It’s past time to get it in gear and get the transmission back in shape to get the power from the newly bored out .040 351 Cleveland to the rear wheels.
With the help of my nephew Josh (thanks Josh!!) the transmission was effortlessly (ha) in to place…almost.
Here a more current status video.
All Bolted in.
Now that it’s all bolted in place, I need to work on the getting the kick down road back in place. That’s coming up next on #ProjectSportsRoof.
Welcome back to #ProjectSportsRoof. I run my car projects much like I run my IT projects. You always have to know where to start and know the end game. As with any project that isn’t being built from scratch, in other word, you have to work with what you’ve got, …
If you look back at #ProjectSportsRoof post you’ll see the condition engine bay. During those videos I mentioned that I was going to clean it up and hit it with a rattle can. Again this isn’t going to be a concours restoration, it’s going to look nice and it’s going …
Well it’s been a long week getting her back on the road. But she drove well enough given her condition.
I am looking for opinions on kits for front suspension rebuilds, mine is shot. At this point I’m probably looking for the cheapest most comprehensive kit given my pony’s condition.
My entire front suspension is not suspending, or bouncing, or quiet. Its time for a full rebuild but I’ve been waiting to blow my motor to justify a full car build! It’s been on its last leg for at least 10 years so at this point I’m trying to see how far I can go to prove Ford’s reliability before tearing her down and she just won’t die! A true survivor.
Also I have a mean top end tick I have lots of play in my lifters, I’m assuming that’s the problem. Already replaced the valve caps, but I probably lost one or two again, any tips or tricks to adjust these ticks?
Although she really like cruising at 50 mph everywhere! I had a hard time keeping it under that speed.
Josh,
You will get a lot of opinions and have a lot of options. Basically is comes down to what you want the car to be. If you just want a cruiser I think you can’t go wrong with just building like it came from the factory. I did that with my 1970 only difference is I use polyurethane bushing. Polyurethane bushing improved the ride without ruining the feel of how the car would have handled when it came from the factory. Properly greased the don’t squeak. If you want it a bit better ride you can upgrade components as you go.
I recommend the RPS kit (it is under $300)
Front Suspension Kit, 1968 – 73 Mustang Restoration Parts Source FDSUSKIT3 – RPS – 004 This suspension kit includes new upper and lower control arms with bushings and riveted ball joints installed, new spring perches and insulators and new strut rod bushings with washers.
Replaces that is, boot as in shifting boot. (Were you thinking…since I just got back from the Barrett Jackson Auction.. I was considering getting rid of the Stang ? Nope..but I tell you there were a couple of cars I’d even swap for…that’s for sure!!) When the 4 speed trans got …
If you searched and found or followed my posts on restoring the dash-board of my ’70 Mustang, then you might recall my planning/scheduling issues. As I was taking the old dash pad off, I realized that I hadn’t order the plastic pillar molding. When I finally called a few Mustang parts …
I’ve the pillar post moldings painted and ready to installed. I put on 3 coats of paint. Now I have to remove the dash pad (again) and install. That will be later this week, my Corvette is still in shop and the Mustang is my back up car. Thanks for reading more to …
Ok now I’m excited. The dash pad replacement arrived and it looks great. Here are some pics: I ordered this part from Dallas Mustang, but I thinking I should have ordered directly from DashesDirect.com I’ll check the web site and see if it was cheaper there. When you have an average guy’s budget …
If you look back at #ProjectSportsRoof post you’ll see the condition engine bay. During those videos I mentioned that I was going to clean it up and hit it with a rattle can. Again this isn’t going to be a concours restoration, it’s going to look nice and it’s going …
I thought I’d take a minute and catch the readers up on #ProjectSportsRoof. I wanted to touch up some of the engine bay components, horns, vacuum canister and battery tray. I didn’t want to alter some of these too much, I like having the numbers, logos and other info visible, not …
I’d like you to take a look at one of my constant readers classic muscle car. First let me say that Bill has been an a long quest to find a car to replace this car: Back in the day. It was a long search with lots of phone calls with many …
Ready for some more #ProjectBeepBeep? Bill takes you through a few tips for restoring your B-Body door panels. Take a look: Great stuff!!! Thanks Bill!!! Have a few Mopar tips – Post them up or drop me a note @ agcarestoration@cox.net and we get you video/tip posted on the site. Thanks for reading Tim Introducing …
Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep. Bill is going to stuff a lot into this post, including tools, fire suppression, update on his work with the doors and windows on the 1968 Road Runner and the swapping out the half a century old power steering hose!!! These pics show the location and how …
Thanks for looking back in on #ProjectBeepBeep Bill begins the odyssey. Will he wrangle this Road Runner and show up that old Coyote or will an ACME Anvil be his fate? Keep up to date by grabbing the RSS feed. Here is Bill’s latest video More coming up the ’68 Road Runner including a …
As with most car guys, I have an active eye for cool cars. I could be walking down the street or driving anywhere and spot a cool car that needs it’s picture taken.
Last Sunday was one of those days. Driving past a gas station that I drive by every day my “cool car spidey senses” kicked in and I had to stop.
The cars were there supporting the opening of a local hair and nail salon. Now I’m not one for gets his nails done…but if they can keep cool car set up out side…I’m might might stop in for a perm!! (If I start growing hair again!!!)
Take a look at the cars that showed up.
Love this line up!!! Reverse opening door on this coupe!!!
Love this rod!!!!
No bright work on this 40’s era car. Great lines for this coupe!
Check out the painted steel wheels…Love that look!
This T-Bird is in original condition.
Love that 390 Engine!
All original ’57 T-bird – 312 engine in awesome condition and it’s driven.
This was my favorite. (No not the SUV) It’s the ’69 Ford Ranchero Fairlane 500 (yes that’s a real thing!)
Love the stripes!!
Interior is as it was when it rolled out of the factory – radio delete, no A/C.
I have to say I loved the 69 Ranchero Fairlane 500. It had the 351C engine. I spoke with the owner who has several classic cars and really loves them, in particular, this Ranchero. I understand why!!!
Wow where has 2014 gone?! It’s almost Oct!!!! But that’s a good thing here in the southwest, because that means its peak car show season and there “ain’t” nothing better than that!!! Being a veteran car show participant, both as a spectator and entrant, I attend many hot, dusty car shows …
It’s monsoon season in Tucson and hence we are in a drought as far as car shows go. So today was a great day – clear blue skies, with thunder storm beginning to pop up over the mountains (yes we have mountains in Az). My son is a photographer and I’m …
I kid you not…this is one of the most enjoyable car shows. You get to park your classic, muscle, racer, import or special purpose vehicle on the grass (yeah…lots of it) – no nasty dirt or melting tar parking areas. Grab that blanket out your trunk and spread out …
I’d like you to take a look at one of my constant readers classic muscle car. First let me say that Bill has been an a long quest to find a car to replace this car: Back in the day. It was a long search with lots of phone calls with many …
Thanks for looking back in on #ProjectBeepBeep Bill begins the odyssey. Will he wrangle this Road Runner and show up that old Coyote or will an ACME Anvil be his fate? Keep up to date by grabbing the RSS feed. Here is Bill’s latest video More coming up the ’68 Road Runner including a …
It’s always cool to catch a car show when you are traveling.
This past week (Super Bowl Sunday) while visiting family in Alpharetta, Ga, (just outside of Atlanta) I got the chance to ride into the ‘big’ city and take in the event – Thanks Brian!!
There often more than 1500 cars on the first Sunday of every month and even though it was cold and damp (and it being Super Bowl Sunday and the home town team was playing) there were a lot of cars!!!
We got there as it was starting to break up but there were still a lot of cars. Here’s a few pics.
Take a look at this awesome creation. Built on a C4 Corvette body to best look like a 1957 Chevy!
Check out this Nissan!!! It’s power plant is in the next pic.
Nice straight six!!!!
Nice custom ride!!
Here is a great look for a Road Runner.
No one standing around new anything about the car.
I wasn’t even able to scratch the surface. There were rows of Mustangs and Corvettes, long with 100’s of European and Japanese high-end rides and not all of them ‘stock’.
Bill begins the odyssey.
Will he wrangle this Road Runner and show up that old Coyote or will an ACME Anvil be his fate? Keep up to date by grabbing the RSS feed.
Here is Bill’s latest video
More coming up the ’68 Road Runner including a good video on replacing the vapor barrier in your Mopar car.
I’d like you to take a look at one of my constant readers classic muscle car. First let me say that Bill has been an a long quest to find a car to replace this car: Back in the day. It was a long search with lots of phone calls with many …
I’d like you to take a look at one of my constant readers classic muscle car.
First let me say that Bill has been an a long quest to find a car to replace this car:
Back in the day.
It was a long search with lots of phone calls with many car owners. Some of the stories of his search would make a great post, but for now let’s get to his new find, which if you can’t tell in video below, he’s pretty happy about this rare color code car.
His new pride and joy is a H code, 1968 Road Runner and it breaks down like this:
R – Plymouth Belvedere, Satellite (“B” body)
M – Medium price group
23 – 2 door hardtop
H – 383 1-4BBL 8 Cylinder “B” engine (High Performance)
G – St. Louis, Missouri – birth place
It is for the most part as it came from the factory. But I’m going to let Bill cover all the details with you. Here is his first video.
Here a few pics of Bill’s Road Runner he sent when he was looking it over.
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Bill will be providing updates on the restoration and other task as he works on this beautiful Mopar (makes me miss my Dodge Dart).
Welcome back to our recent trip to Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ. Keep in mind these videos were part of the our Facebook Live event and I’m sharing them here on our blog. Quality is ‘iffy’ in spots but if you’ve never been to some this huge it’s cool to see some of the areas that the TV coverage doesn’t always show.
This next video is more of the staging area and a look at a few of the cars coming up. You’ll see the ’69 Road Runner that appeared in Hemming Muscle Machines publication, it is as nice in persons as it was on pages of the magazine.
This video is at the Hillbank display. These are beautiful cars and the all aluminum bodies are awesome to see. The Daytona coups are built on CSX 9000 chassis (the originals were built on CSX 2000 chassis). They have the 427 Cobra engine and the 427 S/C. You can find out more at WWW.HILLBANKUSA.COM .
Thanks for reading. A few more videos coming that include an impromptu conversation with one of the sellers and one of the guys working to get the cars up on the stage.
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