Recent content by roadwarrior

Hello Everyone, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Here's another update on this project. The axle is all hooked up and currently going thru a gentle break-in as requested by the builder. So far, very quiet, and feels better off the line, but really not hammering it until broken in...

Hello Hemikiller, Sorry for the delay in replying, I appreciate the insight. I figured I was not going to be that lucky, nothing's easy on these when you are missing parts. I'll move forward and order the Sportsroof upholstery kit, get the front seats redone, and find the back seat...

Hi all, I'm looking into getting a new upholstery set for my 1971 Sportsroof. However, I'm need of some info. In regards to my poor 1971 Sportsroof back seat area. All of the seat, trim, and supporting sheet metal was removed before I got the car. Metal parts were totally hacked out. I think...

All, After much dealing with other things to do involving my homeowners insurance and impending cancellation, and then once past that dealing with new "must-do stuff" that came along, I got back onto this project. I received the rebuilt rear axle <mostly> ready to install, and the sat on the...

I have similar issues on my Sportsroof, previous owner carried heavy gear strapped to the roof, so the center support is bent down over an inch. Was thinking of doing something like this to stiffen it up: https://www.jefflilly.com/build-project/1971-mustang/71-mustang-roof-support/ And if you...

Are you asking if you should archive the old parts you have removed for a future owner who might want to restore the car back to original? I don't know what 71-72 Mustang value crowd would say. It may be a selling point. I know the Vette and Chevelle SS crowds hang onto all kinds of random...

All, Going with the 3.25's, I will be updating the builder today and moving this forward. Thank you all again for your assistance and input. I'll reach if there are any other questions or if I get any inprocess updates. Best regards, Tom

Hi All, Finally some data. Trans is tagged RUG E3, so 1969 wide ratio. This probably accounts for the car feeling acceptable of the line with the 3.00 rear it currently has. Tires I am currently running are 215/65-15 at approximately 26" tall. If I changed tire size I'd probably stay in the...

All, thank you for your input and check points. I'm going to look for an ID tag on the trans, in absence of that I will see if I can figure first gear ratio by rotate crank, count trans output rotation. Based on I-net info, looks like the trans from that '69 Cougar should be a 2.78 first, so...

Hi All, I have an opportunity to get the spare 9 inch rear axle i have been hanging onto for my Sportsroof rebuilt at a good price, and need to decide on a gear ratio for it. The car is not a racer, it's a mild 351W/4 speed currently with a 3.00 ratio in it now, which has been fine, but as long...

I understand now, didn't note that on their site.

Hello Bobby, I checked the Classic Air site, there was a link their Original Air site, which will restore one, but doesn't sell outright. Mine is too horked up to use for a rebuild/restore. I'm giving it a go to buy the ACP box, should be shipping soon. Once I receive it I'll try to give a...

Hi All, Getting back to work on my Mustang projects, one of the three I need to tackle is getting a new HVAC box installed in my 71 Fastback. The box in the car is very weathered, and the movable doors inside were rusted in place, gentle persuasion broke the fiberglass at the pivots. So need a...

Hello RC, Thank you for the referral, if no one has any recommendations for a closer shop I will give Jose a call. Tom

Hi All, Trying to get back to work on my projects, one of the three I need to tackle is getting a new top installed on my 71. I have noted here that E-Z ON and Kee are recommended vendors. Does anyone have any other vendor names? Also, I am going to farm this out. Does anyone in the Riverside...