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Offline GLENN 70

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #325 on: June 17, 2013, 08:52:50 pm »
griff   :sick:    hope you are ok .    HEVEN67 ,your stang sounds super tuff ,i just could not be bothered anymore ,but it is still in my blood to have the power but work on the bloody things , no . I know i will race on saturday and say i will muck around and get it to run mid 11s then go home and do nothing .I have only raced it once 4 years ago and it  will be a few years till i race again ,its my weekend cruiser thats all .
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #326 on: June 17, 2013, 09:28:16 pm »
Quote from: griff on June 17, 2013, 08:11:14 pm
more like WHAT IT DID TO ME...
overhauling rear drums this arvo and attempted to release a brake shoe spring, slipped and opened my thumb joint up big time on the nicely sharp wheel arch lip.
there was more claret on the floor than a wine press and game over for the day.
the bastard bit me good dammit....
Oh no Greg...Looks like your out of action for the week  :therethere:
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Offline 1966stang

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #327 on: June 17, 2013, 09:50:36 pm »
Fitted a cowl cover to my '66, now let's see the pine needles get in  :grin:

Will also help to keep any water leaks out (none so far) despite 2 inches of rain  :pepper:

Also got windscreen sealed, hope that is the end of the leak.
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #328 on: June 18, 2013, 10:49:17 am »
Quote from: griff on June 17, 2013, 08:11:14 pm
more like WHAT IT DID TO ME...
overhauling rear drums this arvo and attempted to release a brake shoe spring, slipped and opened my thumb joint up big time on the nicely sharp wheel arch lip.
there was more claret on the floor than a wine press and game over for the day.
the bastard bit me good dammit....

It hurt me just reading that, so many of my parts were sharp while I am restoring my Mustang, I don't understand why they do not blunt the edges. Keep it clean until it heals.
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Offline GLENN 70

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #329 on: June 20, 2013, 09:33:17 pm »
Just went out and fitted new spark plugs in my 66 ,took me 45 min,dame extractors .Yes Ross ,just so i can blow you away saturday     :burnout:
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #330 on: June 21, 2013, 08:54:42 pm »
Went for a drive. Nice day today in Melbourne. All going well until the new battery started leaking/spraying liquid and motor would not start. Spending more time diagnosing problems then enjoying...
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Offline 69ISH

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #331 on: June 22, 2013, 07:48:55 pm »
Drove it out of the garage under its own power for the first time in over 6 years, drove it down around the corner into the Cul-de-sac spun it round and parked it in the truck bay, I am sure the neighbors love me as it is running straight out of open headers but it was only just off idle as it needs a tune big time.
Pulled a couple of storage cupboards from behind it and put them in the wifes shed and gave me more room for the mustang and less chance of getting damaged.
Fired it up again and put it away.
Probably should have given it a bath while it was out but I will wait untill I have had the car cover cleaned I think.

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Offline GLENN 70

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #332 on: June 22, 2013, 07:58:18 pm »
Well good on you Rodney about time  :thumb: You had a better day than me my fuel pump was shitting itself when i put in top gear at the track ,so only 2 runs for me ,went shit .
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #333 on: June 22, 2013, 08:05:23 pm »
Quote from: GLENN 70 on June 22, 2013, 07:58:18 pm
Well good on you Rodney about time  :thumb: You had a better day than me my fuel pump was shitting itself when i put in top gear at the track ,so only 2 runs for me ,went shit .
How was the rest of the meeting??
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #334 on: June 22, 2013, 08:08:30 pm »
I did nothing for my mustang today.
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Offline GLENN 70

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #335 on: June 22, 2013, 08:16:20 pm »
Good but dont ask me what times the others did as i dont know except Darron 11.0  .Mine had no top end was running out of fuel  , i ran 12.6 @104 thats 9 mph slower than last time ,then really bad and nearly went through the windscreen 14.3 @ 74 mph ,that was it for the day ,new fuel pump this week .
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #336 on: June 22, 2013, 08:53:30 pm »
Checked my diff ratio...Suppose to have 3.00 but its a 3.50
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #337 on: June 22, 2013, 09:50:37 pm »
Dropped by 25mm in front and 38mm in the rear; new front springs and engine immobiliser installed; new sump; inlet gasket and a few other electrical adjustments. Now to go for a drive to see how she handles.
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #338 on: June 22, 2013, 10:23:42 pm »
Rewired the 3 wire alternator wiring, checked and driven to ensure all working.. (Drove way longer than required, but this is the joy of owning a classic) !!! :pepper:
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #339 on: June 22, 2013, 11:10:40 pm »
Not driving anywhere today, apart from  :rain:  in Sydney, went down to the basement to check on the coupe and the back tyre is flat as a tack. At least I found out the original jack is in the car (article in this months Mustang Monthly) and that it works OK. Will get the tyre repaired during the week.
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #340 on: June 23, 2013, 01:42:01 pm »
Quote from: 69ISH on June 22, 2013, 07:48:55 pm
Drove it out of the garage under its own power for the first time in over 6 years, drove it down around the corner into the Cul-de-sac spun it round and parked it in the truck bay, I am sure the neighbors love me as it is running straight out of open headers but it was only just off idle as it needs a tune big time.
Pulled a couple of storage cupboards from behind it and put them in the wifes shed and gave me more room for the mustang and less chance of getting damaged.
Fired it up again and put it away.
Probably should have given it a bath while it was out but I will wait untill I have had the car cover cleaned I think.


Are they 17 inch wheels?
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #341 on: June 23, 2013, 02:59:38 pm »
Today I got it tuned, it ran 285rwks but wasnt getting enough fuel, so new pump and a bit more timing im hoping for 300 rwkws,  also remove front wheel to get some new treads on monday, then book in for wheel alignment.
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #342 on: June 23, 2013, 03:55:36 pm »
Gave my 66 a run at willowbank drags ,fuel pump shit ,took it off today and  :smash: :smash: it into more than 1 piece .  :lol:
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #343 on: June 23, 2013, 05:24:30 pm »
My brake lights were a little dim, so replaced the tail light housings as they were rusty, one of the tail light lenses was cracked so replaced both with new Ford Tooling replacement lenses and changed all the gaskets and rubber pads plus new globes. Looking good, brake lights are nice and bright. 

Also replaced the dodgy headlight dimmer switch. :smile01:
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #344 on: June 23, 2013, 06:41:43 pm »
I cleaned the battery a little bit before putting the cover back on it
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #345 on: June 23, 2013, 06:48:22 pm »
I fitted new carpet to my boot of my Mach  and adjusted the Gilmer Belt after a few alternator repairs.
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #346 on: June 23, 2013, 06:51:02 pm »
Started it ,idled it up ,revved it up a bit ,got it up to temperature.
Turned the wheel left and right a bit.
Shut it down after about 5 or 10 minutes,sh1t weather so didn`t drive it  :cry:
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #347 on: June 23, 2013, 08:09:32 pm »
Quote from: 68Coupe on June 23, 2013, 05:24:30 pm
Didn't think that the single globe that lights the tail/brake lights was good enough for such a big lens, so upgraded them to some 'bat wing' LED's. Made a huge difference, really bright.

http://www.mustangproject.com/ProductDisplay.aspx?ID=e9d8f43c-0365-4e82-a5d7-4b7387c201ec

While I was at it replaced the tail light housings as the base had just about rusted through, one of the lenses was cracked so got a couple of new Ford Tooling replacement lenses and changed all the gaskets and rubber pads. Looking good. 

Also replaced the dodgy headlight dimmer switch. :smile01:

Andrew,

I found an old thread which linked to http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm about led bulbs. I am looking at some leds for my car, and are as per the pics. The first is both white with parkers on and turns to amber when indicating, so you keep your clear lense. The second is for the brake light. 



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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #348 on: June 23, 2013, 08:29:04 pm »
not much really as its in the shop but I did watch "Married with Children - Have you driven a ford lately" (1987).  I watched this episode when I was 9 years of age and it was the first time I fell in love with the pony.

here is the best bit --> http://youtu.be/CF90cpT5exw
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #349 on: June 23, 2013, 08:55:47 pm »
Quote from: George on June 23, 2013, 01:42:01 pm
Are they 17 inch wheels?
Yes they're 17" wheels
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