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 moreClearance Issues Have Me Stumped
“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 morePower Steering Parts Trouble
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 moreWindshield Installed But…
“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 moreHeadliner Installation is Complete
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 moreHeadliner Installation Preparation