Let me know if you notice a difference or not
What did you do to your car today?
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I will. It is going to be quite different from last time I drove it. I am also in the process of swapping out the FMX for a T5 manual. I'm just doing a few other small projects and cleaning up while I have things apart. I'm waiting on my clutch cable that is on back order so it is kind of holding up that end of the project so filling in the time with some odds and ends.
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The difference with the battery in the trunk is not, by itself really noticeable. With my car I also gutted the front 73 bumper and replaced it with fiberglass and aluminum mounts to save another 100 pounds. I'm still looking for ways to shift weight rearward, but am running out of ideas, with the exception of moving the wiper bottle to the rear which seems to be too much work for too little gain.
The engine bay looks better with the engine in the trunk though.
The engine bay looks better with the engine in the trunk though.
Interested on how that combination works for you, as I'm planning the same.
Lake
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Engine is getting pretty...
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VegasFastback
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I got my mustang sorted and a took it around the block. First time its driven in three years.
Lake
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I fix it already
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There you go, now that's the ticket ::thumb:: Alright my 1000th post.
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Well I didn't break it this last 7 days (as I have the driveshaft out)
But I did install a harness bar. It required a little finessing, some longer legs and some proper hardware, but it is in and my seat belts are still there.
I have a 6 point harness, but I want to be at the shop so I can mount the lower anchors before I bother to set it up.
Also got in the parts to change my pinion support to a Daytona type and a 1350 Pinion Yoke with all the set up stuff from strange. Hope to get done tomorrow so I can get a driveshaft measurement and get my order submitted
But I did install a harness bar. It required a little finessing, some longer legs and some proper hardware, but it is in and my seat belts are still there.
I have a 6 point harness, but I want to be at the shop so I can mount the lower anchors before I bother to set it up.
Also got in the parts to change my pinion support to a Daytona type and a 1350 Pinion Yoke with all the set up stuff from strange. Hope to get done tomorrow so I can get a driveshaft measurement and get my order submitted
I replaced the turn signal flasher. Now I just need to fixt the turn signal cam...
Lake
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Got the engine running again, water in, run it warm. Heared strange knocking sound, find out that flexplate is hitting somewhere. So transmission out... See how clean it is...
Drove it. Washed it.
My car needs a lot. Interior needs refreshing. Paint is getting old. Engine idles weird sometimes. New tires/rims wouldn't hurt. The springs are getting old and should be replaced. I need to spend more time tuning it.
In the mean time I am just having a great time driving it! So much fun. I am so glad I have held onto this car for over 30 years.
My car needs a lot. Interior needs refreshing. Paint is getting old. Engine idles weird sometimes. New tires/rims wouldn't hurt. The springs are getting old and should be replaced. I need to spend more time tuning it.
In the mean time I am just having a great time driving it! So much fun. I am so glad I have held onto this car for over 30 years.
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I changed out my intake manifold gaskets because of a pesky vacuum leak and picked up 3 inches of vacuum by doing so. A quick reset of the carburetor idle mixture screws and the car sounds and runs better than ever. Life is good.
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I put convertible top on, bled the brakes, finished hooking up all the air con. hoses so I can vac the system. Also did some on the screwed up vacuum hoses and got the engine / light harness in. I am tired boy.
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Lake
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Washed my tranny...
