Author Topic: 1966 Mustang Hybrid - Installing Barra xr6t engine and 6speed auto (Read 83611 times)

crikeyrob · « **Reply #100 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:21:55 am »

Thanks @mwizz

Here's some new pics of the progress. Car is now in primer.

CraigF · « **Reply #101 on:** November 25, 2015, 08:59:41 pm »

Love the build.
The web site is great. keep it up, should drive like a rocket.

crikeyrob · « **Reply #102 on:** July 13, 2016, 10:31:19 pm »

Hey all, it has been a while since my last update. The car is now moving ahead at a fast pace... but we needed to do some more extensive panel work to get everything perfect on the rear end. I am hoping to have it painted by October and assembly later this year. Big thanks to Vince @ AutoPassion for working his magic over the last 2 weeks

https://www.facebook.com/AutoPassionRepairCentre/?fref=ts

Husky350 · « **Reply #103 on:** July 14, 2016, 08:03:28 am »

Looking good mate, bet you can't wait

RuffCoupe · « **Reply #104 on:** July 14, 2016, 12:58:15 pm »

Glad to see lots of 65/66 Coupes getting the treatment

Cheers

J

crikeyrob · « **Reply #105 on:** July 16, 2016, 08:57:59 pm »

Quote from: Husky65 on July 14, 2016, 08:03:28 am

Looking good mate, bet you can't wait

Yep, can't wait to have it finished. Its been over 3 years since I started which is a long time not being behind the wheel. Everything has been test fitted on the car so it should be a quick assembly once paint is finished. :-) I really want it back on the road in 2016 for its 50th year.

crikeyrob · « **Reply #106 on:** August 15, 2016, 07:41:55 pm »

Hi All,

As I await for the car to be painted I'm trying to plan out the final assembly so it goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. Taking the car apart was simple enough... but reassembly may be a little more delicate. I have all the mechanical and electrical sorted, but need assistance with the fiddly things. I'm based in the south east suburbs of Melbourne and would love any advice regarding the below items.

1) Polishing of all stainless trim
2) Re-installation of stainless trim on side windows
3) Installation and alignment of side windows
4) Installation and corking of both front and rear windscreens
5) Installation of stainless trim around windscreens and roof channel

Does anyone know of a reputable place that can complete the above items? I would hate to attempt these and damage the paint or not seal things properly.

On the flip side, who has completed this and how hard did you find it. Who you do it again or outsource to an expert?

Thanks in advance!

Rob

BlackNotchBack · « **Reply #107 on:** August 15, 2016, 08:09:33 pm »

For the front and rear screens I'd highly recommend Pete from Pete's Prestige Windscreens 0418 333 703 Does really good work and deals with a lot of classics.

On_psi · « **Reply #108 on:** October 10, 2016, 11:28:21 pm »

awesum job on the build, how's it coming along?

crikeyrob · « **Reply #109 on:** October 25, 2016, 09:31:03 pm »

@On_Psi, thanks for the comments!

The car is still at Auto Passion betting prepared for final paint. You can see the full blog/history on my website here www.boostedford.com.

This final stage is taking the longest, but i'm sure it'll be worthwhile. Right now, they're finishing off the gaps and are aiming to have it finished by late December so that I can start assembly over my Christmas break.

I have recently ordered a pair of custom door cards from TMI (Sport-R full door) and they'll be using the same blue thread as used in the rest of my interior. I should receive them soon :-) I am also working on a custom rocker cover for the Barra motor which will look AWESOME!

Woohoo!

crikeyrob · « **Reply #110 on:** August 01, 2017, 10:19:19 pm »

Hi all, it has been a while since my last post but the car has been progressing well. Final base coat has just been applied and the paint should be finished in the coming weeks. Assembly will being immediately once it's back

It's been a long time coming! Everything is ready to roll

69candy · « **Reply #111 on:** August 02, 2017, 07:30:04 pm »

Looking good!!

Dwayne · « **Reply #112 on:** August 02, 2017, 08:14:20 pm »

Quote from: On_psi on October 10, 2016, 11:28:21 pm

awesum job on the build, how's it coming along?

If your car is the one I think it is ... I'd love to see a build thread somewhere

GEOFF289 · « **Reply #113 on:** August 02, 2017, 09:14:11 pm »

Quote from: Dwayne on August 02, 2017, 08:14:20 pm

If your car is the one I think it is ... I'd love to see a build thread somewhere

It's here Dwayne http://www.boostedford.com/

Dwayne · « **Reply #114 on:** August 02, 2017, 09:24:06 pm »

I'm after a build thread for On-psi's 800hp barra beast.

Husky350 · « **Reply #115 on:** August 02, 2017, 09:43:22 pm »

Quote from: crikeyrob on August 01, 2017, 10:19:19 pm

Hi all, it has been a while since my last post but the car has been progressing well. Final base coat has just been applied and the paint should be finished in the coming weeks. Assembly will being immediately once it's back

It's been a long time coming! Everything is ready to roll

Looks good, I like the colour. Can't wait to see the assembly.