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    8/11/2015 5:23 PM  #1

    Bullet Bob
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    Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Well, yesterday afternoon I moved the 66 from the shop to the garage.  This morning Jean's brother and I took it for it's first official "shake down" run.  I'm very happy to report that at 75...or any lower speed it is rock steady with no vibrations or howlie noises coming from the rearend.  I do have to charge the AC,  figure out why the cruise control refuses to engage and why the check engine lite goes on when decellerating and won't reset until I turn off the ignition.  But it drops no codes.....hmmmm.  And maybe install some reverse-eye springs.

    All other systems seem  to work fine and I really like that Borgesen box.




    Thanks a million for all the encouragemenent...it really did help.  Hope to see you all in Wemberly very soon.

    BB

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    8/11/2015 5:27 PM  #2

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Woo hoo😀!!!
    Great news.

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

    8/11/2015 5:32 PM  #3

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    in the next picture, I'd like to see "Mustangsteve's trademark signature" on your street........

    Berry, berry nice there BB.....congrats and we'll see you next month......

     

    8/11/2015 5:51 PM  #4

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Very Nice BB!!
    Every thing looks great. MM should take lessons.

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    8/11/2015 6:00 PM  #5

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Well that looks really really swell! Do you have mid-eye springs in there now? I do and wish I'd gone with the reverse eye style too. Congratulations!

    (Pinto!)
     

    8/11/2015 6:45 PM  #6

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Congratulations on the shake down cruise!  That is one fine looking Mustang.

     

    8/11/2015 6:51 PM  #7

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    Woo Hoo 2!!! Gota feel great. Lookin really good.

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    8/11/2015 7:00 PM  #8

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    Very nicely done my man!

     

    8/11/2015 7:16 PM  #9

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Very nice ... there is always some bugs to work out, but it runs and is driveable, congratulations!

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

    8/11/2015 7:23 PM  #10

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    Looking good BB!

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    8/11/2015 7:42 PM  #11

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    McStang wrote:

    Well that looks really really swell! Do you have mid-eye springs in there now? I do and wish I'd gone with the reverse eye style too. Congratulations!

    Thanks for all the kind words Guys.  It sure is a good feeling.  Matt, I have the standard eye springs and a 1" lowering block.  The reverse-eye springs are supposed to bring it down 1 1/2 inches....we'll see.  If necessary, I can mill the blocks to bring it back up what ever is needed. 

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    8/11/2015 8:13 PM  #12

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    8/11/2015 9:36 PM  #13

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    YAAAAAAAAA! BB.......its finished(well almost!)
    Like the color....how come Jean wasn't pilot/co-pilot since it IS her car!!
    Check the brake lights for cruise control help.
    Sweeet!
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    8/11/2015 10:00 PM  #14

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    Great job, BB!

     

    8/12/2015 8:04 AM  #15

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    Looks Good BB!  

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    8/12/2015 11:10 AM  #16

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    BB - lookin' good.  Glad you stuck with it.  I will be happy if mine is half that pretty.  Like the color, is that the standard Mustang Medium Blue? 
     

     

    8/12/2015 11:13 AM  #17

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    So.... cool! Mr.B.B.!
    Looks real nice on you!

     

    8/12/2015 11:23 AM  #18

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    Re: Finally...the 66 is alive again

    Pablo wrote:

    BB - lookin' good.  Glad you stuck with it.  I will be happy if mine is half that pretty.  Like the color, is that the standard Mustang Medium Blue? 
     

    Pablo, the color is...believe it or not...an early 90's Subaru color called Nassau Turquoise.  You probably won't see many other early Mustangs in that flavor.

    BB
     

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    8/12/2015 4:14 PM  #19

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    Lookin Good BB and Good Work!

     

    8/12/2015 5:39 PM  #20

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    Way to go BB....jj

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    8/12/2015 8:26 PM  #21

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    BB, Your Happy Days are here. Enjoy.

    How many test drives did you take today??

     

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    8/13/2015 8:46 AM  #22

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    The first thing I noticed was the sheen in the paint.  It really pops.  Car looks fast standing still.  Congratulations, and, looking forward to seeing you and the car at the Bash in Wimberly.

    Mustang Steve Bash in Gruene, Texas September29-30, 2023
     

    8/13/2015 7:51 PM  #23

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    Congrats. Looks great, and I think the rear is sitting just fine.

     

    8/15/2015 7:12 AM  #24

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    Great looking ride BB, but who's that old fart you let drive!

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    8/16/2015 8:44 AM  #25

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    Very nice Bob.

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