Last weekend my focus was the Impala paint job so I didn't do much (really nothing) on my project. With the Impala paint behind me, I made good progress on my Pinto-Mustang Roadster this weekend. Yesterday (Saturday} I fabricated, test fit, welded, and painted my transmission lowering mounts. I used 1 1/2" square tubing and 1" flat stock. They fit perfectly and will do the job is intended. Today I assembled the front end. I had fit everything last Fall and left everything finger tight. Today I torqued the T-bolts that hold the upper control arms in place, torqued the upper and lower ball jpoints, re-installed the strut rods, sway bar links, and caliper brackets (all painted last weekend with the Impala). I also packed the wheel bearings and installed the rotors. I installed the front shocks. Earlier in the week I cut about 24" out of the center of the '67 Mustang front bumper and welded it together in an area that won't be seen. I will mount that at a later date. I test fit the steering column. I think it is going to work just fine. I am going to have to get a u-joint to adapt the rack to the column. I may have to get a section of Double D shaft and adapt a bit.
Next weekend I need to install the front wheel spacers/adapters so I can install the 4-lug front rims. It will then be on four tires so the front suspension can settle. I hope I don't have to disassemble it and cut more off the coil springs. I think it's going to be good. I need to keep after this so I can get it done or almost done this Summer. I still have to do some metal work and body work on the dash, then some seal sealer, then more primer and paint work. I'm getting there...