New stuff!

[kb426]

Gee, Frank, it's a good thing I used that high quality Mustang wiring to connect it. That way it won't fall completely off.

[UGLY OLDS]

Gee, Frank, it's a good thing I used that high quality Mustang wiring to connect it. That way it won't fall completely off.

 Installed with more Mustang parts  :?:  Does it work  :?:  :?:

Wait ...It's only been a day or two ......  

Bob..

[chimp koose]

KB have you thought about doing a headliner with the fiberglass resin over a sweater like enjenjo's post about doing speaker boxes ? You could spray glue it and cover with some type of cloth . You could also make it pop in and out with clips like on door panels . That way it would be easier to replace the mustang wires when they short out  

[chimp koose]

Sorry , I just had to say it , at least you didn't use the mustang dome light.

[UGLY OLDS]

Sorry , I just had to say it , at least you didn't use the mustang dome light.

 Perhaps it didn't work "on arrival"  :?:  
 
 WAIT ..  That was a convertible .... Maybe the dome light only worked during the day  :?:  :?:  

 Bob...

[348tripower]

KB have you thought about doing a headliner with the fiberglass resin over a sweater like enjenjo's post about doing speaker boxes ? You could spray glue it and cover with some type of cloth . You could also make it pop in and out with clips like on door panels . That way it would be easier to replace the mustang wires when they short out  

High strength hook and loop

[Crosley.In.AZ]

KB have you thought about doing a headliner with the fiberglass resin over a sweater like enjenjo's post about doing speaker boxes ? You could spray glue it and cover with some type of cloth . You could also make it pop in and out with clips like on door panels . That way it would be easier to replace the mustang wires when they short out  

with large metal flake

[kb426]

You guys are GREAT!!!

[kb426]

I have a few things to add. I kept having trouble with the Speedhut speedo going crazy when you would hit a bump at real slow speed. I sent it back and they updated it. Same thing. I had the wiring going to it off 3 times and didn't find anything. I tied the harness up so the only way it could move was if the engine fell out. I emailed them a few weeks ago and they suggested that I send it in and they would change it to the gps version. I had nothing to lose so off it went. I was apprehensive because of signal drop outs. They suggest you install the receiver on the roof. Not going to happen. It's on the dash right next to the windshield in the middle. So far it's working. It has normal gps functions like time, altitude, max speed and it has 0-60 mph and 1/4 miles times. Driving off normal it says I ran 15.25 at 91.2 mph. The mph is about what I would expect from my 260hp. engine. I'd like to think it will run 14's with some effort and traction.  This morning as I was going across town and running through a dip, this awful noise occurred. I looked in the mirror and saw something bounce off the pavement. I stopped and found a 4" piece of 3/4" tubing. I was puzzled for a bit and then guessed that it might be a swaybar link. When I got back to the shop I found a broken link. The first pic is of the manufactuer supplied all thread. It was run inside the 3/4" tubing as a spacer. The next pic is 2 3/4" bolts that I cut off and bored and threaded for replacements. It's all back together so we'll see if I improved it or there is still a problem lurking.

[UGLY OLDS]

It almost looks like the bar went 'over-center" & over stressed the link ..  :?:
Most 80'-90's GM 4X4 trucks do that often but somehow the bolts don't break .. They get installed straight, but one good trip around the block & they return  with the bolt bent at a 45* angle at the bar connection.. :?  
They then stay in that position & rust until they match everything else on the front of the truck requiring removal with a saws-all..... :evil:
I started using long grade 8 bolts in mine a long time ago....They seem to hold up well ...  

Was that a Mustang "replacement part"  :?:   Do you think that word might be spreading  :?:

Bob..

[Charlie Chops 1940]

Sway bar links...I buy the least expensive ones I can find with nice washers and poly bushings and throw the bolts and tubes in a box and make my own to length with grade 8 bolts and 3/8 ID tubing. I eventually use some of the left overs.

[kb426]

Bob, that was the manufacturer supplied toilet flush valve handle , I think.  Charlie, if they had used 3/8" id tubing, it might not have been able to bend and then break. I'm not willing to try that again and see if that is a correct theory. I believe your use of the links would be a good way to go. Without the spacer, it should be free to pivot how ever needed. I have no idea what the logic was for the supplied parts. I took my wife to lunch today 50 miles away. It was her first real ride in it. When we got home, I asked if it passed the test. She said "absolutely". It has so many more creature comforts than the 32 that this is a real deal. So once again: it's the wife's hotrod!

[kb426]

New tail pipes. These are under the axle. I was going to paint them but couldn't find any high temp metalflake.

[enjenjo]

New tail pipes. These are under the axle. I was going to paint them but couldn't find any high temp metalflake. Smile

Paint them wit Eastwood high temp nickle, and sprinkle glitter on them.

[kb426]

You think that will make Chimp Koose happy?