69 Coupe progress pics

[Mike65]

Today I installed the firewall insulation, & the heater box.

 

[adkmach1]

Lookin good Mike. How bad was the brake conversion kit to install?

 

[Mike65]

Lookin good Mike. How bad was the brake conversion kit to install?

Thanks Bruce. So far not very difficult at all, I downloaded the instructions from CSRP's web site & I have been following it. I removed the drum brake parts & backing plate getting it down to the spindle, then install the caliper bracket, dust shield, & after packing the wheel bearings, install the brake rotor & the caliper. I purchased from Tony D Branda Mustang parts a new 68/69 disc brake proportioning valve 1968-1969 Disc Brake Proportion Valve and Distribution Block installed that, then installed the booster & master cylinder as a unit. I ordered new brake lines from Classic Tube & I am just waiting for it to arrive.

 

[Mike65]

Today I installed the disc brake conversion on the drivers side completing the power disc brake conversion.

 

[Mike65]

Today I installed the lower dash assembly.

 

[adkmach1]

Really shaping up, awesome work. bk127

 

[Mike65]

Really shaping up, awesome work. bk127

Thanks Bruce. Today I installed the steering column. Now I just need to get a new steering wheel.

 

[Mike65]

Today I applied the brushable seam sealer to all the interior body seams.

 

[ponyboy289]

Hey Mike,
I know it's been a while, the car is coming along great. I can't wait to see it cruising along rte 37 or 35 some day. I've probably told you this before but I am a huge fan of the master series paints I've been using them since around 1990 or so with a bunch of good tests and great results. I might start a build thread in which I'll rave more about the stuff. Great choice on the brakes IMO ,I love the original 4 piston Kelsey Hayes Disc brakes. What are you using for Seam Sealer? I've been using Dynatron grey and am pretty happy with it. Keep up the great work Malcolm

 

[Mike65]

Thanks Malcolm, I used 3M brushable seam sealer. It really is not brushable, it is very thick. I used a putty knife to apply it then went over it with a brush to give it the look of being brushed on. Today I installed a center mount e-brake handle from a 1987 Mustang.

 

[Mike65]

Today I installed the heat & defrost ducts.

 

[Mike65]

Ran the brake line to the l/s front brake & relocated the hard line to soft line bracket.

 

[Mike65]

Ran the new brake line to the r/s front brake & relocated the hard line to soft line bracket.

I also installed the r/s Street Or Track adjustable strut rod.

 

[Mike65]

Today I installed the l/s Street Or Track adjustable strut rod.

I also installed a new 1" sway bar.

 

[Mike65]

Today I installed the r/s front coil spring & spring cover.

 

[Mike65]

Today I installed the l/s front coil spring & spring cover.

 

[Mike65]

Over the past couple weeks I have been stripping off the old paint & repainting misc f/e body parts.

 

[jricky917]

lookin goooood

 

[Mike65]

lookin goooood

Thanks Jeff.
Nothing picture worthy, today I was working on a reinforcement plate for the trans tunnel where the e-brake handle will bolt to.

 

[Mike65]

Yesterday I got 2 new tires mounted on the SS rims & installed on the front, for a little while at least it is back on all 4 tires. This past week I painted a few more parts, & installed a good used rear bumper I purchased from a member on another forum.