68 Coupe Daily Driver - Keeping it running and trying to impove it

[janschutz]

Yes, I do not have the confidence in the truck yet.

This morning the headlights did not work on my mustang, I think I have another headlight switch somewhere.

HRPT TODO

• Replace the Fuel filter
• Tune up / check spark plugs
• Check tire air and fluid levels
• Adjust headlights
• Finish and install tilt column
• Lube speedo cable
• Lube suspension and check wheel bearings
• Install 355 gears
• fix emergency flasher
• adjust passenger side window alignment
• Replace fan belts - Done 4/29/2015
• Check Brakes
• Fix headlights

 

[jdyess755]

The sun visors were smashed into the molded in overhead console that I bought at Mustangs to fear. I believe they had special sun visors that were thinner at the end to prevent this. I had the idea of turn the bracket around and it worked great.

I've been looking at the Molded overhead console headliner from MTF. How did you change the color from black to what it is now? Paint or dye or other? Very interested because I really like the looks and the functionality of them. My '65 Fastback is in need of this headliner.

 

[janschutz]

It is the paint that most Mustang parts houses sell for hard plastic. So far it has been very durable.

 

[janschutz]

Replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter last night.

HRPT TODO

• Adjust passenger side window alignment
• Check Brakes
• Check tire air and fluid levels
• Finish and install tilt column
• Fix emergency flasher
• Fix headlights
• Install 355 gears
• Lube speedo cable
• Lube suspension and check wheel bearings
• Replace fan belts - Done 4/29/2015
• Replace the Fuel filter - Done 5/4/2015
• Tune up / check spark plugs

 

[janschutz]

Put the 68 connector on the tilt column I rebuilt. Hope to install this weekend. Will check for vacuum leaks tomorrow.

Anyone know what the 2 spare wires are for?

 

[Midlife]

Put the 68 connector on the tilt column I rebuilt. Hope to install this weekend. Will check for vacuum leaks tomorrow.

Anyone know what the 2 spare wires are for?
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Yes. What you have is a generic Ford turn signal that fits your year Mustang along with other FLM vehicles. The other wires are not used. Please tape the tips and tuck them out of the way.

 

[janschutz]

Thanks mid, I will put heat shrink on the pins and tape the up somewhere. Hopefully I will get the tilt column installed Saturday.

 

[janschutz]

HRPT TODO

• Adjust passenger side window alignment
• Check Brakes
• Check tire air and fluid levels
• Finish and install tilt column
• Fix emergency flasher
• Fix headlights
• Install 355 gears
• Lube speedo cable
• Lube suspension and check wheel bearings - Done 5/16/2015
• Replace fan belts - Done 4/29/2015
• Replace the Fuel filter - Done 5/4/2015
• Tune up / check spark plugs

when I took off the driver's wheel. I frond this:


Last February, I took the Mustang to a break shop to fix a nagging issue I was stumped on. When they put on the pads they used 1 pin from a drum brake. that is what did the scaring on the rotor. (IDIOTS)

 

[janschutz]

What is it about this stang and brake issues? Now I can not get it to bleed successfully. I keep getting air out the front driver side, I guess I need to try the passenger side again to see if it is just one side or both. I also seeing bubbles rising out the MC bowl from the piston area.

 

[janschutz]

HRPT TODO

• Adjust passenger side window alignment
• Check Brakes - Done 5/23/2015
• Check tire air and fluid levels
• Finish and install tilt column
• Fix emergency flasher
• Adjust headlights - Done 5/25/2015
• Install 355 gears
• Lube speedo cable
• Lube suspension and check wheel bearings - Done 5/16/2015
  
• Replace fan belts - Done 4/29/2015
  
• Replace the Fuel filter - Done 5/4/2015
• Tune up / check spark plugs - In progress

Hopefully I can start the tilt column install tonight.

 

[janschutz]

HRPT TODO

• Adjust passenger side window alignment
• Check Brakes - Done 5/23/2015
• Check tire air and fluid levels
• Finish and install tilt column - NEXT
• Fix emergency flasher
• Adjust headlights - Done 5/25/2015
• Install 355 gears
• Lube speedo cable
• Lube suspension and check wheel bearings - Done 5/16/2015
• Replace fan belts - Done 4/29/2015
• Replace the Fuel filter - Done 5/4/2015
• Tune up / check spark plugs - Done 5/4/2015

Going to also re bleed the breaks, the pedal is not where I want it, might also have to adjust the push rod.

 

[janschutz]

Hit a snag with the tilt column, need a 5/8 - 18 die. will get one on MONDAY. Washed, clay bared, polished and waxed the stang instead.

 

[janschutz]

HRPT TODO

• Adjust passenger side window alignment
• Check Brakes - Done 5/23/2015
• Check tire air and fluid levels - Done 6/2/2015
• Finish and install tilt column - removed due to a issue
• Fix emergency flasher
• Adjust headlights - Done 5/25/2015
• Install 355 gears
• Lube speedo cable
• Lube suspension and check wheel bearings - Done 5/16/2015
• Replace fan belts - Done 4/29/2015
• Replace the Fuel filter - Done 5/4/2015
• Tune up / check spark plugs - Done 5/4/2015

Running good now and the AC is cold, ready to leave even if the list is not done!

 

[tarafied1]

John
I am bringing your modified fuel filler with me if you want to install it for the trip. Sorry I didn't get it done before you leave home

 

[janschutz]

That ok Craig. Look forward to seeing you, I give you a call when we get there! Maybe we can meet for dinner with Pat! I also want to see you power assist set up in your 67.

 

[tarafied1]

That ok Craig. Look forward to seeing you, I give you a call when we get there! Maybe we can meet for dinner with Pat! I also want to see you power assist set up in your 67.

cool, yes I hope Pat comes down. And sure thing. I am glad I got PS. Next year maybe AC!

 

[janschutz]

Rebuilt and installed a 68 tilt column. I did not hook up the tilt away mechanize. Now I do not have to drive bowlegged.

 

[janschutz]

I put in a fan shroud to hopefully solve the overheating issue. BUT...

On my test drive, Some old roofing material blew out of a construction trailer and a piece about 2' round hit my hood and windshield. Got some awful scratches on the hood and a 8" crack in the windshield.

I just can not get ahead.

 

[Midlife]

Boy, if you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all!

 

[janschutz]

Will update this thread of my wreck rebuild.


Need to rebuild the tilt column, Something busted, Looks like the bearing came apart. While I am at it. I have another 67 column that I going to redo from spare parts. Need to make some $$$ to fund some of the repairs/improvements that the insurance does not cover.