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12/21/2024 6:53 PM  #1


Todays progress

Got the steering wheel mounted but I think there may be an issue with the horn button or my wiring.  I'll try to use an old horn to test it but I was expecting to at least hear the relay trip with when I press the button even though there's no horn mounted.   

I also got the D shafts and knuckles installed from the column to the rack.  I some how damaged a brake line in the process so I'll need to fix that.

I bought factory seat track replacement studs and filed the openings in these aftermarket aftermarket seat tracks for the square head studs and they worked out very well.  Still need to do the passenger seat.  Seats do seat a little taller than stock but I'm only 5-8 so I think they will be fine.  My son on the other hand may not fit.

Got the gas cap and filler neck mounted.  I bought the filler neck with the back splash valve already installed. 

I got the drivers side kick panel cut to fit around the updated fuse block.  Started installing the last of the hog rings I need on the rear cushions and started prepping the rear package tray so I can cover it tomorrow.  The material just arrived late today.  It was suppose to be here two days ago.

I also took the MS clutch cable adjuster and made a counter sink so the o-ring would let everything seat flushed together and still provide a seal.









 

12/22/2024 3:08 AM  #2


Re: Todays progress

Looks really great! Where did you source the e-brake from? I like that steering wheel.


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

12/22/2024 5:31 AM  #3


Re: Todays progress

Ron68 wrote:

Looks really great! Where did you source the e-brake from? I like that steering wheel.

 
The E-brake is from an 03 Cobra.   Perfect fit for the rear cobra brakes.

Since I have a Flaming River tilt column I looked at their steering wheels.  This is the one that caught my eye but I did have a hard time between this one a the black one.

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12/22/2024 7:08 AM  #4


Re: Todays progress

Coming along, nice. 

 

12/22/2024 4:37 PM  #5


Re: Todays progress

Love the 'shift-light' on the dash !! Gives  that "race-machine' vibe........J/K
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12/22/2024 8:26 PM  #6


Re: Todays progress

Today I got the rear package tray wrapped.   After tearing the steering wheel off to figure out why my horn was not working, well it would in certain positions, I discovered my column isn't grounded very well.  I guess I painted it too well.  Also my ford tooling dash pad does not fit.  After searching this fitment issue it looks like I will have to remove material to get it to fit correctly.  Started prepping the last of the interior parts that need painted.  Soon I will have the carpet and seats in.  A long day today with no so much progress worthy pictures.




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12/23/2024 7:40 AM  #7


Re: Todays progress

Progress is progress, sometimes it goes slower than other times.  You’re making good progress.
 
BTW – where did you get the filler neck with the back splash valve already installed?


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

12/23/2024 12:17 PM  #8


Re: Todays progress

BobE wrote:

 BTW – where did you get the filler neck with the back splash valve already installed?

 
They are available from member stangs-R-me on 69stang.com. You'll need to contact him and order via his email stangs.r.me@gmail.com

Here is his post about his product, which was first done by Terry,  Mach1 Driver.
http://1969stang.com/forum/index.php?/topic/65023-1965-73-mustang-fuel-filler-necks-modified-to-eliminate-splash-out/&tab=comments#comment-224467


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

12/24/2024 8:46 AM  #9


Re: Todays progress

rpm wrote:

BobE wrote:

 BTW – where did you get the filler neck with the back splash valve already installed?

 
They are available from member stangs-R-me on 69stang.com. You'll need to contact him and order via his email stangs.r.me@gmail.com

Here is his post about his product, which was first done by Terry, Mach1 Driver.
http://1969stang.com/forum/index.php?/topic/65023-1965-73-mustang-fuel-filler-necks-modified-to-eliminate-splash-out/&tab=comments#comment-224467

Thank you
 


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

12/24/2024 9:22 AM  #10


Re: Todays progress

Very nice work!  I'm envious.


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