Car #2 Work Scope |
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Sept. 16th - I can’t believe it. It’s almost done. I purchased this car in August of 2004. It was in terrible shape as nothing under the hood or mechanical seemed to work properly. There was so much bad work done on this car it was scary. There was no way I was going to jeopardize my safety and others by driving this car the way it was. Of course I didn’t realize the condition when I purchased it so naturally I paid too much.
I decided to let someone else fix it since I had no room in my garage nor did I have the time to fool with two cars. It was at a high-end place for 2 weeks before I yanked it from them. They turned their noses up at my old car and were more interested in fixing Posches and BMWs. I then found a place that specialized in old Mustangs and Fords. They were glad to get the opportunity but did absolutely nothing for a long time. That was in November of 2004.
I was in no hurry but I still wanted progress. I finally played hooky from work for close to a month and went to that shop everyday until it was able to be driven away. I just drove it away two weeks ago. It is 90% finished but still needs some adjustments. Below is some of the things that have been done to this now very nice car.
Engine completely rebuilt professionally—bored 60 over ARP fasteners everywhere Had HD Posi-traction installed in rear-end (nodular 9 in.) Complete new brake system including lines New hoses and belts New Mallory Uni-lite distributor New reman water pump New fuel pump New Griffin aluminum radiator New Holley carburetor New reman wiper motor New voltage regulator New solenoid Rebuilt starter New plugs and wires New Air cleaner Intake, valve covers, ps pump, and all brackets were bead blasted and re-painted or sealed with clear coat New battery tray and Optima battery New battery & ground cables New used horns New weather striping, seals, and gaskets. New window felt New rear axle seals Custom built door panels Reconditioned interior New scuff plates Added mechanical water temp and oil pressure gauges New ignition switch New hood cable—industrial New stainless steel fuel lines Complete new exhaust system from manifolds back New fuel sending unit Re-set rear window New rear window moulding clips Re-chromed front bumper Freshly powder coated bumper brackets Underside of car was painted with rust encapsulator Fuel tank was drained and cleaned out Transmission serviced including torque converter Probably other things I’m forgetting...you get the point
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Here is what it still needs:
Windows adjusted properly
Floor pans—I noticed that a previous owner had used pop-rivets to put new metal over the rust holes in the floor pan. (good work dumbass) They do not leak, but it needs to have floor pans properly installed for the long-term...like welded.
The front-end needs new bushings and ball joints.
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November 22 - It’s road ready! I just got it back from a shop where the timing and carburetor were adjusted and some brake work was done. It’s still not perfect but it will do for right now. I’m having a hard time deciding if and when I want to sell it. Of course, if the money is right anything is for sale. |