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Old 02-02-2013, 07:24 PM   #776
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Re: Project 78 High Sierra

That looks awesome Jeff. I love the lights inside the cluster.
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Old 02-02-2013, 10:55 PM   #777
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Looks great!
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Old 02-03-2013, 02:20 PM   #778
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Jeff the name of the dojo is Mu****o dojo in Joelton, TN that i was telling you about
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Old 02-03-2013, 02:33 PM   #779
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WOW! Those lights are bright! I like that.
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Old 02-03-2013, 07:35 PM   #780
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Cant stop looking at that Mustang....I wants it!! Cant wait to get my money and setup a time to go look at it LOL...I got the itch
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Old 02-03-2013, 07:37 PM   #781
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mustang on the brain... I've had that problem!
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Old 02-03-2013, 07:40 PM   #782
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Ive wanted one for as long as I can remember....So hard not to have it on my mind..

Also another reason to have someone go with me...

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Old 02-03-2013, 10:16 PM   #783
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So after training I got home and cleaned off my back porch/workshop as much as possible to get it ready for to have work done... So my fenders are back in the house, my hood is sitting against the fence, and a bunch of other stuff leaning against the house. lol

I then started working on my cluster re-wire. I used a 12v source and one by one tested each wire to make sure it got connection on the circuit board and didnt cross any other wires... It turned out I did a good job and only one set of wires managed to get crossed. I managed to use a screw driver to get them separated and then added a crap ton more hot glue to hold them snug on the cluster and circuit board. Just didnt want them to be easily pulled loose or free. I may or may not have been doing another lighting MOD as well LOL

So the other end of the harness is now ready to be wired into the truck itself. I actually have an idea that will allow me to not cut the stock harness off but we will see. It may not work as I plan
cool idea,it's sure gona light up!
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Old 02-05-2013, 10:46 AM   #784
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Well got my Income Tax Return today... Emailed the Mustang Guy for a little more information and to see if I can come take a look at her Sat afternoon....

Also looking at this 68..Its just 2 hours away but still.....
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3584884283.html

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Old 02-05-2013, 11:09 AM   #785
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they both look sweet hope you can pick up one of them, but if it was me I'd go after that white one the interior seemed better taken care of if I do recall correctly.
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:23 AM   #786
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they both look sweet hope you can pick up one of them, but if it was me I'd go after that white one the interior seemed better taken care of if I do recall correctly.
It does...Both are suppose to be drivable...

The White 65:
Pros: 40 Mins away, v6, clean interior, clean exterior, mostly complete/assembled

Cons: unknown mileage(waiting on reply), Suspect gauge setup in center in pic???, needs front end work but drivable, need to check for rust, title?(waiting on reply)

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The Red 68:
Pros: Claims no bondo, no body repairs noticeable, seems rust free, runs good and drives. fully assembled exterior

Cons: 2 hours away (loretto,tn.). unknown mileage(waiting on reply), engine type?, needs rear brake work, needs rear tires, needs interior, title??(waiting reply)
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:36 AM   #787
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Yeah I see what you mean, either way you go you have to find out more info on it. What's your plans for the Mustang just to restore it like the truck? Or make it to its classic state re-live its glory days?
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:41 AM   #788
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Always wanted one...Initially to drive around here and there on the weekends and restore after i finish the truck up. Ive been trying to buy one forever so yeah I like them both but more info and im leaning more to v6 for mileage. Ive got two v8s and a v6 would be nice especially with how well they sound. As well as they probably haven't been dogged as bad...I like the fact that the 65 is mostly complete parts wise...Makes it easier to fix...plus its not as far away...So its probably my first choice as long as its got a clean title to it but we will see...
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:45 AM   #789
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I understand ya there man my v8 makes me grateful for my v6 lol

I hope you can get the 65 it looks clean, but like you said man gotta check them out look at them, and never hurts to take an extra set of eyes to help.

If it was me buying it I'm partial to that 65 its more complete in my opinion little work to be done to it just give it a little tlc.
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:51 AM   #790
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Yeah, thats why im gonna try to bring an expert with me if feasible...RusBuilt has restored one and just knows his stuff...Might even be able to slap some sense into me if need be lol... But we will see...Sometimes I get my eye on the prize and cant get my foot off the gas but i also know not to just jump on something based on appearances
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:55 AM   #791
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Definitely man, it just so happened I had a gut feeling about mine that it would be a good deal and it was yeah it has some surface rust, rusted bed, and rusted core support, but hey its a sound truck and nothing that can't be fixed with a little bit of time and money.

Sounds awesome yeah I see RusBuilt always putting stuff on here, seems like a very know how guy. I wish you the best of luck my friend I hope your able to get the car you want!
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:56 AM   #792
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Thanks man!!
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Yezzir!!

Anything new on the truck?
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:59 AM   #794
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Yezzir!!

Anything new on the truck?

Got parts just havent been able to work on it other then working on the cluster re-wire/lighting mod

Just a lot going on right now with the weather and being 11 days away from my fight..IM cutting weight as we speak...
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:01 PM   #795
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nice nice, I saw pictures of the cluster wiring, coming along good seems like a lot to do, I know I wouldn't be able to do it haha

Nice getting parts are always nice haha my front end is soon going to be coming apart for a nice little while, trying to get my hands on a new to me tranny right now actually.
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:03 PM   #796
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nice nice, I saw pictures of the cluster wiring, coming along good seems like a lot to do, I know I wouldn't be able to do it haha

Nice getting parts are always nice haha my front end is soon going to be coming apart for a nice little while, trying to get my hands on a new to me tranny right now actually.
Yeah the cluster was a pain but in the long run it will be worth it...Those copper leads always mash together and cross. It is annoying!!! Im working on making an Adapter for the current wiring harness so i dont have to cut it though. So if this cluster ever goes bad i dont have to do another re-wire
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:07 PM   #797
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So that I understand this right your making an adapter so that if your current gauge cluster was to go bad, you could just go buy a new one and all you have to do is just plug everything in and tada!! Am I understanding that correctly?
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:08 PM   #798
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Yeah... lol Just in case..Also good if i ever sell it...Could you imagine buying one with custom wiring? Nightmare
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:11 PM   #799
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Yeah, I'm too lazy to that I like my stuff simple as possible lol it looks sweet one definitely makes your truck 1 of a kind and that's what it's all about how can you make it different from someone else.

If you don't mind me asking how'd you set up the LED lights because I hate my backlight cluster lights there to dim for my taste I want to have it bright?
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:16 PM   #800
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Well I bought 5050 SMD flexible light strips. They are very bright and self adhering but i added some hot glue to hold it in some places. The inside of my cluster is painted white for extra reflective qualities so i just put those in there and put the wires from each in a lamp base socket by soldering LED leads on each end to bend out of the socket and that fits in the standard bulb setup.
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