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Topic: After 5 long years(long)
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Wulfgar
Gearhead Posts: 193
From: SAn diego, CA, USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-09-2002 07:07 PM
   
Im not sure if too many people except maybe Steve, Alex and Dan Jones(considering you guys lent me alot of advice) remember me. When I was 15 I bought a POS 68 Mustang with a blown out 289 in it. I decided at that time I wanted to build it up. Having Absolutely NO money I got started.
I decided to put a 351 with 2V Aussie heads in the car and back it with a 4 speed toploader. I got a custom 9" rear end fitted with Strange gears in the back.
As For the motor I had ALL the goodies, single piece stainless steel Valves, 3 Angle valve job, springs, forged pistons, MSD ignition and distributor. The works. THREE times I paid to have the motor built. It would break down in the first few days and the mechanics, knowing they could take advantage of a young kid basically ripped me apart. I spent well over 15,000$ before I was 19 just on all this. At that time I decided that I had had enough(better later than never right?) and I signed up for some classes at my local JC on Auto. So 4 nights a week after work Id go learn about cars. During this time and afterwards I did ALL of my own work on my Mustang. Generally in the carport of my ****ty *** 600 sq ft. studio apartment. I made good friends with the maintenance guys because technically I wasnt supposed to be doing work out there. I managed to get them to be cool with me(lots and lots of beer, mexicans LOVE beer).
I poured my heart and soul into this thing. Rebuilt my carb, re-did my heads(too em to my college shop where the teacher let me port, polish and mill to my hearts desire), honed, magnafluxed, and balanced the block. I screwed up alot learning how to do alot of this stuff. But in the end, after lots of time and patience(and more $$$) I finsihed everything exactly as I wanted it. I just wanted to let you guys know I just dropped the motor in and drove the car for the first time since 99' and it runs like a dream.
So a lesson to all! LEARN how to do this stuff yourself! saves you alot of grief and pain. But it really really is worth it. Now, its on the the Body work! lol, wish me luck.
And again, I just wanted to say thanks to all who helped me in the past. and Ill be around more to shoot the **** in here. I just had to sell my old computer for some time to pay for my second rebuild of the Cleavland. Nick
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-09-2002 07:20 PM
Congratulations Nick and welcome back!  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 502
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-09-2002 07:36 PM
I know how you feel. I didn't get taken to the cleaners at all, but learned from the inside out how to build one. Congrats on getting the motor wrapped up. Now it's time to build a suspension that will handle it...
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Wulfgar
Gearhead Posts: 193
From: SAn diego, CA, USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-09-2002 07:51 PM
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Originally posted by Scott (69Mach):
I know how you feel. I didn't get taken to the cleaners at all, but learned from the inside out how to build one. Congrats on getting the motor wrapped up. Now it's time to build a suspension that will handle it...
Already done. i got the Stage 3 kit from Global West. Car handles TIGHT! I just am lookin for a steering wheel that is not so HUGE like the stock one. wheel kills my legs.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-09-2002 07:53 PM
Nick good to see your back and the project well underway!
sam
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 502
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-10-2002 10:38 AM
I got a wheel from Grant that worked really well. Even got the red accents to match the red Mach 1 striping in the seats...
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-10-2002 06:03 PM
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'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-10-2002 06:43 PM
Great story! Wow, that just made my day  My wife's step-sister's 16 year old son just bought a '66 coupe, 6 cyl. auto. His mechanical skills are limited, he and I have been in email contact now and again. I recommended to him exactally what you did: Take an auto class Not that I'm unwilling to help him, but there's nothing like hands-on experience, especially when full-time instruction/supervision is involved. It also provides you with a shop
Auto shop and psychology are the only two classes I didn't sleep through  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2065
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-10-2002 10:19 PM
I remember ya Wulfgar. Glad you got the Stang up and running again.
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