New stuff!

[jaybee]

It's always the things you think are going to be easy which seem to take the most time, right?

This continues to be a fun thread to watch.

[kb426]

The fuel lines are roughed in. I ordered some plastic clamps that will allow me to stack the large line on top of the 2 smaller lines running down the side of the frame. I'm not real happy with this but it still is my intention to use as much Mustang stuff as possible. I'm about to get irritated enough to spend another $500 on tools, though. I'd sure like to have the Mastercool flaring tool Frank mentioned and a real tubing straightener. I realize that brake and fuel lines are hidden but that isn't what this is about.

[kb426]

Really poor  update. New fuel line clamps.

[chimp koose]

Nice work routing the lines. I have machined parts for weather satellites but do you think I can bend lines to match a curve ? Again nice work.I enjoy your progress posts.

[kb426]

I'm at the LA Roadster show. No progress reorts this weekend.      :b-d:

[kb426]

I removed all the parts from the Mustang doors to try and retrofit the hardware to the 51. I also removed the rear window regulators to see if I could adapt them for power windows. The latch pic has the attaching bracket for the body stuck in place. It will be a while before I measure the doors to see if this is a good idea or not.

[kb426]

The stack of chrome-moly will become some sort of a rollbar or simple cage. The battery hold-down is for a group 75 side post battery. I may work on the top some more. I'm thinking about what I want it to look like. Because of the crossmember, the dzus tab is not centered so I offset the other one a like distance.

[kb426]

I can't post pics again. I'm blasting parts. No fun at all.

[kb426]

I really pegged the funmeter today! I blasted the frame and the running board supports and radiator -fender mount. I'm ready to paint the chassis now.

[kb426]

I finished painting the chassis and rear end. I would never say it was good but it won't rust now. It was 105 in the shop with 38% humidity. I looked like I went for a dip in a pool when I was finished.

[kb426]

I just finished painting the running board supports, core support and drive shaft loop. When and if I can post pics again, I'll update the last couple of posts. At least today I finished before it was 100 degrees in the shop.

[kb426]

Yesterday and today I installed the rear suspension and got a lot of the front end on. Tomorrow I should get it on four wheels. When we get the pic problem solved, I'll update everything. Sorry it isn't fixed.

[UGLY OLDS]

We Want Pictures   :!:   We Want Pictures  :!:   We Want Pictures  :!:   We Want Pictures      

Sound like you're "gettin' it done" ..   It's neat that you are trying to use as much of the original Mustang as possible .  

Bob .....

[kb426]

Pics!

[kb426]

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