From Disgustang to Mustang without breaking the bank…
Clearance Issues are Par for the Course… I’m confident that everyone building a resto-mod will at some point abruptly smack into clearance issues. That’s the nature of the beast. Modifications are rarely bolt-in installations, and tolerance stack-up is a legitimate concern. In other words, clearance issues multiply with each additional modification. There’s no way to … Read more
“Power Suit, Power Tie, Power Steering” My Mustang came from the factory with power steering. Since the original plan was to drive the car on a regular basis, I’d decided to keep the power steering setup for the sake of drivability. And while I kinda regret that decision, second-guessing myself and switching over now would … Read more
Windshield Installation Hurts My Fingers Gasket-seat windshield installations were common on cars made until the mid-late 1960’s. At that point they were slowly eclipsed by the much-easier-to-install glue-in variety we use today. But before people were taking the easy way and gluing the windshield in, the glass was held in place by a thick rubber … Read more
“You used up all the glue…ON PURPOSE!” Finally! The headliner installation is complete (ish). Putting a factory-style headliner in, even for the pros, is a pain in the rear. And for someone like me who hasn’t done it a thousand times before? Let’s just say I found it a trying experience. That’s partly why it … Read more
Contemplating Headliner Installation On Sunday I started test-fitting the headliner. Lately I’ve focused on getting the interior to the point where I can install the glass while I wait for other parts. The fan is the main thing holding up engine room progress, and Summit says it’ll ship late this week. With the quarter windows … Read more