Documenting the restoration of my growing collection of classic Mustangs
I made some progress and have had pictures sitting on my drive, but didn’t make a post before I retired in July and got distracted with an assortment of other life goals I couldn’t do while working. Winter has settled in, so I need to get back out to the shop and get this motor in the convertible while weather is keeping it in the shop.
Continue reading “289 Little Details”
After a break waiting for the push rods and other various parts, its time to make some more progress and actually finish the long block by setting the valves.
Continue reading “289 Assembly – Part 3: Accessories”
Picking up where I left off with a short block, the next step is to get the heads attached and continue to assemble the front dressing and various accessories.
Continue reading “289 Assembly – Step 2: Long Block”
After tearing down the 302 and realizing it was a 79 block dressed up with 68 parts, I found an original early 68 289 block that will fit the period correct requirement for the 67. I switched gears mid stream and had the machine shop stop on the 302 and finish the 289 for this project. Well, they are done and I have the block and heads, plus all the various parts back at the house.
Continue reading “289 Ready for Assembly – Step 1: Short Block”
This week I learned that reclocking an alternator is a thing. It solved a long standing problem I have had and have been worried about since I put the 3G in the coupe. Evidently, its a simple procedure to change the orientation of the terminals on the back vs the mount points on the front. The more you know.
Continue reading “Reclocking the Alternator”
Picking up from the last post, I managed to get the distributor out, but not in any reusable state. As a reminder, here is where I left off.
Continue reading “Next Steps with the Engine”
On my quest to make the convertible work well, and keep it period correct, I ran into the engine transplant. While doing the power steering, the front end and exhaust started getting in the way of period correct replacement parts. I got the idea while at Rick’s the other day that maybe I could tinker on an engine rebuild using all period correct parts outside of the block and rotating assembly. So I brought home the engine Rick and I pulled out of a recent 68 he picked up for salvage parts. It’s full of surprises, but I’m willing to see if it will fit the bill.
Continue reading “A New Engine for the Convertible”
The last piece I need in order to put the belt on is the AC Compressor. I ordered a vintage air setup and plan on making some modifications to get it installed in a way that keeps it a little more concealed. Even then, I still need to get the compressor on the engine, and it doesn’t just bolt on with the original 5.0 serpentine belt setup. But there is a fix for that.
Continue reading “Mounting a Sanden AC Compressor with the 5.0 Serpentine Belt”
I finally got back to working on the engine and getting the Pro Flo 4 mounted to the engine with the engine wire harness installed. It’s still on the engine stand, so I could only go so far, but I have done what I can up to this point.
Continue reading “Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 Install, Part 1”
With the shop done, I thought I would get Eric’s 65 road worthy. It usually starts, but it can run rough. Sometimes it doesn’t start though. I also have no idea how the brakes look, or how well it stops since it hasn’t driven further than onto the trailer. I can say that the tires look old and starting to rot. With all that, it gets to be the first project on the lift.
Continue reading “Getting Eric’s 65 on the Road”