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

Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

"janschutz" said:
...I got the steering wheel off and the gauge cluster out this morning before I had to get to work (for my paying job).
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how did you drive it without a steering wheel? that must have been a challenge! :steer
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

I am driving the Diamond Blue one for a while.

Bent the Aluminum Panel for the fuse box this morning.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

I never use the ash tray. Si I am replacing it with another place to add a switch. I used the light switch are from a old dash I had. After welding it in, It looks factory. The first pass of paint looks like dung because the humidity was too high. Hope to finish the pain in a couple days.
Sorry, for only the one picture, all my build pictures came out blurry.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-110213115154.jpeg" />

Also made the bracket for the new fuse box that will be in the glove box area.

on the HRPT List

* Fix Temp Gauge - Started
* Fix Steering Wheel - Started
* Add AC
* Add Headliner
* Custom Console with Wifi
* Check Fluids
* Check Rear Fluids
* Sport Seat Conversion
* Replace Package Tray
* Check Fuses
* Clean Engine
* Polish Engine Aluminum
* Passenger Door Window aligned
* New Spark Plug Wires
* Check Spark Plugs
* Get Sponsor Decals - Started
* Get Hotels - Done
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

You mean you have removed the cigarette lighter for the switch and not the ashtray, right?
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

&quot;Midlife&quot; said:
You mean you have removed the cigarette lighter for the switch and not the ashtray, right?
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no, he cut out the ashtray area and welded in another section of dash with an additional area for a switch. In his photo, that is where the 68 ashtray would have been...
That dude is too clever! Looks good John. I love all these little details on your car!
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

My Bad...I was thinking of the 66 ashtray placement. Good job, Jon...I can't tell where it was!
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Finished my dash mod, I think of moving the rear window defogger switch up to the new spot.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-140213131740-10732564.jpeg" />

New harness is in.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-140213131714-10731769.jpeg" />

Now to fix the Steering Wheel and turn signals.
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

A VERY large box was just delivered to my office. Now I just got to get it home so I can paint it light blue and do the install. I need to decide if I am going to use sun visors. I do not currently;y have the in the coupe because they are in the way due to my height. The problem is for my wife, she says she needs them.

<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-010313103023-107572145.jpeg" />
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

I want to put the switch for the AC unit where the Radio plate is.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071911-107621033.jpeg" />

I bought a block off plate from Mustangs Unlimited. I hate stickers that will not just peal off.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071918-10763451.jpeg" />

Got the sticker off but scuffed the finish, good thing I am going to paint it.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071924-10764926.jpeg" />

Painted it dark blur to match the Dash Pad.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071933-107652193.jpeg" />

Painted the outside trim reflective aluminum Still not like chrome.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071949-107661157.jpeg" />

side by side
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071958-10767654.jpeg" />

Installed, now I just need to buy the AC system. I can not seen to get people/distributors to answer my email questions. Guess I fill have to call the factories.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-050313071903-10758913.jpeg" />
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

dude, would you stop already. Your car just gets cooler and cooler. I love it. Can't wait to see it on the tour!!! :thu
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Disassembled the headliner last night and prepped and painted it light blue.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-080313070957-10772891.jpeg" />

Added LED Bulbs
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-080313071009-107732197.jpeg" />

All put together and ready to install
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-080313070936-10768817.jpeg" />

TODO LIST for HRPT
* Fix Temp Gauge - Started
* Fix Steering Wheel - Started
* Add Headliner - Started
* Get Sponsor Decals - Started
* Add AC
* Custom Console with Wifi
* Check Fluids
* Check Rear Fluids
* Sport Seat Conversion
* Replace Package Tray
* Clean Engine
* Polish Engine Aluminum
* Passenger Door Window aligned
* New Spark Plug Wires
* Check Spark Plugs
* Check Fuses - Done
* Get Hotels - Done
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Ordered the Ac from Classic Auto Air today. They were very helpful, I wanted a custom dash setup and talking with the Tech, they came up with what I wanted.

Found out that they are sponsoring the HRPT Bus this year.


TODO LIST for HRPT
* Add AC - Ordered
* Fix Temp Gauge - Started
* Fix Steering Wheel - Started
* Add Headliner - Started
* Get Sponsor Decals - Started
* Custom Console with Wifi
* Check Fluids
* Check Rear Fluids
* Sport Seat Conversion
* Replace Package Tray
* Clean Engine
* Polish Engine Aluminum
* Passenger Door Window aligned
* New Spark Plug Wires
* Check Spark Plugs
* Check Fuses - Done
* Get Hotels - Done
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Wow! That headliner looks great John!!! Nice job! kip
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

WOW thats some quality work...very impressive
 
Re: 68 Coupe Daily Driver - Getting Ready for the HRPT - Todo List

Starting the install, Make sure you hook up a ground wire and the power wire.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130313121641-108691749.jpeg" />
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130313121646-10870497.jpeg" />

I used pieces of old wind lace to hold up the side, it also let it slide for alignment.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130313121654-108711894.jpeg" />

I started at the back corner and started folding the window gasket around to the headliner.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130313121701-108722154.jpeg" />

I had to remove the interior quarter panel to the C-Pillar pieces
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130313121708-10873222.jpeg" />

Gauge pod reinstalled.
<img src="http://www.stangfix.com/testforum/gallery/10/468-130313121636-108681814.jpeg" />

just have the passenger A-Pillar to go. it seems I need to remove the dash pad trim to get it to fir or it need to be trimmed. No sure yet.






TODO LIST for HRPT
* Add AC - Ordered
* Fix Temp Gauge - Started
* Fix Steering Wheel - Started
* Add Headliner - Started
* Get Sponsor Decals - Started
* Custom Console with Wifi
* Check Fluids
* Check Rear Fluids
* Sport Seat Conversion
* Replace Package Tray
* Clean Engine
* Polish Engine Aluminum
* Passenger Door Window aligned
* New Spark Plug Wires
* Check Spark Plugs
* Check Fuses - Done
* Get Hotels - Done
 
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