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  1. rio1856

    What did you do to your car today?

    Finally finished welding all the new sheet metal on my 72 Q code sled. Its sitting on the body jig I fabricated. I had to teach myself to mig weld. Now my next step is to take the shell off the jig and fabricate a tip over jig out of the repurposed steel from the body jig. That way I can finish...
  2. rio1856

    Did you know...

    Everyone should give Midlife a break, when it comes to our car's wiring, he's our "current specialist".
  3. rio1856

    The Rickster's first car show

    Outstanding!!! Ron! That's pretty awesome dude! Congratulations!
  4. rio1856

    Replacement windshield and rear view mirror button

    71-429Mach1, Dude! I love the pinups posters you got up in your garage!!!
  5. rio1856

    Fuel sending unit preference?

    I 100% agree with Bob on his recommendation. Bill did mine and his work is impeccable!!
  6. rio1856

    Rear side window seals and chrome strip with different dimensions?

    Hey Larry check this link out https://7173mustangs.com/threads/new-glass-install.24503/
  7. rio1856

    What did you do to your car today?

    Steve said, and I quote, "I had several people tell me that they never liked the big Mustangs. Why do they feel the need to share that with the owner of one I wonder?" Simple. It's a normal trait of envious, two dimensional. narrow minded individuals, to want and desire something that they are...
  8. rio1856

    Glamor shots of the Rickster

    Awesome sled Ron! It's gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your journey with us my friend. I have been working, on and off, on my sleds restoration since I retired in 2018, you and your restoration, have been a great inspiration to me, again thank you.
  9. rio1856

    Forgotten Mid Engine Mustang

    I've never heard of this before and wanted to share https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1127723_ford-built-a-mid-engine-mustang-but-forgot-about-it
  10. rio1856

    Door striker T-50 bolt question

    Sheriff41 said and I quote, "Good info! Now I can justify buying more tools!" Remember real men have tools, MANLY MEN have lots of tools!!! :LOL:
  11. rio1856

    Door striker T-50 bolt question

    Thank you Hemi I appreciate it very much!!!!
  12. rio1856

    Door striker T-50 bolt question

    Hey guys does anybody know what Ford required for the torque spec for the T-50 door striker bolts? I'm coming up empty on my searches. Thanks. Rio
  13. rio1856

    Boss widebody anyone?

    Negative
  14. rio1856

    My 72 Mach I Project

    This is going to be fun!
  15. rio1856

    Howdy

    Welcome from SW Florida. We would love to see more pics of your sled. We love pics!!
  16. rio1856

    Assembly reference for finishing 351 cleveland long block?

    There are those guys that like to use German torque values, like "Guten tight" or the Russian torque spec of "Brokenov" or "Ivan Tighter".
  17. rio1856

    Best In Show steering wheel restorer

    I had them restore my steering wheel. This was before Covid. I had no issues with them. Their work was impeccable and I am very happy with my restored wheel. They said six weeks to restore it and their estimate was spot on. I have no idea what has happened to them. I'm very sorry to hear that...
  18. rio1856

    An Ausy vehicle I've never seen before.

    Found a pic of the same model as a sedan on the web. Seems my brothers down under use them as they perform their duty.
  19. rio1856

    The Rickster - a 73 Mach 1 work in progress

    Ron, your brother in heaven is looking down on you and is very proud of you my friend. Your sled looks and sounds freaking awesome dude!!
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