Author Archives: Tim Sweet

Dusting Off the Blog – Lets Start with Drive in #ProjectSportsRoof

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Pandemic starting to fade, school about to end, I think it’s about time to get to the auto parts store, minus the mask and get some work done.

But first let’s start with a drive in 73 Mustang (#ProjectSportsRoof).

Enjoy the drive.

 


#ProjectBeepBeep – Don’t be Indifferent with your Diff!! Part I

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Welcome back to Average Guys Car Restoration.

COVID hasn’t been fun but Bill still managed to get some work done on his beautiful 1968 Road Runner.

Check out his work on the differential.

 

More on the diff coming up.

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

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Delta Force – #ProjectSportsRoof Get a New Sound

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Yes…yes…yes….it’s been a while but you can look forward to see more work being done on #ProjectSportsRoof (soon to be #SR73 —get it?  SportsRoof – 1973 Mustang…yeah?….cool)

Enjoy the video and I’ll have more coming up with my 73 Stang and a few things with going on with #ProjectBeepBeep – Bill’s 1968 Road Runner.

 


Thanks for checking in and there is a lot more coming up!!!

Tim
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Average Guys Car Restoration – Product Review – Olsa Tools Magnetic Socket Holders.

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I’ve been driving #ProjectSportRoof a lot but there’s still work to do, but I have a back log of products that I need to review.  So the next few post will be dedicated to testing out some of the those items, include other helpful tool organizers  and a few products for detailing your car.

Olsa is a Canadian company that has their tools and products made in Taiwan and tested in auto shops in Canada.

I saw the ad for the Magnetic Socket Holders and purchased them, because my case for my socket set, well over 20 years old has final given up (not with out a fight) the ghost.

Here’s the video:

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

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#ProjectSportsRoof – Leaf Spring Test Drive.

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Thanks for following along.

After finishing up what was a 9 hour day of just leaf spring work, I took a couple days off to recover (not as young as I use to be) and now it’s time to see if there’s any improvement in handling and ride with #ProjectSportsRoof.  Oh…O.K.  and to see if any ‘parts’ fall off.  So I took the 73 Stang out for a walk.

Check it out:

 


Successful upgrade!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Tim

#ProjectSportsRoof Leaf Springs Install Part-ll

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Welcome back.

Install of the new leaf springs on #ProjectSportsRoof was pretty straight forward.

Check it out:

 


 

The left side went a bit smoother (lessons learned).

Now a test drive in order!!! That’s coming up.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Tim

 

 

 

#ProjectSportsRoof New Leaf Spring Install Part I

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In the last post I prepped #ProjectSportsRoof  bolts and nuts for removal.  I treated them twice a day for two days (sprayed with Liquid Wrench) in hopes they would be easier.

This post, I’m removing and install the new leaf springs.    Pay attention to a couple of safety tips in the video.

 

 


 

Next up a test drive to see how the new springs preform.

Thanks for check in.

Tim

 

#ProjectSportsRoof Leaf Spring Prep

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Thanks for stopping to take a peak at what is going on with #ProjectSportsRoof!!!

My 73 Mustang still has it’s original leaf springs and you can tell they are falling apart and sagging.

Several area were the spring is separating.

After a look at the old springs, not only are they sagging and separating they have been on since May 1, 1973 (only 47 years).   Bolts are pretty rusted.  Take a look:

 


Keep checking back for the leaf spring installation.

Also the look for finishing up the seat upholstery that is coming shortly.

Tim

#ProjectSportsRoof Upholstery Part V Front Passenger Seat

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Welcome back.

I’ll be working on the the front bucket seats for the next few posts.   I’m starting with the passenger seat because I want to keep #ProjectSportsRoof mobile.

Here is the beginning of the work.

 


 

 

More coming up and wait until you the mess that was the driver’s seat.  It required a donor car part.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tim

#ProjectSportsRoof Upholstery Part IV Spring Support and a Tuck

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Thanks checking in.  I’m finishing up the bottom of the rear bench seat in #ProjectSportsRoof.   If you recall the original foam for my 73 Mustang was all one piece with a wire rod running along the seam where it folded.   The new foam came in two pieces and did not have the wire.   That wire rod was used for support and for creating the tucks for shaping.   I had to find a way to make happen.     Take a look:

 


 

To finish the back rest of the rear seat I’ll have to seek a professional as that portion of the kit does not fit properly and I won’t be able to make it fit. But don’t worry. I have the completed one of the front bucket seats and have of the other so you’ll see a bit more of the upholstery.

Also have some door work coming up, exhaust hangers to install and leaf springs.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tim