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    2/11/2023 10:59 PM  #1

    Ron68
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    Before and after

    Been doing some “refreshing” of the engine compartment of my 65. Cleanup of the compartment, re-doing all the grounds, painting, installing a missing cowl brace rod. Replaced the original battery tray with a later model one after cleaning up some corrosion where an older battery had boiled over. Installed and adjusted the missing kick down rod after installing the correct throttle rod and bellcrank. I also replaced that broken transmission mount. Pulled the seats and redid the tracks.
    It’s been a good project during the winter months - and a labor of love as I work towards completing what my late brother in law started.


    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    2/12/2023 12:14 AM  #2

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    Re: Before and after

    LOOKS AWESOME

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    2/12/2023 5:49 AM  #3

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    Re: Before and after

    Looks great. How long did it take to transform the look?

     

    2/12/2023 7:30 AM  #4

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    Excellent job Ron.  Your brother-in-law would be proud.

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

    2/12/2023 9:28 AM  #5

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    Re: Before and after

    Looks great.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    2/12/2023 10:02 AM  #6

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    As always, your efforts pay off big time!  I love the detailing.

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

    2/12/2023 10:31 AM  #7

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    Re: Before and after

    Looks great. Nice detail work.

     

    2/12/2023 10:40 AM  #8

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    Nice work, looks great.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    2/12/2023 11:49 AM  #9

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    Big difference there Ron, outstanding work.

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

    2/12/2023 11:53 AM  #10

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    Re: Before and after

    Nicely Done

     

    2/12/2023 11:56 AM  #11

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    The detailing looks very nice!

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    2/12/2023 12:11 PM  #12

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    2/12/2023 1:42 PM  #13

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    Re: Before and after

    RTM wrote:

    Looks great. How long did it take to transform the look?

    Thanks - it has taken me about three weeks - cleaning those hard to reach areas wasn't fun, then painting and reassembly of everything I took off to redo. Being retired, I can spend more time on the project than if I was working. I'm going to work on the front grille area next, then the interior, then I will tackle the worst area - the undercarriage. At least the exterior is in good shape, and I have already done the trunk area - replaced the trunk lid seal -  old one was rock hard. My biggest pain is that I have a seep at the shift shaft on the transmission - that will require dropping the pan, removing the valve body and having to remove the shaft to replace the seal. I rebuilt the C4 that I had in my 68 years ago so I know the drill - but that was on my workbench - so that will be fun.

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
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    2/12/2023 4:39 PM  #14

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    Re: Before and after

    Really cleaned up good, nice job.
     

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    2/12/2023 7:42 PM  #15

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    Wow What a difference! That looks really good Ron!

    Money can't buy happiness. Butt it can buy Car Parts... and that is pretty much the same thing.67 FastBack
     

    2/12/2023 9:44 PM  #16

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    Re: Before and after


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    Look'in goood!
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    2/13/2023 7:59 AM  #17

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    Re: Before and after

    Every time I see a really nice STOCK engine compartment I look under the hood of the Heap and think, "Looks like someone backed a dump truck load of junk up to it."
    I'm really learning to appreciate that simple, clean look.

     

    Last edited by Bullet Bob (2/13/2023 8:47 AM)

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

    2/13/2023 8:46 AM  #18

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    Re: Before and after

    That turned out Great!

     

    2/13/2023 4:34 PM  #19

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    Nice job

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    2/13/2023 4:38 PM  #20

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    Re: Before and after

    Damn, that looks really nice.
     

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

     

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