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Mustang5L5 · Mar 15, 2021

If you are dropping the k member, you might as well do an oil pan gasket while you are there.

Ah...scope creep

Steel1 · Mar 16, 2021

Rdub6 said:
I guess the bolts at the front of the heads are the best to go with?

Those would work , ideally you would like to attach one at the front and one at the back if possible.

Boostedpimp · Mar 16, 2021

I agree, one bolted to front of head and the other bolted to the rear of a head. It should get the job done fine for you

90sickfox · Mar 16, 2021

I've got one of those. Works well on our mustangs. Buy some extra chain and couple couplers from tractor supply or a hardware store.

Rdub6 · Mar 16, 2021

I got my rear brake line kit from MM today. I took a few minutes to get them attached today. They really do make quality stuff. I’ll get some pics when the workbench doesn’t look like a tornado hit it.
I did think that the bracket that holds the rear tee came in the kit...... but it didn’t.
So now I’ll have to restore this one. Threw in some vinegar to loosen up the rust, and then I’ll hit it with the wire wheel.

Rdub6 · Mar 18, 2021

Decide to use some ratchet straps with the engine support bar. Along with a jack stand under the balancer, I feel pretty safe.

And from this view of the k member and oil pan...... I’m sure glad I’m going to get it cleaned up!

Rdub6 · Mar 18, 2021

Rdub6 said:
I got my rear brake line kit from MM today. I took a few minutes to get them attached today. They really do make quality stuff. I’ll get some pics when the workbench doesn’t look like a tornado hit it.
I did think that the bracket that holds the rear tee came in the kit...... but it didn’t.
So now I’ll have to restore this one. Threw in some vinegar to loosen up the rust, and then I’ll hit it with the wire wheel.

And here it is after the vinegar/wire wheel treatment! Good as new, and ready for paint.

Rdub6 · Mar 21, 2021

K member is out. Seven out of 8 bolts look like new. # 8 has some issues! Now to investigate further into the frame rail.

Mustang5L5 · Mar 21, 2021

TBH two of those bolts look like there is signs of some internal corrosion

Rdub6 · Mar 21, 2021

Mustang5L5 said:
TBH two of those bolts look like there is signs of some internal corrosion

Yeah..... I see what you mean on #4.

Cheapskate207 · Mar 21, 2021

do you have plans to swap to a tubular kmember?

Rdub6 · Mar 22, 2021

No, not right now.
This wasn’t really in the plans either, but while I had everything else taken apart around it, I figured I may as well take this down and refinish it.

Monkeybutt2000 · Mar 22, 2021

I took my stock k out,and one of the bolts looked just like that. My frame rails are perfect.

Rdub6 · Mar 22, 2021

Monkeybutt2000 said:
I took my stock k out,and one of the bolts looked just like that. My frame rails are perfect.

Drivers side front bolt, closest to battery tray?

Mustang5L5 · Mar 22, 2021

Have to shined a flashlight up the sleeve and taken a look?

If everything checks out, I would really recommend something like this inside the rail.

Eastwood Black Internal Frame Coating Aerosol and Nozzle Kit

Internal Frame Coating destroys rust hiding inside the chassis, so it does not rust its way through. You spend time and money restoring a chassis, but what about all that rust inside the frame? Use our Internal Frame Coating to make your chassis rust free

www.eastwood.com

after I fixed my rails, I sprayed two cans worth inside bolt sides from firewall to bumper.

Boostedpimp · Mar 23, 2021

LIke mentioned above, while you have it out I would fully coat the inside of those rails with

Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Rust Prevention Aerosol

Destroys rust hiding inside the chassis, rocker panels and pillars so it won't rust through

www.eastwood.com

Monkeybutt2000 · Mar 23, 2021

Rdub6 said:
Drivers side front bolt, closest to battery tray?

Yep,sure was. My buddy removed it and was like, "uhh,this is no good"

Rdub6 · Mar 23, 2021

Monkeybutt2000 said:
Yep,sure was. My buddy removed it and was like, "uhh,this is no good"

Yep..... sounds about like what I said to myself! Hopefully I’m as lucky as you with no rail damage.

Rdub6 · Mar 23, 2021

I’ve actually been thinking about doing the rails on my ‘02 F150 to stop the internal rust......... maybe I’ll just buy a bunch of cans from Eastwood, and do it all at once.

Mustang5L5 · Mar 23, 2021

If you do use the spray, make sure you are ready to use the can all in one shot. The flexible hose they give you is tough to clean out so it’s usually clogged the next time you go to spray. Eastwood wants $10 for a replacement nozzle hose, plus shipping.

Progress Thread Progress Thread kinda stalled- looking to get it back going again!

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

The left one hangs a little lower

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Mustang Master

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Mustang Master

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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