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Offline Rayatswan

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #100 on: January 16, 2022, 07:22:23 am »
No response yet so how about Sydney ???

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #101 on: September 25, 2022, 05:56:34 pm »
Finally getting back to the Mustang after a long layoff, 13 weeks off work with shoulder surgery and I have also found an Engineer who is good to work with, he is happy with my suspension choices, any issues can be overcome and he has a fantastic positive attitude.
Just a little work today to get back into the swing of things. More to come as my shoulder gets stronger.


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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #102 on: October 20, 2022, 10:13:05 am »
A bit more firewall








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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #103 on: October 22, 2022, 07:17:38 pm »
Good to see you getting back into it and, as always, excellent work being done!

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #104 on: October 23, 2022, 06:20:26 am »
Thanks Jeff.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #105 on: October 31, 2022, 10:07:02 pm »
Welded in.




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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #106 on: December 02, 2022, 11:06:01 am »
Bit of epoxy on the inside so I can start on the Cowl lower






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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #107 on: December 02, 2022, 04:13:36 pm »
Hey Ray,
Great to see the progress you’re getting.
Just been talking to Pete about the fastback that’s for sale at National Mustangs.
I’d love to have the opportunity to buy it and restore it as a 289 cruiser.
But if it took the work you’ve done I’d be dead before I got it finished.
Keep up that great work.
Cheers Phil.
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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #108 on: May 28, 2023, 08:02:20 am »

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #109 on: May 28, 2023, 12:15:55 pm »

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #110 on: June 12, 2023, 05:21:59 am »
Started welding in 69 modified shock towers, a fair bit of massaging to fit aprons to the custom firewall as well








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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #111 on: June 24, 2023, 10:49:48 am »
Lots of mucking around with this








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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #112 on: June 30, 2023, 12:24:59 pm »

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #113 on: July 06, 2023, 02:30:32 pm »
Wow, what a beauty! This Rusty 66 Coupe truly captures the essence of classic cars. Despite its modfied exterior, there's an undeniable charm and character that emanates from this vintage beauty. The rust adds a unique touch, telling stories of its past adventures and creating a sense of nostalgia. Good luck.
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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #114 on: July 08, 2023, 02:31:29 pm »
Adding edge to right side inner fender apron.
Weld,
Cool,
Repeat.











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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #115 on: July 21, 2023, 05:40:30 pm »
Wasn't happy with the right side back inner fender apron so started again







A quick mockup to check fender fit




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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #116 on: July 21, 2023, 08:35:15 pm »
Good work  keep at it.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #117 on: August 12, 2023, 08:35:39 am »
Does anyone know where I can buy 1 of these, its to convert a 66 mustang to power brakes without modifying the pedal box.

« Last Edit: August 16, 2023, 07:09:08 am by Rayatswan »

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #118 on: August 15, 2023, 10:14:04 am »
Have you tried somewhere like Hoppers Stoppers? Is not Mustang specific, so shouldn't be that hard to find.

Love your work also. Please keep up the updates.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #119 on: August 15, 2023, 07:31:06 pm »
I didn't think there was any difference in the pedal box in '66 between a boosted and non boosted brake set up like there is in later cars.

I think there was a difference in the boosters and maybe that bracketry between a manual and auto as the latter had to clear the mechanical clutch linkage.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #120 on: August 16, 2023, 07:05:49 am »
Hi Geoff289,
Factory cars up to 67 didn't have an option of power boosted brakes, therefore the pedal ratio is wrong if you bolt up a booster.
The bracket pictured above uses a lever to change the ratio from 6 to 1 to 4 to 1.
I have seen people fit later pedals to 65 66 pedal supports and move the pedal pivot point in the support. (see picture below)




This is a good option except I am using a Mal Wood hydraulic clutch and this uses the original mount point of the pedals. I will post a picture if anyone is interested.
There are also some companies that sell kits that don't have this bracket, the issue here is the pushrod from pedal to master cylinder is all wrong and it leads to premature wear and damage to the booster (so I am told)

Anyway, I found a bracket at a good price and have ordered it so we will see how it goes.
Cheers 
« Last Edit: August 16, 2023, 07:07:38 am by Rayatswan »

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #121 on: August 16, 2023, 10:32:56 pm »
I don’t know how to post links, but if you look up West coast classic cougars, and their you tube site there is a huge range of videos, there is one about power brake boosters 67-73, very interesting and shows why boosters and pedals are so model specific, don’t worry about it being a cougar site, as many parts are the same, if nothing else it is an interesting watch..,
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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #122 on: August 16, 2023, 11:47:31 pm »
Hi Andrew,
Yes thats an interesting video, I also like the one where the young guy replaces his roof skin on his Cougar, I am up for that soon.

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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #123 on: August 17, 2023, 07:38:46 am »
Anyone got 1 of these brackets for the front fender to pillar on a 65 66, Cheers


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Re: Rusty 66 Coupe
« Reply #124 on: August 25, 2023, 08:05:44 am »
Duplicating the crush points under the inner fenders, the 69 shock towers dont have them in the same places as the 66 aprons