Author Topic: Pinto Powered Mustang Roadster (Read 119210 times)

dga57 · « **Reply #240 on:** December 11, 2023, 03:59:53 PM »

Wishing you more 40 degree days! We woke up to snow this morning

Dwayne

rob289c · « **Reply #241 on:** December 11, 2023, 07:23:58 PM »

This coming weekend is looking promising weather-wise so I will likely get a little more done. If/when the Winter weather takes over, I will start making plans for final body and paint, windscreen selection and order, wiring harness clean and prep, battery box/trunk mount and cables to the engine bay, and a host of things I haven't even thought of yet! I am looking forward to Spring and it's not even Christmas yet!

rob289c · « **Reply #242 on:** December 17, 2023, 02:36:04 PM »

Today I hogged out the bumper mount bolt holes and mounted the assembly, including what I have made for headlight mounts. I still have some more to create for the headlight mounts but it seems to be coming together. I'll take and send pics once I have the headlights mounted.

dga57 · « **Reply #243 on:** December 17, 2023, 05:36:24 PM »

Quote from: rob289c on December 17, 2023, 02:36:04 PM

Today I hogged out the bumper mount bolt holes and mounted the assembly, including what I have made for headlight mounts. I still have some more to create for the headlight mounts but it seems to be coming together. I'll take and send pics once I have the headlights mounted.

Sounds good!!!

Dwayne

rob289c · « **Reply #244 on:** December 24, 2023, 03:21:12 PM »

Today I mounted the headlights...i t's temporary, but I think this is going to be the permanent configuration with a little extra bracing welded in. I have the fore and aft part of the mounts vice gripped in place. I'll tack them in place the next time I get the welder out.

Our weather is going to turn colder next week and I continue to work out of town so progress will be sporadic until Spring. If I do anything, I will let everyone know.

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2024 to all!

Rob

dga57 · « **Reply #245 on:** December 24, 2023, 05:57:29 PM »

It's starting to look like a Mustang II - I'm impressed! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dwayne

rob289c · « **Reply #246 on:** January 01, 2024, 06:21:30 PM »

The only thing I did to my project this weekend was to pull the cover back so I could look at it! Happy 2024 to All!

Wittsend · « **Reply #247 on:** January 03, 2024, 12:27:33 PM »

Considering you are in the land of Ice & Snow doing ANYTHING is an accomplishment . It is 60F-65F degrees here in So. Cal. and it still takes a strong act of my will to want to go out and work on my cars. But then I have a condition called Renaud's when if the temperature goes below 85F my hands and feet feel icy cold - even in the summer. It was so blatantly obvious when a group of us were at a Science Museum and stood before a thermal camera and I look so decidedly different. I guess you could call me "The Hidden Minority" based on (thermal) skin color.

rob289c · « **Reply #248 on:** January 04, 2024, 06:35:38 PM »

It was cold here today...starte d out around 32 with snow at 0730, and by afternoon it was mid-20's but sunny. Weird weather. I was outside working with techs this AM, but parked in front of the computer all afternoon. Next week I will be evaluating techs (outside) so I'll have to bring the insulated gear. If I keep my hands and feet warm, the rest of me will stay that way.

Stay warm and only 3 more months of Winter!

dga57 · « **Reply #249 on:** January 12, 2024, 09:42:27 AM »

Looking at it is better than not looking at it! lol Happy New Year!!!

Dwayne

rob289c · « **Reply #250 on:** January 24, 2024, 03:41:25 PM »

Since nothing has been posted for a few days, I will let you know that I have done nothing on my project since 12/24. It might be a while before I even lift the cover to look at it! Otherwise, I hope all is well with all. I'll let you know if any progress is made and if there is anything of value to report.

rob289c · « **Reply #251 on:** February 11, 2024, 07:53:01 PM »

No progress to report but there have been signs that Spring is coming. I know there are several more weeks of Winter, but every day gets us closer to the end. I am looking forward to working on my project again. The next major progress will include bodywork and paint so I need it to get and stay warm. There will be other smaller details I can work on but the major progress will be after paint has been sprayed.

dga57 · « **Reply #252 on:** February 14, 2024, 07:49:45 AM »

Something to look forward to for sure!

Dwayne

rob289c · « **Reply #253 on:** March 02, 2024, 01:34:37 PM »

I ordered and received a valve cover grommet and 1/2" 90. It will ultimately be tied into the air cleaner. I ordered it from Rock Auto for an '88 Ranger as I was guessing where the valve cover originally came from. It took a little silicone spray and manipulation to get the grommet in, then I had to use the heat gun to soften the grommet to get the 90 in place. It will have to come back out later in the project when I completely sand down the valve cover and either powder coat or paint with hi temp engine paint. I just sprayed it with general purpose black spray paint so I could see what it was going to look like. It was Ford Blue when I got it.

Wittsend · « **Reply #254 on:** March 02, 2024, 02:45:32 PM »

Seems like a good guess. The center indent in the valve cover I believe is for the fuel injection manifold to cross over and provide hood clearance.

rob289c · « **Reply #255 on:** March 02, 2024, 05:32:59 PM »

Yep, that's what it is. I like the look...it reminds me of the "Cobra Power by Ford" valve covers on my Mustang's 289.

dga57 · « **Reply #256 on:** March 03, 2024, 08:58:13 AM »

I DO love progress!!!

Dwayne

rob289c · « **Reply #257 on:** March 03, 2024, 04:27:08 PM »

Hopefully soon there will be more of it and on a much more regular basis!

rob289c · « **Reply #258 on:** April 06, 2024, 07:20:31 AM »

We had snow this week but the trend is for improving weather patterns. Hopefully I can transform my Winter storage barn into an operating shop soon. I need to get back on my project so I can get it done this Summer. I have priming and painting to do so I need it to really warm up. There are some other odds and ends I can do until it's warm enough to paint so I will hopefully start posting progress again soon.

dga57 · « **Reply #259 on:** April 06, 2024, 07:58:14 AM »

Quote from: rob289c on April 06, 2024, 07:20:31 AM

I will hopefully start posting progress again soon.

Definitely looking forward to it!

Dwayne

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