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Ole Yeller is ready for the road

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Telewanger

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I finally have "Ole Yeller" ready for the summer. (1994 Mustang GT) It has been a year and a half project. The man that I bought if from installed the new engine and transmission, then stopped working on it due to the economy. It was in a shed for over two years with well water in the engine and radiator. It messed everything up, but I saved it! Let me know what you think!

YouTube - Mike Lynch - 1994 Mustang GT

I did all labor by myself, but it was a lot of fun.

New timing cover and seal - due to hole in it - $140.00
Thermostat seized up - Replaced Thermostat - $15.00
Radiator full of rust and mud - Replaced Radiator - $150.00
Water Pump clogged and dirty - Replaced - $80.00
Harmonic Balancer - $60.00
Emergency Brake Cable - $50.00
Rack and pinion leak ( bad O rings and sleeve ) Ford and also Mechanic suggested to replace rack- Replaced Rack $125.00
Replaced worn out tie rod ends - $50.00
Power steering pump squealing - Replace Pump - $80.00
Idler pulley squealing - Replaced pulley - $20.00
Leaking power steering hose - Replaced high pressure hose - $40.00
Headers - $ 350.00
Locking aircraft style header bolts - $70.00
Replaced Battery - $60.00
Replaced Fuel Filter $12.00
Replaced smog pump delete - pulley bearing - due to wobble - $10.00
Touch up paint - $20.00
Replaced battery terminals - $15.00
Repaired frayed wiring near battery and other places - $20.00
Balance tires - $25.00
Changed oil and filter - $20.00
Changed Manual Transmission Fluid - $10.00
Changed Differential “Royal Purple” Fluid and seal - $50.00
Flushed cooling system 3 times and replaced Anti-freeze - $25.00
Replaced 3 burned out lights - $ 15.00
Repaired a little rust in trunk area - paint and sanding - $10.00
Repaired holes in H-Pipe - $20.00
Replaced Spark Plugs - $25.00
Replaced windshield wipers - $12.00
Replaced radiator, water pump, hoses and heater core hoses due to splits and cracks - $75.00
Wheel Alignment - $55.00
Replaced power steering pulley - due to wobble - $35.00
 

Hef5.0weisen

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looks good, sounds good! congratulations!

Safety wire on the header bolts....I don't miss that stuff (I was an aircraft engine mechanic, everything is safety wired on an airplane. I don't think my fingerprints would match up due to the scars from getting stabbed by that stuff)

Surreal end to your video...its ready to go, yet goes back into the garage...

North Carolilna? I miss that state...
 
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Thanks!

I was an aircraft mechanic also. I worked for Flight Systems Inc. in Myrtle Beach, SC. After Sept 11, 01 the company went down the tubes. I got my NC plumbing license, so that's what I do now. I don't miss all of the paperwork and red tape of working on planes. I don't have insurance on the car yet. I just wanted to make a video while the engine is nice and clean. I just got finished with it today.
 

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great work, looks great.
 

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lookin good!
 
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holy 4x4 batman lol. car looks good and sounds even better
 
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Thanks!

I called several different insurance companies. I will try to get some insurance tomorrow. I Installed a new steering rack and tie rod ends, so I will need to take it straight to the alignment shop and then for a nice test drive.
 

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f-in sweet man. Congrats, hope you get it on the road soon.
 
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