January 30- Laurens’s Engine Installation
Sorry for the long delay! We’ve been very busy lately–lots and lots of emails, new Mustangs to list, restoration updates to blog about, you name it! Work, work, work, work’s never done, not that we’re complaining. The opportunities are great.
Here are some pictures of when Big Chief and the guys were installing Laurens’s engine and all the components in the engine compartment.
January 20- Laurens’s Windshield Installation
Need to catch up on these blog updates! Here is an old one from when we were re-installing Laurens’s windshields. It’s a very meticulous process, getting the rubber seals set just right and glued down, and then we’ll have to test them for leaking, and THEN, if no water gets in, the windshields are good! Phew. Fortunately, every windshield we install goes in smoother than the one before it.
January 18, 19- Biff’s Rotisserie Installation
Well, today’s the day! Biff’s Shelby is ready to go up onto the rotisserie, and we’ll start sand-blasting it and getting rid of all the old paint and grime (though probably not much rust!) to get this baby down to the good stuff, the pure, solid steel.
December 31- Laurens’s Interior Installation
We’re installing Laurens’s wiring harness and heater box and plenum now, as well as painting parts the appropriate black finish.
December 23- Laurens’s Trim Installation & Welding
We’re installing the trim on Laurens’s Mustang, as well as the headliner ribs and a few minor metal repairs. We found a few metal cracks in the floorpans possibly due to a previous floorpan job, where the sheets’ welds came loose and began separating, so Tim welded new bead-lines to smooth out the seams.
December 21- Laurens’ Interior Work
Tim installed the rear trim as we begin the re-assembly process bit-by-bit. We also did a little bit of grinding on the passenger’s kick panel where we found a little rust, and we also primed the dash panel over in gray prime, so that Laurens can pick his interior colors when his paint-man gets going.
November 12- Phil’s Transmission Installation
Phil’s transmission’s going back in, with a brand-new clutch. It will drive great after this! We also replaced the rear mounting brackets so the tranny will sit properly, and while we were down there we replaced the universal joints as well. The transmission has also been serviced, which includes a complete fluid flush and replacement. We’ll be testing the new clutch out in the next few days to make sure its up to standards…
November 12, 13- Tom’s Installation
We’re installing more of Tom’s interior, including his Rally Pac and stereo system, and we’ve begun restoring his center console to match his new color scheme.
