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    1/07/2021 6:34 PM  #1

    RTM
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    MS cable conversion install 1966 mustang

    Tonight I started the process of installing the MS T5 cable conversion on my 66 coupe.  I must say it appears to be much easier when the cowl is removed.  I purposely haven’t welded the cowl in place for two reasons.  One was sand blasting and and the second is the cable conversion.    Here’s a few pictures of what I had time to do tonight.   





     

    1/07/2021 8:44 PM  #2

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    Re: MS cable conversion install 1966 mustang

    Good work!   It will be easy to dent the cowl for clearance before installing it.  Just make sure you have clearance above the quadrant.

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

    1/07/2021 9:13 PM  #3

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    Paint the underside of the cowl white. If you ever have to lay on your back and work under the dash, it'll be much brighter and easier to see what you're doing.

     

    1/07/2021 9:26 PM  #4

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    Re: MS cable conversion install 1966 mustang

    josh-kebob wrote:

    Paint the underside of the cowl white. That way every time you have to lay on your back and work under the dash, it'll be much brighter and easier to see what you're doing.

    Fixed it for you.

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

    1/07/2021 10:15 PM  #5

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    Re: MS cable conversion install 1966 mustang

    Bearing Bob wrote:

    josh-kebob wrote:

    Paint the underside of the cowl white. That way every time you have to lay on your back and work under the dash, it'll be much brighter and easier to see what you're doing.

    Fixed it for you.

    Took me a minute, but LOL now.

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    1/08/2021 6:27 AM  #6

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    Re: MS cable conversion install 1966 mustang

    Having the cowl off is a plus.  Painting the underside white isn’t a bad idea.

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    1/08/2021 10:09 AM  #7

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    RTM wrote:

    Having the cowl is a plus. Painting the underside white isn’t a bad idea.

    I believe we can thank brother Glen Buzek (1965 5.0) for that worthy suggestion many years ago.

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

    1/08/2021 11:45 AM  #8

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    I thought I suggested it first...

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    1/08/2021 3:48 PM  #9

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    Bearing Bob wrote:

    josh-kebob wrote:

    Paint the underside of the cowl white. That way every time you have to lay on your back and work under the dash, it'll be much brighter and easier to see what you're doing.

    Fixed it for you.

     

    Thank you Sister Mary Elephant...

     

    1/08/2021 6:24 PM  #10

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    Re: MS cable conversion install 1966 mustang

    Finished installing the cable conversion tonight.  I’m glad my cowl is apart because I couldn’t imagine trying to deny the lower cowl from under the dash. Plus having the dash out I took a long flexible scale/ruler and transferred my cable center line to the top of the firewall.   Then clamp the bracket in place and used transfer punches to transfer the hole locations.

    I’m thinking about putting a chamfer in the grass piece and putting an o-ring on the cable. It will provide a better or more snug fit and seal it as well. 













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