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Offline birdman

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1425 on: December 09, 2014, 11:44:06 pm »
New limbs & joints, springs & Koni shocks....now complete & wheel alignment tomorrow. Also whilst on the hoist, C4 o/haul (leak), had extractors ceramic coated, rear main crankshaft seal replaced, new engine & tranny mounts, tranny oil cooler lines replaced, all reinstalled old parts painted, under guards painted.
My 2 sons opened a workshop early October, "Corey and Troy's Garage" @ Kingsgrove, so I wanted to be one of their first customers, PAYING customer I might add, but all to get them on their way.

Hey Gary,the undercarriage is looking great. Well done. Good to know your boys are up and running. Might need to pay them a visit one day.

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1426 on: December 10, 2014, 06:19:16 am »
Hey Gary,the undercarriage is looking great. Well done. Good to know your boys are up and running. Might need to pay them a visit one day.
:thumb:.....John, just let me know so I make sure I'm there. BTW, Pat had his XR6 there yesterday, new front discs & pads all round.
If you haven't grown up & matured by the age of 55, (65 now & nothin has changed) YOU DON'T HAVE TOO.....Gary

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1427 on: December 10, 2014, 07:45:15 am »
:thumb:.....John, just let me know so I make sure I'm there. BTW, Pat had his XR6 there yesterday, new front discs & pads all round.

Cool. Will do. Pat's a funny guy. I'll catch up with him at work.

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1428 on: December 15, 2014, 06:05:31 pm »
Took the 68 coupe up to Steve at Kar Kraft for its annual inspection and pink slip. Passed with flying colours and ready for another 12 months happy motoring.  :banana:

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1429 on: December 15, 2014, 07:06:33 pm »
ok gaz, you know im in signage, send the boys over to me to have this fixed....  :toetapping:
when a 3 month engine rebuild turns into 3 year bare metal resto.
you get that .....

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1430 on: December 15, 2014, 07:30:47 pm »
ok gaz, you know im in signage, send the boys over to me to have this fixed....  :toetapping:


Keen eye there Mr. Griff  :grin:

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1431 on: December 15, 2014, 07:36:38 pm »
ok gaz, you know im in signage, send the boys over to me to have this fixed....  :toetapping:
Hahaha...already picked up by one of my tradesmen when I was 2nd yr snork 1971....artwork done by my step daughters partner, FOC, mistake missed by the printer, my son & me.... we have been quoted "big bucks" for building signage from company next door, upto $8k, my son wants to see what his future brother-in-law comes up with, I'll get the photoshop image & send to you, I'm keeping you in mind & have mentioned to my son. All very busy ATM & gr8 to see so signage is not major concern.
Thanks Greg
If you haven't grown up & matured by the age of 55, (65 now & nothin has changed) YOU DON'T HAVE TOO.....Gary

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1432 on: December 15, 2014, 08:56:40 pm »
Hahaha...already picked up by one of my tradesmen when I was 2nd yr snork 1971....artwork done by my step daughters partner, FOC, mistake missed by the printer, my son & me.... we have been quoted "big bucks" for building signage from company next door, upto $8k, my son wants to see what his future brother-in-law comes up with, I'll get the photoshop image & send to you, I'm keeping you in mind & have mentioned to my son. All very busy ATM & gr8 to see so signage is not major concern.
Thanks Greg

up to $8k?? did you ask them how much without their european holiday?
send me photos of the building mate. i intentionally dont do architectural signage now these days (just vehicle livery) but i gotta step in to help a mate sometimes!!!
when a 3 month engine rebuild turns into 3 year bare metal resto.
you get that .....

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1433 on: December 15, 2014, 09:40:15 pm »
(Last night) got the Mustang out and drove around town with friends in classics & hot rods checking out the Christmas lights.  Plenty of kids impressed with the cool cars driving around.  I'm sure we found the Griswalds house  :grin:  The houses either side didn't need any lights on inside because of this place.

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1434 on: December 15, 2014, 09:41:06 pm »
up to $8k?? did you ask them how much without their european holiday?
send me photos of the building mate. i intentionally dont do architectural signage now these days (just vehicle livery) but i gotta step in to help a mate sometimes!!!
Thanks griffo
If you haven't grown up & matured by the age of 55, (65 now & nothin has changed) YOU DON'T HAVE TOO.....Gary

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1435 on: December 16, 2014, 11:07:58 pm »
Started pulling the old dash out ready for the new AC

Also need to tidy up the wiring



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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1436 on: December 17, 2014, 06:54:33 pm »
Installed a new Sony head unit and Kenwood 6x9 speakers in the rear. Sounds good as it is but will put front speakers in before too long.
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1437 on: December 18, 2014, 06:27:47 pm »
Took her in to have a cracked engine mount replaced (and the other one at the same time just to be sure), then enjoyed the 8.5km walk home!
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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1438 on: December 18, 2014, 06:48:58 pm »
ok gaz, you know im in signage, send the boys over to me to have this fixed....  :toetapping:
Already taken care of along with the scrappy/dirty printing....building signage is on hold ATM
If you haven't grown up & matured by the age of 55, (65 now & nothin has changed) YOU DON'T HAVE TOO.....Gary

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1439 on: December 19, 2014, 12:13:31 am »
Fitted new AC system


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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1440 on: December 19, 2014, 08:35:11 am »
Fitted new AC system
Was this a kit ?
If so , where from and is it hard to fit ?
I can smell oranges !
Michael

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1441 on: December 20, 2014, 12:17:40 am »

Fitted compressor, condenser and had it gased up



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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1442 on: December 20, 2014, 12:22:40 am »
Was this a kit ?
If so , where from and is it hard to fit ?

Yes it was a full kit Vintage Air very simple to fit was made a lot easier as I brought an original AC lower dash
Purchased it directly from them in the US

http://www.vintageair.com/index.asp

There is a reseller in Adelaide

COOLDRIVE ADELAIDA   
22 PAMBULA ST   
REGENCY PARK SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5010
Website: www.cooldrive.com.au         

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1443 on: December 27, 2014, 03:00:30 pm »
Recently had a few intermittent issues with the `65 ignition. Starter solenoid staying powered once motor started and also motor not shutting down through the key.
Replaced what looked like the original ignition switch today with the youtube clip being very helpful.
Also did an oil and filter change  :thumb:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCMLzQaiUB0&feature=player_embedded

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1444 on: December 29, 2014, 12:18:53 pm »
Going to take the 66 out for a quick spin while its not raining ,been raining here for the last 4 DAYS ,I had better hurry rain forecast later today and for the next few days . Gold Coast  perfect one day raining the next . :grin:

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1445 on: December 29, 2014, 06:58:02 pm »
New front tyres and wheel nuts all round, now the thing is nearly ready for its roadworthy inspection tomorrow.

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1446 on: December 29, 2014, 08:59:47 pm »
Fitted front disc conversion to my 64 1/2

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1447 on: December 30, 2014, 08:07:13 am »
New sunshade for Xmas
Take it to the limit one more time

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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1448 on: December 30, 2014, 04:34:00 pm »
Today I have been busy..
I removed the front seats, dash trim, instrument cluster, radio, glove box, steering wheel, and stripped down the driver's door so that I can repaint the dashboard and inside of the door.

I also started sanding the inside of the driver's door and masking up the rest of the interior so I can sand, prime and paint it all.

I will post some before / after photos when I've finished painting, in the mean time here are a couple as it sits now..




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Re: What did you do for your Mustang today?
« Reply #1449 on: December 30, 2014, 04:46:33 pm »
Today I have been busy..
I removed the front seats, dash trim, instrument cluster, radio, glove box, steering wheel, and stripped down the driver's door so that I can repaint the dashboard and inside of the door.

I also started sanding the inside of the driver's door and masking up the rest of the interior so I can sand, prime and paint it all.

Pics to come soon....

You have to be carful not to loose the grain on the doors, if it hasn't got a heap of paint on it the best way is thinners and a scotch brite. Sanding leaves the old paint in the grain.