Bringing the Mustang Back To Life.....

[keesor]

Finally starting to make some progress on the mustang!!! I would have had the transmission and drive shaft in today, but didn't have any help..lol....the TKO-600 is freakin' heavy for a 5 speed, and I just didn't want to try and tackle it by myself. I ordered a ton of parts this weekend, and it should be everything I need to get it back on the road. Here's some pics of the progress...

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/IMG_1970.jpg
Cleaning up the TKO-600

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/IMG_1971.jpg
Here's some exhaust pics before refinishing.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/IMG_1972.jpg
Quicktime bulletproof bellhousing.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/IMG_1974.jpg
Custom Promotion Performance clutch and pressure plate installed.

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Bellhousing installed.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/IMG_1982.jpg

Long way to go, but I'm getting there!!!! I'll post more pics as I make progress.

[Jay]

Tremec's weigh a ton compared to a regular t5.
You can just look at the case and tell its stronger

[Jay]

A friend of mine had a richmond 6spd in a fox. It was literally bulletproof. I think it weighed as much as the car lol

[keesor]

Yeah, I'm not going to be able to get out of bed tomorrow after carrying that damn thing around by myself!!!! It's a beast!!!

[Racerx300zx]

Nice looking pieces man, keep posting pics, makes me want to spend money on stuff!

[keesor]

Thanks man, hey if you wanna spend some money on parts for my car I'd gladly put them on :smile: lol

[daveb91]

You still gonna run the same rear you had before.....the one you had strengthend?

[keesor]

Yeah, it's in there. Custom built brace from my buddy Paul at Specialy Iron Works, Moser 31 spline axles and a Detroit TruTrac diff. This isn't a great pic, but here's a shot of it in the car.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/IMG_1977.jpg

[keesor]

Alright, the going has been extremely slow, but I'm making some progress. I finally got the front end suspension back together today, I've just got to go through and torque everything down. Here's some before, and after pics....

DS before:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/7.jpg

PS before:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/6.jpg

A-arm before:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/8.jpg

Spindles before:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/9.jpg

DS after:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/1.jpg

PS after:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/4.jpg

Caster/camber plates:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/2.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/3.jpg

The new Flaming River manual rack:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/5.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/9-1.jpg


Still got a long way to go!!! I hope to have it back on the road by early Spring.....I'm betting that I run out of nice days before I get it done. I still have to install the transmission, drive shaft, master cylinder, brake booster, stainless steel braided brake lines, fuel tank, fuel pump, and rear springs, and probably a ton more I'm forgetting about...lol. We'll see how much I get done before Winter sets in...

[daveb91]

you need a garage.

[keesor]

you need a garage.

No doubt man!!!!!! lol One of these days.....

[Jay]

I'll store the tremec for you.. lol

[keesor]

Finally got one side of the front suspension done!!!! Here's a few pics, the other side should be done tomorrow!

13in drilled and slotted zinc plated rotors from R1 Concepts, and 99-04 Cobra PBR dual piston calipers.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/1-1.jpg

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[daveb91]

Looks good!! That should be a good upgrade.

[keesor]

Yeah, going from 11" to 13" rotors on the front and drums to 11" rotors on the back, should make a pretty noticeable difference in stopping! :smile:

[Jay]

The fox isn't really known for good braking lol.

[no1sirbutler]

Yeah, going from 11" to 13" rotors on the front and drums to 11" rotors on the back, should make a pretty noticeable difference in stopping! :smile:

You do have an adjustable proportioning valve right?

[keesor]

Yep, just haven't gotten to that part yet...lol. I've still got to replace the brake booster, and master cylinder, and I'll install the proportioning valve, when I do that. Plus I still have to install the SS braided lines on the rear, and new hard lines on the rear. Yippie!!!

[keesor]

I finally got the front suspension buttoned up today!!! I still haven't touched the rear yet, so it is sitting way to high, but the front looks pretty decent, and it should settle down just a little lower.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/1-2.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/7-2.jpg

[no1sirbutler]

Looking good man....I was just checking incase you didn't have that valve.

[Jay]

It'll settle a good 1/2" to 3/4" once you pull it out of the driveway.
You almost have it ready to drive in the snow!

[keesor]

lol....you wouldn't say that if you saw the list of shit that still has to be done...lol. It will be early spring hopefully.

[keesor]

Got some more work done on the Mustang today. I finally got the rear end done! New rotors, calipers, pads, new SS braided lines, new hard lines, new springs, new isolators, and new adjustable upper control arms. Here's some pics...

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/keesor/Mustang/Mustang%20Going%20Back%20Together/01.jpg

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[daveb91]

Taking advantage of the good weather!!

[keesor]

Yeah, it ain't gonna last much longer!!!!