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    11/26/2022 11:42 AM  #1

    Brian
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    Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    I replaced my emergency/parking brake cable yesterday and it seems to be the worst (least fun) repair on my 68. It involves working under the dash, lower firewall, and under the car all for a small project. Also, the parking brake handle design is not very good in my opinion with the pin you have to drive into the shaft to hold the handle on.

    What is the worst part to repair in y'all's experience?

     

    11/26/2022 12:02 PM  #2

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Even with the driver seat out replacing the pwr. brake booster was enough to make me want to kill the individual or group of engineers who designed the ignorant thing.🤬

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    11/26/2022 12:39 PM  #3

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Body repair.

     

    11/26/2022 3:24 PM  #4

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Heater core on a 69. For sure.

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

    11/26/2022 3:53 PM  #5

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    COWL

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    11/26/2022 4:04 PM  #6

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Working under the dash is definitely up there, but I think most bodywork tops the list.  I tend to put it off the longest on all my vehicles. 

     

    11/26/2022 4:11 PM  #7

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    The worst thing to have to repair is the last thing you just finished installing.

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

    11/27/2022 3:37 PM  #8

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    MS wrote:

    The worst thing to have to repair is the last thing you just finished installing.

    Steve, I agree... there is nothing more frustrating than having to redo something you just did!

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    11/27/2022 4:50 PM  #9

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    All the repairs are the least fun...

     

    11/27/2022 5:02 PM  #10

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    TKOPerformance wrote:

    Working under the dash is definitely up there, but I think most bodywork tops the list.  I tend to put it off the longest on all my vehicles. 

    TKO - I agree, working under the dash is my vote.  Tried body work and paint in my younger days, quickly realized that I didn't have the patience for it.  


     

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    11/27/2022 6:20 PM  #11

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Installing the A/C under the dash on 67-68 model is absolutely the worse for me.  After 6 yrs. of putting if off, I finally found a quality mustang guy to install it for me.  Biggest hurdle is now behind me.  Cost a pretty penny but it is finally done!

     

    11/28/2022 8:36 PM  #12

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    After mulling over this for a few days I finally decided it was installing the clutch return spring under the dash that I didn’t need with the hydraulic clutch and the pivot bolt for the brake pedal.  Both of those are worse than header bolts and spark plugs.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    11/28/2022 9:16 PM  #13

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Repairing nearly anything that some ham-fist has made a mess of.

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

    11/28/2022 11:58 PM  #14

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Top loader shifter was worn.  2 - 3 shift would hang up in 2nd with shifter in neutral.  I had to crawl under and move the shift arm. try that in the middle of the night when it is raining.

    Oh. Another.  Burning out starters every 6 months or so.  Fix was to go to shorty headers giving more space away from starter and putting insulation around starter.  I learned to change out a starter via an 18" extension (1/4") under the right-side headers to get at the top mounting bold. With it I could change out the starter in 15 min.

    Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
     

    11/29/2022 6:46 AM  #15

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    Repairing nearly anything that some ham-fist has made a mess of.

    Oooh, that's a good one.  Yeah, that ranks high too, especially if its wiring related. 
     

     

    11/29/2022 6:58 AM  #16

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    TKOPerformance wrote:

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    Repairing nearly anything that some ham-fist has made a mess of.

    Oooh, that's a good one.  Yeah, that ranks high too, especially if its wiring related. 
     

    Yup, and it usually is.

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

    11/29/2022 7:01 AM  #17

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    Draining the oil and changing the oil filter right before you have to put the pony away for the winter, Just hate when that happens

     

    11/29/2022 8:36 PM  #18

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    Re: Worst(least fun) repair on a classic Mustang

    Trying to figger-out how..................to put that cardboard liner in as a glove box!!!! GGRRRRRRR!!
    (I destroyed TWO in a row and finally just gave up!!!)
    6sal6

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    11/30/2022 7:50 AM  #19

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    6sally6 wrote:

    Trying to figger-out how..................to put that cardboard liner in as a glove box!!!! GGRRRRRRR!!
    (I destroyed TWO in a row and finally just gave up!!!)
    6sal6

    Sal, you  have a PM.

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

    11/30/2022 12:02 PM  #20

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    Second complaint (which there are several!)....replacing the brake light switch attached to the brake pedal.. MAN!!!!!
    6s6

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    11/30/2022 1:23 PM  #21

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    Cutting front coils a bit at a time to get a desirable ride  height , I needed Valium by the time I was done both of them.
    Always a fear of the last cut being too much!

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

     

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