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    6/05/2014 7:19 PM  #1

    Nasty65
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    Update on my projects

    I finished up several of the upgrades I had planned/started back in the winter, but still didn't get to all of them.  Finished the 3G Alternator install, the T5 with MustangSteve cable clutch setup, new radiator, power brake install, pulled my Versailles rear and went through the whole thing, rebuilt the calipers, went through all the underdash wiring, installed headlight relay setup with Halogen bulbs, insulated the floor with the "be cool" aluminized insulation (really helped cool down and quiet down the interior), rebuilt my carburetor and got the electric choke working properly, new plugs and wires.  Long list, but I still didn't get everything checked off.  Still plan on installing a headrest kit and 3-point seat belts front and rear, and maybe swap to different wheels/tires.

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    6/05/2014 8:11 PM  #2

    MarkinSC
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    Re: Update on my projects

    Damn That Is NASTY.  I love it!    Love that color combo with the Palomino?? interior with that deep red.  I also like how you did that color under the hood too.  Real clean.  Very very nice.

    GET HER DONE BULLETBOB!!! ..
     

    6/05/2014 9:24 PM  #3

    Bullet Bob
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    Very nice, Nasty.  Clean and not overdone.  Gonna see it at the Bash?  Hope so.

    BB

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

    6/06/2014 4:09 AM  #4

    wsinsle
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    Very nice looking car sounds like you got a lot done this winter.

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

    6/06/2014 6:09 AM  #5

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    Re: Update on my projects

    Personally, I like the WELD Wheels....

    "The OLDER I Get....The FASTER I Was..."
     

    6/06/2014 6:34 AM  #6

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    I love that color, very nice looking Mustang.

    66 Vert.  4.6 DOHC, 4R70 Auto, Heidt's M2 frontend
     

    6/06/2014 7:30 AM  #7

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    Thanks for the compliments.  The paint is pretty old, actually needs repainted.  Pictures make it look a little better than it is.  Paint is an 80's Chryselr color "Clairet Firemist", has gold metallic in it.

    The wheels are real pain to polish (they really need it), and I'm just tired of them, not sure what type I want to replace them with.

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    6/06/2014 11:08 AM  #8

    Hornman
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    Sharp car. Burgandy was my favorite color growing up, then I moved to Texas A&M country. I really like the body colored engine compartment panels and the fact that you aren't ashamed of the underhood wiring.

     

    6/06/2014 2:56 PM  #9

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    Re: Update on my projects

    Very nice car!
    Is the prop rod all that holds the hood up or do you have some springs on the hinges too? And is the prop rod attached and folds down? I am looking at a glass hood for mine.

    Dave

     

    6/06/2014 4:48 PM  #10

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    You don't REALLY drive that Mustang,do you?!! Engine comp is super clean!
    Sweeet!!
    6sally6

    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    6/06/2014 5:05 PM  #11

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    Very nicely done! I'm inspired to work at getting mine to that same level.

     

    6/06/2014 8:12 PM  #12

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    It's a fair weather cruiser now, but yeah I drive it.  I'm 47 and have owned it since I was 15, originally 6cyl 3spd, wimbeldon white w/red interior.  I have a wealth of memories with it, done a lot to it over the last 30+ years.

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    6/07/2014 7:12 AM  #13

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    Very nicely done, really like that color, congrats!

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

     

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