1967 Mustang Coupe Build (Electra)

[InitialBoss]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

And the parts stash shall continue...Just ordered new shocks and struts. 65-70 KYB EXCEL-G SHOCK KIT to be exact.....Tires are supposed to be delivered today and with any luck ill get the car headlight harness and alt harness installed this weekend

Sounds good. Do you think the harness install might be difficult?

[JRANGER]

no not really, its just a lot of routing and disconnecting under the dash

[InitialBoss]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

no not really, its just a lot of routing and disconnecting under the dash

Are you going to keep it a 3 speed or opt for a 4 or 5 speed for cruising? I think I would do a 5 speed, since I would be taking it on scenic cruises.

[JRANGER]

Im going to stick with the 3 speed at least until it craps out. No reason to replace good parts

[screamin_c10]

She is lookin really good man...Floor pans are a b@#$%! Keep an eye on Rock Auto.com for parts. They have wholesaler closeouts on the older parts all the time. I practically built the Cougars with their parts. I think I payed 45.00 total for all 4 shocks shipped. I just order up the parts when I see a deal and let them sit on the shelf until its time for that part of the build.

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

She is lookin really good man...Floor pans are a b@#$%! Keep an eye on Rock Auto.com for parts. They have wholesaler closeouts on the older parts all the time. I practically built the Cougars with their parts. I think I payed 45.00 total for all 4 shocks shipped. I just order up the parts when I see a deal and let them sit on the shelf until its time for that part of the build.

Yeah, Ive got parts laying around my house all over. It was only $100 for the 4 shocks so i was pretty pleased.


On another Note....SHES ALIVE!!!! I replaced the alternator wiring harness, replaced the whole headlight harness, and took the battery to Advanced to have it charged. She fired right up like it was nobodies business. The the problem with the right side being dimmer now seems to be gone as well as the problem with the right blinker not working with the headlights on. It was a ground issue specifically the ground for the alt was missing. The ground floats back into the headlight harness and ground on the other side as well. So yeah the right side wasnt grounded causing the issues

[Rusbuilt]

Awesome!!

[67ChevyRedneck]

Is your exhaust manifold missing a piece?

[JRANGER]

Yea and the otherside leaks at the connections to the exhaust

[77ChevySharkBite]

Great job Jeff!! I'm loving this mustang!! Keep it up!!

[JRANGER]

Thanks guys! Actually moved the ground as the guys at the mustang forum told me that location was no bueno due to it being a head mounting bolt. Sanded down a location below it that was missing a bolt, and put it there. Started the mustang up and all is still working! Woohoo!!

[cubber]

Great news!

[JRANGER]

Yes sir!! Getting the tires and rear adapter put on tomorrow. I tried today but the shop was closed by the time i got home. So my neighbor is has the keys and is going to take it there while im at work... VROOM!!! Oh, and Matt....I tied the exhaust up with a clothes hanger for now

[cubber]

That's how we do's it!

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Yea and the otherside leaks at the connections to the exhaust

Mine is too, mine also doesn't have manifold gaskets (some people say you don't need them) but I think I'm going to install them.

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Mine is too, mine also doesn't have manifold gaskets (some people say you don't need them) but I think I'm going to install them.

Thats pretty wild..I am probably going to put headers on it. Most the exhaust kits use them and well i need to replace those as is...


Got the tires and rear adapter plates installed. 225/45 on front 245/45 on rear. No more rubbing

[Rusbuilt]

yeah yeah!

[67ChevyRedneck]

There's been a couple pretty lengthy threads on this forum before about running with and without manifold gaskets on GM small blocks too. Surprisingly, a lot of people don't run them...

Tires and stance are damn near perfect! The ass could come down a touch, but I think I'd leave it!

Is it almost ready for paint???

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

There's been a couple pretty lengthy threads on this forum before about running with and without manifold gaskets on GM small blocks too. Surprisingly, a lot of people don't run them...

Tires and stance are damn near perfect! The ass could come down a touch, but I think I'd leave it!

Yeah, I have some new shocks for it but that's probably all the suspension work ill do besides replacing worn parts. Well unless i determine the leafs need to be swapped. I like the stance...It looks aggressive

[Dieselwrencher]

I like the way it sets and the wheels look really nice on there!

[cubber]

Man, that looks killer!!

[JRANGER]

Thanks guys!!!!

[InitialBoss]

Car is looking really good!

[67ChevyRedneck]

I rolled my front DS fender today using eastwood's roller. If you even THINK you need to roll your fenders, do it now, before any kind of paint or body work. It really pushes out on the fender as it rolls. Kinda scared the crap out of me. I also tried the heat gun method so the paint didn't crack... right... cracked anyway. It's OK though, just on the backside lip of the fender, I'll sand it all down and shoot it black before I reinstall the stainless fender trim. Appears to have provided A LOT more room for the big meats I shoved under there.

[JRANGER]

Installed rear shocks and struggled with the front. Had to cut out a bolt as it was spinning. The front passenger side was hard and at a weird angle. I'm not sure why or if somethibg is wrong. It took a lot of work to get it in and I busted a bolt off there. Took her for a 30 min drive and she almoat overheated so ordered a new thermostat. Hopefully that's all it is