Sunday, September 6, 2009

The Project

What's been done already:
  • Body work
  • Sanded and primed
  • New headliner installed
  • New windshield
  • Built short-block (331 cid)

What's left to do:

  • Clean up garage to make room for the Mustang
  • Install work bench and make work area ready
  • Bring Mustang home from storage unit
  • Smooth-coat primer as necessary
  • Paint body
  • Add all chrome trim and externals removed during body work
  • Build long-block and install
  • Install EFI computer, fuel cut-off, and peripherals
  • Look over transmission, rebuild if necessary, and install
  • Replace worn ring and pinion gears in differential
  • Make the gas tank area safer (safety improvement)
  • Add disc brakes with power assist and ABS (safety improvement)
  • Renew the interior (seats with headrest, carpet, sound deadening mats, dash, trim, improve safety belts)
  • Replace steering wheel
  • Install stereo system
  • Add A/C compressor and routing to interior (wasn't original, but a must for Houston weather!)
  • Renew all weatherstripping
  • Possibly install power windows
  • Replace wheels and tires

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