Feels good to finally get the dirty part done.

Nice, looks to be coming along just fine.

MS wrote:

I used VHT epoxy roll bar satin black spray cans, same way I painted my 66 over 20 years ago. Looks pretty good. I turned the shop heat to 74 degrees and will let it cure all week since we will be experiencing a freeze during that time.  Meanwhile, I will be installing the borgeson box, the new cable clutch system and rebuilding the front end.  And THEN, I can install the new 331.

STILL have not received my fan shroud, so I guess it just won’t have one for a while.

 
Whoa whoa whoa... slow down Paco. Tell us about the new clutch system for the 69s por favor.

Heck, I was not trying to get too scientific about the whole thing.  I just picked something I had used 20 years ago that held up fine.

From experience, I use rustoleum on master cylinders. While not totally brake fluid resistant, it doesn't just give up if it gets wet.  It works great on engine bays. The new SATIN is just too glossy for my taste.  I reserve the right to change my mind at any given moment!

Last edited by MS (2/02/2022 7:19 PM)

MS wrote:

Heck, I was not trying to get too scientific about the whole thing. I just picked something I had used 20 years ago that held up fine.

From experience, I use rustoleum on master cylinders. While not totally brake fluid resistant, it doesn't just give up if it gets wet. It works great on engine bays. The new SATIN is just too glossy for my taste. I reserve the right to change my mind at any given moment!

How many cans you think it would take to do bottom of car on a 65 and how many on engine bay...they are 11 oz cans I believe.
 

Women do have that right. Only, GUYS have to explain themselves afterward.

MS wrote:

Only, GUYS have to explain themselves afterward.

TRUTH

Steve69 wrote:

Looks Great!  Post some pics of your clutch cable system!  

I think Steve is avoiding us

I should have the 69-70 cable kit installed under the dash tomorrow, but am waiting on a new cable to arrive.

Plan is to use Ford cable like the other MustangSteve systems but there is no room for the same style quadrant. So design was from scratch. I have the entire cowl and firewall cut out of a 70 Cougar on my workbench to simplify the design prototype process.

I have to get the engine/tranny installed before I can verify everything fits/works properly.  Then road test for a while.

Yesterday I determined my new borgeson complete power steering conversion did not include the rag joint adapter that goes on the steering box.  So, had to spend another $74 plus shipping to order one.
More delays…

I have a 351W with JBA shorty headers and the Borgeson PS. I had to cut the bottom of the steering tube and put a dent in the JBA to clear the steering box. It is a small one that looks good cause I used a 2 inch pipe between the BFH and the header tube. The Z bar had to be replaced with one that has the top arm the goes up then over the box. I had to reform both arms a little for every thing to line up. If you have power brakes you'll need to bend the clutch rod also if it is the pancake type booster.