1968 "Idle hands...."

[franklinair]

Engine o'haul complete:Mild cam, Edelbrock 4BBL Intake & Carb, rewired for 12V to coil, P/S leaks fixed, Export Brace, Monte Carlo bar, 1" Sway bar, front suspension rebuilt, CS grill & trims replaced.
Next up: resurrect A/C, interior repairs.

Neil

 

[68gulfstream]

Nice work!

 

[robert campbell]

Good Job Dad!!!!

 

[stangfan]

Beautiful work Neil!! I hope Stephen realizes how lucky he is!

 

[whodat]

So you would recommend that sway bar?


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[franklinair]

Yes. I believe it improves stability. The Export Brace & Monte Carlo improve structural integrity.

Neil

 

[mbsf1970]

Beautiful work Neil!! I hope Stephen realizes how lucky he is!

He does.

 

[franklinair]

Dash disassembly started today:

 

[stangfan]

Wow! Seems to me that you are doing a little more than just "freshening up" that car Neil. :grin:

 

[mbsf1970]

Yes well, you know what its like to "pull a thread".....kinda doesn't end. I'll keep going as long as my piggie bank supports it...

Stephen

 

[Batgirl89]

Very nice Neil! Stephen, Im envious that Neil is doing your car!
Sheryl

 

[mbsf1970]

It was a looong drive but totally worth it. I love that it is getting the kind of attention to it that I could never afford it--due to not having a garage. I would be more adventuresome in tackling more things if i had a garage for over the winter months...I've tackled a few things in the past and it has proven very rewarding upon completion but I haven't the space to try more...or the confidence.

Stephen

 

[franklinair]

Re-doing Stephen's C/S air conditioning. The old system was kaput. I gathered a new plenum, new heater core, new evaporator, seals, and vacuum switch. There's no way the old original system could have worked. It also has a new rotary compressor, expansion valve, condensor, drier, and freon hoses.

Neil

 

[mbsf1970]

Very cool (pardon the pun)...compressor didn't come in black?
So, obviously a lot of new parts under the hood....I never did notice that the oil cap/vent is new!!

 

[Mosesatm]

Neil,
How are the black and red cars coming along?

 

[franklinair]

I have not touched the red CS yet. The black CS is 99% done at the paint shop. (Its only been a YEAR:sad
Stephen's CS has taken a lot of time & work.
I also have a '68 convertible to re-do the electrical & interior.
I'm building a 30 X 40 shop in my back yard, as my 20 year airport contract terminates in September, so I need a new 'playroom'.
(I'm going to re-retire and play with Mustangs.)
Marty asked if I'd have one done for the 50th anniversary. Not likely.
Peggy & I just returned from Florida- we attend the Sun-N-Fun airshow/exposition every year. (Rained 4 out of 7 days this trip)
Here's my current herd of 'Honey-do's and photo of my new playpen.

Neil

 

[stangfan]

You certainly don't have "idle hands". :grin:

 

[mbsf1970]

That garage is going to be awesome for you!! And only steps out of the house! Can't wait to see pics of it.......So sorry Doug has been such a jerk!!

 

[franklinair]

Final A/C servicing, and wouldn't you know- a freon leak on a brand new hose. The green highlighted spot is visible using a black light. Classic Air will make it right, but still...

Neil

 

[mbsf1970]

My guilt levels are rising like the global temperatures....steadily....:undecided:embarass :frust::surrender