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  • Start date Start date Aug 16, 2005

walksinshadow

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Been a while since i have posted (ages i would say) they blocked forum sites at work so finding the time at home these days is more trouble than i have time for Anyway, thought i would drop in and see what is up.

Been pretty busy with the monroe handler conversion lately. Need to update the pics on my site but so far have the new MSD box in and redid all of the engine bay wiring. Installed sub-frame connectors (courtesy of Stumpy, must say these are tremendous pieces) and custom built my own exhaust system. Currently working on door alignment to get the front end where it should all match up before i finish the fiberglassing of the pieces for better fit. Then that leaves the fun rear work.

Projects down the line, all red taillight conversion and grill work where i will remove the turn signals and move them down into the new front end.

here is the website for anyone interested in checking out my progress. Note the new projects have not been updated.

1978 Mustang II Monroe Handler Conversion
 
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dmoody

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Cool, you've come a long way. How are you going to bond the panels to the quarters?

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roadsterII

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Looking good What are you going to do for a hood scoop to fit over that air cleaner? The backwards stock II scoop or perhaps a cowl induction style?
 

Mstng2

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Coming along nicely... keep posting... work faster!
 

roadsterII

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I'm not saying a word about the time frame....
 

Blue Thunder

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Retaining the black with red stripes with that Handler package would look seriously cool.
 

walksinshadow

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Yeah, i know - time = forever. I have been taking it slow and ensuring everything is done right the first time. Also in the military with 2 kids so money has always been an issue. Not to mention the fiberglass panels are requiring a lot of work and ingenuity to do correctly. Mating the side panels to metal has been one of my long standing dilemnas on how to do correctly without having it crack down the line. Also factor in that EVERYTHING except the transmission has been done by me alone with zero help and it takes a while heheh.

Not to mention the car has been "done" 3 or 4 times now. 2 Different Engines, 2 Different Bodies and then the Monroe handler which led to everything being redone

Considering a reverse cowl fiberglass hood, keeping the red stripes or just going to a straight blacked out not sure yet.
 

roadsterII

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the time frame was aimed at my roadster project.....like me, I'm sure you are wondering "when" you get it done....
 
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Mustangj

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Also factor in that EVERYTHING except the transmission has been done by me alone with zero help and it takes a while heheh.

The only problem with doing everthing yourself is you only have yourself to blame

Things I learned.

-I can build an engine, but leave the automatic transmissions to the experts. When I built my transmission I was in so far over my head, I was amazed when it actually worked.

-Take 10 million pictures, so you can find where everthing goes later

-Zip lock and lable all the bolts even if your not going to re-use any of them.
(I chucked them all, and got to know the guy at the fastner store really well).

-Don't toss out anything until you have the replacement in your hand!
 
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