It has been a couple of months since I have been able to work on the GOvert project however here is a quick update.
I happily got the electrical system re-routed in a rough sort of way. There are about 50 wires now that will have to be made longer or shorter. I was showing it to Mark the last time he was out and I kind of missed his question the first time around. I'm not so much trying to eliminate any sensors or systems other than deleting the EGR part of it electrically and mechanically. Actually the challenge was removing the "computer" harness from the main harness. Unlike the early computer controlled cars/engines that had a seperate ECM harness from the main harness, the "93 4 cyl Mustang had just one, big, messy harness. I sucessfully seperated the computer harness out of the main harness and over a period of 2 to 3 months and a whole lot of coffee, did this without letting out any "magic smoke". I've got the car back at the shop now and have left the battery hooked up for almost 3 months now without any electrical problems or dead battery syndrome.
As you can see from the picture it is quite a "nest" of wire and this doesn't include the 10 or so pounds of wire and instrument cluster that I deleted. The starter solenoid is mounted on the inside of the cowl and when it is installed in the '65 mustang will be located in the righthand torque box near the starter accessible from the inside of the car by folding back the front passenger carpet and removing an access panel to get to the solenoid.
The battery is behind the drivers seat now and in the '65 will be under the left rear seat installed much like and old VW Beetle battery was from the factory.
The engine compartment area is starting to look cleaned up a bit without all the wires running to the DIS module, relay box etc. When I install the headlight and other harnesses in the '65 I am going to route them through the frame rails to kind of "hide" them too.
Well this is all for now and I am going to have to save up for all of the metal required to rebuild the sub-body.
Inner convertible rocker assy's
One piece floor pan
Convertible quarter panels
Trunk floor drop offs
Rear frame rails (back halfs)
Rear conv cross brace
Front aprons
Radiator support
Front frame rail repair panels
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You sir are an inspiration. I could never be so patient as you've been with this. I've only got two weeks in my current project (2 years if you count the cars entire span in my ownership) and already I'm itchy for results.
I think of how the 93 notch I owned for a while ran with the same setup you are going with, and all I can think is 'man all that work for no more power!!" but at the same time I can appreciate your cause. This is why I have an N/A 300zx for gas mileage and am building a 5.0 stang for fun. But hats off to you for your dedication to this project. The way you've handled what I've seen on here so far shows the true maturity of manhood that I am long away from. When I get to your point I will probably be fitting my 87 mustang with an electric motor or hydrogen powerplant or whatever they come up with to replace gas, but it will still be a mirror image of what you are doing now, only my efforts will be to make the car legal to drive at all
You sir are an inspiration. I could never be so patient as you've been with this. I've only got two weeks in my current project (2 years if you count the cars entire span in my ownership) and already I'm itchy for results.
I wish that I could work on it everyday. I work on Mustangs for a living so I kind of get my "fix" daily however it's not the same as getting to work on your own car.
You sir are an inspiration....The way you've handled what I've seen on here so far shows the true maturity of manhood that I am long away from.... When I get to your point I will probably be fitting my 87 mustang with an electric motor or hydrogen powerplant or whatever they come up with to replace gas, but it will still be a mirror image of what you are doing now, only my efforts will be to make the car legal to drive at all
Electric ? It has been thought about. Takes 6 to 7 large to convert, that is if you already own the car !
Posting Updates: Should it be a new post or a progress report ? I'm thinking if I start a new thread about the project, I would post updates to the thread from time to time. That way if someone sees the thread for the first time they would be able to understand what is going on.
Thanks for all the positive comments ya'll... Your a bunch better group of Guys than some other forums that I've visited.
But hats off to you for your dedication to this project. The way you've handled what I've seen on here so far shows the true maturity of manhood that I am long away from.
I'm 46 now and do remember when I was your age and where my thinking level was. With age comes the opportunity to watch, learn, listen, accumulate knowledge. Always have an open mind. Think of the possibilities. In the short time that I've been on here I have learn many things about 2.3's. I don't know everything but am willing to listen and learn.
I had an epiphany one day not to many years ago and all of my accumulated knowledge started churning together. It got a whole lot easier to think automotive in the modified sense.
It doesn't matter wether you are building a fast 1/4 mile car, an electric car, or a milage car, the thought process are all the same.
A friend told me several years back that if you put your engine in a 8000 pound vehicle and it gets 10 miles to the gallon, if it is then installed in a 4000 pound car it will get 20 miles to the gallon. Simple fact of life (or physics that is). Weight is speed or milage !
Keep an open mind and never be arrogant and you will go a long way !