
6sal6

Gimme a break!   Pilot bearings, flywheels, engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes,  Everything has been replaced at least twice.

Hoping this entire new rear end assembly does the trick.  If not, the Atlantic Ocean surf should put it away for good.

Do any of the stock ride height Mustangs have vibration issues, or is it just us with lowered cars?


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

2/25/2020 4:19 PM  #20


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Bearing Bob wrote:

MS wrote:

6sally6 wrote:

MS....concerning your "vibration-from-Hell "......you ever looked into different pilot bearings?
6sal6

Gimme a break!   Pilot bearings, flywheels, engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes,  Everything has been replaced at least twice.

Hoping this entire new rear end assembly does the trick.  If not, the Atlantic Ocean surf should put it away for good.

Do any of the stock ride height Mustangs have vibration issues, or is it just us with lowered cars?

I don't think vibration issues are limited to lowered cars. Modified cars have them too. I have a slight vibration in my 67 that I have never been able to get rid of. Some say it's because of the T5. I have measured drive line angles till I'm blue and it all checks out OK. Vibration only happens on coasting or where little power is needed to maintain speed on a slight downhill. Drives me nuts at times and someday it will break and I'll know what the cause was. 

Last edited by RV6 (2/25/2020 6:32 PM)


Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
 

2/25/2020 9:56 PM  #21


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

RV6 wrote:

Bolted to Floor wrote:

Thanks for the pics CoupeDaddy. Sure is good to see it sitting in the sunshine!!

I’m not sure what you guys are worried about!!!!





Still waiting on short block. Once home and assembled with heads, will be measuring to purchase new push rods that will take about a week to get here! Still want to dyno it. Much easier to fix a problem on the stand that after its show horned back into the car. Timing will be the problem.

Got those little plates to weld in on both sides and the crack in the shock tower. New roller perches are there to be installed too.

And wrap it all up with a new oil pressure and temp gauge installation.

John, It bums me to see no engine under the bonnet. Nice and clean in there and the reinforcement plates should help. Here's hoping that you get an engine built and installed for the bash.
I'm also amazed at how much rust has formed on your discs as mine can sit up here for 20 years and look brand new. 

Up on blocks with no motor holds little joy for me either. But I’m working at it!! Lots of humidity around here too. I now live within a mile of a lake, so the condensation is dripping off everything around here in the mornings.


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

2/25/2020 10:11 PM  #22


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Bolted to Floor wrote:

RV6 wrote:

Bolted to Floor wrote:

Thanks for the pics CoupeDaddy. Sure is good to see it sitting in the sunshine!!

I’m not sure what you guys are worried about!!!!





Still waiting on short block. Once home and assembled with heads, will be measuring to purchase new push rods that will take about a week to get here! Still want to dyno it. Much easier to fix a problem on the stand that after its show horned back into the car. Timing will be the problem.

Got those little plates to weld in on both sides and the crack in the shock tower. New roller perches are there to be installed too.

And wrap it all up with a new oil pressure and temp gauge installation.

John, It bums me to see no engine under the bonnet. Nice and clean in there and the reinforcement plates should help. Here's hoping that you get an engine built and installed for the bash.
I'm also amazed at how much rust has formed on your discs as mine can sit up here for 20 years and look brand new. 

Up on blocks with no motor holds little joy for me either. But I’m working at it!! Lots of humidity around here too. I now live within a mile of a lake, so the condensation is dripping off everything around here in the mornings.

Hey John,
Remember the rain here? It hasn't left. One decent day, followed by three rain days... I feel your pain..did get stuff done on my stang today...

 

2/25/2020 10:37 PM  #23


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

josh-kebob wrote:

Bolted to Floor wrote:

RV6 wrote:


John, It bums me to see no engine under the bonnet. Nice and clean in there and the reinforcement plates should help. Here's hoping that you get an engine built and installed for the bash.
I'm also amazed at how much rust has formed on your discs as mine can sit up here for 20 years and look brand new. 

Up on blocks with no motor holds little joy for me either. But I’m working at it!! Lots of humidity around here too. I now live within a mile of a lake, so the condensation is dripping off everything around here in the mornings.

Hey John,
Remember the rain here? It hasn't left. One decent day, followed by three rain days... I feel your pain..did get stuff done on my stang today...

Oh yes, I remember. We caught a decent day and put a DEF heater in the almost son-in-laws truck.

Hope you guys didn’t catch Sheryl’s cold from the night we had dinner!! It hit me hard Friday night/ Saturday morning when we stayed over in Lake Charles. The last 2-1/2 hours home was tough. We made it home about 1:30 Saturday, then slept till 9 the Sunday morning.


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

2/26/2020 6:47 PM  #24


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

My reverse lights now work. One more thing checked off the list.
Frigging hoses/ducts supplied with the A/C kit are too short for the left and right vents. Rock auto sending more.


Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
 

2/26/2020 7:36 PM  #25


Re: Pictures to fire up the Bash Thrash !!! it’s almost time to leave.

Bearing Bob wrote:

RV6 wrote:

Nine Weeks! Keyrap it's still snowing and the Mustang is up on blocks and the dash is all torn a part and there be wires dangling everywhere and the A/C has no juice and the backup lights still don't work and ...

Minor issues Gary
I think the open headers will be fine! Chris


list of candy bars for poem

 


Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
 

Board footera


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