73 Mustang Convertible

rtspotts · Dec 3, 2024

James561 said:
I got my quarter windows working smoothly after I lubricated the mechanisms AND the tracks.

One of the wires going into the can was exposed so I took it out to fix it. After I got the wire fixed I applied 12v to test it and there were horrible noises coming from inside, so I took it apart and cleaned it out.

That said, who ever tried to fix it last must have had the mantra "grease is the way". It was outside the motor, all over the tracks, on the window base, but what was inside was old and crusty.

CJ miller · Dec 4, 2024

welcome from the north side of the Border. Love the sister car with 351 4V Q, 4 speed. Wish I knew how many people had mine before I got her in 1982. Finished 95 % of the restoration,and now I need to remember how to do a burnout at age 63..bwaa..

Cleveland Crush · Dec 4, 2024

CJ miller said:
welcome from the north side of the Border. Love the sister car with 351 4V Q, 4 speed. Wish I knew how many people had mine before I got her in 1982. Finished 95 % of the restoration,and now I need to remember how to do a burnout at age 63..bwaa..

"now I need to remember how to do a burnout at age 63..bwaa.."

Don't worry CJ, just like riding a bike...one never forgets how to do it

CJ miller · Dec 5, 2024

just got asked about a part of my car that is AWAL, the boot surround for the hurst shifter. .as you have one, could you forward a pic so I can try to source one from somewhere PLEASE.

Sheriff41 · Dec 5, 2024

I think @Hemikiller or @Stanglover had posted a diagram with the measurements for making your own.

Bill Perkins · Dec 5, 2024

Welcome from Opelika, Alabama

rtspotts · Dec 9, 2024

Got the motor back in and everything hooked up with new switches, they all seem to be working well except the drivers door has a bit of a slow down around the middle of it's travel when rolling up. I also discovered that both door windows feel that they are only held in with the center rivets, they rock front to back very easily. I ordered a weatherstrip kit so I'll be looking to fix those issues as I install the new weatherstripping.