What did you do to your car today?

[downwardspiral]

Pulled the motor today to freshen it up and clean up the engine bay while it's out. I am going to pull it apart after work tommorow, so expect some pictures.

 

[MeZapU]

Doing some porting on some 4v quench heads destined for my car. I still need to port the second head and get a sanding roll kit since I used up my supplies a while back. Heads will be done right with new valves, guide liners, hardened exhaust seats, screw in studs and guide plates. Nothing extreme. Mainly some bowl work and pocket porting along with trimming guide stems.

 

[mach71351c]

I know this thread is for 71-73. But it's a Mustang. I spent the past week getting My GT cleaned up for the Vegas 50th show. I polished the Center Lines,shampooed the interior, clay bared and waxed it up. I must say the old Fox still cleans up well. Today I loaded it in my toy hauler. I never thought I would see the day my 25th anniversary GT would become a trailer queen.rofl ( NOT! )

Is it Thursday yet? Is it Thursday yet!

 

[droptop73]

I rented a storage shed to put the car in. Gotta clean out my friend's car trailer.

 

[downwardspiral]

Ripped apart the engine

2 lifters are wiped out:

Pistons are OK, cylinders could use some cleaning up

coolant was from pulling the head off

heads are OK I guess, I still have a set of Aussies sitting around

Didn't see anything crazy down here:

needs a new pan and gasket though, I'll throw in a new pump while I'm at it. Can anyone recommend anything I should replace or check while it's apart? I'm going to throw in a new cam, timing chain, lifters, pushrods, water pump, and new gaskets all around (obviously).

Can't wait to clean up this mess too:

 

[Paul of MO]

Doing some porting on some 4v quench heads destined for my car. I still need to port the second head and get a sanding roll kit since I used up my supplies a while back. Heads will be done right with new valves, guide liners, hardened exhaust seats, screw in studs and guide plates. Nothing extreme. Mainly some bowl work and pocket porting along with trimming guide stems.

Just a suggestion,

You might want to knock down the sharp edges on valve stem bosses. If you leave them sharp like that they will be prone to cracking / breaking and can drop little bits of metal into the engine.

The exhaust is OK - not great but ok, the intake probably needs the most attention.

- Paul

 

[gpierce]

Doing some porting on some 4v quench heads destined

OK that is seriously weird. I have that exact same light in your pics that I bought here in Australia with the exact same tie wrap in the exact same place for what I suspect is the exact same reason The only difference is mine is 240 V.

Weird, very weird.

Greg

 

[luxstang]

Backed it up into a concrete block.

If for some reason you contemplate doing this..... don't do it! Trust me.

The sound it makes is awful and the rear valance and the paint do not appreciate it at all.

(insert colorful metaphors and foul language here. Lots of it!!)



could this be an excuse to do the lower blackout job on mine?

I just had a can of paint mixed so I can sand the area and do a quick fix but I will need to take it to a body shop in the near future.

 

[M Beauchamp]

Got the sequentials totally worked out... even neatened up the wires with wire looms, etc... a good day.

Looks awesome

I want to do that

Can you outline what you used and how you did it

 

[MeZapU]

Just a suggestion,

You might want to knock down the sharp edges on valve stem bosses. If you leave them sharp like that they will be prone to cracking / breaking and can drop little bits of metal into the engine.

The exhaust is OK - not great but ok, the intake probably needs the most attention.

- Paul

I appreciate the advice but I'm not even close to being done. I need to get the guides installed as well as the hardened exhaust seats before final finishing. I'm out of cartridge rolls and they are on order. The sucky thing is that I still need to start on the other head. I had a few rainy days where I was stuck inside and knocked this one out. Need to just make some time and noise. Wife hates the noise of an air grinder for hours. I'm sure the neighbors don't like it much either. I'm not looking at going racing with these. Just a quick pocket port, smooth and blend. I just can't in good conscience just rebuild them 100% stock and leave free horsepower on the table. .

OK that is seriously weird. I have that exact same light in your pics that I bought here in Australia with the exact same tie wrap in the exact same place for what I suspect is the exact same reason The only difference is mine is 240 V.

I've had that light since about 2003? Bought it on clearance at Walmart for like $7. It's survived being dropped dozens of times. Doubles as an extension cord too. Original bulb.

 

[Mister 4x4]

Well, got some time this past weekend at the shop (with no customers and the mission of "get our junk out of there'), and was able to finish up the rear seat cushions (didn't get a pic - sorry... next weekend). I also managed to get the rear valance installed, along with the rear bumper and rehanging the exhaust pipes to fit into the cut-outs. Still gotta adjust the quarter panel extensions, but that can wait for another day.

Also managed to get the front valance installed as well. Both pieces took a lot of adjustment (repops, as well as repop fenders and quarters).

All that's left for this weekend should be to run the speedometer cable, adjust the front suspension (Holy Camber, Batman!), finish bleeding the brakes, swap on the 14" rims from Jim's Galaxie (for my pictures of the 'factory' look before swapping on the Cragars) and look around underneath to make sure there's nothing left I absolutely need the lift for. Then... take it home.

 

[downwardspiral]

Pulled the engine apart completely.

The main bearings were all coppered out along with a few rod bearings.

Cylinders can use a de-glaze

The cam's pretty flat on a few lobes

I will start ordering parts and cleaning/painting things. I am considering re-wiring the car because the engine bay is so messy. I am going to start looking into a 3g alternator swap because it is so clean too. My alternator looks like a decroded piece of crap lol,

 

[71_resurrection]

Chose a color for the coupe. I painted one complete mirror to make sure I liked it before doing anything larger. The original color was grabber lime, this is close, but a shade or two lighter.

 

[Mike429cj]

Well first I got a whole lot of respect for you guys that are building your cars!

I decided to take on the simple job of replacing the carpet on my folding seat. It appeared and I was able to confirm that when my car was restored in 2003, the rear seat and the rear folding seat carpet was not replaced. I am sure it was because the rear seat got little use in all the years since the car was built in September of 1970. There was a date tag on the bottom of the seat dated 9/14/70, which is 11 days before my build date.

Anyway, replacing the carpet turned out to be a big job...at least for me. The nightmare was the trap door. I spent hours trying to get that back in the hole. I finally did with some help but I dare not ever open it because it is EXTREAMLY if not impossible hard to latch. I found little ability to adjust the fit as there is very little slotted movement in the hinge mounting.

I also hoped to find a build sheet but also realized that those were likely removed at the time of the restore and not kept with the car when it was sold. That in itself is irritating. All original documents should be passed on. If you want them make yourself a copy and give the original stuff to the new owner! All I got was a original dealer invoice with my car.

Anyway, the new carpet looks great and my hat is off to you bunch of talented guys working on thes great cars! However it does bother me that it does not function as it should. My wife just keeps saying don't even think about it anymore just don't open that door!

 

[jhawk635]

Looks awesome

I want to do that

Can you outline what you used and how you did it

There are several good threads on this website about sequential tail lights. This thread will show you the sequential lights I decided to go with and why:

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-a-cou...-questions

Larry Bush, the guy who builds these, is great and will help you with any issues. You can buy them from a number of the Mustang dealers.

Good Luck!

John

 

[droptop73]

I got my car out of my friends trailer it was stored in this winter. I bought it home and drove it to my Dad's house for Easter Dinner.

 

[Doug The Dog]

I got my car out of my friends trailer it was stored in this winter. I bought it home and drove it to my Dad's house for Easter Dinner.

Nice!

 

[Austin Vert]

Got the sequentials totally worked out... even neatened up the wires with wire looms, etc... a good day.

Looks great John.

Greg.

 

[droptop73]

OH did it ever feel good to get the top down and feel the wind!

 

[Mister 4x4]

Well... it wasn't to the Mustang, but it was for the Mustang: Cleaned out a bunch of junk in the garage (to make space), and installed the receiver hitch that's been in my garage for the past almost 4 years. I bought it the day I was to pick up the Mustang and take it to the shop, and discovered it wasn't going to fit without some major exhaust adjustment (the exhaust shop dropped both pipes straight under the frame rails, right in the way of where the receiver was to go). Fortunately, a friend had his mondo car hauler trailer and handled the hauling duties for me.

Since I'm going to be bringing the car home in the next few days, I figured it would be a good idea to have the receiver installed (since my Ram's a 4x4, and the bumper hitch would be WAY too high). Don passed away last year, and I'm kind of stuck needing a tow vehicle now... and since I did already get the receiver and everything...

So, I bashed the crappy welds loose and let the pipes hang. Then installed the receiver, and re-hung the pipes with new clamps and hangers. I'll let a good exhaust shop re-route things later.

Wow - I must've been SO spoiled working in the Auto Hobby Shop... this whole laying on the floor in my own garage is for the birds. rofl