May 22-May 23 Getting Started
Hi Laurens! Welcome to your Mustang’s blog! We will post photos of the latest work and give you brief updates on the status of your Mustang. Please note that you can make comments. Let us know what you think!
They started quickly working in the shop. Both the windshields and headliner have been removed. Tim also worked on the hood alignment, which then lead to a driver’s side fender alignment. We also began sanding those bondo spots. The area behind the rear passenger tire and the area between the driver’s door and rear tire are the worst spots we think. We also began sanding that part of the cowl that has some cracking, again bondo is the likely culprit. Check back soon!
May14-May19 Installation
Here, we continued the installation of the fuel injector. We also organized the parts between the ones that we will be installing and the ones that will be put in the trunk for shipping. Also, there are some photos of the old transmission being cleaned, so that it can be sold.
April 26-May 12 Installation
Tim and Shawn installed the clutch and reservoir regulator this week. They also worked on the headliner, reinstalled the glove box, and received Pat’s CJ Pony order. Our new guy, Mitchell, helped reinstall the carpet and seats, put in the rear part of the exhaust system, and started the fuel tank installation.
Patrick’s 67- Pre-Blog Info and Slideshows
Here are some photos and information that were already on Patrick’s Page…
Restoration and Reconditioning: Interior
The guys have jumped right in! They removed the rear windshield to fix the leak that was discovered in inspection. It will require some new rubber seals. Because of the leak, we removed all interior components to check the floor pans. There was some surface rust that looks pretty ugly in the pictures. Luckily, it wasn’t too bad (no structural damage), so Shawn was able to sand out the problem in one work day. They also began working on the rear window crank, which was stripped and not working. Some of the rear panels, like the one separating the trunk and rear seat will need replacement as well. Last week, Shawn and Tim finished the undercoating process on the newly sanded floorpans. Much better!
The slideshow below is a continuation of the interior restoration. We have fixed and tightened the headliner and have begun working on the dash. There is some rust present that needs to be reconditioned. The window workings have also been sandblasted and will soon be ready to reinstall. Get ready for a nicely reconditioned interior!
Here are the guys reinstalling the cluster. It needed inspection and cleaning. They also cleaned the heater box, reinstalled the windows, and took out the old headliner.
Installation: Engine Compartment
Since the parts have arrived, we will finally be able to begin installation on the items that Patrick requested. Tim put in the Holley carburetor-it works great!
Installation: Transmission
They have put together the transmission and fitted it for installation. The shifter needs to be notched for a good fit.
Radiator Removal
Shawn removed the radiator in preparation for the larger one that we ordered. It should be here soon!
