Progress Thread 88 Gt T-top- Project problem child

[billison]

Congrats man... Been there done that twice.. Remember, you may not like the sleepless nights, trips the the doctor, and the other bumps in the road that come with the first year or so.. but you will look back in 10, 20 years and smile about all those times you held your chid in your arms. There is no more rewarding feeling in the world than to be a Dad and raise a child.

Without a doubt. My oldest is the reason I kept with mustangs. He calls it the "Big Big Car". Poor kid has a double ear infection right now. Between that and baby brother, progress is slow.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Hey!

 

[billison]

Hey!

Lots of updates coming soon. Pics will come!

 

[Chuckman]

Hey!

don't worry, this guy is poking everybody today, maybe he should be busier working on one of his 4-eyes (whatever happened with the red car anyway???)

btw, where in the stl are you? i've seen you post on the stlmustangs page but that place is about dead now.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

don't worry, this guy is poking everybody today, maybe he should be busier working on one of his 4-eyes (whatever happened with the red car anyway???)

btw, where in the stl are you? i've seen you post on the stlmustangs page but that place is about dead now.

I only poked a couple of y'all. I'm making progress on my blue car for now.

I have a minor sht storm going on with my red one at the moment.

 

[billison]

Ok, crappy pics but it's something.

 

[billison]

Ok, so ranger axles with sn95 rear brakes, 94 spindles with matching brakes. Ford b springs with new isos and shocks/struts. Gotta tackle the master and booster next.

 

[billison]

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don't worry, this guy is poking everybody today, maybe he should be busier working on one of his 4-eyes (whatever happened with the red car anyway???)

btw, where in the stl are you? i've seen you post on the stlmustangs page but that place is about dead now.

I'm on the Illinois side over in Alton.

 

[billison]

Picked up some quarter glass cheap. They were close to perfect. Working some minor blemishes out of the drivers side.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Picked up some quarter glass cheap. They were close to perfect. Working some minor blemishes out of the drivers side.

Nice, how much did those cost you?

 

[billison]

Nice, how much did those cost you?

Paid $150. Thought it was a good deal, I've honestly not seen any this nice before

 

[Mustang5L5]

Those look way better then the spare set I got


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[Davedacarpainter]

Paid $150. Thought it was a good deal, I've honestly not seen any this nice before

That's a great deal, good job brother.

 

[billison]

So far I've had good luck by not being in a rush to get parts. The springs shocks and struts were a package deal for $100, all brand new because I waited

 

[billison]

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[billison]

Ok, posting a to do list. Otherwise I'll keep doing random jobs on it.

1. Finish bleeding brakes and set the toe for test driving.
2. Deal with any running or driving issues, vac leaks , and codes from previous mods. Missing charcoal canister, leaky exhaust ect
3. Then evaluate the need the need to add cats or not.
4. Then start engine bay clean up /wire tuck
5. Revisit list.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Ok, posting a to do list. Otherwise I'll keep doing random jobs on it.

1. Finish bleeding brakes and set the toe for test driving.
2. Deal with any running or driving issues, vac leaks , and codes from previous mods. Missing charcoal canister, leaky exhaust ect
3. Then evaluate the need the need to add cats or not.
4. Then start engine bay clean up /wire tuck
5. Revisit list.

6. Stay calm and drink a beer.

 

[DSG_Mach]

Geez those taillights were horrible. Glad youve cleaned the car up! Great thread definitely subscribing.

 

[General karthief]

Just read through your build. Great job! Nice to see someone do'n justice to a car that deserves it.
Man I hate hacks!
One warning, save any parts that are tasteful, your gonna need them when those other two start building theirs.

 

[billison]

Thanks brother, she's come a long way, and she's got miles and miles to go.