. Triple "B's" Garage

[robert campbell]

Check out these 2 inch to 2 1/8 inch step headers for the Stang! A work of art to make them equal length. Do not ask me what they cost!!

Rob

 

[rvrtrash]

Ok Brother how did you do that?

Probably the hard way. I saved them to my computer, rotated them 90 degrees clockwise with "Paint", saved under a new name and then reposted them.

Steve

 

[rvrtrash]

Check out these 2 inch to 2 1/8 inch step headers for the Stang! A work of art to make them equal length. Do not ask me what they cost!!

Rob

They look nice but I'm glad I'm 400 miles away when you get ready to put in the motor mount bolts and starter! :grin:

 

[Mosesatm]

You’re not fond of swearing?🤣

 

[CougarCJ]

Is there going to be clearance issues with that 'bundle of snakes' header system and the clutch linkage?

 

[rvrtrash]

You’re not fond of swearing?🤣

More afraid he'd sucker me in to helping! I'd rather just wait and then take it for a drive when he's done.

Steve

 

[CougarCJ]

More afraid he'd sucker me in to helping! I'd rather just wait and then take it for a drive when he's done.

Steve

I call, shotgun!

 

[robert campbell]

They look nice but I'm glad I'm 400 miles away when you get ready to put in the motor mount bolts and starter! :grin:

First, I have 5.5 inches more room on EACH side due to the strut/shock tower notching! Second the headers slip apart at the collectors. Install one tube at a time.

I had a set of Hooker Super Comps when I had a 428 Cobra Jet in this car. What a pain in the butt to bolt those suckers on!! Had to jack the car up at least 36 inces off the floo, and then jack the motor up and remove both motor mounts and motor mount frame mounts....... That was a pain. These will be easy peasy!!

 

[robert campbell]

Is there going to be clearance issues with that 'bundle of snakes' header system and the clutch linkage?

Already have a hydraulic clutch with a hydraulic throw out bearing.

 

[CougarCJ]

Already have a hydraulic clutch with a hydraulic throw out bearing.

That's the ticket to ride. :grin:

 

[robert campbell]

Mockup motor installed. I can now drive a truck between the heads and the shock towers!! These sideways photos are killing me!!

 

[robert campbell]

Now with headers!! They bolted on like butter! But they are low..... Oh well the price you pay to play!! I can install spark plugs with both hands tied behind my back!!

Rob

 

[rvrtrash]

I got your back, brother!

 

[robert campbell]

THANKS Brother from a different Mother! I am having so much fun on this build!!

 

[rvrtrash]

I bet you are. I can't wait to see it finished!

 

[franklinair]

Tell me about the front suspension with the modified shock towers.
The Headers DO look awfully low to the ground.

Neil

 

[robert campbell]

Dad,
Here is the link to Revelation Racing Supply (RRS) in Australia. The Aussies are very cleaver, although I think there may be other companies that mimic this in the US. The RRS kit allows you to replace the upper control arm, the coil spring, and the shock with a single strut system. They provide a new spindle, lower control arm, disc brake system and the forward strut rod as part of the package. This cost me about $5k with the shipping. But it allows for the use of the top of the shock tower to be braced to the firewall as Ford designed this unibody car. Not cheap, but heck, I wanted the room. The strut lets you adjust the ride height also.

This is designed more for road cars that want to canyon carve, but I wanted the room more than that. Works with stock steering, Borgeson, or they also sell a rack and pinion setup.

Rob

https://rrs-online.com/

 

[robert campbell]

Right side torque box is in. Got to practice my Sheetmetal Mechanic skills. There is plate behind the outer one you see. These boxes really tie the inner frame to the outer rockers and certainly stiffen the fire wall area.

68 and newer Mustang owners do not have to worry about this. They are already installed! For whatever reason, in 1967 they just put the left side one on.....

 

[robert campbell]

Strut, spindle and lower control arm installed. These are serious eye candy, and the craftsmanship is second to none. They provide dampening adjustments and adjustable ride height. And allow you to notch the shock towers as seen.

Rob

 

[Ruppstang]

Nice work Rob. It should handle like a new car. In 67 only the convertibles had the torque boxes on both sides.