What did you do to your car today?

[Sheriff41]

I completed my Ram Air actuator and flappers rebuild. It was a good day.

Nice job! Those really look good.

 

[YellowHorse]

Sanded down rust on my seat frame.
Next: weld in cracks, neutralize rust and paint.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

Definitely time well spent, nice!

 

[cwalker509]

hung door (unsuccessfully) and got dash and rear view mirror installed. Also got bluetooth stereo installed with speakers under dash.

 

[DAverkamp]

It hit 40 here today so I pulled the cover off the tailpipes and took out the trash and then screwed the pooch for about 20 mins doing other garage tasks to let her live a little.

 

[Steve73QMach1]

I got a set of ‘73 aluminum wheels and caps out of storage and polished them up today for the convertible project. They are definitely used but will do nicely.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

I got a set of ‘73 aluminum wheels and caps out of storage and polished them up today for the convertible project. They are definitely used but will do nicely.

I’m a big fan of slotted aluminum wheels!

 

[1973 Mach-1]

I adjusted the timing awhile back, because just couldn't get the "snap" I wanted, even then. It was better, but not right. I thought about what could have re-arranged the timing, so I'd need to adjust it, and how to fix that. I checked the timing advance springs, and they were baggy! So I replaced them and WOW! When I got the timing set, it purrs and has plenty of "get-gone"!

 

[YellowHorse]

I got a set of ‘73 aluminum wheels and caps out of storage and polished them up today for the convertible project. They are definitely used but will do nicely.

Nice, my convertible has same slotted wheels. I am in the slow process of resurfacing them. So far one is done. Last picture was work in progress.

New tires will go on once finished, 225 wide Cooper Cobra with white letters out (maybe).

 

[Steve73QMach1]

Nice, my convertible has same slotted wheels. I am in the slow process of resurfacing them. So far one is done. Last picture was work.in process.
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Wow! Looks like new! What hardware did you use to mount the center caps? I’m not sure what was used originally.

 

[Spike Morelli]

I'm gearing up to assemble a new engine for my Mach 1. All of the engine components are back in the garage this afternoon, save for the block, which is still at the shop awaiting main bearing saddle line hone, cylinders bored / honed, and lifter bores bushed. I will be documenting the build and posting it here on the7173 Mustangs site. The actual assembly will be done here at home in the garage, each step explaned and photographed.
Anyway , I just picked up all of the rotating assembly , which I had at the balance shop. Soon.......

 

[YellowHorse]

Wow! Looks like new! What hardware did you use to mount the center caps? I’m not sure what was used originally.

I used stainless steel bolts wich look identical to OEM (1st pucture) . I buffed them to get chrome look finish - blend in better with center caps.
I bought NOS centercaps. Also have OEM lug nuts that still need to be cleaned up.

I tried flat bolts but it looked off.

 

[Steve73QMach1]

I used stainless steel bolts wich look identical to OEM (1st pucture) . I buffed them to get chrome look finish - blend in better with center caps.
I bought NOS centercaps. Also have OEM lug nuts that still need to be cleaned up.

I tried flat bolts but it looked off.

Thanks for that info. Did you use any anti-seize on those bolts for the center caps? One question about your new center caps. I see that they appear to have only three mounting holes instead of five like the originals. My Mach 1 had the original caps on them and they all had 5 holes and they all had 1973 engineering numbers on them. Interestingly, I purchased a new set of caps from a Ford dealership in 1982. Three of them have 5 holes each with 1973 numbers and one has only three holes and has a 1976 number on it possibly for a Mustang II? Other than the mounting holes it looks exactly same as the 5 hole caps.

 

[rio1856]

Spike Morelli wrote:
"I'm gearing up to assemble a new engine for my Mach 1. All of the engine components are back in the garage this afternoon, save for the block, which is still at the shop awaiting main bearing saddle line hone, cylinders bored / honed, and lifter bores bushed. I will be documenting the build and posting it here on the7173 Mustangs site. The actual assembly will be done here at home in the garage, each step explained and photographed.
Anyway , I just picked up all of the rotating assembly , which I had at the balance shop. Soon......."

Spike is this the build that is going to feature the Aussie heads that you talked about before?

 

[YellowHorse]

Thanks for that info. Did you use any anti-seize on those bolts for the center caps? One question about your new center caps. I see that they appear to have only three mounting holes instead of five like the originals. My Mach 1 had the original caps on them and they all had 5 holes and they all had 1973 engineering numbers on them. Interestingly, I purchased a new set of caps from a Ford dealership in 1982. Three of them have 5 holes each with 1973 numbers and one has only three holes and has a 1976 number on it possibly for a Mustang II? Other than the mounting holes it looks exactly same as the 5 hole caps.

From what I understand 3 holes were made as replacement part for 73 in later years. Mustang 2 never had these.
I did not use untiseaze, but might be good idea. Each of my wheels has a bolt or two broken off, so 5 holes would not work well, otherwise I could drill 3 holes to have 5.
Aslo i chased each threaded hole with an tap to clean them up.

I will figure out what bolts I used and let you know.

 

[YellowHorse]

Wow! Looks like new! What hardware did you use to mount the center caps? I’m not sure what was used originally.

8-32 Philip oval head screw on McMaster-car website.
Eather 5/8 or 3/4" in length.
They have them even chromeplated.

 

[70sElvis]

Finally installed the new pinion seal after having it for 3 months.

 

[tony-muscle]

Last night while troubleshooting a vacuum leak for more than an hour I found out that it was the power booster check valve grommet. Obviously, this was the last piece I checked but should have started there since it is one of the easiest. Lile all my stuff, I have a custom-made vacuum system with vacuum pump and tank so there are a bunch of fittings that I checked before going to the other side of the car to check the booster. However, that's not where the fun stops.............................. While removing the grommet it felt inside the bottomless pit of the booster. No way I was going to remove the booster to get it out. One more hour of work with a coat hanger hook and a snake camera I was able to fish the grommet from the bottom of the tank and get it out. As performing "laparoscope" surgery. I was a bit concerned, but as I say, if I can see it I can get it! Happy Tuesday!

 

[Steve73QMach1]

8-32 Philip oval head screw on McMaster-car website.
Eather 5/8 or 3/4" in length.
They have them even chromeplated.

Thanks @YellowHorse. I think I will have to chase some of those holes with a tap. They look a little crusty.

 

[Steve73QMach1]

Finally installed the new pinion seal after having it for 3 months.

That's a job I have been putting off myself. How hard was that?